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With Nelson out, Magic sign PG Ish Smith (AP)
The Orlando Magic have signed Ish Smith, a free agent point guard most recently of Golden State, as the team's third point guard. The 6-foot, 170-pound Smith was added to the roster Thursday, a day after Orlando released guard Larry Hughes. The Magic were in need of a guard with starter Jameer Nelson still out with concussion symptoms.

Bobcats use Hughes, depth to hold off Pistons
Larry Hughes scored 18 points, D.J. Augustin hit the go-ahead jumper with just over a minute left, and the Charlotte Bobcats used their depth to hold off the Detroit Pistons 99-95 on Saturday night.

Bobcats use depth to hold off Pistons (AP)
Larry Hughes scored 18 points, D.J. Augustin hit the go-ahead jumper with just over a minute left, and the Charlotte Bobcats used their depth to hold off the Detroit Pistons 99-95 on Saturday night. Gerald Wallace and Stephen Jackson added 14 points apiece and Augustin had 13 for the Bobcats, who improved to 31-9 at home and kept their slim hopes alive for overtaking Miami for the sixth seed in the...

Charlotte Bobcats add veteran guard Larry Hughes for backcourt depth
The Charlotte Bobcats have signed veteran guard Larry Hughes to help with depth in the backcourt as they attempt to reach the playoffs for the first time.

Bobcats sign G veteran Hughes (AP)
The Charlotte Bobcats have signed veteran guard Larry Hughes to help with depth in the backcourt as they attempt to reach the playoffs for the first time. General manager Rod Higgins announced this month they wouldn't sign Hughes because of his broken finger. But the injury has healed, and a team spokesman says Hughes passed his physical and could practice on Saturday.

New York Knicks without guard Larry Hughes against the Cleveland Cavaliers
New York Knicks guard Larry Hughes missed Saturday night's game against Cleveland because of a sprained left big toe.

Knicks pick off Wizards to snap three-game skid
Nate Robinson scored 23 points, Al Harrington and Larry Hughes also put in double figures off the bench, and the New York Knicks beat the Washington Wizards 106-85 on Wednesday night to snap a three-game losing streak.

Robinson's 23, strong bench lift Knicks (AP)

Nate Robinson scored 23 points, Al Harrington and Larry Hughes also put in double figures off the bench, and the New York Knicks beat the Washington Wizards 106-85 on Wednesday night to snap a three-game losing streak. David Lee had 22 points and 10 rebounds to help the Knicks avenge a 106-96 loss at Washington on Saturday.

New York Knicks guard Larry Hughes to sit two games with groin strain
New York Knicks guard Larry Hughes is expected to miss the next two games because of a strained left groin.

Knicks G Hughes to miss 2 games (AP)
New York Knicks guard Larry Hughes is expected to miss the next two games because of a strained left groin. Hughes, who is averaging 12.3 points a game, was unavailable Thursday night against the Chicago Bulls and is not expected to play Friday against the Los Angeles Clippers. He says he will be re-evaluated on Sunday and does not see the injury as "being anything long." The problem...

Knicks drop Blazers to claim 3rd straight victory
Larry Hughes scored 21 points, David Lee had 17 points and 10 rebounds, and the New York Knicks beat the injury-depleted Portland Trail Blazers 93-84 on Monday night for their season-high third straight victory.

Knicks beat injury-depleted Blazers (AP)

Larry Hughes scored 21 points, David Lee had 17 points and 10 rebounds, and the New York Knicks beat the injury-depleted Portland Trail Blazers 93-84 on Monday night for their season-high third straight victory. Danilo Gallinari and Wilson Chandler each added 14 points as the Knicks won for the fourth time in five games, continuing to play better basketball after coach Mike D'Antoni shortened...

Hughes, Knicks muzzle Nets as hope short-lived
Larry Hughes scored 16 of his 25 points in the third quarter, and the New York Knicks sent the New Jersey Nets back to their losing ways with a 106-97 victory Sunday.

Knicks send Nets back to losing ways (AP)
Larry Hughes scored 16 of his 25 points in the third quarter, and the New York Knicks sent the New Jersey Nets back to their losing ways with a 106-97 victory Sunday. Al Harrington had 26 points and 14 rebounds for the Knicks, who capped a strong week with their third win in four games. New York routed Phoenix and won at Atlanta during the week, with its only loss coming at Eastern Conference...

Nets fall to 0-13 after loss to Knicks (AP)

Al Harrington and Danilo Gallinari each scored 17 points, and the New York Knicks kept the New Jersey Nets winless with a 98-91 victory Saturday. David Lee added 16 points and 12 rebounds, while Wilson Chandler and Larry Hughes each finished with 13 points. The Knicks won their second straight and proved that worse basketball is played a mere 10 miles away.

Knicks snap 6-game slide, beat Pacers (AP)

Al Harrington scored 13 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter against his former team, and the New York Knicks beat the Indiana Pacers 110-103 on Wednesday night to snap a six-game losing streak. Larry Hughes had 22 points and 10 rebounds, Wilson Chandler scored 18 points and David Lee added 17 for the Knicks (2-9), who overcame a double-digit deficit in the final period.

Celtics extend streak to 17, rip Bulls (AP)

Make it 17 in a row for the 17-time NBA champions. Ray Allen scored 27 points, Kendrick Perkins scored a career-high 25 on 12-for-15 shooting and the Boston Celtics earned their 17th straight victory on Friday night by beating the Chicago Bulls 126-108. Kevin Garnett scored 17, Paul Pierce had 16 and Rajon Rondo had 15 assists for the Celtics, who could tie the longest winning streak in franchise...

Hughes' late 3 lifts Bulls over Knicks (AP)
Larry Hughes hit a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 55 seconds to go Tuesday night and the Chicago Bulls rallied in the fourth quarter for a 105-100 victory over the New York Knicks. Drew Gooden led the Bulls with a season-high 22 points and 16 rebounds. Ben Gordon, who tied the game at 97 with a 3-pointer, added 17 points and Hughes had 16.

Bulls top 76ers to end road trip 3-4 (AP)
Ben Gordon scored 21 points, Drew Gooden had 20 points and 12 rebounds, and the Chicago Bulls rallied from an early deficit for a 103-92 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday. Derrick Rose, the No. 1 overall pick in the draft, contributed 18 points and 10 assists. Reserve Larry Hughes had 16 points for the Bulls (8-9), who won for only the third time in 10 games on the road.

Bulls' Hughes beats buzzer, sinks Jazz (AP)

Even when he missed, Derrick Rose was on target. The Chicago rookie tied his career high with nine assists and accidentally set up Larry Hughes' game-winning shot as the Bulls beat the Jazz 101-100 on Monday night, giving Utah its first home loss of the season. With Chicago trailing 100-99, Rose took an 18-foot jumper that bounced high off the rim and right to Hughes, who beat the buzzer and the...

Rose scores 23 in 2nd half to lead Bulls (AP)

Larry Hughes made five 3-pointers and finished with 26 points, and rookie Derrick Rose scored 23 of his 25 points in the second half of the Chicago Bulls' 115-110 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Friday night. Drew Gooden had 18 points and 16 rebounds for the Bulls, who won for the first time on their brutal seven-game trip stretching from Los Angeles to Philadelphia.

Bulls ink veteran guard Hunter
The injury-depleted Chicago Bulls signed veteran point guard Lindsey Hunter, who is expected to join the team for the game Thursday against the Dallas Mavericks. With a Bulls' backcourt thinned by injuries, the 37-year-old Hunter brings 15 years of experience to the team. He played 24 games for Detroit last season. Guard Kirk Hinrich could be out for three months after thumb surgery, and Larry Hughes hasn't played this season because of a preseason shoulder injury.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/452114398" height="1" width="1"/

Report: Bulls learn Hughes' injury not as severe
The Chicago Bulls had to feel a whole lot better after receiving the results of a second MRI on Larry Hughes' dislocated right shoulder.

Bulls await word on Hughes' second MRI
The Chicago Bulls were waiting for the results of a second MRI on guard Larry Hughes' dislocated right shoulder but expect him to miss two to four weeks - less time than initially anticipated. Hughes was hurt in the third quarter of Chicago's 85-75 preseason win at Minnesota on Wednesday night, when his arm got caught under the Timberwolves' Mike Miller while the two dove for a loose ball.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/431335986" height="1" width="1"/

Bulls await word on G Hughes' second MRI (AP)
The Chicago Bulls were waiting for the results of a second MRI on guard Larry Hughes' dislocated right shoulder but expect him to miss two to four weeks -- less time than initially anticipated. Hughes was hurt in the third quarter of Chicago's 85-75 preseason win at Minnesota on Wednesday night, when his arm got caught under the Timberwolves' Mike Miller while the two dove for a loose ball.

Report: Bulls guard Hughes sidelined 6 to 8 weeks
The Chicago Bulls reportedly will be without shooting guard Larry Hughes until December.

Bulls G Hughes to have 2nd MRI on shoulder Friday
Larry Hughes showed up to Bulls practice on Thursday with his arm in a sling, but he won't know how long he'll be out until a second MRI exam Friday. Hughes dislocated his right shoulder Wednesday during an exhibition game in Minnesota and could miss the next six to eight weeks. But Hughes said that timeline could be cut drastically after X-rays and an MRI on Thursday showed no damage. The shoulder felt sore, but wasn't causing him any pain, he added.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/430095455" height="1" width="1"/

Bulls G Hughes dislocates right shoulder (AP)

Injuries are piling up for the Chicago Bulls -- and the regular season has yet to begin. Larry Hughes dislocated his right shoulder in the third quarter of the Bulls' 85-75 preseason victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night. He joins Ben Gordon, Tyrus Thomas and Michael Ruffin on the sidelines.

Bulls guard Hughes dislocates shoulder
Chicago Bulls guard Larry Hughes left Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves with a dislocated right shoulder. Hughes left the game with 3:16 to play in the third quarter and did not return after getting his arm caught under Minnesota forward Mike Miller as the two dove for a loose ball. Hughes was leading Chicago with 21 points when he left.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/429188604" height="1" width="1"/

Bulls G Hughes dislocates right shoulder (AP)
Chicago Bulls guard Larry Hughes left Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves with a dislocated right shoulder. Hughes left the game with 3:16 to play in the third quarter and did not return after getting his arm caught under Minnesota forward Mike Miller as the two dove for a loose ball.

Howard scores 30 as Magic pound Bulls (AP)

To the rest of the Eastern Conference playoff field, a note: It's going to take more than a knock to the head and a fat lip to slow down Dwight Howard. Playing with six stitches in his upper lip after a day after a practice collision with 6-foot-11 reserve Marcin Gortat, Howard had 30 points and 14 rebounds to lead the Magic past the Chicago Bulls 115-83 on Wednesday night.

Bulls rally from 17 down, beat Cavaliers (AP)

Ben Gordon made five clutch free throws down the stretch and Larry Hughes scored 19 of his 25 points in the second half against his former team, rallying the Chicago Bulls to a 101-98 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday night. The Bulls, with nothing to play for in the season's final weeks, came back from 17 points down in the second half to snap a six-game road losing streak.

Bulls G Hinrich out with sprained ankle (AP)
Chicago Bulls guard Kirk Hinrich sat out Thursday night's game against the San Antonio Spurs with a sprained right ankle. Hinrich initially hurt his ankle in Tuesday night's win over New Jersey when he stepped on teammate Larry Hughes' foot. He tried to warm up Thursday night but said his mobility was limited.

Bulls hand Grizzlies ninth loss in a row (AP)

Drew Gooden and Luol Deng scored 21 points apiece, and the Chicago Bulls beat Memphis 112-97 on Tuesday night to extend the Grizzlies' losing streak to nine games. Gooden had his best game since the Bulls acquired him and Larry Hughes from Cleveland in the three-team trade that sent Ben Wallace to the Cavaliers.

Bulls G Hughes says he was 'unhappy' with Cavs
Larry Hughes was unhappy in Cleveland, even when the Cavaliers went to the NBA Finals.

Hughes: Tenure in Cleveland 'unhappy' (AP)
Larry Hughes was unhappy in Cleveland, even when the Cavaliers went to the NBA finals. The veteran guard returned to Cleveland on Sunday for the first time since being dealt to Chicago in an 11-player trade on Feb. 21, and said he prefers the Bulls' style of play. Hughes said before Sunday's game the Cavaliers' offensive system "wasn't my style.

NBA Tip-Off: Bulls/Cavs
Ben Wallace and Larry Hughes will be facing their old teams in Cleveland on Sunday. Marques Johnson breaks down Bulls-Cavs.

Wizards rally from 18 down, beat Bulls (AP)

One Washington player was ejected and others hung their heads, sulking. Then, the Wizards sprung to life and perhaps sucked away whatever the Chicago Bulls had left. Antawn Jamison, Roger Mason and Andray Blatche each scored 17 points, and the struggling Wizards used a third-quarter surge to overcome an 18-point deficit and beat Chicago 97-91 on Friday night.

Hughes' 29 lead Bulls past Pacers (AP)

Larry Hughes had 29 points and Drew Gooden added 10 points and 15 rebounds, helping the new-look Chicago Bulls to a 113-107 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night. Luol Deng finished with 16 points and Ben Gordon scored 15 for the Bulls (23-34), who won for the first time since acquiring Hughes and Gooden from Cleveland on Feb.

Hughes' 40 help Cavs beat Magic 118-111 (AP)

Larry Hughes scored a season-high 40 points and LeBron James added 29 and 10 assists as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Orlando Magic 118-111 on Monday night. Hughes scored 23 in the third quarter on 6-for-7 shooting, including two 3-pointers and an assortment of drives and jumpers. He hit 9 of 10 free throws in the period.

Trade deadline needs for each team
As the trade deadline approaches, will Larry Hughes remain in Cleveland? Randy Hill looks at what each team needs to add.

James' 36 rally Cavs past Hawks 98-94 (AP)

LeBron James scored 32 of his 36 points in the second half and Larry Hughes, whose shooting woes have been an ongoing problem for Cleveland, made a crucial jumper down the stretch to lead the Cavaliers past the Atlanta Hawks 98-94 on Wednesday night. James, who just celebrated birthday No. 23 -- to match his uniform number -- began the new year with another dominating performance, but one that...

Hughes is killing the Cavs
He was supposed to be LeBron's running mate. Sports XChange says Larry Hughes looks like he wants out of Cleveland.

Hughes out at least month with leg bruise
Cavaliers guard Larry Hughes will miss at least four weeks with a bruised left leg, yet another setback for the fragile player and the defending Eastern Conference champions. Hughes hurt his leg during a Nov. 4 game at Phoenix when he collided with Suns guard Leandro Barbosa. He missed three games and was still experiencing discomfort on Tuesday night, when he left an overtime loss against Orlando in the fourth quarter complaining of pain.

Beat-up Cavs lose Hughes for month, maybe more
Cavaliers guard Larry Hughes will miss at least four weeks with a bruised left leg, yet another setback for the fragile player and the defending Eastern Conference champions.

Cavs G Hughes to miss at least 4 weeks (AP)
Cavaliers guard Larry Hughes will miss at least four weeks with a bruised left leg, yet another setback for the fragile player and the defending Eastern Conference champions. Hughes hurt his leg during a Nov. 4 game at Phoenix when he collided with Suns guard Leandro Barbosa. He missed three games and was still experiencing discomfort on Tuesday night, when he left an overtime loss against Orlando...

Iverson scores 37, Nuggets beat Cavs (AP)

Allen Iverson scored a season-high 37 points and J.R. Smith added 29 to help the Denver Nuggets beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 122-100 on Monday night. Iverson finished 14-for-20 from the field and added eight assists, and Carmelo Anthony had 22 points and nine rebounds as the Nuggets won their third straight.

Cavs' Hughes sits again, James starts (AP)
Cleveland guard Larry Hughes missed the Cavaliers' game Wednesday night at Utah because of a bruised left knee. Hughes also sat out Tuesday night's win at Golden State after bruising the knee in a collision with Phoenix's Leandro Barbosa on Sunday night. Cavaliers' guard LeBron James started Wednesday night despite taking an accidental shot to his left eye from Golden State's Andris Biedrins while...

Bruised knee sidelines Cavs' Hughes vs. Warriors
Larry Hughes sat out the Cavaliers' game against the Warriors with a bruised left knee.

Cavs G Hughes out with knee injury (AP)
Cleveland guard Larry Hughes sat out the Cavaliers' game against the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night with a bruised left knee. Hughes was hurt in a collision with Phoenix's Leandro Barbosa on Sunday night in the opener of the Cavaliers' six-game road trip. The former Warriors guard was replaced in the Cavs' starting lineup by Sasha Pavlovic.

Nash rallies Suns past Cavaliers 103-92 (AP)

Steve Nash scored 30 points and had 10 assists and the Phoenix Suns -- playing without Amare Stoudemire -- rallied from a 12-point second-quarter deficit and beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 103-92 on Sunday night. Stoudemire, the Suns' All-Star center, was sidelined because of soreness in his right knee.

Howard, Magic defeat Cavaliers 100-84 (AP)
Dwight Howard scored 17 points to help the Orlando Magic beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 100-84 on Saturday and sweep a two-game preseason series between the NBA teams in China. Howard and Cavaliers star LeBron James both sat out the fourth quarter. James and Larry Hughes led Cleveland with 14 points. The Magic beat the Cavaliers 90-86 on Wednesday in Shanghai.

Carlesimo gets 1st win with SuperSonics (AP)

P.J. Carlesimo earned his first win as SuperSonics' coach, 96-90 over the Cleveland Cavaliers in an exhibition game Friday night. Cavs All-Star forward LeBron James was forced out of action in the third quarter because of a right shoulder contusion. The injury doesn't appear to be serious. He had 14 points for the Cavs.

LeBron plays little in Cavaliers' loss (AP)

Exhibition? Excruciating was more fitting. It's a good thing the Cleveland Cavaliers and Washington Wizards have a few more weeks to work out the kinks. Antonio Daniels scored 12 points, Gilbert Arenas had nine in his first game back from offseason knee surgery and the Wizards beat the Cavaliers 81-62 on Tuesday night in an NBA preseason matchup of playoff teams from last season.

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