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Hornets hurt Rockets' playoff hopes, 105-99 in OT (Yahoo! Sports)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) Eric Gordon scored 27 points, Carl Landry had 20 points and 10 rebounds, and the New Orleans Hornets dealt a blow to Houston's playoff hopes with a 105-99 overtime victory Thursday night, the Rockets' sixth straight loss.

Hip surgery for Blazers' Aldridge; done for season (Yahoo! Sports)

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) All-Star forward LaMarcus Aldridge of the Trail Blazers will have surgery on his right hip and miss the rest of the season.

Dragic's 25 leads Rockets over Grizzlies 98-89 (Yahoo! Sports)

Goran Dragic scored a season-high 25 points and Courtney Lee added 17 as the Houston Rockets beat the Memphis Grizzlies 98-89 on Friday night. The victory was the Rockets' 12th straight at home against Memphis, which hasen't won in Houston since April 2006. Houston led by six with 1:22 remaining before Marcus Camby made two baskets sandwiched around a layup by Rudy Gay to extend the lead to...

Camby excited for Rockets; Fisher a no-show
Marcus Camby wants to finish his career in Houston, where he's lived since 2005. Derek Fisher may never suit up with the Rockets at all.

Camby happy to be home; Rockets cut Williams (Yahoo! Sports)
Marcus Camby wants to finish his career in Houston, where he's lived since 2005. Derek Fisher may never suit up with the Rockets at all. Houston acquired the two veterans in separate deals on Thursday with the hope of bolstering a playoff push. The Rockets are 24-20 and currently hold the No. 8 spot in the West with road games this weekend against the L.A.

AP source: Rockets nab Camby, Fisher in trades (Yahoo! Sports)
A person familiar with the deal says the Houston Rockets have acquired center Marcus Camby from Portland and Derek Fisher and a 2012 first-round pick from the Los Angeles Lakers in separate trades. The Rockets are sending point guard Jonny Flynn, center Hasheem Thabeet and a second-round pick to the Trail Blazers and forward Jordan Hill to the Lakers.

Sources: Rockets have deal to acquire Camby
The Houston Rockets have agreed to terms on a deal to acquire veteran center Marcus Camby from the Portland Trail Blazers, according to sources with knowledge of the deal.

Knicks rout Blazers after D'Antoni's departure (Yahoo! Sports)

Mike D'Antoni is gone, and the Knicks finally got his offense right. Amare Stoudemire made all seven shots in the first half, Carmelo Anthony passed and shot well, and the Knicks shook off the surprising departure of their coach to rout the Portland Trail Blazers 121-79 on Wednesday night, snapping a six-game losing streak.

Aldridge scores 30, Blazers end road losing streak (Yahoo! Sports)

LaMarcus Aldridge had 30 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 110-99 win against the Washington Wizards on Saturday night. Aldridge was 12 for 15 from the floor and 6 for 6 from the free-throw line. He has scored more than 20 points in three straight games. Jamal Crawford scored 23 off the bench and Raymond Felton added 21 -- 10 in the fourth quarter -- for the Trail...

Camby ejected after flagrant foul
Portland Trail Blazers center Marcus Camby has been ejected from Saturday night's game against the Washington Wizards.

Lakers take 30-point lead, win 103-92 (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 28 points, Andrew Bynum had 14 points and 19 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers roared to a 30-point lead early in the second quarter before holding on for a 103-92 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night. Pau Gasol had 16 points and 12 rebounds in his first game since Bryant criticized the Lakers' front office for allowing Gasol to dangle amid trade...

Blazers get rare road win vs. Warriors (AP)

Gerald Wallace scored 24 points and Jamal Crawford hit a key 3-pointer and a pair of late free throws to lift the Portland Trail Blazers over the Golden State Warriors 93-91 Wednesday night. Nicolas Batum added 17 points for the Trail Blazers, who had lost 11 of their last 12 in Oakland. Marcus Camby added 12 points and 11 rebounds.

Batum hits 9 3s as Blazers beat Nuggets (AP)

Nicolas Batum woke up hoping his injured knee would allow him to play. As it happened, he set a Trail Blazers record with nine 3-pointers and scored a career-high 33 points to help Portland beat the Denver Nuggets 117-97 Saturday night. "When I came in tonight I was thinking, `Don't hurt my knee, don't be crazy tonight,"' said Batum, who sat out two games with a bruised bone.

Blazers end Grizzlies' 7-game win streak (AP)

LaMarcus Aldridge scored 23 points and Marcus Camby grabbed a season-high 22 rebounds as the Portland Trail Blazers beat Memphis 97-84 on Tuesday night, snapping the Grizzlies' seven-game winning streak. Jamal Crawford scored 15 points, Wesley Matthews added 13 and Nicolas Batum and Raymond Felton had 10 each for Portland.

Crawford's 26 carry Blazers past Kings (AP)

Jamal Crawford knew what had been holding him back: too much thinking and not enough shooting. His coach and teammates agreed. Crawford scored a season-high 26 points and the Portland Trail Blazers returned home from a six-game road trip with a 101-89 win over the Sacramento Kings on Monday night. "All these guys said, `just play'," said Crawford, who joined the Blazers last month as a...

Aldridge has 33 and 23 in Blazers' win (AP)

LaMarcus Aldridge had a season-high 33 points and a career-best 23 rebounds, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Raptors 94-84 on Friday to hand Toronto its seventh consecutive loss. Raymond Felton scored 14 points, and Marcus Camby and Gerald Wallace each had 10 rebounds as Portland won its seventh straight over Toronto.

Aldridge has 28, Blazers now 5-0 at home (AP)

After a demoralizing loss in Phoenix, it took the Portland Trail Blazers some time to get going at home against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The first half Sunday night was a yawner, but the Blazers picked up the pace in the second and pulled away for a 98-78 victory. LaMarcus Aldridge had 28 points and eight rebounds.

Wallace, Aldridge lead Blazers by Lakers (AP)

Gerald Wallace knew exactly when the Portland Trail Blazers had the Los Angeles Lakers beaten. It was a little more than midway through the third quarter and the Blazers were in the midst of a 17-6 run that would seal their 107-96 victory Thursday night. Kobe Bryant missed a 3-point attempt and Marcus Camby pulled down the rebound before hurling the ball downcourt to Wallace, who leapt for a...

Clippers hold on as Blazers lose first (AP)

Blake Griffin had his second straight double-double, Caron Butler scored 19 points and the Los Angeles Clippers opened the new year with a 93-88 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night to snap a two-game skid. Griffin had 20 points and 10 rebounds to go with 17 points by Chris Paul and 13 by reserve Mo Williams in sending the Blazers to their first loss of the season.

Wallace, Aldridge lead Blazers by Kings (AP)

With two wins in two nights, Marcus Camby joked that he and the Portland Trail Blazers were ready to play again the next day. LaMarcus Aldridge was having none of it. "He can play by himself," Aldridge said. "I need a day off." Aldridge was only half-kidding after scoring 24 points and grabbing eight rebounds as the Trail Blazers beat the Sacramento Kings 101-79 Tuesday night.

Blazers' Camby tweaks left knee, will have MRI
Trail Blazers center Marcus Camby was ruled out for Portland's preseason finale against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night after tweaking his left knee during warmups.

Blazers C Camby tweaks knee, to have MRI (AP)
Trail Blazers center Marcus Camby was ruled out for Portland's preseason finale against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night after tweaking his left knee during warmups. Camby will have an MRI as a precaution on Thursday, but coach Nate McMillan didn't believe the injury was serious. Kurt Thomas started in place of the 15-year veteran.

Blazers' Camby to have MRI on left knee
Trail Blazers center Marcus Camby was ruled out for Portland's preseason finale against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night after tweaking his left knee during warmups.

Drug charge against NBA vet Camby dropped
Prosecutors have dropped a marijuana possession charge against NBA veteran Marcus Camby after his arrest during a traffic stop in suburban Houston.

Charges against Blazers' Camby dropped
Portland Trail Blazers center Marcus Camby had marijuana possession charges against him dropped and his criminal record cleared Wednesday.

NBA vet Camby arrested on marijuana charge
NBA veteran Marcus Camby is free on bond after police in suburban Houston arrested him on a charge of marijuana possession.

Camby arrested for marijuana possession (AP)
NBA veteran Marcus Camby is free on bond after police in suburban Houston arrested him on a charge of marijuana possession. Camby was in a Porsche pulled over Monday for what police called an equipment violation. Pearland police Lt. Onesimo Lopez says an officer detected the odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle and they found less than two ounces of the drug inside.

Report: Camby charged with marijuana
Portland Trail Blazers center Marcus Camby was arrested in Texas for marijuana possession, the Pearland Journal reported Thursday.

Blazers C Camby charged with marijuana
NBA veteran Marcus Camby is free on bond after police in suburban Houston arrested him on a charge of marijuana possession.

Nowitzki's 28 rally Mavs past Blazers (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored 18 of his game-high 28 points in the fourth quarter and the Dallas Mavericks defeated Portland 89-81 Saturday night in Game 1 of their Western Conference first round series. Even though Nowitzki struggled from the field most of the night, making only 7 of 20 shots, he came through when the Mavericks needed him most.

Blazers lock up 6th seed, beat Grizzlies (AP)

LaMarcus Aldridge had 22 points and 11 rebounds and the Portland Trail Blazers locked up the sixth seed in the Western Conference with a 102-89 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night. The Blazers, who won their third straight, will have to wait until the regular season's final games Wednesday night to learn their opponent for the first round of the playoffs.

Los Angeles Lakers' Ron Artest among 4 nominated for citizenship award
Ron Artest is one of four nominees, along with Orlando's Dwight Howard, Chicago's Kyle Korver and Portland's Marcus Camby, for the J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship award.

Blazers rout hapless Cavs 111-70 (AP)

LaMarcus Aldridge had 20 points and 11 rebounds before heading to the sideline late in the third quarter, and the Portland Trail Blazers routed the Cleveland Cavaliers 111-70 on Thursday night. Portland led by as many as 44 points while easily surpassing its largest margin of victory this season. Gerald Wallace added 17 points for the Blazers, who had 29 assists compared to Cleveland's total of...

Aldridge helps Blazers rally by Hornets (AP)

LaMarcus Aldridge scored 34 points and the Portland Trail Blazers rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the New Orleans Hornets 103-96 Wednesday night for their season-high sixth straight victory. Wesley Matthews added 24 points for Portland, which has been able to win despite injuries to three-time All-Star Brandon Roy and starting center Marcus Camby.

Blazers call up Chris Johnson from D-League - Chris Johnson (C) Portland Trail Blazers
In the wake of Marcus Camby's knee injury, the Trail Blazers have called up center Chris Johnson from the D-League.

Blazers' Camby out 3 weeks after surgery
Portland Trail Blazers center Marcus Camby had arthroscopic surgery on his right knee and will be sidelined about three weeks.

Marcus Camby of Portland Trail Blazers has knee surgery, out three weeks
Portland Trail Blazers center Marcus Camby had arthroscopic surgery on his right knee and will be sidelined about three weeks.

Portland Trail Blazers' Marcus Camby needs knee surgery for partial meniscus tear
The Portland Trail Blazers say center Marcus Camby will need arthroscopic surgery on his left knee.

Blazers' Camby to have knee surgery
The Portland Trail Blazers say center Marcus Camby will need surgery on his left knee.

Knicks surpass 2009-10 road win total (AP)

Amare Stoudemire had 23 points and eight rebounds, Raymond Felton added 17 points and 14 assists, and the New York Knicks beat the Portland Trail Blazers 100-86 on Tuesday night. Ronny Turiaf had a season-high 19 points and tied a season best with 10 rebounds for the Knicks, who improved to 12-8 on the road, surpassing their road win total from last season.

Matthews' career-high 36 lift Blazers (AP)

Wesley Matthews scored 29 of his career-high 36 points in the first half and the Portland Trail Blazers rolled to a 108-98 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. LaMarcus Aldridge added 28 points and 10 rebounds for the Blazers, who beat Minnesota for the 14th straight time. Kevin Love had 30 points and 19 rebounds for the Timberwolves, who have lost four of their past five games.

Terry helps depleted Mavs top Blazers (AP)
Jason Terry scored 12 of his 18 points in the fourth quarter, DeShawn Stevenson also had 18 points and the injury-depleted Dallas Mavericks held on for an 84-81 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night. LaMarcus Aldridge had 28 points and 10 rebounds and Marcus Camby contributed 10 points and 20 rebounds for Portland.

Blazers earn eighth straight home win (AP)

LaMarcus Aldridge had 25 points and 11 rebounds, Nicolas Batum added a season-high 21 points and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Houston Rockets 100-85 Sunday night for their eighth straight win at home. Patrick Mills had a career-high 14 points, five assists and five steals for Portland. Wesley Matthews added 14 and Marcus Camby had 13 rebounds and season-high eight assists.

Marcus Camby of Portland Trail Blazers to sit with sprained right ankle
Portland center Marcus Camby missed the Trail Blazers' game against Denver on Tuesday with a sprained right ankle and was replaced in the lineup by forward Dante Cunningham.

Short-handed Portland Trail Blazers without Marcus Camby, Joel Przybilla, Nicolas Batum
Joel Przybilla and Marcus Camby, and forward Nicolas Batum were all sitting out Portland game against Golden State on Saturday night because of injuries.

Przybilla, Batum, Camby out for Blazers (AP)
Centers Joel Przybilla and Marcus Camby, and forward Nicolas Batum were all sitting out Portland's game against Golden State on Saturday night because of injuries. Przybilla has a left ankle injury, while Camby and Batum have right shoulder soreness. All three were hurt during Friday night's 107-102 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Blazers top Suns for fourth straight win (AP)

Marcus Camby had 16 points and 18 rebounds, Brandon Roy added 26 points and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Phoenix Suns 101-94 Friday night for their fourth straight win. The Blazers, one of the NBA's worst shooting teams, shot 64 percent in the first half and led by as many as 17 to win their third straight over Phoenix, the team that knocked them out of the playoffs last season.

Blazers snap 6-game losing streak (AP)

A visit from the lowly Los Angeles Clippers turned out to be just what the Portland Trail Blazers needed. Wesley Matthews had 26 points and the Blazers snapped a six-game losing streak with a 100-91 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday night. Brandon Roy added 14 points, Nicolas Batum had 13 points and a career-high 13 rebounds, and Marcus Camby finished with 12 points and a season-high...

Fill-in Matthews has 30 in Blazers' win (AP)

Wesley Matthews, subbing for injured guard Brandon Roy, scored a career-high 30 points and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 100-99 on Tuesday night. Matthews shot 11 of 19 from the field, including 5 of 10 from 3-point range, as the Trail Blazers salvaged a win after losing their first two games on a three-game road trip.

Trail Blazers C Przybilla progressing (AP)
Center Joel Przybilla is making surprising progress in his return from injury but his recovery couldn't come fast enough for the Trail Blazers, who have been cursed at his position. The latest to fall was Jeff Pendergraph, who was hurt last week in a preseason game and will have knee surgery. The 6-foot-9 second-year forward was backing up Marcus Camby at center while Przybilla and Greg Oden...

With Pendergraph out, Blazers ink C Hill (AP)
The Portland Trail Blazers have signed 7-foot center Steven Hill, who has played for parts of the last two seasons in the NBA's development league. Hill was signed by the Blazers to shore up the Blazers at center after Jeff Pendergraph sustained a season-ending knee injury. Pendergraph was expected to back up Marcus Camby at center while Greg Oden and Joel Przybilla rehab from knee surgeries.

Portland Trail Blazers sign Marcus Camby to two-year extension
Marcus Camby has signed a two-year contract extension with the Portland Trail Blazers.

Blazers reward Camby with two-year extension
Marcus Camby has signed a two-year contract extension with the Portland Trail Blazers.

Blazers sign C Camby to 2-year extension (AP)
Marcus Camby has signed a two-year contract extension with the Portland Trail Blazers. Terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed Tuesday. The 6-11, 235-pound center was acquired from the Los Angeles Clippers on Feb. 16 in exchange for Travis Outlaw and Steve Blake. He started 23 regular season games for the Trail Blazers, reinforcing a position depleted by injuries to Greg Oden and Joel...

Sources: Portland Trail Blazers hope to sign Marcus Camby to contract extension
The Trail Blazers are working toward securing Marcus Camby to a contract extension, according to sources with knowledge of the talks.

Camby leads Roy-less Blazers by Thunder (AP)
Marcus Camby scored a season-high 30 points and pulled down 13 rebounds, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 103-95 without injured guard Brandon Roy on Monday night. The loss locked the Thunder into the eighth spot in the Western Conference, meaning they'll face the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the playoffs.

Roy, Miller lift Blazers over Kings (AP)
Brandon Roy scored 24 points, Andre Miller added 23 and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Sacramento Kings 98-87 on Saturday night. Nicolas Batum and LaMarcus Aldridge had 21 points each for the Trail Blazers, and Marcus Camby had 15 rebounds. Portland rebounded from a loss at Denver on Thursday night for its 10th victory in 12 games.

Blazers sweep season series from Mavs (AP)
LaMarcus Aldridge had 20 points and 10 rebounds and the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Dallas Mavericks for the third time this season, 101-89 on Thursday night. Marcus Camby added 17 points and 11 rebounds for Portland, which won the season series from the Mavericks for the first time since the 1998-99 season.

Fantasy Fast Break: Chris is warming up
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Roy's late surge helps Blazers top Nets (AP)

Brandon Roy scored 10 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter and the Portland Trail Blazers avoided blowing a big lead for a second straight game by holding off the New Jersey Nets 102-93 on Tuesday night. LaMarcus Aldridge added 27 points and Andre Miller had 20 as the Trail Blazers overcame an ankle injury to recently acquired center Marcus Camby in snapping a two-game losing streak and winning...

Portland Trail Blazers new center Marcus Camby out with ankle sprain
Blazers center Marcus Camby left Tuesday's game with a sprained ankle.

New Blazers C Camby sprains right ankle (AP)
Recently acquired center Marcus Camby sprained his right ankle in the first quarter of the Portland Trail Blazers game against the New Jersey Nets on Tuesday night. Camby was hurt when Nets center Brook Lopez appeared to step on his ankle as both waited for a rebound. The Trail Blazers listed Camby's return as questionable.

Camby makes Trail Blazers debut (AP)
Marcus Camby made his debut for Portland on Friday night against Boston. Nate Robinson's first game in a Celtics uniform is on hold thanks to the flu. Camby was in the starting lineup for the Trail Blazers, three days after being acquired from the Los Angeles Clippers to fill the void left by season-ending injuries to Greg Oden and Joel Pryzbilla.

Los Angeles Clippers' Chris Kaman Frustrated With Trades
Losing low-post teammate Marcus Camby to trade particularly miffs Clippers' Kaman.

Portland Trail Blazers acquire center Marcus Camby from Los Angeles Clippers
The Clippers traded Marcus Camby to the Blazers for Travis Outlaw and Steve Blake.

Blazers get Camby in multiplayer deal with Clippers
The Portland Trail Blazers are picking up needed help on the interior, acquiring Marcus Camby from the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for guard Steve Blake and forward Travis Outlaw.

Blazers acquire Camby for Blake, Outlaw (AP)
The Portland Trail Blazers are picking up needed help on the interior, acquiring Marcus Camby from the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for guard Steve Blake and forward Travis Outlaw. The team announced the trade on Tuesday. ESPN.com and Yahoo! Sports were the first to report the deal, which also includes cash going to the Clippers.

Sources: Los Angeles Clippers, Portland Trail Blazers talking Marcus Camby deal
The Clippers are discussing a trade that would send Marcus Camby to the Blazers for Travis Outlaw and Steve Blake, sources said on Monday.

Clippers handle Wizards, end 9-game road skid
Chris Kaman scored 20 points and Marcus Camby had 12 points and 19 rebounds to lead the Clippers to a 92-78 win over the Wizards on Sunday.

Clips end 8-game road skid, beat Wizards (AP)

Chris Kaman scored 20 points and Marcus Camby had 12 points and 19 rebounds to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 92-78 win over the Washington Wizards on Sunday. Los Angeles had six players in double figures and snapped an eight-game road losing streak, and a three-game skid in Washington, as the Clippers won for the third time in eight games.

Clippers take down Wade, Heat at home
After nearly a month of exemplary home play, Marcus Camby believes the Los Angeles Clippers have made a bit of a breakthrough against the inconsistency that has bedeviled this fairly talented team this season.

Clippers end 9-game skid against Lakers (AP)

Baron Davis scored 25 points and the resurgent Clippers rallied to hold off the Lakers 102-91 Wednesday night, snapping a nine-game losing streak in the so-called battle of Los Angeles. Chris Kaman added 21 points and 14 rebounds, Eric Gordon 18, Rasual Butler 14 and Marcus Camby 13 rebounds for the Clippers, who beat the defending NBA champions for the first time since April 12, 2007.

Minus coach Dunleavy, Clips beat Sixers (AP)

Chris Kaman had 26 points and 10 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Philadelphia 76ers 104-88 on Thursday night in the NBA's final game of the decade. Clippers coach Mike Dunleavy missed the game after aggravating a herniated disc in his back while at home getting ready to go to Staples Center.

Hurt knee shelves Los Angeles Clippers' Marcus Camby vs. Boston Celtics
Clippers forward Marcus Camby will miss tonight's game against the Celtics with a hyperextended knee.

Knicks rally from 20 down, beat Clippers (AP)

David Lee scored 17 of his 25 points in the second half, and the New York Knicks erased a 20-point deficit to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 95-91 on Friday night. Chris Duhon added 17 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds for the Knicks, who never led until the fourth quarter but found a way to win after blowing leads while losing their last two games.

Clips give Dunleavy 600th coaching win (AP)

Eric Gordon scored 29 points and the Los Angeles Clippers rallied from a 20-point deficit to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 98-88 on Sunday, giving coach Mike Dunleavy his 600th regular-season victory. Al Thornton scored seven of his 18 points in the final 2:26 for the Clippers, who held the Grizzlies to just 2-for-18 shooting in the fourth quarter.

Hornets beat Clips for Bower's first win (AP)

David West had 24 points and 10 rebounds, and Jeff Bower picked up his first coaching win in the New Orleans Hornets' 110-102 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night. With Chris Paul out, point guards Darren Collison and Bobby Brown scored 12 apiece and combined for 11 assists as New Orleans snapped a three-game losing streak.

Clippers top Wolves 93-90 for first win (AP)

Chris Kaman had 25 points and 11 rebounds, Eric Gordon hit the go-ahead layup with 1:32 to play, and the Los Angeles Clippers surged in the fourth quarter to their first victory of the season, 93-90 over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night. Gordon scored 17 points and Baron Davis had 13 points and eight assists for the Clippers, who stopped their 0-4 start and snapped a three-game home...

Nash's 24 get Suns by Clippers 109-107 (AP)

Steve Nash scored 15 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter, when he rallied the Phoenix Suns to a 109-107 season-opening victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night. Grant Hill had 19 points and 13 rebounds, Leandro Barbosa added 17 points, Amare Stoudemire 16 and Channing Frye 12 for the Suns, who won their fifth in a row over the Clippers.

Hawks snap 4-game skid, beat Clippers (AP)

The goal is 50 wins and home-court advantage in the opening round of the NBA playoffs. The Atlanta Hawks are determined to make it happen. Josh Smith scored 26 points, Joe Johnson added 21 and Atlanta beat the Clippers 97-80 on Wednesday night to end a four-game losing streak and hand Los Angeles its 12th straight loss.

Suns deal Clippers 11th straight loss (AP)

Amare Stoudemire overcame early foul trouble to score 26 points, Jason Richardson and Grant Hill each had 21, and the Phoenix Suns sent the Los Angeles Clippers to their 11th straight loss with a 109-103 victory on Sunday. Steve Nash had 14 points and 12 assists for the Suns, who blew a 15-point lead before notching their third straight road win to move a season-best eight games over .500.

Dirk rallies Mavs over Clippers 107-102 (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored 34 points, including the go-ahead jumper with 37 seconds left right after he blocked a shot, and the Dallas Mavericks survived for a 107-102 victory over the short-handed Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night. The Mavericks needed a game-ending 11-1 run to avoid being upset at home by Los Angeles, which had only eight players in uniform because of injuries and a suspension.

Randolph leads Clippers by Pacers in 2OT (AP)

Zach Randolph had 34 points and 16 rebounds to help the Los Angeles Clippers beat the shorthanded Indiana Pacers 117-109 in double overtime on Friday night. Al Thornton scored 25 points, Marcus Camby had 20 points and 10 rebounds and Baron Davis had 18 points and 11 assists for the Clippers, who have won four of five after a 4-17 start.

Rose, Gordon help Bulls top Clips in OT (AP)

After a costly call in an overtime loss, things turned around in hurry for the Chicago Bulls in another extra period. Derrick Rose converted a decisive three-point play in overtime, and Ben Gordon made a four-point play with 20.5 seconds left in regulation in the Bulls' 115-109 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night.

Randolph leads Clippers over Thunder (AP)

Zach Randolph had 22 points and 13 rebounds for his fourth straight double-double, and rookie Eric Gordon fueled a 10-point run in the fourth quarter as the Los Angeles Clippers put away the Oklahoma City Thunder 98-88 Tuesday night for their third straight win. Gordon answered a right-handed dunk by Kevin Durant by scoring the first six points in a 10-0 run, and the Clippers led 87-73 after Mardy...

Randolph's 38 lift Clippers to 2OT win (AP)

Zach Randolph scored a season-high 38 points against his former team, leading the Los Angeles Clippers to a 120-112 double-overtime victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night. Randolph also had 11 rebounds. Baron Davis scored 27 points for the Clippers and made a 3-pointer that sent the game into overtime.

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Week 7 Fantasy Basketball Planner
Our Sergio Gonzalez takes about Marcus Camby's value with Chris Kaman out of action and much more in his latest edition of his Fantasy Basketball Planner.

Week 7 Fantasy Basketball Planner
Our Sergio Gonzalez takes about Marcus Camby's value with Chris Kaman out of action and much more in his latest edition of his Fantasy Basketball Planner.

Lowly Clippers rout hapless Timberwolves (AP)

The Minnesota Timberwolves keep sinking lower and lower. Baron Davis had 27 points and nine assists, and Zach Randolph scored 21 to help the lowly Los Angeles Clippers cruise to a 107-84 victory over the hapless Timberwolves on Saturday night. Marcus Camby added 12 points, 19 rebounds and seven blocks for the Clippers, who entered the night as one of just three teams in the NBA with fewer victories...

'Melo's 30 and 11 give Nuggets win (AP)

Marcus Camby made plenty of big plays during his six seasons with the Nuggets. And in his first game against them since leaving Denver, he had a chance to give the Los Angeles Clippers a comeback victory with a 3-pointer as time ran out. Camby's shot came up short. "That was storybook ending right there," Carmelo Anthony said after scoring 30 points, grabbing 11 rebounds and hitting a go-ahead...

Clippers earn first win, beat Mavericks (AP)

Baron Davis had 22 points and 10 assists, foul-plagued Al Thornton got eight of his 17 points in the final 6 minutes and the Los Angeles Clippers snapped a season-opening six-game losing streak with a 103-92 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday. Marcus Camby had 14 rebounds and 10 points for the Clippers, who had lost six straight against Dallas.

Karl preaching defense to Nuggets (AP)
George Karl and his staff are going back to their roots by both design and necessity. Preaching defense when the Denver Nuggets gathered for training camp, Karl didn't even run an offensive set for the first few practices. He had little choice but to go back to the foundation of his teaching philosophies after management let Eduardo Najera and Marcus Camby leave in the offseason, stripping the...

Camby still miffed by Nuggets' trade
Six days later, and Marcus Camby still can't believe what went down. It does seem a bit difficult to fathom. The Los Angeles Clippers acquired Camby, the NBA's leading shot-blocker the past three seasons, from the Denver Nuggets last Tuesday for the option to exchange second-round picks with the Clippers in 2010. And that's all. "When I heard of the trade, I said, 'Who did Denver get in return?"' Camby said Monday at an introductory news conference.

New Clip Camby upset at way Nuggets dealt him
Six days later, and Marcus Camby still can't believe what went down.

Camby still upset over being dealt (AP)

Six days later, and Marcus Camby still can't believe what went down. It does seem a bit difficult to fathom. The Los Angeles Clippers acquired Camby, the NBA's leading shot-blocker the past three seasons, from the Denver Nuggets last Tuesday for the option to exchange second-round picks with the Clippers in 2010.

Rosen on Clips, Camby
Now that the Nuggets have traded away Marcus Camby, Charley Rosen won't be surprised if Carmelo or A.I. is the next to go.

Camby-Kaman combo means trouble for Clipper foes
Marcus Camby won't score like the departed Elton Brand, but Mike Kahn says he gives the Clippers a formidable defensive presence.

NBA offseason roundup: Nuggets deal Camby
Marcus Camby was dealt to the Clippers for, well, not much. Catch up on all of the other offseason signings and trades.

Clippers acquire C Camby from Nuggets (AP)

The Clippers acquired center Marcus Camby from the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday for the option to exchange second-round picks with Los Angeles in 2010. Camby led the NBA in blocked shots with 3.61 per game last season, only the second player in league history to do so in three straight seasons. He averaged 9.1 points and 13.1 rebounds playing a career-best 34.9 minutes per game for the Nuggets.

Nuggets deal veteran Camby to Clippers
Baron Davis just got some help in L.A. The Nuggets will trade center Marcus Camby to the Clippers in a move to create salary cap room, the Denver Post reported Tuesday.

Report: Nuggets to deal Camby to Clippers
Baron Davis just got some help in L.A. The Nuggets will trade center Marcus Camby to the Clippers in a move to create salary cap room, the Denver Post reported Tuesday.

Bryant, Garnett lead All-Defensive Team
League MVP Kobe Bryant and Kevin Garnett were selected to the NBA All-Defensive Team on Monday, along with Marcus Camby, Bruce Bowen and Tim Duncan. Garnett, who helped the Boston Celtics to the league's best record, was chosen for the ninth time. The forward was chosen Defensive Player of the Year last month. Bryant, who earned his eighth selection, and Garnett each received 24 first-place votes from the league's 30 coaches. Coaches were not permitted to vote for their own players.

Garnett, Bryant selected to All-Defensive Team
League MVP Kobe Bryant and Kevin Garnett were selected to the NBA All-Defensive Team, along with Marcus Camby, Bruce Bowen and Tim Duncan.

Bryant, Garnett lead All-Defensive Team (AP)
League MVP Kobe Bryant and Kevin Garnett were selected to the NBA All-Defensive Team on Monday, along with Marcus Camby, Bruce Bowen and Tim Duncan. Garnett, who helped the Boston Celtics to the league's best record, was chosen for the ninth time. The forward was chosen Defensive Player of the Year last month.

Garnett wins defensive player award
Boston's Kevin Garnett won the NBA's defensive player of the year award Tuesday. He beat out Denver's Marcus Camby and Houston's Shane Battier. The 6-foot-11 forward led the Celtics with 9.2 rebounds per game. He added 18.8 points, 1.2 blocks and 1.4 steals. Garnett helped the Celtics to league-best records of 66-16 (.805) overall and 31-10 (.738) on the road. Boston held opponents to just 90.3 points (second in the NBA) after allowing 99.2 points per game a season ago.

Garnett wins defensive player award (AP)
Boston's Kevin Garnett won the NBA's defensive player of the year award Tuesday. He beat out Denver's Marcus Camby and Houston's Shane Battier. The 6-foot-11 forward led the Celtics with 9.2 rebounds per game. He added 18.8 points, 1.2 blocks and 1.4 steals. Garnett helped the Celtics to league-best records of 66-16 (.805) overall and 31-10 (.738) on the road.

Celts' Garnett named NBA's top defensive player
Boston's Kevin Garnett won the NBA's defensive player of the year award Tuesday. He beat out Denver's Marcus Camby and Houston's Shane Battier.

Iverson's 36, Anthony's 33 lift Nuggets (AP)

Allen Iverson had 36 points, Carmelo Anthony added 33 and the Denver Nuggets beat the Toronto Raptors 109-100 on Sunday. J.R. Smith scored 14 points and Marcus Camby had 15 rebounds for Denver, which has won five of seven. Chris Bosh came one assist shy of a triple-double, finishing with 17 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists as Toronto lost for the seventh time in eight games.

Iverson's 26 help Nuggets get by Nets (AP)

Allen Iverson had 26 points and nine assists and led a fourth-quarter spurt that carried the Denver Nuggets to a 125-114 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Friday night. Backup forward Linas Kleiza added 23 points and Marcus Camby had 16 points and 10 rebounds for the Nuggets, who snapped a two-game losing streak.

Balanced Pistons beat Nuggets 136-120 (AP)

Richard Hamilton scored 24 points, Rasheed Wallace added 21, and the Detroit Pistons beat the Denver Nuggets 136-120 on Tuesday night. The Nuggets were coming off a record-setting 168-116 victory over Seattle, but it was Detroit's offense that took over Tuesday night. The Pistons hadn't scored 130 points in regulation since beating Denver 130-116 on March 8, 2000.

Nuggets score NBA season-high 168 in win (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored 26 points, Allen Iverson had 24 and Marcus Camby had a triple-double and the Denver Nuggets set an NBA season high for points in a half and a game with a 168-112 win over the Seattle SuperSonics on Sunday night. The 168 points are the most Denver has scored in a game since Jan.

Iverson clutch late as Nuggets win (AP)

Allen Iverson wasn't trying to take over the game down the stretch. It just happened -- like it typically does for him. Iverson scored 38 points, including two big jumpers in the final two minutes, and Carmelo Anthony added 30, helping the Denver Nuggets hold on for a 110-104 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night.

Anthony's 49 power Nuggets over Wizards (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored a career-high 49 points to lead the Denver Nuggets past the Washington Wizards 111-100 Friday night for their ninth win in their last 10 home games. Melo, who will join teammate Allen Iverson as an All-Star starter in New Orleans later this month, made 19 of 25 shots from the floor and made all eight of his free throws in the third-highest individual scoring game in the NBA...

Best of the rest in the West
Marcus Camby, Deron Williams and Josh Howard might have made the All-Star team — if they weren't in the West, Mike Kahn says.

Iverson rallies Nuggets past Grizzlies (AP)

Allen Iverson had 32 points and 12 assists Wednesday night, and the Denver Nuggets used a late run to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 106-102. Iverson made all six of his free throws in the final 23.2 seconds, helping the Nuggets snap a six-game road losing streak. Anthony Carter finished with 18 points, while Linas Kleiza added 15 for the Nuggets.

Nuggets deal Nets eighth straight loss (AP)

Allen Iverson and Denver's supporting cast is making life without Carmelo Anthony painless for the Nuggets. Iverson scored 30 points and Linas Kleiza added 23 as the Nuggets beat the struggling New Jersey Nets 100-85 Friday night. "We've got so many guys banged up and we really needed a game like this," Iverson said.

Anthony-less Nuggets hold off Hawks (AP)

Allen Iverson scored 29 points and Linas Kleiza added 23 to lift the Denver Nuggets, playing without All-Star Carmelo Anthony, to a 107-100 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night. Marcus Camby finished with 13 points and grabbed 21 rebounds. He had 15 of his rebounds in the first half. Josh Smith had his first career triple-double for the Hawks, finishing with 22 points, 12 rebounds and 10...

Kleiza's 41 power Nuggets over Jazz (AP)

Linas Kleiza scored a career-high 41 points and Allen Iverson added 28 as the Denver Nuggets beat the Utah Jazz 120-109 on Thursday night. Carmelo Anthony scored 23 points, and Marcus Camby had 24 rebounds and 11 blocks for the Nuggets, who snapped a two-game losing streak. Deron Williams had 23 points to lead the Jazz, whose four-game winning streak ended.

Hawks' balance tops 'Big 3' of Nuggets (AP)

After Denver's big three was reduced to one, the Nuggets' big comeback against Atlanta ended. Carmelo Anthony, Allen Iverson and J.R. Smith combined for 84 points, but Iverson and Smith were ejected with 38.9 seconds left and the Hawks held off a late rally by the Denver Nuggets for a 104-93 victory on Tuesday night.

Suns make 20 3s, defeat Nuggets 137-115 (AP)

Shawn Marion scored a season-high 27 points, had six blocked shots, and hit five of Phoenix's 20 3-pointers to lead the Suns to a 137-115 romp over the Denver Nuggets in a matchup of division leaders Monday night. Marcus Banks, who has played his way back into the Suns' rotation, made a career-high seven 3s -- in eight attempts -- en route to a season-best 23 points.

Wolves off to worst-ever start at 4-28 (AP)

Allen Iverson scored 33 points, Carmelo Anthony added 26 and the Denver Nuggets beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 118-107 on Friday night. The Nuggets showed little hangover affect from Thursday night's victory over the defending champion San Antonio Spurs. Denver led 12-0 before the game was three minutes old and took a 61-52 lead into halftime.

Camby, Anthony lead Nuggets past Bucks (AP)

The stat sheet and smiles told the story: The Denver Nuggets are finally at full strength. In their best all-around effort of the season, the Nuggets beat the Milwaukee Bucks 125-105 on Wednesday night behind a triple-double by Marcus Camby, Carmelo Anthony's fourth straight double-double, Allen Iverson's spectacular 24-point performance and the much-awaited return of power forward Nene.

Anthony lifts Nuggets by Hornets 105-99 (AP)

Carmelo Anthony found his rhythm just in time for the Denver Nuggets. Anthony scored 15 of his 32 points in the fourth quarter, including a three-point play with 38.4 seconds left, to lift the Nuggets to a 105-99 win over the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday night. Allen Iverson had 22 points and 11 assists and Marcus Camby had 15 points, 12 rebounds and five blocks for the Nuggets, who won their...

Iverson helps Nuggets beat Kings 101-97 (AP)

Allen Iverson scored 23 points and Kenyon Martin had 20 points, 12 rebounds and five blocks to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 101-97 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night. John Salmons led the Kings with 25 points, and Beno Udrih added 24 for Sacramento, which lost for the second straight night.

Iverson scores 51 but Lakers top Nuggets (AP)
Allen Iverson scored a season-high 51 points but Kobe Bryant's 25 led the Los Angeles Lakers to a 111-107 win over the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night. Carmelo Anthony had 26 points and eight rebounds and Marcus Camby had 20 rebounds for the Nuggets. Vladimir Radmanovic scored 21 points and Derek Fisher added 20 for the Lakers.

Anthony, Martin help Nuggets rout Heat (AP)

The Denver Nuggets made quick work of the slumping Miami Heat. Carmelo Anthony scored 30 points, and Kenyon Martin added a season-high 20 to help the Nuggets rout the Heat 115-89 on Sunday night. Marcus Camby had 21 rebounds, his fifth 20-rebound game of the season. Dwyane Wade had 13 points for Miami, and Ricky Davis and Daequan Cook had 11 each.

Nuggets win sixth straight, rout Bulls (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored 26 points, Marcus Camby added 12 points and 20 rebounds and the Denver Nuggets beat the slumping Chicago Bulls 112-91 Tuesday night. Allen Iverson scored 22 points and Kenyon Martin had 13 for the Nuggets, who have won six straight. Rookie reserve Joakim Noah had 16 points for Chicago, which fell to 2-8, its worst start since 2004-05 when it was 0-9.

Nuggets win fourth straight, top Blazers (AP)

Carmelo Anthony had 25 points and Allen Iverson had 20 as the Denver Nuggets beat the Portland Trail Blazers 110-93 Wednesday night. Kenyon Martin had a season-high 14 points and Marcus Camby had a game-high 13 rebounds for the Nuggets, who won their fourth straight after dropping their previous three.

Unbeaten Celtics rout Nuggets 119-92 (AP)

Hard to believe, but Boston's newest Big Three thinks it can play even better. Paul Pierce scored 26 points, Kevin Garnett added 23 points and 13 rebounds, and the Celtics shot 72 percent during an overpowering first half en route to a 119-92 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night. "We are just scratching the surface on what we can do," Pierce said.

'Melo, Nuggets cruise past Clippers (AP)

Carmelo Anthony and Von Wafer each scored 17 points, leading the Denver Nuggets to a 119-107 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night in the first exhibition game for both teams. Marcus Camby had 13 points and 23 rebounds for Denver. J.R. Smith scored 15 points, but was 0-for-7 on 3-pointers.

Marcus Camby, C - DEN
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