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James scores 29, Heat oust Knicks 106-94 (Yahoo! Sports)

MIAMI (AP) The final horn sounded, and LeBron James wrapped his arms around Carmelo Anthony in a warm embrace.

Heat rest Wade, Bosh in drubbing of Raptors
LeBron James scored 28 points before taking the fourth quarter off, Mike Miller added 13 points and the Miami Heat continued tuning up for the postseason by pulling away in the second half to beat the Toronto Raptors 96-72 on Wednesday night.

Heat sit Wade; Miller to rest nagging ailments
Dwyane Wade and Mike Miller will sit out Friday's home game against the league-worst Charlotte Bobcats as part of what Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra called a "maintenance program" to help them recover from nagging injuries.

Celtics shoot past Heat, 115-107 (Yahoo! Sports)

MIAMI (AP) A week ago, the Boston Celtics beat the Miami Heat with defense. This time, they did it with offense.

Heat's Miller runs through 'full contact' practice
The Miami Heat are hoping to have key reserve Mike Miller for the first time in nearly a month when they host the Detroit Pistons on Sunday.

James gets season-high 41, Heat beat 76ers 99-93 (Yahoo! Sports)

LeBron James scored a season-high 41 points, Mario Chalmers added 19 and the Miami Heat clinched a playoff spot with a 99-93 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night. James scored 14 straight Miami points in the fourth quarter, helping the Heat finish off a four-game season sweep of Philadelphia and extend their home-court winning streak to 16 games.

James improving, Miller out, Anthony in for Heat
LeBron James says he is improving though still dealing with neck and elbow soreness after two hard falls earlier this week.

Heat's Miller misses practice tending to ankle
Injured Heat forward Mike Miller missed Monday's practice to visit a doctor for more treatment on his sprained left ankle and is likely to sit out at least the first two games of Miami's upcoming three-game road trip.

Heat start slow before running past Hornets
LeBron James and Dwyane Wade each scored 22 points, Mike Miller added 14 off the bench and the Miami Heat shook off a slow start to run away from the New Orleans Hornets 109-95 on Monday night.

Heat shake off slow start, beat Hornets (AP)

LeBron James and Dwyane Wade each scored 22 points, Mike Miller added 14 off the bench and the Miami Heat shook off a slow start to run away from the New Orleans Hornets 109-95 on Monday night. James added 11 rebounds and eight assists for Miami, which won for the eighth time in nine games and ended up with six players in double figures.

LeBron, Wade fuels Heat comeback win
LeBron James and Dwyane Wade each scored 22 points, Mike Miller added 14 off the bench and the Miami Heat shook off a slow start to run away from the New Orleans Hornets 109-95 on Monday night.

Heat's Miller 6-for-6 on 3s in return (AP)
Every part of Mike Miller's game was on display. A perfect night from 3-point range. Diving for loose balls. Coming up limping and in obvious pain after he dove for those loose balls. As a season debut goes, it certainly was memorable. "Fun!" Miller tweeted afterward. That's one way to describe his night.

Heat's Miller hopeful he'll remain in Miami
Mike Miller says he has spoken with Heat president Pat Riley and coach Erik Spoelstra about his future, which he believes is "pretty secure" in Miami.

Miller may be done in Miami after surgery
The Heat may decide to cut injury-prone Mike Miller after his latest surgery.

Heat's Miller sidelined following hernia surgery
Mike Miller is expected to miss at least a month after undergoing hernia surgery Tuesday.

Heat ready to start shopping (AP)
With the season starting on Christmas, the Miami Heat are getting ready to shop. LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh, Mike Miller and Udonis Haslem are still under contract, meaning the core remains intact. Mario Chalmers is a restricted free agent, though he clearly has an eye on being back in Miami, and rookie point guard Norris Cole figures to contend for some rotation time.

NBA owners' concessions benefit Heat, F Miller
This may not be welcome news in certain circles, but it appears the Miami Heat ended up being winners in the 11th hour system changes the owners made to get the players to finally agree on the framework of a collective bargaining agreement.

Dirk moves Mavs within 1 win of title (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki thrust both arms in the air, a sea of blue screaming around him and the Dallas Mavericks finally ahead in these ultra-close NBA finals. Now it really is "now or never" for LeBron James and the Miami Heat. Nowitzki scored 29 points, driving for the go-ahead dunk with 2:45 remaining, and the Mavericks beat the Heat 112-103 on Thursday night to take a 3-2 lead in the NBA...

Heat F Miller aggravates left shoulder injury
Miami Heat forward Mike Miller aggravated a left shoulder injury late in Tuesday's victory against the Dallas Mavericks and will be re-evaluated on Wednesday, team officials said.

Heat's Miller expects to play in Game 2
The sling and grimaces were gone when Mike Miller walked on the court Wednesday, and the Miami Heat reserve guard smiled when asked about his latest injury.

Heat's Miller says he'll be ready for Game 2
Miami Heat reserve guard Mike Miller is back at practice, less than 24 hours after leaving the arena with his left arm in a sling.

Heat's Miller: I'm fine for Game 2 (AP)

Miami Heat reserve guard Mike Miller is back at practice, less than 24 hours after leaving the arena with his left arm in a sling. Miller said Wednesday he'll be ready for Game 2 of the NBA finals Thursday against the Dallas Mavericks. He wore a sleeve on his arm during Game 1 and grimaced several times while managing six points and five rebounds in 20 minutes.

Heat take no chances during practice
Heat star Dwyane Wade and reserves Udonis Haslem, Mike Miller and James Jones were held out of contact portions of Sunday's practice.

Heat F Miller's daughter out of hospital (AP)
Mike Miller is already celebrating, and the NBA finals have not even started. The Heat forward and his wife brought home newborn daughter Jaelyn from a South Florida hospital on Saturday afternoon, about two weeks after the baby arrived. Jaelyn had spent some time in the pediatric intensive care unit with four holes in her heart -- the condition is called a ventricular septal defect, Miller said --...

Mike Miller's daughter out of hospital
Mike Miller is already celebrating, and the NBA finals have not even started.

Baby daughter of Heat F Miller is out of hospital
Mike Miller is feeling great these days, and it has nothing to do with his first trip to the NBA finals.

Wade held out of contact at practice (AP)
Heat star Dwyane Wade and reserves Udonis Haslem, Mike Miller and James Jones were held out of contact portions of Sunday's practice. Heat coach Erik Spoelstra says they all will practice fully Monday. Miami hosts Game 1 of the NBA finals against Dallas on Tuesday night. Spoelstra says the moves were given to ensure that everyone is "healthy going into this." The Heat spent time on...

Heat G Miller has ruptured tendon in left thumb
Miami Heat guard Mike Miller has been playing with a ruptured tendon in his left thumb that he suffered with a month ago coach Erik Spoelstra revealed at practice on Wednesday.

Miller dealing with daughter's health
For Mike Miller, this Miami Heat playoff run is coming at a personally trying time.

Miller travels with Heat; thoughts with daughter
Mike Miller is heading to Chicago with concerns about his new daughter's health.

Bulls' PF Gibson embraces role (AP)

The Chicago Bulls didn't need to see Taj Gibson dunk on Dwyane Wade in the opener of the Eastern Conference finals or try to carry them late in Game 2. They already understood his value. He's just showing it on a bigger stage these days. The Bulls are in the conference finals for the first time in 13 years, tied 1-1 with the Heat as the series shifts to Miami for Game 3, and challenging for...

2011 NBA playoffs: Miami Heat's Erik Spoelstra not counting on Mike Miller, Udonis Haslem
Despite injury problems throughout the regular season, the Miami Heat had hoped their key bench players would be healthy enough for crucial postseason series.

Heat rest Big 3 in win over Raptors (AP)

Eddie House scored a career-high 35 points, Juwan Howard added 18 and the Miami Heat beat the Toronto Raptors 97-79 on Wednesday night in the regular-season finale. With the Heat assured of the second seed in the East, Miami coach Erik Spoelstra rested LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. The Heat also were without forward Mike Miller, who sat out the second half Sunday against Boston because...

Heat rest James, Wade, Bosh in finale (AP)
Miami coach Erik Spoelstra is resting LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh for the Heat's final regular-season game. The Heat are locked into the second seed in the East and host Philadelphia in their playoff opener on Saturday. Miami also is without forward Mike Miller, who sat out the second half of Sunday's win over Boston with a sore left thumb and injured his left ankle in...

Miami Heat's Mike Miller won't play against Cleveland Cavaliers because of bruised knee
The Miami Heat will be without guard Mike Miller for tonight's game against the Cavs.

Heat F Miller out against Cavaliers (AP)
Miami Heat reserve forward Mike Miller is going to miss at least one game with a bruised knee. Miller is traveling with the team, but will not play in Tuesday night's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Coach Erik Spoelstra said after the morning shootaround that Miller will sit so his knee can "calm down." Spoelstra does not yet know if Miller, averaging 5.7 points and 4.5 rebounds...

Heat open 4th with 15-0 run, top Pistons (AP)

Dwyane Wade scored 24 points and Chris Bosh added 23 to help the Miami Heat rally for a 100-94 win over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night. LeBron James had 19 points, eight rebounds and seven assists for Miami, which has won six of seven following a five-game losing streak. The Heat trailed by 11 late in the third quarter before Mike Miller made a 3-pointer in the final seconds.

Miller OK to resume playing for Heat
Miami Heat swingman Mike Miller has been cleared to play after missing four games following several blows to the head.

Mike Miller of Miami Heat to make return Sunday vs. New York Knicks
Heat swingman Mike Miller has been cleared to play after missing four games following several blows to the head.

Mike Miller will sit out for Miami Heat due to ear infection
Miami Heat forward Mike Miller will miss Thursday's game at Chicago because of an ear infection, sidelining him for a third straight game.

Heat's Miller out with ear infection
Miami forward Mike Miller will miss the matchup against Chicago because of an ear infection, sidelining him for a third straight game.

Mike Miller of Miami Heat dealing with trade rumors, says he got assurances
With his name linked to rumored deals on the eve of the NBA's trade deadline, Heat forward Mike Miller said he received an assurance from team president Pat Riley before Wednesday's team practice.

Tests show no concussion for Miami Heat G Mike Miller after hit to head
Tests on Miami's Mike Miller at an Indianapolis hospital showed no concussion and no fracture and he was released and allowed to fly home Wednesday.

Heat F Miller injured, to miss next game
Miami Heat forward Mike Miller left the team's game against the Indiana Pacers in the third quarter Tuesday night after taking a hit to the head.

Miami Heat F Mike Miller taken to hospital after blow to head
Miami Heat guard Mike Miller was taken to an Indianapolis hospital for tests and observation Tuesday night after suffering a blow to the head for the third consecutive game.

Mike Miller of Miami Heat admits he's 'woozy' after hits but has no bearing on performance
Mike Miller said he's feeling the effects of two blows to the head on the Miami Heat's current road trip, but has refused to admit it has affected his performance.

Mike Miller of Miami Heat cleared of concussion ahead of Sunday's game
Miami Heat forward Mike Miller was tested by doctors for concussion-related symptoms in the hours leading to Sunday's game against the Boston Celtics.

James' 39 help Heat win minus Wade, Bosh (AP)

Eddie House hit two deciding free throws with 6.5 seconds left, LeBron James led all scorers with 39 points and the Miami Heat rallied late to beat the Detroit Pistons 88-87 on Friday night. James finished with nine assists and eight rebounds for the Heat, who played without Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade and trailed by 10 late in the third quarter.

Waiver Wire: Beware of the sharp shooters
When might veteran Peja Stojakovic be able to bring to the Fantasy table now that he is in Dallas? What can owners expect from Mike Miller going forward? Sergio Gonzalez touches on that in Playing the Waiver Wire.




Heat end 4-game skid without Wade, Bosh (AP)

Mike Miller came into Saturday with exactly zero points at home this season. He now has 32. Getting his long-awaited Miami breakout game, Miller scored 22 points in the second quarter alone, helping the Heat beat the Toronto Raptors 120-103 to snap a four-game slide. LeBron James finished with 38 points and 11 rebounds for Miami, which played without Dwyane Wade (migraine) and Chris Bosh (left ankle...

James, Miller combine for 70 to lift limping Heat
LeBron James had 38 points and 11 rebounds, Mike Miller scored 22 of his 32 points in the second quarter, and the Miami Heat beat the Toronto Raptors 120-103 on Saturday night to end a four-game slide.

LeBron, Miller help Heat end 4-game skid
LeBron James had 38 points and 11 rebounds, Mike Miller scored 22 of his 32 points in the second quarter, and the Miami Heat beat the Toronto Raptors 120-103 on Saturday night to end a four-game slide.

Mike Miller says he may not be healthy for the rest of the season
Miami's Mike Miller revealed that he might not feel like himself for the rest of the season and doctors have told him it may take a full year for the thumb to completely heal.

Mike Miller of Miami Heat awaits OK from team president Pat Riley before return
After missing the first three months of the season after thumb surgery, Mike Miller has one final hurdle to clear before he makes his Miami Heat debut: team president Pat Riley.

Miller to dress for Heat for first time
Heat coach Erik Spoelstra says swingman Mike Miller will be in uniform Monday night when Miami hosts the Dallas Mavericks.

Miami Heat's Mike Miller says he's close to returning
Miami Heat forward Mike Miller has returned to practice and hopes to be cleared soon to play in games after being out all season with a broken right thumb.

Heat forward Miller close to returning
Miami Heat forward Mike Miller has returned to practice and hopes to be cleared soon to play in games after being out all season with a broken right thumb.

Miami Heat's Mike Miller expects to return from thumb injury Dec. 25 vs. Los Angeles Lakers
Mike Miller expects to make his Heat debut on Christmas Day in Los Angeles against the Lakers, a proclamation that adds even more intrigue to the highly anticipated matchup between the revamped Heat and the two-time defending NBA champions.

Heat waive rookie F Butler, G Beverley (AP)
Da'Sean Butler was still with the Miami Heat when he awoke Monday morning, in theory just hours away from making the championship contender's 15-man roster. In reality, his chance went away a few days earlier. Finding themselves unable to keep two injured perimeter players on the roster after Mike Miller's thumb surgery last week, the Heat grudgingly waived Butler -- the hero of West...

Mike Miller of Miami Heat says he hurt thumb guarding LeBron James
Defending LeBron James is not an easy task. Teammate Mike Miller learned that the hard way.

Heat sign veteran G Stackhouse (AP)
Jerry Stackhouse has joined the Miami Heat one day after the NBA championship hopefuls learned they'll be without injured swingman Mike Miller until possibly January. The Heat announced Stackhouse's signing Saturday. Miami is Stackhouse's sixth NBA club. Stackhouse, who turns 36 next month, averaged 8.5 points in 42 games as a reserve for the Milwaukee Bucks last season.

Miller has surgery, Wade working out
Dwyane Wade needed two weeks to declare himself healthy enough to play for the Miami Heat again. Mike Miller will need about two months before he can say the same.

Miami Heat's Mike Miller has thumb surgery; out until January
Heat forward Mike Miller underwent surgery Friday to repair a torn ligament and fracture on his right thumb and is expected to be sidelined until January.

Miami Heat guard Mike Miller has injury to shooting hand
Heat forward Mike Miller is not on Miami's final preseason road trip, remaining home because of an injury to his shooting hand that could sideline one of the NBA's top 3-point shooters for several weeks.

James scores 38 but Heat lose to Hawks (AP)

LeBron James scored 38 points but the Miami star had too little help as Joe Johnson led Atlanta's more balanced attack with 27 points in the Hawks' 98-89 exhibition victory over the Heat 98-89 on Thursday night. Miami's Dwyane Wade was away from the team and Mike Miller was waiting to learn the severity of a thumb he injured in practice Wednesday.

Heat's Miller sidelined with thumb injury
A freak injury to Mike Miller's right thumb is expected to keep one of the NBA's top 3-point shooters sidelined for several weeks, yet another blow to the injury-prone Miami Heat.

Heat unsettled at point guard (AP)
LeBron James will play some point guard for the Miami Heat. So will Dwyane Wade, as he has throughout his NBA career. Mike Miller will likely do some ballhandling as well. Thing is, none of them are true point guards. And that means this Heat summer of change still has some things left to address -- particularly finding a starter at the point spot.

Jones signs deal to complete Heat return (AP)
James Jones completed his return to the Miami Heat, signing Monday with the NBA team that bought out his contract last month. The South Florida native decided last week that he didn't want to play anywhere else, especially after Miami wildly reshaped its roster by adding LeBron James, Chris Bosh, Mike Miller and others while keeping Dwyane Wade and Udonis Haslem.

2010 NBA free agents: Miami Heat sign Mike Miller to five-year deal
Mike Miller has signed his five-year contract with the Miami Heat, joining LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh to chase a championship.

Miller signs five-year deal with Heat
Mike Miller has signed his five-year contract with the Miami Heat, joining LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh to chase a championship.

Miller's deal with Heat nearly finished (AP)
Mike Miller had talks with LeBron James during the NBA finals about free agency, and the reigning two-time MVP had a simple message for one of the league's best shooters. "Sit tight," James told Miller. So Miller waited to see what James would do -- and now is on the cusp of joining him in Miami.

Guard Mike Miller closing in on finalizing Miami Heat deal
Mike Miller has arrived in Miami and expects to sign a contract with the Heat by Thursday.

Los Angeles Clippers, Mike Miller have a three-hour meeting
The Los Angeles Clippers and free-agent swingman Mike Miller had a three-hour meeting Saturday with both sides expressing interest in striking a deal.

Wizards end team-record 16-game skid (AP)
The Washington Wizards found a way to win, making a miserable March a little more bearable. Mike Miller scored a season-high 27 points and the Wizards snapped a franchise-record 16-game losing streak with a 96-91 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday night. The Wizards avoided an 0-17 March with their first win since beating New Jersey on Feb.

Wizards end team-record 16-game skid (AP)
Mike Miller scored a season-high 27 points and the Washington Wizards snapped a franchise-record 16-game losing streak with a 96-91 win over the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday night. The Wizards avoided an 0-17 March with their first win since beating New Jersey on Feb. 28. Andray Blatche scored 23 points, and Shaun Livingston added 18 for the Wizards, who played without four regular starters but...

Wiz stay hot, pick off Knicks behind Miller's 25
Mike Miller scored a season-high 25 points -- including seven 3-pointers -- and Antawn Jamison had 21 points and a career-high 23 rebounds to lead the Washington Wizards to a 106-96 win over the New York Knicks on Saturday.

Miller, Jamison lead Wizards over Knicks (AP)

Mike Miller scored a season-high 25 points -- including seven 3-pointers -- and Antawn Jamison had 21 points and a career-high 23 rebounds to lead the Washington Wizards to a 106-96 win over the New York Knicks on Saturday. Miller, who missed 26 games due to injuries this season, had four 3-pointers late in the third quarter and early in the fourth as the Wizards took an 85-73 lead with 10:45 to...

Boykins' last-second shot lifts Wizards (AP)

Earl Boykins hit a jumper with 0.4 to play and Washington defeated the New Jersey Nets 81-79 on Friday in the Wizards' first game since guards Gilbert Arenas and Javaris Crittenton were suspended for the remainder of the season for bringing weapons into the locker room. The win snapped a four-game losing streak for the Wizards and prevented the Nets (4-41) from posting consecutive victories...

Jamison, Butler lift Wizards by Blazers (AP)

Antawn Jamison scored 21 of his 28 points after halftime, Caron Butler made two big baskets down the stretch and the Washington Wizards put together a rare winning streak Monday with a 97-92 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. Jamison was 3 for 10 from the field at halftime, but he shot 7 of 11 in the second half in a game that was close throughout.

Washington Wizards' Mike Miller out again with injured right calf
Wizards guard Mike Miller is out again with a right calf injury that already sidelined him for about 1.5 months.

Wizards G Miller out again due to calf (AP)
Wizards guard Mike Miller is out again with a right calf injury that already sidelined him for about 1 1/2 months. Miller missed Washington's game against the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night, and coach Flip Saunders said Nick Young would replace him in the starting lineup. Miller left Sunday's loss to the Hornets in the third quarter after aggravating his strained calf.

Gordon helps Pistons top reeling Wizards (AP)

Ben Gordon scored 29 points, Charlie Villanueva added 25 and the Detroit Pistons held Washington to one field goal over the final 5 minutes to win 106-103 Saturday night despite Wizards newcomer Earl Boykins' 20 points. Gordon scored eight of the final 10 points for Detroit, which has won three consecutive games.

Wizards G Miller sprains left shoulder (AP)
Washington Wizards guard Mike Miller sprained his left shoulder in the fourth quarter of the Wizards' game against Miami on Wednesday night and is expected to miss seven to 10 days. Miller first hurt the shoulder in the third quarter in a collision with the Heat's Mario Chalmers. He immediately clutched his shoulder and was taken to the locker room.

Foye leads Wizards past James-less Cavs (AP)

LeBron James was sick. The Cleveland Cavaliers were sunk. Randy Foye scored 19 points in the fourth quarter to spark Washington's rally and led the Wizards to a 109-104 exhibition win over the Cavaliers, who played without a flu-ridden James on Wednesday night. Foye finished with 21 points and Mike Miller, recently criticized by some teammates for wearing James' signature Nike sneakers, made...

Wolves G Miller returns vs. Warriors (AP)
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Miller returned Friday night against Golden State after missing five games because of a sprained right ankle. Golden State was without forwards Brandan Wright and Corey Maggette. Wright sprained his left wrist when he fell in a game against Oklahoma City on Wednesday.

Wolves G Miller leaves game vs. Rockets (AP)
Minnesota guard Mike Miller left the Timberwolves' game Saturday night against Houston in the first quarter because of a sprained right ankle. Miller was hurt on a drive to the basket midway through the period. He crashed hard underneath the basket and immediately clutched his right leg. He was helped to the locker room by team officials.

Grizzlies waive veteran Walker
The Memphis Grizzlies waived former NBA All-Star Antoine Walker on Thursday. The 6-foot-9, 245-pound forward has not played this season. He was acquired from the Minnesota Timberwolves in June along with the draft rights to guard O.J. Mayo and guards Greg Buckner and Marko Jaric in exchange for the draft rights to forward Kevin Love, swingman Mike Miller, forward Brian Cardinal and center Jason Collins. In his 13th season, Walker has averaged 17.5 points and 7.7 rebounds in 893 career games.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/489357394" height="1" width="1"/

Grizzlies waive former All-Star F Walker (AP)
The Memphis Grizzlies waived former NBA All-Star Antoine Walker on Thursday. The 6-foot-9, 245-pound forward has not played this season. He was acquired from the Minnesota Timberwolves in June along with the draft rights to guard O.J. Mayo and guards Greg Buckner and Marko Jaric in exchange for the draft rights to forward Kevin Love, swingman Mike Miller, forward Brian Cardinal and center Jason...

Wolves' Miller returns from ankle injury (AP)
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Mike Miller returned to the court after missing four games with an injured right ankle. Miller started for the Wolves on Friday night against San Antonio. He sprained his ankle at Orlando on Dec. 3. In that time, Minnesota fired Randy Wittman and installed former vice president of basketball operations Kevin McHale as coach.

Thunder's skid now 14, ties team record (AP)

As the losses keep mounting for the Oklahoma City Thunder, they certainly aren't getting any easier to take. Craig Smith scored a season-high 23 points, Mike Miller drilled the game-winning jumper from the left baseline with 0.1 seconds left, and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat Oklahoma City 105-103 Friday night to hand the Thunder a franchise record-tying 14th straight loss.

KG returns to Minnesota, Celtics cruise (AP)

Kevin Garnett has moved on. The championship trophy he earned with Boston last season made it all too easy to put 12 years of mostly mediocre basketball in Minnesota behind him. The Timberwolves are trying to move on as well without the only star the franchise has ever had. They have jettisoned all but four of his former teammates in the last 16 months, changed the look of their home court and...

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.

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.

Wolves deal Nuggets first preseason loss (AP)

Kevin Ollie made four free throws in the final 16 seconds to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 111-107 preseason victory over the Denver Nuggets on Sunday. Ryan Gomes scored 20 points on 8-for-14 shooting from the field for the Timberwolves (5-1). Mike Miller had 17 points, Al Jefferson added 15, Craig Smith 13 and Randy Foye 12.

Rookie Love scores 13 in Wolves' debut (AP)

Rookie Kevin Love scored 13 points and Mike Miller added 12, lifting the Timberwolves to a 117-79 preseason victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night that made Minnesota's draft day trade look promising. Al Jefferson chipped in 18 points and eight rebounds in 19 minutes, and the new-look Timberwolves may have acquired enough offensive threats to improve on last season's 22-60 mark.

Wolves C Collins undergoes elbow surgery (AP)
Minnesota Timberwolves center Jason Collins had surgery to repair a ruptured triceps tendon in his right elbow. The team said Thursday that Collins was injured in a freak golf accident when his cart skidded on some wet ground and tipped over. The Wolves acquired Collins in a draft-night deal with Memphis that also brought them Mike Miller, Brian Cardinal and rookie Kevin Love.

Stoudemire helps Suns win without O'Neal (AP)

Amare Stoudemire had 28 points and 11 rebounds, and the Phoenix Suns beat the Memphis Grizzlies 127-113 on Tuesday night despite playing without an injured Shaquille O'Neal. Stoudemire shot 10-of-13 from the field as the Suns won their eighth straight over the Grizzlies and moved a half-game behind the idle Houston Rockets for the fifth spot in the Western Conference playoffs.

Miller's 8 3s get Grizzlies past Wolves (AP)

Mike Miller scored 34 points and hit a season-high eight 3-pointers to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 113-101 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night. Rudy Gay added 23 points for Memphis and Hakim Warrick had 20 as the Grizzlies sent the Wolves to their fourth straight loss and sixth in the last seven.

Crittenton’s 23 helps Memphis top Knicks (AP)

Javaris Crittenton scored 23 points, Rudy Gay added 21, and the Memphis Grizzlies had their best offensive performance this season in a 130-114 victory Wednesday night over the New York Knicks, who hired Donnie Walsh as their new president earlier in the day. Michael Conley added 18 points, Juan Carlos Navarro had 16 and Mike Miller 15 as eight Grizzlies reached double figures.

Thornton helps Clippers end 10-game skid (AP)

Rookie Al Thornton scored 20 of his career-high 39 points in the fourth quarter, Corey Maggette added 26, and the Los Angeles Clippers snapped a season-worst 10-game losing streak with a 110-97 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night. Chris Kaman had 10 points and 15 rebounds for the Clippers, who won for only the third time in 19 games after consecutive home victories over Memphis...

Grizzlies end road skid at 18 (AP)

Mike Miller scored 24 of his 34 points in the first half, and the Memphis Grizzlies snapped an 18-game road losing streak Friday night with a 120-106 victory over the New York Knicks. Rudy Gay added 24 points for the Grizzlies, who stormed to a 19-point halftime lead, blew it all before the end of the third quarter, then pulled away again for their first win outside Memphis since beating Indiana...

Grizzlies end 4-game skid, beat Bobcats (AP)

Mike Miller had 18 points and 13 rebounds, helping the Memphis Grizzlies snap a four-game losing streak with a 98-80 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats on Monday night. Juan Carlos Navarro led Memphis with 21 points, Hakim Warrick scored 19 and Darko Milicic added 11 points and 10 rebounds. Derek Anderson had a season-high 17 points for the Bobcats, and Jared Dudley scored 14.

Bucks snap 3-game skid, defeat Grizzlies (AP)

Mo Williams made sure the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks didn't fall to the new-look Memphis Grizzlies. Williams scored 32 points and led a fourth quarter rally to help the Bucks snap a three-game losing streak with a 102-97 victory over the Grizzlies on Tuesday night. "We really needed to get some guys shooting, and Mo was really on a mission," Bucks coach Larry Krystkowiak said.

Howard leads Mavs to fourth straight win (AP)

Josh Howard hit his first eight shots on the way to 26 points and the Dallas Mavericks shot 54 percent in a 103-84 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night. Howard ended the night 10-of-17 for Dallas, which won its fourth straight and 12 in the last 14. It also was the Mavericks 13th straight win over the Grizzlies, including a sweep of Memphis in the opening round of the 2006 playoffs.

Gay lifts Grizzlies over Clippers in OT (AP)

Rudy Gay scored a career-high 34 points and the Memphis Grizzlies hit their free throws down the stretch to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 125-120 in overtime on Saturday night. Mike Miller scored 27 points for Memphis, and Kyle Lowry had a career-high 21 points and eight assists for the Grizzlies, who shot 53 percent and hit seven of eight free throws in the final 21.2 seconds to maintain their...

Grizzlies extend Sonics' skid to 9 (AP)

Pau Gasol had 24 points and 12 rebounds, Mike Miller added 25 points and the Memphis Grizzlies sent the Seattle SuperSonics to their ninth straight loss, 124-100 on Friday night. Seattle had not lost nine straight since early in the 1972-73 season. Memphis, meanwhile, snapped a five-game skid. Gasol had four blocks and connected on 11 of 19 shots as Memphis shot 52 percent.

Lakers continue surge, down Grizzlies (AP)

Derek Fisher scored 26 points and Kobe Bryant added 25 to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 117-101 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night. It was the 13th win in 16 games for the Lakers, who have won six of their last eight road games. The Grizzlies, who never led in the game, were paced by Mike Miller with 19 points.

Grizzlies deal Heat seventh loss in row (AP)

Pau Gasol had 28 points and 13 rebounds, Mike Miller added 25 points, and the Memphis Grizzlies sent the Miami Heat to their seventh straight loss with a 101-94 victory Sunday. Memphis outscored Miami 9-2 in the final 2 minutes for its second win in the last three. Rudy Gay finished with 22 points for Memphis, and Mike Conley scored 11.

Duncan, Parker lead Spurs by Grizzlies (AP)

Tony Parker and Tim Duncan each scored 24 points and the San Antonio Spurs beat Memphis 111-87 on Sunday night, handing the Grizzlies their fifth straight loss. Duncan also grabbed 17 rebounds and Parker had nine assists. Michael Finley scored 22 points, including five 3-pointers, for the Spurs. Pau Gasol led the Grizzlies with 19 points and Rudy Gay, whose buzzer-beating 3-pointer earlier this...

Sixers win on Iguodala's shot at buzzer (AP)

Andre Iguodala made a 20-foot jumper as time expired to give the Philadelphia 76ers a 99-97 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night. Iguodala, who had 17 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter, converted the winner over Mike Miller from near the top of the key. By the time it went through the net, Iguodala and his teammates were already headed to the locker room after handing Memphis...

Grizzlies top Spurs on Gay's 3 at buzzer (AP)

Rudy Gay hit a 3-pointer over Tim Duncan as time expired to give the Memphis Grizzlies an 88-85 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night. Manu Ginobili's dunk with 2.4 seconds left tied the score at 85. Juan Carlos Navarro threw an inbounds pass to Gay, who dribbled toward the top of the key and got off a shot as the horn sounded, sending San Antonio to its third straight road loss.

Gay leads Grizzlies over Magic 123-119 (AP)

Rudy Gay scored a career-high 32 points and Juan Carlos Navarro added 25 to help the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Orlando Magic 123-119 Saturday night, snapping a six-game losing streak. Mike Miller scored 19 points for Memphis, which shot 53 percent from the field, most of it from perimeter. The Grizzlies hit 12 3-pointers, including two clutch ones from Navarro in the final 3 minutes.

Kaman, Clippers keep Grizzlies reeling (AP)

With a significant injury list, the Los Angeles Clippers are depending on Chris Kaman and Corey Maggette to take up the offensive slack. The pair took care of their duties Friday night. Both Kaman and Maggette scored 23 points and Kaman grabbed 16 rebounds, while the Clippers used a 10-2 fourth-quarter run to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 98-91.

Gay, Grizzlies stifle Wolves 101-80 (AP)

Rudy Gay scored 21 points, Mike Miller added 18 points and a season-high 14 rebounds, and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 109-80 on Saturday night. Memphis had six players in double figures to win for the third time in four games. Meanwhile, the Timberwolves were held to their lowest point total of the season and have lost eight of nine.

Gasol, Navarro get Grizzlies by Nets (AP)

Here's one sign the Memphis Grizzlies are improving under new coach Marc Iavaroni. It only took them 14 games to win consecutive games. Not bad, compared to a year ago when it took them almost a full season -- 73 games -- to string wins together. "It's good for us," Mike Miller said after scoring 19 points in the Grizzlies 110-103 win over the New Jersey Nets on Tuesday night.

Duncan helps Spurs win fourth straight (AP)

Tim Duncan scored 28 points and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Memphis Grizzlies 101-88 Friday for their fourth straight victory. Tony Parker added 21 points and eight assists for San Antonio. Brent Barry had 14 points for San Antonio and Manu Ginobili added 11. Juan Carlos Navarro led the Grizzlies with 16 points and Rudy Gay added 15.

Grizzlies snap skid, rout Sonics 125-108 (AP)

Stromile Swift scored a season-high 24 points, Mike Miller added 19 points and seven assists and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Seattle Supersonics 125-108 on Monday night. Damon Stoudamire had 16 points and seven assists and Hakim Warrick added 16 for the Grizzlies, who stopped a three-game skid. Pau Gasol had 14 points, seven rebounds, five assists and seven blocks, one short of his career-high...

West 's 40 lift Hornets to OT win (AP)

David West scored a career-high 40 points, including the go-ahead 15-footer with 8.3 seconds left in overtime, and the New Orleans Hornets beat the Memphis Grizzlies 120-118 on Friday night. Chris Paul added 28 points and 13 assists in the victory, which ran the Hornets' record to 8-2, the best start in franchise history.

McGrady scores 41, but Grizzlies win (AP)

Pau Gasol scored 26 points, including four free throws in the final minute, and the Memphis Grizzlies overcame 41 points from Tracy McGrady to beat the Houston Rockets 105-99 on Tuesday night. Darko Milicic added 20 points, while Mike Miller finished with 17 as Memphis snapped Houston's three-game winning streak.

Sonics fall to 0-5 as Durant goes cold (AP)

Veterans told Kevin Durant there would be nights like this. And just about everybody told the rookie's SuperSonics there would be a season like this. Rudy Gay overcame a cold start to score 25 points and Kyle Lowry hit a clinching 3-pointer as the Memphis Grizzlies overcame a 14-point deficit in the second half to beat the winless Sonics 105-98, sending Seattle to its worst start in 38 years.

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Gay, Swift pace Grizzlies past Heat
Rudy Gay scored 22 points and Stromile Swift added 16 as the Memphis Grizzlies beat the short-handed Miami Heat 104-98 on Saturday night. Gay made all six shots from the field, five of them from outside the arc. Mike Miller and Juan Carlos Navarro scored 11 apiece for Memphis, though the two long-range shooters were a combined 7-of-22 from the field. Brian Chase, the rookie from Virginia Tech, led the depleted Heat with 19 points on 8-of-13 shooting from the field.

Grizzlies lose to Spain's Unicaja 102-99 (AP)
Juan Carlos Navarro scored 19 of his game-high 21 points in the second half of the Memphis Grizzlies' 102-99 exhibition loss to Spanish team Unicaja at NBA Europe Live on Tuesday. Pau Gasol added 18 points, 10 rebounds and four blocks, while Mike Miller added 17 points for the Grizzlies. It was Memphis' first loss in exhibition play.