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Without Bosh, Heat forced to make lineup changes (Yahoo! Sports)

MIAMI (AP) When LeBron James and Dwyane Wade were busy recruiting Ronny Turiaf, they viewed it as an insurance policy of sorts for the Miami Heat.

Heat insert Turiaf in lineup for injured Bosh
When LeBron James and Dwyane Wade were busy recruiting Ronny Turiaf, they viewed it as an insurance policy of sorts for the Miami Heat.

LeBron active; Bosh, Wade both out vs. Rockets
Miami Heat forward LeBron James will play against the Houston Rockets on Sunday, but guard Dwyane Wade, forward Chris Bosh and center Ronny Turiaf will be sidelined.

Wade, Bosh, Turiaf out for Heat-Raptors game (Yahoo! Sports)
MIAMI (AP) Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh and Ronny Turiaf will not play Wednesday night when the Miami Heat play host to the Toronto Raptors.

Without Wade, Heat ease past Pistons, 98-75 (Yahoo! Sports)

LeBron James scored 26 points, Chris Bosh finished with 22 points and nine rebounds, and the Miami Heat steadily pulled away to beat the Detroit Pistons 98-75 on Sunday night. James Jones scored 18 on 6-for-8 shooting from 3-point range for Miami, which played without Dwyane Wade for the 11th time this season.

Rondo has triple-double as Celtics rout Heat 91-72 (Yahoo! Sports)

Rajon Rondo had a triple-double and the Boston Celtics handed Miami its biggest loss of the season, pulling away for a 91-72 win over the Heat on Sunday. The Celtics outscored the Heat 31-12 in the third quarter, turning a 49-44 halftime lead into an 80-56 advantage. They stayed ahead by at least 19 the rest of the way for their fifth straight win.

Heat bolster depth, sign veteran big man Turiaf
The Miami Heat have signed veteran center Ronny Turiaf, who has missed much of this season with a broken left hand.

Heat get big-man help, sign Ronny Turiaf (Yahoo! Sports)
Ronny Turiaf wanted a place where he could win, and the Miami Heat wanted some extra inside help. So the sides turned to each other. Turiaf signed with the Heat on Wednesday, and the 6-foot-10 center is aiming to practice with his new club for the first time on Thursday. Turiaf has played for the Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State, New York and Washington so far in his seven-year pro career, and was...

Veteran Turiaf to sign with Heat, agent says
The Heat are expected to add the size they have been looking for to their roster by signing veteran big man Ronny Turiaf, agent Mark Bartelstein said.

Nuggets waive recently acquired center Turiaf
The Denver Nuggets have waived center Ronny Turiaf, who was acquired Thursday in a three-team trade with the Washington Wizards and Los Angeles Clippers.

Nuggets waive recently acquired Turiaf (Yahoo! Sports)
The Denver Nuggets have waived center Ronny Turiaf, who was acquired Thursday in a three-team trade with the Washington Wizards and Los Angeles Clippers. The Nuggets sent the talented yet often-injured Nene to Washington in the deal, with the Wizards shipping JaVale McGee and Turiaf to Denver and Nick Young to the Los Angeles Clippers.

Durant scores 24 as Thunder rout Nuggets, 103-90 (Yahoo! Sports)

Kevin Durant scored 24 points, Russell Westbrook had 23 and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the short-handed Denver Nuggets 103-90 on Thursday night. James Harden scored 18 off the bench for the Thunder, who bounced back from a loss to Houston at home Monday night. Andre Miller had 17 to lead the Nuggets, who played the game while a trade sending Nene to Washington for JaVale McGee and Ronny Turiaf...

Report: Wiz acquire Nene from Nuggets
A person with knowledge of the trade says the Nuggets are sending Nene to the Wizards in a three-team deal, with Washington sending JaVale McGee and Ronny Turiaf to Denver and Nick Young to the Los Angeles Clippers.

Knicks acquire Chandler from Dallas
The New York Knicks have acquired Tyson Chandler from the Dallas Mavericks and sent Ronny Turiaf to the Washington Wizards in a three-team trade.

Knicks acquire Chandler, waive Billups (AP)
The New York Knicks have acquired Tyson Chandler from the Dallas Mavericks and sent Ronny Turiaf to the Washington Wizards in a three-team trade. The Knicks also announced Saturday they had waived Chauncey Billups and designated him as their amnesty player. Chandler helped the Mavericks win the NBA championship last season, averaging 10.1 points and 9.4 rebounds, and will provide the interior...

Agent: Turiaf's deal with French team not final
Asvel says Knicks center Ronny Turiaf will play for the French club during the NBA lockout, but Turiaf's agent said a few issues have to be settled before the veteran big man can take the floor.

Turiaf joins Parker's French team during lockout
Asvel says New York Knicks center Ronny Turiaf will play for the French club during the NBA lockout.

Knicks C Turiaf to join French club (AP)
Asvel says New York Knicks center Ronny Turiaf will play for the French club during the NBA lockout. Turiaf will join San Antonio Spurs guard and fellow Frenchman Tony Parker, who is a part owner of Asvel and also has agreed to play for the club during the lockout. Turiaf told Asvel's website on Monday that he plans to arrive in France on Thursday and start practicing with the club this...

Knicks' Turiaf to play for French club
Asvel says New York Knicks center Ronny Turiaf will play for the French club during the NBA lockout.

Down 11 in 4th, Pistons rally by Knicks (AP)

Chris Wilcox threw down a one-handed dunk off a missed shot with 53 seconds left, and the Detroit Pistons rallied from an 11-point, fourth-quarter deficit to beat the New York Knicks 99-95 on Friday night. After Wilcox's dunk gave Detroit a two-point lead, Carmelo Anthony drove past Tayshaun Prince, but Wilcox was there defensively to force a missed shot.

New York Knicks' Ronnie Turiaf got emotional discussing Wes Leonard, the Fennville (Mich.) High School player who died last week
Knicks center Ronny Turiaf, who underwent open-heart surgery in 2005, became emotional Saturday when asked about Wes Leonard, the basketball player from Fennville (Mich.) High School who died last week after hitting the winning shot against Bridgman High.

New York Knicks' Chauncey Billups (thigh bruise), Ronny Turiaf (sore left knee), Bill Walker (sore left knee) all questionable Sunday at Atlanta Hawks
New York Knicks point guard Chauncey Billups is questionable for the Knicks' road game against the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday night due to a bruised left thigh, according to a team spokesman.

New York Knicks to start center Timofey Mozgov for injured Ronny Turiaf
The Knicks will start Timofey Mozgov at center on Wednesday.

Spurs top Knicks, extend win streak to 8 (AP)

Tim Duncan had 21 points and 16 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs took revenge on the slumping New York Knicks to win their eighth in a row, 101-92 on Friday night. Tony Parker added 21 points and 13 assists as the Spurs avenged one of just six losses this season. That was in New York earlier this month, when the Knicks wore out the NBA's top team and put up a season-high 128 points on them.

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.

Knee keeps Knicks C Turiaf out again (AP)
Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni says starting center Ronny Turiaf will miss his third straight game with a sore left knee. With Turiaf out for Friday night's game at New Orleans, Amare Stoudemire will move to center and Wilson Chandler enters the starting lineup at forward. Turiaf is averaging 4.9 points and 3.2 rebounds in 22.8 minutes per game this season.

Knicks extend winning streak to 4 (AP)

Toney Douglas scored 22 points, and the New York Knicks won their fourth straight game, beating the Charlotte Bobcats 110-107 on Tuesday night in the opener of a home-and-home series. Amare Stoudemire added 17 for the Knicks, who won the final three games on their road trip and kept rolling right through most of this one.

Knicks complete 3-game California sweep (AP)

Amare Stoudemire had 39 points and 11 rebounds, Danilo Gallinari scored 17 of his career high-tying 31 points in the fourth quarter, and the New York Knicks completed a three-game California sweep with a 124-115 victory over the league-worst Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday night. The Knicks, who ended a six-game losing streak with consecutive road wins over the Kings and Warriors, have won three...

Brand's 20 help 76ers win at Knicks (AP)

Elton Brand's best basketball since coming to Philadelphia has been wasted early this season. He hopes that's about to change. Brand scored 20 points, Lou Williams and Jrue Holiday each had 19, and the 76ers beat the New York Knicks 106-96 on Sunday. A former All-Star, Brand has scored 20 or more in four straight games, his longest stretch since seven in a row late in the 2006-07 season for...

Knicks spoil Arenas' return to NBA (AP)

Toney Douglas and Raymond Felton lack the speed of John Wall or the shooting of Gilbert Arenas. But on the night the Washington Wizards finally got their guards together, the game belonged to the New York Knicks' duo. Douglas had 19 points and a career-high 10 rebounds, Felton added 13 points and 10 assists, and the Knicks spoiled Arenas' return to NBA action with a 112-91 victory Friday...

Stoudemire scores 39 as Knicks beat Nets (AP)

Amare Stoudemire scored 39 points, tops among all players in the preseason, and the New York Knicks beat the New Jersey Nets 117-111 on Tuesday night. Returning to play the fourth quarter after the Nets wiped away the Knicks' 16-point halftime lead, Stoudemire scored 10 in the final period, helping New York pull out its preseason home finale.

Turiaf excited about new-look Knicks (AP)

New York center Ronny Turiaf is confident the summer arrival of star forward Amare Stoudemire and other new players will help the Knicks get back to the NBA playoffs. Turiaf will play in front of his home crowd on Wednesday night when the Knicks face the Minnesota Timberwolves in Paris in the second game of their European preseason tour.

Knicks sign G Mason Jr. (AP)
The New York Knicks have signed free-agent guard Roger Mason Jr. Mason is the latest addition to the Knicks, joining a list newcomers that include Amare Stoudemire, Ronny Turiaf, Anthony Randolph, Raymond Felton and Kelenna Azubuike. Mason has averaged 7.2 points 1.8 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 346 career games with Chicago, Toronto, Washington and San Antonio.

New York Knicks introduced Raymond Felton, Anthony Randolph, Ronny Turiaf and Kelenna Azubuike on Monday
The New York Knicks introduced new players Raymond Felton, Anthony Randolph, Ronny Turiaf and Kelenna Azubuike on Monday.

Knicks introduce new additions (AP)
Enough talk about the salary cap. The New York Knicks think they can win now. New York introduced new additions Raymond Felton, Anthony Randolph, Kelenna Azubuike and Ronny Turiaf on Monday. Not quite the same as showing off LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. But combined with the Knicks' one big free-agent acquisition, Amare Stoudemire, team president Donnie Walsh insists this group is...

Agent: Lee to Warriors in sign-and-trade (AP)
David Lee is headed from the New York Knicks to the Golden State Warriors in a sign-and-trade deal, the All-Star forward's agent said Thursday. Mark Bartelstein said Lee will get a six-year, $80 million contract. The Knicks will receive forwards Anthony Randolph, Kelenna Azubuike and Ronny Turiaf.

Turiaf won't play for France at worlds (AP)
Golden State Warriors center-forward Ronny Turiaf will not play for France in the world championship because of a knee injury. Turiaf told French sports daily L'Equipe that he is "dejected" and will undergo medical tests to determine whether he needs surgery. He joins San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker on the list of French players unavailable for the tournament.

Ronny Turiaf of Golden State Warriors to miss world championships with knee injury
Golden State Warriors center-forward Ronny Turiaf will not play for France in the world championship because of a knee injury.

Warriors' Turiaf to get Gonzaga degree (AP)
A very familiar graduate will walk across the stage at Gonzaga University's commencement on Sunday. Ronny Turiaf will receive his degree in sports management, four years after leaving Gonzaga as one of the best players in its history. Turiaf, who plays for the Golden State Warriors of the NBA, is one of 48 Gonzaga athletes who will receive diplomas.

Josh Smith helps Hawks hold off Warriors (AP)

Josh Smith scored a season-high 29 points and Al Horford added 27 points and 15 rebounds as the surging Atlanta Hawks held off the Golden State Warriors 127-122 on Friday night. Atlanta, which has won four straight and six of seven, improved to 25-7 at home. The Hawks had six players in double figures, including Mike Bibby, who had a season-high 23 points, and Jamal Crawford, who scored 12 of his...

Corey Maggette, Ronny Turiaf sit as Golden State Warriors visit Atlanta Hawks
Golden State Warriors forwards Corey Maggette and Ronny Turiaf have been scratched from the game Sunday against the Atlanta Hawks.

Warriors without Fs Maggette, Turiaf (AP)
Golden State Warriors forwards Corey Maggette and Ronny Turiaf have been scratched from the game Sunday against the Atlanta Hawks. Maggette traveled to Los Angeles to have his strained left hamstring examined. Turiaf missed the game with an illness. That left the short-handed Warriors with only eight healthy players available for the game against the Hawks, who have the fourth-best record in the...

Udrih, Evans help Kings end 7-game skid (AP)

Tyreke Evans looked relieved, smiling in the Sacramento Kings' locker room after an ugly victory over the Golden State Warriors. Evans supplied the scoring early and veteran Beno Udrih delivered late in the game for the Kings. Udrih scored 24 points and Evans had 23 to help Sacramento snap a seven-game losing streak with a 99-96 victory Tuesday night over the Warriors.

Dragic rallies Suns by depleted Warriors (AP)

Goran Dragic scored 18 of his career-high 20 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Phoenix Suns past the depleted Golden State Warriors, 112-103 on Saturday night. The second-year guard from Slovenia was 4 of 6 from the field, including 3 of 5 on 3-pointers, and made 7 of 8 free throws in the quarter.

LeBron's 37 help Cavs hold off Warriors (AP)

LeBron James had 37 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds and the Cleveland Cavaliers ran their winning streak against Golden State to four with a 117-114 victory over the Warriors on Monday night. Shaquille O'Neal added 13 points and six rebounds and three Cleveland reserves scored in double digits as well in the Cavs' fourth straight win at Oracle Arena.

Ronny Turiaf, Tony Parker guide France past Russia at European basketball championships
Ronny Turiaf had a double-double and Tony Parker added 17 points Wednesday to help France to a 69-64 win over defending champion Russia at the European basketball championship.

Heat match last season's win total of 15 (AP)

Dwyane Wade had 32 points, eight rebounds and eight assists, Daequan Cook scored 15 of his 20 points to spark a second-quarter comeback, and the Miami Heat matched last season's win total by beating the injury-depleted Golden State Warriors 96-88 on Tuesday night. Udonis Haslem scored 16 points and Shawn Marion finished with a Heat season-high 16 rebounds as Miami reached the 15-win mark in 27...

Warriors end 9-game skid, beat Thunder (AP)

Andris Biedrins helped the Golden State Warriors forget they were a struggling, short-handed squad. Playing without two of their top scorers, Biedrins had 17 points and 21 rebounds as the Warriors ended a nine-game skid with a 112-102 victory over the lowly Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night. "We didn't win the world championship but it sure felt like it," Warriors coach Don Nelson said.

Brand helps 76ers move over .500 (AP)

Elton Brand had 23 points and 12 rebounds, Andre Iguodala added 15 points and the Philadelphia 76ers moved above .500 for the first time this season with an 89-81 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Sunday. Brand entered the game shooting 43 percent from the field but was 10-of-22 from the field and registered his seventh double-double in arguably the best performance this season for the...

Lakers let Turiaf leave for Warriors
With great reluctance, the Los Angeles Lakers decided at Friday's deadline they wouldn't match Golden State's offer for Ronny Turiaf, meaning the former second-round draft choice will move up the California coast to play for the Warriors. "There are emotional ties with Ronny that go beyond basketball," Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak said on a conference call. "I think that makes it difficult.

Lakers allow Turiaf to join Warriors (AP)
With great reluctance, the Los Angeles Lakers decided at Friday's deadline they wouldn't match Golden State's offer for Ronny Turiaf, meaning the former second-round draft choice will move up the California coast to play for the Warriors. "There are emotional ties with Ronny that go beyond basketball," Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak said on a conference call.

Lakers won't match offer, Turiaf will be Warrior
The Los Angeles Lakers will not match the offer sheet given to Ronny Turiaf, meaning the forward will will play for the Golden State Warriors next season, ESPN.com's J.A. Adande reported Thursday.

Lakers extend qualifying offers to Vujacic, Turiaf
The Los Angeles Lakers have given qualifying offers to restricted free agents Sasha Vujacic and Ronny Turiaf.

Lakers extend offers to Vujacic, Turiaf
The Los Angeles Lakers have given qualifying offers to restricted free agents Sasha Vujacic and Ronny Turiaf. General manager Mitch Kupchak announced the moves Monday. The Lakers, beaten by Boston in six games in the NBA finals, are expected to remain essentially intact for next season. Kupchak has said he hopes to keep Vujacic and Turiaf. As restricted free agents, Vujacic and Turiaf may sign an offer sheet with any team, but the Lakers would have the right to match.

Lakers extend offers to Vujacic, Turiaf (AP)
The Los Angeles Lakers have given qualifying offers to restricted free agents Sasha Vujacic and Ronny Turiaf. General manager Mitch Kupchak announced the moves Monday. The Lakers, beaten by Boston in six games in the NBA finals, are expected to remain essentially intact for next season. Kupchak has said he hopes to keep Vujacic and Turiaf.

Lakers reach West finals, hold off Jazz (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 34 points and Los Angeles held off a furious rally by the Utah Jazz for a 108-105 victory Friday night, putting the Lakers in the Western Conference finals for the first time in four years. The Jazz trailed by 19 at halftime and 16 at the end of the third quarter, but hit a flurry of 3-pointers to get within two points in the final minute.

Bryant says sore back remains problem (AP)

Kobe Bryant met the media Monday with a new companion -- an electronic stimulating device hooked up to his sore lower back. Plans call for the two to spend a lot of time together for the next couple of days, or longer. The Los Angeles Lakers' star tweaked his back in the opening minutes of Sunday's 123-115 overtime loss at Utah that tied the Western Conference semifinals 2-2.

Jazz beat Lakers in OT, tie series at 2 (AP)

Andrei Kirilenko blocked Kobe Bryant twice in overtime and converted a three-point play with 35 seconds remaining as the Utah Jazz beat the Los Angeles Lakers 123-115 on Sunday, tying the Western Conference semifinals at 2-2. The Jazz went 9-for-9 from the foul line in overtime and outscored the Lakers 15-7 in the extra 5 minutes.

Lakers forward Turiaf ejected after flagrant foul
Lakers forward Ronny Turiaf was ejected early in the second quarter of Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Jazz on Sunday for a flagrant foul.

Lakers F Turiaf ejected vs. Jazz (AP)
Lakers forward Ronny Turiaf was ejected early in the second quarter of Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Jazz on Sunday for a flagrant foul. Turiaf knocked Utah's Ronnie Price hard to the floor as Price drove for a layup, leaving the Jazz guard with a bloody gash over his right eye.

Boozer's 20-20 game lifts Jazz by Lakers (AP)

Carlos Boozer broke out of his slump with 27 points and tied his career playoff-high with 20 rebounds, leading the Utah Jazz to a 104-99 victory over Los Angeles on Friday night, cutting the Lakers' lead in the series to 2-1. It was the Lakers' first loss this postseason. Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinal is Sunday at Utah.

No Gasol, but Bryant lifts Lakers to win (AP)

Kobe Bryant outscored the Washington Wizards all by himself in the first quarter Sunday. Then he let his Los Angeles Lakers teammates in on the fun. Bryant put up 19 points in the opening period on his way to finishing with 30 on 10-of-15 shooting, and the Lakers had no need for the newly acquired Pau Gasol in a 103-91 victory over the Wizards.

Duncan leads Spurs over Lakers 103-91 (AP)

Tim Duncan had 28 points and 17 rebounds to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 103-91 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night. Ime Udoka added a season-high 18 points and four other Spurs scored in double digits to give San Antonio its second straight victory. Kobe Bryant led the Lakers with 29 points and 12 rebounds, and Ronny Turiaf scored 14 points.

Lakers lose Bynum, but defeat Grizzlies (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 37 points, Kwame Brown made a foul shot with 9.2 seconds remaining, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 100-99 Sunday night, but they might have lost outstanding young center Andrew Bynum in the process. The Lakers extended their winning streak to six, their longest since they won 11 straight late in the 2003-04 season before going on to reach the NBA finals.

Kobe youngest to score 20,000, LA wins (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 39 points, becoming the youngest player in NBA history to reach 20,000, and the Los Angeles Lakers held off the New York Knicks 95-90 Sunday. Bryant added 11 rebounds and eight assists in his first game at Madison Square Garden in nearly two years. His 3-pointer in the opening minute of the third quarter allowed him to reach the milestone at 29 years, 122 days.

Bryant gets Lakers by short-handed Spurs (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 30 points and the Los Angeles Lakers broke open a tight game in the late going to beat the short-handed San Antonio Spurs 102-97 on Thursday night for their fourth straight victory. The defending NBA champion Spurs (17-5), losers of two straight for the first time this season, played without stars Tim Duncan and Tony Parker.

Odom returns with double-double for Lakers
Kobe Bryant scored 30 points and Lamar Odom had 18 points and 10 rebounds in his season debut Friday night to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 107-93 victory over the winless Minnesota Timberwolves. The Lakers were well-balanced. Andrew Bynum and Chris Mihm each had 10 points and 10 rebounds. Derek Fisher had 11 points and nine assists, and Ronny Turiaf scored 11 points. Bryant chipped in with seven assists.

Bryant, Odom lead Lakers over 0-4 Wolves (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 30 points and Lamar Odom had 18 points and 10 rebounds in his season debut Friday night to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 107-93 victory over the winless Minnesota Timberwolves. The Lakers were well-balanced. Andrew Bynum and Chris Mihm each had 10 points and 10 rebounds. Derek Fisher had 11 points and nine assists, and Ronny Turiaf scored 11 points.

Bryant misses Lakers' exhibition win (AP)

Ronny Turiaf and Andrew Bynum each scored 18 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers past the Sacramento Kings 101-97 on Friday night in the team's final preseason game. Turiaf, who was 5-of-7 from the field, had eight rebounds, while Bynum, who was 7-of-10 from the field, had seven. Also for the Lakers, who finished 3-4 in the preseason, Derek Fisher added 15 points with five assists.

Warriors complete 2-game sweep of Lakers (AP)

Kelenna Azubuike scored 22 points and the Golden State Warriors beat the Los Angeles Lakers 119-106 on Thursday night, completing a sweep of the teams' two-game exhibition series. Marco Belinelli had 18 points, Mickael Pietrus added 17 and Troy Hudson 16 for Golden State, which beat Los Angeles 111-110 on Tuesday night.

Ronny Turiaf, F/C - LAK
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