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Knicks' Lin doubts he can play in Game 4 Sunday (Yahoo! Sports)

GREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) Jeremy Lin all but ruled himself out of Game 4 against the Miami Heat, still hoping he can return if the Knicks extend their first-round series.

Source: Knicks' Chandler wins Defensive POY
New York Knicks center Tyson Chandler has been voted the NBA's Defensive Player of the Year, a source said.

Knicks' Chandler is NBA Defensive Player of Year (Yahoo! Sports)

GREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) Tyson Chandler, the catalyst for the New York Knicks' defensive improvement, was voted the NBA's Defensive Player of the Year on Wednesday.

Knicks' Chandler nets defensive player of year
New York Knicks center Tyson Chandler has been voted the NBA's Defensive Player of the Year.

AP source: Knicks' Chandler wins defensive award (Yahoo! Sports)

NEW YORK (AP) Tyson Chandler has been voted the NBA's Defensive Player of the Year for his impact on the New York Knicks, a person with knowledge of the award said Tuesday.

Report: Knicks' Chandler wins Defensive POY
A person with knowledge of the award says New York Knicks center Tyson Chandler has been voted the NBA's Defensive Player of the Year.

Report: Chandler wins defensive award
A person with knowledge of the award says New York Knicks center Tyson Chandler has been voted the NBA's Defensive Player of the Year.

Knicks' Chandler to play Game 2 despite flu
Knicks center Tyson Chandler, battling through flu symptoms, will start for the Knicks in Game 2 of their first-round series against the Miami Heat on Monday night.

Knicks' Chandler to play Game 2 despite flu
Knicks center Tyson Chandler, battling through flu symptoms, will start for the Knicks in Game 2 of their first-round series against the Miami Heat on Monday night.

Knicks' Chandler (flu) starts Game 1 vs. Heat
New York Knicks center Tyson Chandler, who is battling flu-like symptoms, started Saturday in Game 1 of New York's first-round series against the Miami Heat.

Chandler, Wade, Bosh in for Knicks-Heat Game 1 (Yahoo! Sports)

MIAMI (AP) Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh are returning to the Miami lineup, and Tyson Chandler is starting for New York when the Heat and Knicks meet Saturday in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference first-round series.

Chandler might sit out Game 1 with flu
Whether it was playoff gamesmanship or not, Knicks coach Mike Woodson said there was "a strong possibility" center Tyson Chandler could sit out Saturday's Game 1 vs. the Heat with the flu.

Knicks' Chandler (flu) may sit Game 1 vs. Heat
New York Knicks center Tyson Chandler is battling the flu and could miss Game 1 of the team's playoff series against the Miami Heat on Saturday.

Knicks rest Melo, Chandler, Davis in final game
Looking towards the upcoming NBA playoffs, the New York Knicks rested three starters and planned to limit Amare Stoudemire's minutes Thursday night in the season finale against the Charlotte Bobcats.

Knicks' Chandler to sit out against Hawks to rest (Yahoo! Sports)
ATLANTA (AP) Knicks center Tyson Chandler will sit out New York's game against the Hawks to rest up for the playoffs.

Celtics G Rondo misses game with back injury (Yahoo! Sports)

BOSTON (AP) The Celtics are playing without Rajon Rondo after he hurt his back in Boston's game against New York the previous night.

Knicks bury 13 3s to rout melodramatic Magic
Carmelo Anthony scored 19 points, Tyson Chandler had 12 points and 12 rebounds and the New York Knicks defeated the Orlando Magic 96-80 on Thursday night.

Anthony leads Knicks past reeling Magic 96-80 (Yahoo! Sports)

Carmelo Anthony scored 19 points, Tyson Chandler had 12 points and 12 rebounds and the New York Knicks defeated the Orlando Magic 96-80 on Thursday night. J.R. Smith and Toney Douglas each added 15 points for the Knicks, who won for just the third time in their last 13 visits to Orlando. New York also hit 13 3-pointers.

Knicks romp past Magic 96-80
Carmelo Anthony scored 19 points, Tyson Chandler had 12 points and 12 rebounds and the New York Knicks defeated the Orlando Magic 96-80 on Thursday night.

Johnson, Green lead Hawks past New York 100-90 (Yahoo! Sports)

Joe Johnson scored 28 points and Willie Green carried the Hawks in the fourth quarter, leading Atlanta to a 100-90 victory over the Mike Woodson and the New York Knicks on Friday night. Green scored 15 of his 20 points in the final period, including a 3-pointer from the corner that stretched Atlanta's lead to 94-84.

Chandler, Knicks bounce back, rout Pistons
Tyson Chandler had 15 points and tied a season high with 17 rebounds, and the New York Knicks rebounded from their first loss under Mike Woodson by routing the Detroit Pistons for the third time this season, 101-79 on Saturday night.

Knicks bounce back with another rout of Pistons (Yahoo! Sports)

Tyson Chandler had 15 points and tied a season high with 17 rebounds, and the New York Knicks rebounded from their first loss under Mike Woodson by routing the Detroit Pistons for the third time this season, 101-79 on Saturday night. Amare Stoudemire scored 17 points for the Knicks, who are 6-1 since Mike D'Antoni resigned.

Knicks get easy home win over Pistons
Tyson Chandler had 15 points and tied a season high with 17 rebounds, and the New York Knicks rebounded from their first loss under Mike Woodson by routing the Detroit Pistons for the third time this season, 101-79 on Saturday night.

Knicks rout Raptors, 4-0 under Woodson (Yahoo! Sports)

Amare Stoudemire had 22 points and 12 rebounds, Jeremy Lin added 18 points and 10 assists, and the New York Knicks made it four straight easy victories under Mike Woodson by beating the Toronto Raptors 106-87 on Tuesday night. Carmelo Anthony and Tyson Chandler each scored 17 points for the Knicks, who bring a week's worth of momentum to Philadelphia on Wednesday night for a matchup with the...

Lin leads Knicks past Pacers (Yahoo! Sports)

Jeremy Lin scored 19 points to help the New York Knicks defeat the Indiana Pacers 102-88 on Saturday night and improve to 3-0 under interim coach Mike Woodson. Lin also had seven rebounds and six assists. Carmelo Anthony and Amar'e Stoudemire each scored 16 points and J.R. Smith added 11 for the Knicks, who won on the road for just the eighth time this season.

Knicks stay hot under Woodson, pound Pacers
Tyson Chandler scored 16 points, Jeremy Lin had 13, and the New York Knicks rolled to their second straight dominant victory under Mike Woodson, beating the Indiana Pacers 115-100 on Friday night.

Knicks roll again, crush Pacers 115-100 (Yahoo! Sports)

Tyson Chandler scored 16 points, Jeremy Lin had 13, and the New York Knicks rolled to their second straight dominant victory under Mike Woodson, beating the Indiana Pacers 115-100 on Friday night. Reserves JR Smith (16 points) and Steve Novak (12) had big games again for the Knicks in the opener of a home-and-home series.

Chandler, Lin lead balanced Knicks effort
Tyson Chandler scored 16 points, Jeremy Lin had 13, and the New York Knicks rolled to their second straight dominant victory under Mike Woodson, beating the Indiana Pacers 115-100 on Friday night.

Knicks' Chandler returns after 2-game absence
Tyson Chandler is back in the New York Knicks' starting lineup against Philadelphia after missing two games with a strained left hamstring.

Knicks start Shumpert for Fields; Chandler out
Knicks center Tyson Chandler is out with a strained hamstring and guard Landry Fields is out of the starting lineup for slumping New York.

Slumping Knicks move Fields to bench; Chandler out (Yahoo! Sports)
Knicks center Tyson Chandler is out with a strained hamstring and guard Landry Fields is out of the starting lineup for slumping New York. Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni said before Wednesday night's game against the San Antonio Spurs that moving Fields to the bench wasn't a demotion. He said the Knicks are simply trying to find combinations that work now that the team is back to full...

Slumping Knicks move Fields to bench; Chandler out (Yahoo! Sports)
SAN ANTONIO (AP) Knicks center Tyson Chandler is out with a strained hamstring and guard Landry Fields is out of the starting lineup for slumping New York.

Mavs' Haywood sidelined with left ankle sprain
Mavericks center Brendan Haywood won't play Tuesday night against former teammate Tyson Chandler and the New York Knicks because of a sprained left ankle

Knicks champ Chandler plays with wrist injury
Former Dallas Mavericks and current New York Knicks center Tyson Chandler will get his NBA championship ring prior to Tuesday's game, but he won't be 100 percent when he's on the court.

Knicks storm back, beat Cavs 120-103 behind bench (Yahoo! Sports)

Jeremy Lin had 19 points and 13 assists, Carmelo Anthony scored 22 and the New York Knicks turned around the game with their reserves to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 120-103 on Wednesday night. Steve Novak had 17 points off the bench as the Knicks turned a 17-point deficit into an easy win, outscoring the Cavs 71-42 in the second half.

Mavs very defensive as defending champs (AP)
The Dallas Mavericks have been quite defensive while defending their first NBA title. There was a big hole in the middle and plenty of questions about how drastically it would affect the Mavericks when they let stalwart defender Tyson Chandler go after last season. But Dallas (21-13), which also didn't re-sign gritty defender DeShawn Stevenson, goes into the All-Star break as one of the...

Lin overcomes poor 2nd half with late FT (AP)

Jeremy Lin did it again. Lin hit a free throw with 4.9 seconds left to overcome a dreadful second half and lift the New York Knicks to their fifth straight victory, 100-98, over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night. Steve Novak scored 15 points, including the game-tying 3-pointer with 36 seconds to play and Lin used his quickness to draw a foul and get to the line in the closing seconds.

Lin stars again, short-handed Knicks win (AP)

Jeremy Lin had 23 points and a career-high 10 assists, and Tyson Chandler scored 25 points and had 11 rebounds to lead the New York Knicks to their third straight win, 107-93 over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night. Chandler, a 10-year NBA veteran, finished two points short of his career high, but it was again Lin's night.

Lin, Chandler shine as Knicks handle Wizards
Jeremy Lin had 23 points and a career-high 10 assists, and Tyson Chandler scored 25 points and had 11 rebounds to lead the New York Knicks to their third straight win, 107-93 over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night.

Lin propels undermanned Knicks again
Jeremy Lin had 23 points and a career-high 10 assists, and Tyson Chandler scored 25 points and had 11 rebounds to lead the New York Knicks to their third straight win, 107-93 over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night.

Pierce's 30 help Celtics rally by Knicks (AP)

Paul Pierce scored 30 points and Ray Allen had nine of his 14 in the final quarter to lift the Boston Celtics to a 91-89 win over the struggling New York Knicks on Friday night. Kevin Garnett finished with 15 points and eight boards for the Celtics, who won for the seventh time in eight games. Carmelo Anthony scored 26, Tyson Chandler had 20 with 11 rebounds and Amare Stoudemire had 16 with 11...

Anthony scores 25 in return, Knicks roll (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored 25 points in his return to the lineup, Landry Fields added 16 of his 18 in a flawless first half, and the New York Knicks snapped a three-game losing streak with a 113-86 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night. Tyson Chandler had 17 points and Amare Stoudemire 15 for the Knicks, whose slumbering offense awoke in just their second victory in 11 games.

Knicks rout Bobcats, snap six-game losing skid
Tyson Chandler had 20 points and 17 rebounds as the New York Knicks snapped a six-game losing streak with a 111-78 rout of the Charlotte Bobcats on Tuesday night.

Melo scores one point as Knicks roll
Tyson Chandler had 20 points and 17 rebounds as the New York Knicks snapped a six-game losing streak with a 111-78 rout of the Charlotte Bobcats on Tuesday night.

'Melo lifts Knicks despite poor shooting (AP)

Carmelo Anthony shook off a poor shooting night to make the tiebreaking basket with 2:39 remaining and score 22 points, and the New York Knicks avenged an embarrassing loss to the Charlotte Bobcats with a 91-87 victory on Monday night. Amare Stoudemire also shot poorly but had 25 points and 12 rebounds, while Tyson Chandler finished with 20 points and 13 boards.

'Melo has 37, Knicks drop Wizards to 0-7 (AP)

Carmelo Anthony made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 15.5 seconds to play and scored 37 points, and the New York Knicks rallied for a 99-96 victory on Friday night that kept the Washington Wizards winless. Amare Stoudemire added 23 points and 12 rebounds, and Tyson Chandler had 12 points and 15 boards in the Knicks' seventh straight victory over the Wizards.

Knicks roll by Kings without Stoudemire (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored 23 points, Tyson Chandler had 18 of his 22 in the second half, and the New York Knicks assumed control early in beating the Sacramento Kings 114-92 on Saturday night. The Knicks didn't miss starting forward Amare Stoudemire, their leading rebounder and second-leading scorer who sat out with a sprained left ankle.

Knicks run past Kings quickly, cruise to victory
Carmelo Anthony scored 23 points, Tyson Chandler had 18 of his 22 in the second half, and the New York Knicks assumed control early in beating the Sacramento Kings 114-92 on Saturday night.

Anthony's 21 and 8 lift Knicks by Nets (AP)

Carmelo Anthony had 21 points and eight rebounds, and the New York Knicks tuned up for the NBA season opener by beating the New Jersey Nets 88-82 on Wednesday night. Amare Stoudemire scored 15 points, and Tyson Chandler added eight points and 12 rebounds for the Knicks, who host the Boston Celtics on Sunday afternoon in the first game of the 2011-12 season.

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 land Chandler as part of 3-team trade
The New York Knicks officially acquired Tyson Chandler Saturday via a sign-and-trade as part of 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...

Center Chandler agrees to terms with Knicks
The ink on the four-year contract isn't dry yet, but free-agent center Tyson Chandler confirmed that he will sign with the New York Knicks.

Cuban: Mavericks' strategy molded by new CBA
Dallas Mavericks fans watched free-agent center Tyson Chandler walk out the door Thursday. Forward Caron Butler followed and guards J.J. Barea and DeShawn Stevenson are likely next.

Knicks on verge of signing C Chandler (AP)
The New York Knicks went into the offseason knowing they needed a defensive-minded big man to take the next step. "You didn't think we were going to do this though, did you?" coach Mike D'Antoni said Friday. The Knicks may have surprised even themselves by scoring one of the top free agent targets available, former Dallas Mavericks center Tyson Chandler.

Tyson Chandler to sign with Knicks
The New York Knicks went into the offseason knowing they needed a defensive-minded big man to take the next step.

Mavs eyeing repeat despite key absences (AP)
The Dallas Mavericks are thinking about a repeat -- even after losing some key players from their championship run. "We're world champions," Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle said. "We're excited about that." Beginning with Tyson Chandler, the team's defensive and leader, the Mavericks have significant holes to fill before the season starts Dec.

Agent: Billups could retire if Knicks waive PG
Chauncey Billups, reportedly scheduled to be fired by the New York Knicks to clear salary-cap room for Tyson Chandler, will consider retiring from the NBA if he is claimed off waivers by a team he deems undesirable, according to his agent.

Sources: Mavs' Chandler near deal with Knicks
Mavericks center Tyson Chandler is closing in on a deal with the Knicks, according to sources close to the process.

Report: Knicks, Chandler close to deal
The New York Knicks are close to a deal to acquire free agent center Tyson Chandler, the New York Post reported Thursday.

Barea on return to Mavs: It's not looking good
Free-agent point guard J.J. Barea said he believes he will be following Tyson Chandler and Caron Butler out of Dallas.

Sources: Chandler to talk with Warriors, 2 more
Dallas Mavericks free agent Tyson Chandler will meet face-to-face this week with officials from the Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets and New Jersey Nets, according to sources close to the situation.

Mavericks' Chandler: I expect to join new team
In a surprise development on the first day that NBA teams and agents could start talking about new contracts, Tyson Chandler came away convinced that his time with the Dallas Mavericks is coming to an end.

Mavs' Chandler declines Chinese team's offer
Tyson Chandler has decided not to accept an offer to play basketball in China during the NBA lockout.

Sources: Chinese team offers Chandler contract
Zhejiang Guangsha has extended a lucrative offer to Dallas Mavericks free-agent center Tyson Chandler, according to sources with knowledge of the talks.

Sources: Chinese team offers Chandler contract
Zhejiang Guangsha has extended a lucrative offer to Dallas Mavericks free-agent center Tyson Chandler, according to sources with knowledge of the talks.

Chandler: Proposal would keep him from Mavs
Tyson Chandler says NBA owners' restrictive proposal would keep him from re-signing with Dallas Mavericks

Chandler: Stance would keep him from Mavs
Tyson Chandler says NBA owners' restrictive proposal would keep him from re-signing with Dallas Mavericks

Top stars to play in Puerto Rico event (AP)
Organizers say Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant and Dwyane Wade are expected to headline an exhibition basketball game in Puerto Rico on Sunday. According to a press release, the World All-Star Classic also will feature Amare Stoudemire, Blake Griffin, Carlos Boozer, Chris Kaman, Chris Bosh, Dwight Howard, Kevin Garnett, Kevin Love, Paul Pierce, Rajon Rondo and Tyson Chandler.

Sources: Big men Chandler, Nene to hit market
Tyson Chandler, like Denver's Nene is expected to become a free agent, but the Mavs would like to keep him.

Mavs aim to keep Chandler, Barea, Butler (AP)
Jason Terry has figured out a simple way for the Dallas Mavericks to bring back their entire roster to defend their NBA title. Terry says he and Dirk Nowitzki should march into team president Donnie Nelson's office and lobby him to immediately re-sign Tyson Chandler, Caron Butler, J.J. Barea and the rest of the free agents-to-be.

Team effort lifts Mavs to championship (AP)

When Dirk Nowitzki couldn't get anything to fall, Jason Terry couldn't miss. When Tyson Chandler got in foul trouble, Ian Mahinmi went in and hit two memorable baskets. When DeShawn Stevenson replaced Shawn Marion as the defensive stopper, he turned three quick steals into 3-pointers. The Dallas Mavericks closed out the NBA finals on Sunday night the way they got there -- as a team, with...

Bosh set for Dallas homecoming in finals (AP)

The first time Chris Bosh returned to Dallas as an NBA player in 2003, he needed 175 tickets for family and friends. He won't get anywhere near that many on this trip home. "You don't get your hands on extra tickets," Bosh said. "The ticket thing, man, it's something else." Especially now, in the NBA finals.

Chandler on Heat: 'Got to make 'em pay'
Dallas Mavericks starting center Tyson Chandler, hurt by foul trouble in Game 1, said he's prepared to be in position to put more points on the board against the Miami Heat in Game 2 on Thursday night.

Heat make surprising 11 3s in Game 1 (AP)

The Miami Heat were more than the Big Three. They unleashed some big 3s on the Dallas Mavericks, too. Combine that with winning the bench battle, and the Heat had some surprising advantages in their 92-84 victory in Game 1 of the NBA finals on Tuesday night. LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh all had good nights for the Heat, but the Mavericks were ready for that.

Many veteran Mavs seeking first title (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki and Jason Kidd are at the point in their careers where the only thing they care about is winning a championship. Luckily for them, their teammates feel the same way. From Shawn Marion to Jason Terry, Tyson Chandler to Brendan Haywood, Peja Stojakovic to DeShawn Stevenson, the Dallas Mavericks are a collection of guys who've played at least 10 seasons and made tens of millions of...

James Harden flops in Game 3
James Harden of the Oklahoma City Thunder decided to ruin every good grace he built up in Game 2 by pulling a Vlade Divac after Tyson Chandler of the Dallas Mavericks swings an elbow during Game 3 of the Western Conference finals in the NBA playoffs.

NBA rescinds Tyson Chandler's technical foul


Mavs ask NBA to rescind Chandler technical
The Mavs have asked the NBA to rescind a technical foul called on Tyson Chandler in Game 3.

Mavs aim to tighten defense in Game 3 (AP)
From having a long layoff to riding their superstar to a victory in their first game back, the Dallas Mavericks fell into some bad habits. They took the Oklahoma City Thunder too lightly. That turned them lazy and sloppy, especially on defense. At least, that's how center Tyson Chandler explains why his club is heading to Oklahoma City with the Western Conference finals tied at one game apiece...

OKC's Perkins: I don't like Mavs' Chandler
Kendrick Perkins and Tyson Chandler can't even agree on whether there is bad blood between the big men.

Mavs rally to take 3-0 lead on Lakers (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored 32 points, Jason Terry had 23 and Peja Stojakovic scored 11 of his 15 in the fourth quarter, rallying the Dallas Mavericks to a 98-92 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night that puts the two-time defending champions on the brink of elimination. Dallas trailed by seven points with 5:05 left and was getting shredded inside by a new-look Lakers lineup featuring three...

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.

Mavs rip Hornets, await 1st-round foes (AP)

After playing the entire regular season, the Dallas Mavericks and New Orleans Hornets still don't know where they are headed for the playoffs. Dirk Nowitzki scored 12 of his 32 points in the decisive third quarter, leading the Mavericks to a 121-89 victory over the Hornets in the season finale on Wednesday night -- and leaving both teams waiting for their playoff seed and first-round foe to be...

OT win puts Mavs alone in 2nd in West (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki had 23 points and 12 rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Houston Rockets 98-91 in overtime Monday night to move a half game ahead of the Los Angeles Lakers for the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference. Shawn Marion and Jason Terry scored 21 points each, and Tyson Chandler grabbed 12 rebounds for the Mavericks, who snapped a three-game road losing streak by beating Houston for...

Dallas Mavericks' Tyson Chandler set to play; Jason Kidd might sit out
Tyson Chandler said he's going to play for the Mavs Friday night, but Jason Kidd might sit.

Mavs' Chandler, Kidd out vs. Nuggets (AP)
Tyson Chandler and Jason Kidd are sitting out the Dallas Mavericks' game against the Denver Nuggets. Chandler is getting over a back injury sustained in the previous game. Kidd is being held out to make sure the 38-year-old point guard is as refreshed as possible going into the playoffs. Coach Rick Carlisle said Chandler is "getting close to playing, but he's not there yet." He...

Injury may keep Tyson Chandler out of Dallas Mavericks game
Tyson Chandler may miss Wednesday's Mavericks game with a bruised tailbone.

Mavs C Chandler out due to sore back (AP)
Dallas Mavericks center Tyson Chandler won't play against the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night because of a sore lower back. It is just the seventh game the 7-foot-1 veteran has missed this season. Brendan Haywood will start in his place. Chandler is averaging 10.2 points and 9.3 rebounds this season for Dallas, which has already clinched a playoff spot.

Dallas Mavericks without Tyson Chandler (lower back) vs. Portland Trail Blazers
Mavericks center Tyson Chandler will sit out Sunday's potential first-round playoff preview against the Trail Blazers due to lower back pain.



Bryant tweaks ankle but Lakers beat Mavs (AP)

Kobe Bryant overcame a sore ankle to score 16 points, helping the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Dallas Mavericks 96-91 on Saturday night. Bryant shot just 6 of 20, yet scored six points and assisted on the other basket in a 9-0 run late in the second quarter that snapped a tie and put the Lakers ahead to stay in the matchup of Western Conference powers -- and a potential playoff preview.

Mavs' Chandler back, Hornets' Ariza also (AP)
Dallas center Tyson Chandler says he's ready to return from his right ankle sprain and play in Wednesday night's game against the Hornets, who are getting forward Trevor Ariza back from a groin strain. Chandler and Ariza each have missed their teams' past three games. Hornets coach Monty Williams says he's putting Ariza, who has averaged 11 points and 5.4 rebounds this season, back...

Dallas Mavericks center Tyson Chandler expects to return Wednesday
Dallas Mavericks starting center Tyson Chandler, who has missed three games with a sprained right ankle, said he expects to play Wednesday against the New Orleans Hornets.

Dallas Mavericks center Tyson Chandler will miss his third straight game with an ankle injury.
The Dallas Mavericks will be without Tyson Chandler (ankle) for a third straight game.

Dallas Mavericks center Tyson Chandler (ankle) out at least two games
Mavericks center Tyson Chandler is out at least two games with a sprained ankle.

Dallas Mavericks' Tyson Chandler leaves game with ankle sprain
Dallas center Tyson Chandler left late in the first half of the Mavericks' game against the 76ers on Tuesday night with a sprained right ankle.



Mavs C Chandler leaves with ankle sprain (AP)
Dallas center Tyson Chandler left late in the first half of the Mavericks' game against the 76ers on Tuesday night with a sprained right ankle. Chandler grabbed his right ankle after he collapsed to the court trying to block a shot. He briefly stood and grabbed his knee before going back down. Chandler limped off the court and headed straight to the locker room.

Chandler helps Mavs win fifth straight (AP)

Jason Terry scored 25 points, Tyson Chandler had a season-high 23 and 13 rebounds and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Washington Wizards 105-99 on Saturday night for their fifth consecutive victory. Dirk Nowitzki added 21 points for the Mavericks, who have won 15 of 16 overall. Dallas improved to 8-1 in its last nine road games in the opener of a three-game trip.

Mavs stay hot with win over struggling Wizards
Jason Terry scored 25 points, Tyson Chandler had a season-high 23 and 13 rebounds and the Mavericks beat the Wizards 105-99 on Saturday night for their fifth consecutive victory.



Bobcats defend Wallace trade to Blazers (AP)
First, Michael Jordan's Charlotte Bobcats allowed starting point guard Raymond Felton to leave in free agency. Then they traded center Tyson Chandler for payroll relief. On Friday, arena employees were scrambling to cover up all likenesses of forward Gerald Wallace, the only All-Star in franchise history, who was traded to Portland a day earlier for role players and draft picks.

Dirk's 35 carry surging Mavs past Suns (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored 35 points and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Phoenix Suns 112-106 on Thursday night for their 13th victory in 14 games. Tyson Chandler had 12 points and 12 rebounds, including a tip-in with 19 seconds left. Jason Terry scored 16, capped by a pair of free throws with 14.1 seconds to play to give Dallas a 111-106 lead.

NBA rescinds two T's by Dallas Mavericks' Tyson Chandler
On Monday, the league vindicated Tyson Chandler, rescinding the technicals he picked up in Wednesday's game at Sacramento and in Saturday's game at Houston.



Stojakovic's 4 3s help Mavs top Rockets (AP)

Peja Stojakovic scored 22 points and broke a tie with Dale Ellis for fourth place in career 3-pointers as the Dallas Mavericks beat the Houston Rockets 106-102 on Saturday night. Stojakovic, who was 1 for 11 from 3-point range in his previous three games, went 4 for 6 from beyond the arc. He has 1,723 career 3s and trails only teammate Jason Kidd (1,756), Reggie Miller (2,560) and Ray Allen (2,562)...

Nowitzki, Chandler lead Mavs to 8th straight win
Dirk Nowitzki scored 25 points, Tyson Chandler grabbed 15 rebounds against his former team, and the Dallas Mavericks extended the NBA's longest active winning streak to eight with a 101-92 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats on Saturday night.

Surging Mavs improve to 14-0 vs. Bobcats (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored 25 points, Tyson Chandler grabbed 15 rebounds against his former team, and the Dallas Mavericks extended the NBA's longest active winning streak to eight with a 101-92 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats on Saturday night. Avoiding a letdown a night after an emotional comeback win in Boston, the Mavericks built a big lead and withstood a late Charlotte rally to move to 14-0...

Mavs top Bobcats to extend win streak
Dirk Nowitzki scored 25 points, Tyson Chandler grabbed 15 rebounds against his former team, and the Dallas Mavericks extended the NBA's longest active winning streak to eight with a 101-92 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats on Saturday night.

Mavs win sixth straight, beat Knicks (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki had 29 points and 11 rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks seized control in the third quarter before beating the New York Knicks 113-97 on Wednesday night for their sixth straight victory. Jose Barea added 22 points and Tyson Chandler had 15 points and 11 boards for the Mavericks, who outscored the Knicks 26-6 to open the second half and went on to their fifth consecutive win in New...

Mavs ride Nowitzki's 24 to five-game win streak
Dirk Nowitzki scored 24 points, Tyson Chandler added 18 points and 18 rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks stretched their winning streak to five games with a 102-92 victory over Washington on Monday night, keeping the Wizards winless on the road.

Mavericks keep Wizards winless on road (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored 24 points, Tyson Chandler added 18 points and 18 rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks stretched their winning streak to five games with a 102-92 victory over Washington on Monday night, keeping the Wizards winless on the road. Jason Terry contributed 14 points and eight assists and Shawn Marion had 14 points and nine rebounds for Dallas, which has won six of seven following a...

Surging Mavericks defeat Hawks 102-91 (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored 19 points, Jason Terry added 18 points and a season-high 11 assists, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Atlanta Hawks 102-91 on Saturday night. Jason Kidd had 12 points and eight rebounds, and Tyson Chandler also had 12 points for the Mavericks, who had seven double-figure scorers.

Mavs continue surge, hold off Rockets (AP)

Tyson Chandler matched his season high with 21 points and had 15 rebounds, reserve J.J. Barea added 19 points and the Dallas Mavericks hung on after wasting most of a 25-point first-half lead in a 111-106 victory over the Houston Rockets on Thursday night. Dirk Nowitzki had 18 points and Jason Terry contributed 15 points for Dallas.

Mavericks win fourth in five games
Tyson Chandler matched his season high with 21 points and had 15 rebounds, reserve J.J. Barea added 19 points and the Dallas Mavericks hung on after wasting most of a 25-point first-half lead in a 111-106 victory over the Houston Rockets on Thursday night.

Terry, Barea help Mavs get past Clippers (AP)

Jason Terry scored a season-high 28 points and J.J. Barea added 25, lifting the Dallas Mavericks to a 112-105 victory over the suddenly Eric Gordon-less Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night. The performance by the reserve guards helped Dallas erase an early 15-point deficit. The Mavs turned things around with a 23-6 spurt in the third quarter, then a 14-0 run in the fourth quarter.

Rose helps Boozer-less Bulls beat Mavs (AP)

Derrick Rose scored 26 points as the Chicago Bulls beat the Dallas Mavericks 82-77 on Thursday night. Rose shot 9 for 28 from the field, shouldering a larger-than-usual share of the offensive load in the absence of injured forward Carlos Boozer. Dirk Nowitzki scored 19 points to lead Dallas, while Jason Terry, Tyson Chandler and DeShawn Stevenson added 12 points apiece.

Tyson Chandler (illness) misses second straight game for Dallas Mavericks
DETROIT -- The Dallas Mavericks just can't catch a break as center Tyson Chandler will miss his second consecutive game because of an illness.

Rush lifts Pacers past Mavericks 102-89 (AP)

Brandon Rush scored eight of his 20 points in the fourth quarter to help the Indiana Pacers beat the Dallas Mavericks 102-89 on Wednesday night. Danny Granger and Darren Collison both scored 17 points and rookie Paul George added a season-high 16 for the Pacers, who won their second straight. Jason Terry scored 18 points and Tyson Chandler had 13 points, nine rebounds and three blocks for the...

Magic extend streak, beat depleted Mavs (AP)

Dwight Howard had 23 points and 13 rebounds, and the Orlando Magic extended the NBA's longest active winning streak to nine games with a 117-107 victory over the injury-depleted Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night. Jason Richardson scored 20 points and Jameer Nelson had 16 for Orlando, which rallied from a 16-point, first-half deficit.

Marion returns to help Mavs defeat Cavs (AP)

Shawn Marion scored 22 points and DeShawn Stevenson added 21, leading the Dallas Mavericks to a 104-95 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday night. The Mavericks, playing without starting forwards Dirk Nowitzki and Caron Butler, used a balanced attack to break a three-game losing streak. Jason Terry scored 18 points, Tyson Chandler added 14 points and 14 rebounds, and Jason Kidd had 10 points...

Bucks defeat injury-riddled Mavericks (AP)

Earl Boykins returned after a one-game suspension to score a season-high 26 points and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the injury-depleted Dallas Mavericks 99-87 on Saturday night. Missing Dirk Nowitzki for the third consecutive game because of a sprained right knee and Shawn Marion with a thigh injury, the Mavericks suffered another blow when Caron Butler injured his right knee with 2:47 left in the...

Spurs get past Nowitzki-less Mavs 99-93 (AP)

Tim Duncan bounced back from one of the least productive games of his career to score 17 points and reserve Gary Neal had 21, sending the San Antonio Spurs to a 99-93 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night in a showdown between the top two teams in the Western Conference. Dirk Nowitzki missed his second straight game because of a sprained knee ligament and the Mavericks have lost...

Dirk Nowitzki: Tyson Chandler helps Dallas Mavericks D like Kevin Garnett for Boston Celtics
Dirk Nowitzki says that Tyson Chandler does for the Dallas defense what Kevin Garnett did for Boston.

Injured Nash leaves game vs. Mavericks (AP)
Phoenix guard Steve Nash has left Friday night's game against the Dallas Mavericks with what the Suns termed a "stinger." With 7:17 left in the first quarter, Nash and Mavericks center Tyson Chandler collided while going for a loose ball in the Phoenix backcourt. Nash's neck appeared to drive into Chandler's hip, and Nash was down for several minutes before limping to the...

Dallas Mavericks center Tyson Chandler expected to return vs. New Jersey Nets
DALLAS -- Starting center Tyson Chandler is expected to return for the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday after missing one game with a stomach illness.

New Jersey Nets' Derrick Favors inactive with bruised thigh; Dallas Mavericks' Tyson Chandler in
New Jersey forward Derrick Favors missed the Nets' game Thursday night against the Dallas Mavericks because of a bruised thigh.

Mavs without C Chandler vs. Warriors (AP)
Center Tyson Chandler has a stomach virus and will miss the Dallas Mavericks' game against Golden State. Chandler stayed home when the Mavericks held a shootaround Tuesday morning and didn't come to the arena for the game. He is averaging 8.9 points and 9.3 rebounds in his first season with Dallas.

Dallas Mavericks center Tyson Chandler out with stomach ailment Tuesday against the Golden State Warriors
Tyson Chandler won't play for the streaking Mavericks against the Warriors because of a stomach ailment.

Mavericks halt Spurs' win streak at 12 (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored 26 points and the Dallas Mavericks halted San Antonio's winning streak at 12 games, beating the Spurs 103-94 on Friday night. Shawn Marion scored 11 of his 19 points in the fourth quarter for Dallas, which probably took extra satisfaction finally handing the Spurs a loss. Last time the Mavs were in San Antonio, their season ended in a stunning playoff ouster to the Spurs.

Dirk scores 34, rallies Mavericks past Thunder
Dirk Nowitzki scored 34 points, Tyson Chandler had season highs with 17 points and 18 rebounds and the Dallas Mavericks charged past the Oklahoma City Thunder in the fourth quarter for a 111-103 victory Wednesday night.

Dirk leads Mavs past Thunder on road
Dirk Nowitzki scored 34 points, Tyson Chandler had season highs with 17 points and 18 rebounds and the Dallas Mavericks charged past the Oklahoma City Thunder in the fourth quarter for a 111-103 victory Wednesday night.

Nowitzki, Terry lead Mavs past Hawks (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored 21 points, Jason Terry added 15 and the Dallas Mavericks snapped a two-game skid with a 98-93 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday night. Hawks guard Joe Johnson couldn't shake Tyson Chandler's tight defense and misfired on a 3-point attempt that would've forced a tie with 2.5 seconds remaining.

Barea, Nowitzki lead Mavs over Sixers (AP)

Reserve J.J. Barea scored a season-high 19 points, Dirk Nowitzki added 16 despite a sprained ankle, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 99-90 on Friday night for their third straight victory. Shawn Marion had 16 points and Jason Terry 13 to help the Mavericks to their fifth victory in six games.

Dirk, Mavs snap Celtics' win streak at 5 (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored 25 points, including the go-ahead jumper with less than 20 seconds to play, and the Dallas Mavericks snapped Boston's five-game winning streak with a 89-87 victory over the Celtics on Monday night. Jason Terry added 17 points, and Tyson Chandler had 12 points and 13 rebounds for Dallas.

Nuggets hit 13 3-pointers to beat Mavs (AP)

The Denver Nuggets got their payback on the Dallas Mavericks with deadeye 3-point shooting. Carmelo Anthony scored 27 points and the Nuggets went 13 for 21 from beyond the arc in a 103-92 victory on Saturday night. Chauncey Billups added 18 points and Al Harrington contributed 14 points and eight rebounds for Denver.

Dallas Mavericks favoring Tyson Chandler over Brendan Haywood as starting center
Tyson Chandler gets the nod over Brendan Haywood as the Mavericks' starting center.

Dallas Mavericks' Tyson Chandler set for opener; Rodrigue Beaubois isn't
Mavericks center Tyson Chandler expects to be ready for the opener, but Rodrigue Beaubois is progressing slower.

Dallas Mavericks center Tyson Chandler injured thumb in preseason game
Dallas Mavericks center Tyson Chandler needed two stitches to close a cut on right thumb suffered during Wednesday's preseason loss to the Orlando Magic.

Anthony, Paul to play in 2012 Olympics (AP)
Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul want to defend their Olympic gold medals. On Thursday night, they dropped by to see the players who can earn them the chance. The U.S. national team scrimmaged at Radio City Music Hall, where they were followed by a Jay-Z performance. The Blue team won 49-47 in overtime -- it was sudden death to prepare the venue for the concert -- on Tyson Chandler's dunk on a lob...

Team USA adds Rondo, Chandler, Lopez
Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo, Dallas center Tyson Chandler and Phoenix center Robin Lopez were added to the new-look national team roster on Thursday and will take part in training camp next week in Las Vegas.

Team USA: Rajon Rondo, Tyson Chandler added to new-look roster
Rajon Rondo could play for the United States after all.

Rondo, 2 others added to US roster (AP)
Rajon Rondo could play for the United States after all. The Boston Celtics point guard was among three players added to the new-look national team roster on Thursday and will take part in training camp next week in Las Vegas. Newly acquired Dallas center Tyson Chandler and Phoenix center Robin Lopez also were selected and will be among the 21 players who will compete for a chance to play for the...

Tyson Chandler says he's healthy in Dallas Mavericks introduction
The Mavericks introduced new center Tyson Chandler on Thursday.

Chandler off to Mavs in five-player deal
Tyson Chandler has been traded after all, just not to the team he thought a day earlier.

Bobcats trade Chandler to Mavericks (AP)
Tyson Chandler has been traded after all, just not to the team he thought a day earlier. After Charlotte's potential deal with Toronto fell through, the Bobcats sent Chandler and fellow center Alexis Ajinca to the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday for center Erick Dampier, forward Eduardo Najera, shooting guard Matt Carroll and cash considerations.

Sources: Dallas Mavericks get Tyson Chandler in five-player deal
The Mavericks acquired Tyson Chandler from the Bobcats in a five-player deal, sources said.

Chandler says he's headed to Raptors
Charlotte Bobcats center Tyson Chandler said Monday night he's been told he's being traded to the Raptors amid a report Toronto is also poised to send Hedo Turkoglu to the Phoenix Suns.

Bobcats' Chandler: I'm headed to Raptors (AP)
Charlotte Bobcats center Tyson Chandler says he's been told he's being traded to the Raptors amid a report Toronto is also poised to send Hedo Turkoglu to Phoenix. Chandler wrote in an e-mail to The Associated Press on Monday night that his agent, Jeff Schwartz, informed him that he's being traded.

2010 NBA Free Agents: Tyson Chandler of Charlotte Bobcats won't opt out of contract, source says
Bobcats center Tyson Chandler will not opt out of his contract to test free agency as he had previously considered, a source close to Chandler said.

Bobcats' Chandler accepts $12.7M option (AP)
Charlotte Bobcats center Tyson Chandler has decided not to opt out of the final year of his contract and become an unrestricted free agent. The decision just before Wednesday's deadline gives the Bobcats stability in the middle heading into next season, but little salary-cap space to work with during free agency.

Bobcats C Chandler won't opt out
Charlotte Bobcats center Tyson Chandler has decided not to opt out of the final year of his contract and become an unrestricted free agent.

Bobcats C Chandler hurts hip, elbow (AP)
Charlotte Bobcats center Tyson Chandler hurt his hip and left elbow when he crashed to the floor in the second quarter of Wednesday's game against Chicago and didn't return. Chandler tried to grab a deflected pass along the sideline when he collided with Chicago's James Johnson and crashed to the floor on his left elbow and side.

Hornets coach Bower ejected for arguing (AP)
Hornets coach Jeff Bower has been thrown out of a game for the first time in his young coaching career. Bower, who is in his first season as an NBA coach, was ejected by veteran official Bob Delaney during the second quarter of the Hornets' game against the Charlotte Bobcats on Wednesday night. Bower appeared upset that Bobcats center Tyson Chandler, a popular former Hornet who was traded for...

Wallace moves Bobcats closer to first playoffs
Gerald Wallace had 24 points and 12 rebounds, Tyson Chandler added a season-high 15 points, and the Charlotte Bobcats moved a step closer to their first playoff berth with a 103-84 victory over the undermanned Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night.

Bobcats inch closer to playoff spot (AP)
Gerald Wallace had 24 points and 12 rebounds, Tyson Chandler added a season-high 15 points, and the Charlotte Bobcats moved a step closer to their first playoff berth with a 103-84 victory over the undermanned Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night. Bouncing back from a home loss two nights earlier to Toronto, the Bobcats forced 25 turnovers, took 24 more free throws than the 76ers and dominated...

Bobcats win fifth straight, top Clippers (AP)
Stephen Jackson scored 24 points and the Charlotte Bobcats held off a fourth-quarter rally to beat the struggling Los Angeles Clippers 106-98 on Friday night. Boris Diaw added 16 points, Tyson Chandler 13 and Raymond Felton had 10 points and 11 assists for the Bobcats, who won their fifth straight as they chase the first playoff berth in franchise history.

Charlotte Hornets big men Nazr Mohammed, Tyson Chandler and DeSagana Diop will not play against the Los Angeles Lakers
The Charlotte Bobcats will again be without three injured centers against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Nazr Mohammed and Tyson Chandler return to Charlotte Bobcats practice
Charlotte Bobcats centers Nazr Mohammed and Tyson Chandler have returned to practice following injuries.

Charlotte Bobcats frontcourt swamped by injuries
Starting center Nazr Mohammed and backup Tyson Chandler missed Charlotte Bobcats practice for a second straight day Thursday, just as the team announced reserve DeSagana Diop will be sidelined up to two weeks with an injury.

Charlotte Bobcats' Raymond Felton, Tyson Chandler expect to play Tuesday vs. Washington Wizards
Bobcats point guard Raymond Felton and center Tyson Chandler expect to play against the Wizards on Tuesday.

Tyson Chandler nears return to Charlotte Bobcats from foot injury
Charlotte Bobcats center Tyson Chandler is close to returning from a foot injury that has sidelined him for 22 games.

Collison's 24 lift Hornets over Bobcats (AP)

Darren Collison scored a career-high 24 points filling in for Chris Paul, David West added 21 points, and the New Orleans Hornets gave Emeka Okafor a victory in his return to Charlotte, 104-99 over the listless Bobcats on Saturday night. In the first regular-season meeting since the July trade that sent Okafor to New Orleans for Tyson Chandler, the Hornets rallied from a 10-point halftime deficit...

Charlotte Bobcats center Tyson Chandler to miss a week because of a foot injury
Charlotte Bobcats center Tyson Chandler has a stress reaction in his left foot and will be out at least a week.

Gallinari's late block helps Knicks win (AP)

Wilson Chandler scored 26 points, Danilo Gallinari added 21 and a huge blocked shot in the closing seconds, and the New York Knicks held on for a 98-94 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats on Sunday night. David Lee finished with 15 points and 15 rebounds for the Knicks, who won for the sixth time in eight games.

NBA fines Stoudemire, Chandler for in-game tweets
The NBA fined Phoenix Suns forward Amare Stoudemire and Charlotte Bobcats forward Tyson Chandler $7,500 each Sunday for posting to their Twitter accounts during games in violation of league rules. Stoudemire's Twitter feed was updated during the Suns' 126-111 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday, and Chandler tweeted a message the same night while the Bobcats were on their way to a 116-81 win over Toronto.

Phoenix Suns' Amare Stoudemire, Charlotte Bobcats' Tyson Chandler fined for in-game tweets
The NBA fined Phoenix Suns forward Amare Stoudemire and Charlotte Bobcats forward Tyson Chandler $7,500 each Sunday for posting to their Twitter accounts during games in violation of league rules.

NBA fines Amare, Chandler for tweeting (AP)
The NBA fined Phoenix Suns forward Amare Stoudemire and Charlotte Bobcats forward Tyson Chandler $7,500 each Sunday for posting to their Twitter accounts during games in violation of league rules. Stoudemire's Twitter feed was updated during the Suns' 126-111 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday, and Chandler tweeted a message the same night while the Bobcats were on their way to a...

Bobcats never trail vs. Wiz, extend win streak
Gerald Wallace had 14 points and 14 rebounds, Tyson Chandler and Raymond Felton each scored 12 points and the Charlotte Bobcats rolled over the Washington Wizards 92-76 on Saturday night.

Bobcats top Wizards, win fourth straight (AP)

Gerald Wallace had 14 points and 14 rebounds, Tyson Chandler and Raymond Felton each scored 12 points and the Charlotte Bobcats rolled over the Washington Wizards 92-76 on Saturday night. The win was the Bobcats' fourth straight -- their longest winning streak since a five-game run from Feb. 25-March 7, 2009.

Charlotte center Chandler returns from balky back
Charlotte Bobcats center Tyson Chandler will play against Toronto after missing two games with back spasms. Chandler had practiced the past two days and coach Larry Brown said before Wednesday's game that he would start out guarding Raptors big man Chris Bosh Chandler is averaging just 6.1 points and 6.5 assists since being acquired in the offseason from New Orleans in exchange for Emeka Okafor.

Bobcats C Chandler returns vs. Raptors (AP)
Charlotte Bobcats center Tyson Chandler will play against Toronto after missing two games with back spasms. Chandler had practiced the past two days and coach Larry Brown said before Wednesday's game that he would start out guarding Raptors big man Chris Bosh Chandler is averaging just 6.1 points and 6.5 assists since being acquired in the offseason from New Orleans in exchange for Emeka...

Roy lifts Blazers to sixth straight win (AP)

Brandon Roy scored 25 points, Andre Miller added 15, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Charlotte Bobcats 80-74 on Saturday night for their sixth straight victory. The Blazers (8-3) used a huge run that overlapped the second and third quarters to send the Bobcats (3-6) to their fourth straight loss in a game that featured an altercation with 55 seconds remaining.

Salmons, Noah lead Bulls past Bobcats (AP)

John Salmons scored 27 points, Joakim Noah added a career-high 21 points and had 16 rebounds, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Charlotte Bobcats 93-90 on Saturday night for their third straight win. The Bulls had a 16-0 run in the third and fourth quarters that turned a nine-point deficit into a seven-point lead at 77-70.

Bell hits 5 3s, Bobcats rout tired Hawks (AP)

Raja Bell scored 24 points and the Charlotte Bobcats looked nothing like the NBA's lowest scoring team in beating the road-weary Atlanta Hawks 103-83 on Friday night. Bell hit 9 of 12 shots, including 5 of 6 from 3-point range, Ronald "Flip" Murray added 15 points in his Charlotte debut, and Gerald Wallace offset a poor shooting night with 18 rebounds in the Bobcats' second...

Cavs beat Bobcats in West's season debut (AP)

Before Delonte West headed to the locker room, Mo Williams grabbed his troubled teammate and pulled him close. Williams wanted West to hear something and whispered in his ear. "I told him, 'Stay with us'," Williams said. West scored 13 points -- all in the second half -- in his delayed season debut to spark Cleveland, Williams had 24, and LeBron James added an unselfish 14 as the...

Chandler quiet in Cats debut but Charlotte wins
Tyson Chandler was quiet in his Bobcats debut, but Charlotte still beat Milwaukee on Tuesday.

Sources: New Orleans Hornets, Ike Diogu close to finalizing deal
The Hornets, after swapping Tyson Chandler for Emeka Okafor, are poised to add further to their frontcourt by signing free-agent forward Ike Diogu.

Bobcats, Hornets complete Okafor-Chandler deal
The New Orleans Hornets have finally found a taker for Tyson Chandler. It took a deal with tinkering Charlotte coach Larry Brown, who was willing to jettison the Bobcats' first draft pick. Emeka Okafor was dealt to the Hornets on Tuesday for Chandler in a deal involving 26-year-old centers, a trade that brought different financial relief to both teams and hopes they'll thrive under different big men. The Hornets have been trying to unload the 7-foot-1 Chandler for several months.

Emeka Okafor traded by Charlotte Bobcats for Tyson Chandler of the New Orleans Hornets
The New Orleans Hornets have officially found a taker for Tyson Chandler in the Charlotte Bobcats. Emeka Okafor was dealt to the Hornets on Tuesday for Chandler in a deal involving 26-year-old centers.

Okafor to go to Hornets for Chandler (AP)
The Charlotte Bobcats are finalizing a trade that would send Emeka Okafor to the New Orleans Hornets for Tyson Chandler, two people familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Monday. The swap of 26-year-old centers wasn't expected to be completed until Tuesday and was unlikely to include other players, the people said on condition of anonymity because an official announcement has not...

Bobcats, Hornets may swap Okafor for Chandler
Persons familiar with the deal say the Charlotte Bobcats are finalizing a trade that would send Emeka Okafor to the New Orleans Hornets for Tyson Chandler. The swap of centers could be completed later Monday, two people told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because an official announcement has not been made. The Bobcats will be giving up the only starting center in franchise history for Chandler, who has been plagued by a left toe injury.

Sources: Charlotte Bobcats, New Orleans Hornets talk Tyson Chandler for Emeka Okafor
Sources say the Bobcats and Hornets are in talks to trade Tyson Chandler for Emeka Okafor.

Paul's 3 at buzzer gives Hornets win (AP)

Chris Paul capped a 27-point performance with an off-balance 3-pointer as time expired, lifting the hobbled New Orleans Hornets to a 103-100 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Monday. Peja Stojakovic hit five 3-pointers and finished with a season-high 26 points for New Orleans. The Hornets started the game without David West (back) and lost center Tyson Chandler (left ankle) late in the second...

Hornets hobbled by injuries to Chandler, West
The Hornets lost a second starter Monday when center Tyson Chandler injured his left ankle and was helped off the floor in the second quarter of New Orleans' game against the Indiana Pacers.

Hornets hand Clippers 10th straight loss (AP)

Rasual Butler scored a season-high 27 points, and the New Orleans Hornets handed the Los Angeles Clippers their 10th straight loss, 107-80 on Friday night. Butler hit six 3-pointers, also a season high, as the Hornets made 11 3s and had seven players score in double figures. Tyson Chandler had 13 points and 11 rebounds for the Hornets, dunking three times on alley-oop feeds from Chris Paul.

Hornets' Chandler suspended for striking player
Hornets center Tyson Chandler was suspended without pay for New Orleans' game at Denver on Saturday for striking an opponent the previous night.

Hornets C Chandler suspended for 1 game (AP)
Hornets center Tyson Chandler was suspended without pay for New Orleans' game at Denver on Saturday for striking an opponent the previous night. Chandler was ejected during the third quarter of the Hornets' 92-77 win at Portland on Friday for elbowing Trail Blazers center Joel Przybilla in the neck. Przybilla was also fined $7,500 for his role in the incident, the NBA said Saturday.

Dear Mr. Fantasy: We've seen enough
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Dear Mr. Fantasy: We've seen enough
Our Jeff Lippman touches on all of the Fantasy options developing in Portland and the misperception about Tyson Chandler in his latest edition of Dear Mr. Fantasy.




Paul's 26 and 10 lift Hornets by Rockets (AP)

Chris Paul had 26 points and 10 assists, and the New Orleans Hornets snapped a two-game skid with an 88-79 victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday night. David West added 23 points for New Orleans, which led throughout. Tyson Chandler has 14 points and 12 rebounds, and Rasual Butler scored 13 for the Hornets.

Paul leads Hornets past Kings 99-90 (AP)

Chris Paul had 34 points, nine assists and a season-high eight steals, and the New Orleans Hornets won for the 11th time in 13 games, 99-90 over the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night. Reserve James Posey added 19 points, and David West had 12 for New Orleans, which built a double-digit lead behind Paul's 16 third-quarter points and allowed Sacramento to get no closer that seven points the rest of...

Hornets' Paul sets steals record in win (AP)

Chris Paul set an NBA record with a steal in his 106th straight regular-season game and had 19 points and 12 assists to lead the New Orleans Hornets to a 90-83 comeback victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night. Paul broke Alvin Robertson's NBA mark -- which stood since 1986 -- when he deflected and quickly corralled an attempted pass by Tony Parker late in the second quarter.

Hornets C Chandler out with stiff neck (AP)
New Orleans Hornets center Tyson Chandler missed Sunday's game against the Toronto Raptors because of a stiff neck. Hilton Armstrong made his second consecutive start in place of Chandler, who also sat out Friday's loss at Boston. Chandler, the second overall pick in the 2001 draft, is averaging 8.5 points and 8 rebounds in 15 games this season.

Paul leads Hornets over depleted Bobcats (AP)

Tyson Chandler was about to shoot a free throw when he glanced up at a video board and saw a computer-generated Afro hairstyle completing the image of him wearing a throwback uniform from the late 1960s. "That's probably why I missed," Chandler said. "I looked up and saw how they had me and I started laughing.

Week 4 Start 'Em and Sit 'Em
Our Sergio Gonzalez is all about Rudy Fernandez this week while Tyson Chandler is becoming less of an option with each passing week. That and more in his Week 4 Start 'Em and Sit 'Em.div class="feedflare" a href="http://feeds.sportsline.com/~f/cbssportsline/basketball_fantasy_news?a=znvGV7jP"img src="http://feedproxy.google.com/~f/cbssportsline/basketball_fantasy_news?d=41" border="0"/img/a a href="http://feeds.sportsline.com/~f/cbssportsline/basketball_fantasy_news?a=oiwHebXQ"img src="http://feedproxy.google.com/~f/cbssportsline/basketball_fantasy_news?i=oiwHebXQ" border="0"/img/a a href="http://feeds.sportsline.com/~f/cbssportsline/basketball_fantasy_news?a=8rSMH7pV"img src="http://feedproxy.google.com/~f/cbssportsline/basketball_fantasy_news?i=8rSMH7pV" border="0"/img/a a href="http://feeds.sportsline.com/~f/cbssportsline/basketball_fantasy_news?a=Es7u4jsY"img src="http://feedproxy.google.com/~f/cbssportsline/basketball_fantasy_news?d=52" border="0"/img/a /divimg src="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cbssportsline/basketball_fantasy_news/~4/Hk17xTqeHIA" height="1" width="1"/

Lakers improve to 7-0, hold off Hornets (AP)

The Los Angeles Lakers improved to 7-0 with a 93-86 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday night.

Chandler sprains right ankle
Hornets center Tyson Chandler sprained his right ankle in the first quarter of New Orleans' preseason opener against the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night. A Hornets spokesman said Chandler was not expected to return. The injury occurred under the Hornets' basket after Chandler stepped into the lane to help defend a drive by C.J. Watson. Chandler appeared to turn his ankle as he landed and immediately dropped to the floor, lying on his back until trainers helped him to the locker room.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/412454611" height="1" width="1"/

Hornets' Chandler sprains ankle against Warriors
Hornets center Tyson Chandler sprained his right ankle in the first quarter of New Orleans' preseason opener against the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night.

Chandler's sore toe leaves Team USA shorthanded
Team USA opened training camp Monday with 12 players in uniform instead of the 13 they had planned on after a toe injury kept top alternate Tyson Chandler from joining the team.

Injured toe keeps Chandler out of U.S. team practice
Tyson Chandler won't practice with the U.S. Olympic team next week because he has an inflamed big toe. The New Orleans center wasn't selected for the team, but was invited to training camp in case he was needed to replace an injured player. Instead, USA Basketball announced Saturday that Chandler was the one who was hurt. Chandler played on the U.S.

Hornets' Chandler to train with Team USA (AP)
^ New Orleans Hornets center Tyson Chandler has accepted an invitation to train with the U.S. national team in Las Vegas later this month, shortly before the team departs for the Olympics in China. "This will allow Tyson and the team to be better prepared in the event that he is needed," USA Basketball managing director Jerry Colangelo said Tuesday on USA Basketball's Web site.

Hornets' Chandler named No. 1 hoops alternate
Tyson Chandler has been invited to travel with Team USA to the Beijing Olympics as the No. 1 alternate.

Hornets, champion Spurs set for Game 7 (AP)
Jannero Pargo spun through the air on a one-handed dunk attempt, stuffed himself on the front rim and fell backward onto the court while his New Orleans Hornets teammates buckled over in laughter. Tyson Chandler, showing no lingering effects from a foot injury last Tuesday, quickly grabbed a ball and mocked the whole sequence -- fall included.

West has 38, Hornets go up 3-2 on Spurs (AP)

Back pain couldn't keep David West from taking the court with aggression. The San Antonio Spurs couldn't stop him from dominating. "Back in the locker room, right before we break huddle and come out to the game, we said, 'No excuses,"' West recalled. "Regardless of how I was feeling, I just knew how important this game was for us as a basketball team.

Hornets' Chandler leaves game vs. Spurs (AP)
Hornets center Tyson Chandler had to be helped to the bench after dropping to the floor with a bruised left foot in the fourth quarter of New Orleans' playoff game against the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night. Chandler's leg appeared to buckle as he came out to the perimeter on the Hornets' defensive end.

Hornets back home, try to regroup (AP)
Tyson Chandler had a rare game without a basket, Peja Stojakovic didn't hit one 3-pointer and David West had an awful shooting night while turning the ball over three times. The Hornets looked tense, stressed and sometimes lost on offense in their 100-80 Game 4 loss at San Antonio. Yet New Orleans coach Byron Scott had other concerns heading into Tuesday night's fifth game of this deadlocked...

Spurs down 0-2 for first time since 2001 (AP)

Consecutive third-quarter breakdowns. Tough nights for their top players. And now, an 0-2 deficit to a young and athletic team. It's all happening to the San Antonio Spurs, the defending NBA champions. The Spurs, who came into this series looking like their usual dominant selves after dispatching the Phoenix Suns in just five games, are struggling against the Hornets and searching for answers before...

Hornets ready for playoff-tested Spurs (AP)
Tyson Chandler struggled with the idea that New Orleans could be favored in its second-round series against the defending champion San Antonio Spurs, even if the Hornets are the higher seed and have home-court advantage. "I don't know if many players on this team consider themselves underdogs, but for some reason that's what we've been labeled as," Chandler said.

Paul helps Hornets eliminate Mavericks (AP)

Byron Scott accepted his NBA coach of the year award, then guided his team to the second round of the playoffs. Chris Paul had 24 points, 15 assists and 11 rebounds, and the New Orleans Hornets held on for a 99-94 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night to win their first-round series in five games.

NO's Paul has spectacular playoff debut (AP)

So much for playoff experience. Chris Paul had 35 points and 10 assists in his first career playoff game Saturday night, lifting the New Orleans Hornets to a 104-92 come-from-behind victory over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of their first-round series. David West, in his first playoff game since he was a rookie reserve, scored 23 points, and Tyson Chandler had 10 points and 15 rebounds to help...

Hornets brace for series with Mavericks (AP)
A little smirk crept across Tyson Chandler's face. The subject was the Dallas Mavericks' comments this week that they were pleased to be facing the New Orleans Hornets in the opening round of the NBA playoffs, rather than the top-seeded Los Angeles Lakers. "They wanted us. They got us now, and good for them," said Chandler, the Hornets' feisty, 7-foot-1 center.

Lakers clinch Pacific, beat Hornets (AP)

The Los Angeles Lakers are Pacific Division champions for the first time in four years and have a shot at the Western Conference title after winning their most important game of the season. But they had to survive a tremendous scare, blowing all but one point of a 30-point lead. Kobe Bryant, making a push for his first MVP award, had 29 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists, and the Lakers held off...

Chandler helps Hornets stay atop West (AP)

Tyson Chandler was perfect, and the New Orleans Hornets finished off a nearly perfect road trip. Chandler was 10-for-10 from the floor, and his 20-point, 10-rebound effort helped the Hornets remain atop the Western Conference standings with a 106-77 victory over the Miami Heat on Wednesday night. David West scored 22 points and Chris Paul added 14 points and 10 assists for the Hornets, who finished...

West, Paul lead Hornets to 50th win (AP)

David West scored 32 points and Chris Paul had 20 points and 16 assists to lead the New Orleans Hornets to a 118-111 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday night. Peja Stojakovic scored 25 and Tyson Chandler had 17 points and 10 rebounds as the Hornets bounced back from a 20-point loss in Boston on Friday night to win for the sixth time in seven games.

Paul's 37 rally Hornets over Bulls (AP)

Chris Paul scored a game-high 37 points to give the New Orleans Hornets a 108-97 come-from-behind win over the Chicago Bulls on Monday night. Paul made an open 3-pointer with 2:47 left in the fourth quarter to tie it 96-all. After a steal by Jannero Pargo on the next possession, Paul found Tyson Chandler for a thundering alley-oop dunk to give the Hornets their first lead since halftime.

Hornets make 15 3s in win over Hawks (AP)

Chris Paul had 23 points and 18 assists, and the New Orleans Hornets tied a franchise record with 15 3-pointers in a 116-101 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night. Peja Stojakovic made six 3-pointers and led all scorers with 29 points to help the Hornets to their second straight victory and fourth in five games.

Paul helps Hornets down Knicks 100-88 (AP)
New Orleans' latest victory left everybody talking about Chris Paul -- except Paul himself. He seemed more in awe of Tyson Chandler. Paul scored 27 points and had a hand in three clutch baskets in the final minutes, leading the Hornets to a 100-88 victory over the New York Knicks on Monday night. Paul made two of those buckets himself and found Chandler for an alley-oop dunk on the other, part of...

Buzzer-beating 3 gets Wizards by Hornets (AP)

DeShawn Stevenson drained a fade-away 3-pointer at the buzzer and the Washington Wizards beat New Orleans 95-92 on Monday night, sending the Hornets to their third straight loss. Stevenson's buzzer beater capped a career night for the Wizards guard as he scored 33 points. Roger Mason scored 12 points off the bench, as did Brendan Haywood, while Antawn Jamison and Antonio Daniels added in 10 apiece.

Paul helps Hornets past Bulls 100-86 (AP)

Chris Paul had 25 points and 14 assists in a 100-86 victory over the Bulls on Tuesday night, sending Chicago to its sixth loss in nine games. David West added 27 points for the Hornets and Tyson Chandler, who played five seasons for the Bulls before being traded before the 2006-07 season, was booed throughout the game and scored four points and had 16 rebounds.

West's 33 help Hornets top Grizzlies (AP)

David West had 33 points and 10 rebounds to help the undermanned New Orleans Hornets beat the Memphis Grizzlies 112-99 on Saturday night. Peja Stojakovic made six 3-pointers and finished with 26 points for New Orleans, which was without starting center Tyson Chandler (flu) and starting shooting guard Morris Peterson (back).

Hornets roll past Sonics 123-92 (AP)

Peja Stojakovic scored 23 points, leading six Hornets in double figures, and New Orleans easily defeated the Seattle SuperSonics 123-92 on Wednesday night. Tyson Chandler had 14 points and 21 rebounds and Chris Paul had 12 points and 11 assists. It was the 12th time they've had double-doubles in the same game this season, and New Orleans has won all of those games.

Bynum may become an elite center
In the Lakers' rout of the Hornets, Andrew Bynum showed why he has more upside than Tyson Chandler, Charley Rosen says.

Chandler's 22-22 effort lifts Hornets (AP)

Tyson Chandler had a season-high 22 points and matched a season best with 22 rebounds to lead the New Orleans Hornets to their fifth straight road win, 116-104 over the Golden State Warriors on Friday night. Chris Paul scored 11 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter and added 13 assists to help the Hornets extend their longest road winning streak since also winning five straight in 2003.

Surging Hornets roll past Bobcats 99-85 (AP)

David West had 20 points and 10 rebounds, and the New Orleans Hornets turned in another dominating performance in a 99-85 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats on Friday night. Quietly coming into the game with the third-best record in the Western Conference, the Hornets posted their fourth straight blowout win by quickly putting away the sleepwalking Bobcats with alley-oop dunks, uncontested shots...

Roy leads Blazers to eighth straight win (AP)

Brandon Roy had 24 points and eight assists to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to their eighth straight victory, 88-76 over the New Orleans Hornets on Monday night. David West had 21 points and Tyson Chandler had 16 points and 19 rebounds for the Hornets, who lost for the fourth straight time at the Rose Garden.

Paul outplays Nash as Hornets edge Suns (AP)

Chris Paul had 21 points and 10 assists, outplaying the point guard he admires most in Steve Nash and lifting the New Orleans Hornets to a 101-98 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Saturday night. Accurate perimeter shooting was the difference for the Hornets, who made 12 3-pointers. Paul made three, the last of which put New Orleans ahead for good midway through the fourth quarter after the Suns had...

Terry picks up struggling Dirk for Mavs (AP)

Dallas coach Avery Johnson let his players know they needed to improve defensively after a rugged stretch last week. The Mavericks showed they received the message loud and clear. Jason Terry scored 25 points and the Mavericks held the New Orleans Hornets to just 36 percent shooting in an 89-80 victory Friday night.

Paul's layup gives Hornets OT victory (AP)

Chris Paul hit a driving layup through a crowd of defenders with 1.8 seconds left in overtime, capping a game of career highs and lifting the New Orleans Hornets to a 118-116 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night. Paul hit five 3-pointers on his way to 43 points, both career highs, to go with nine assists and four steals.

Pistons win fifth straight, beat Hornets (AP)

By the time the toughest test in their five-game winning streak was winding down, the Detroit Pistons were making it look easy. Richard Hamilton scored 21 points, and the Pistons overcame an early 15-point hole before pulling away in a 91-76 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday night. "When you play four games in five nights in four different cities, we were a little sluggish, but we...

Hornets end 21-game skid to Mavericks (AP)

Chris Paul had 33 points, 12 assists and nine rebounds to lead the New Orleans Hornets to a 112-108 overtime victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night Peja Stojakovic hit a game-tying 3-pointer with 2.9 seconds left in regulation to allow the Hornets to avoid losing their 22nd straight to the Mavericks, a streak that dated to November 1999.

Chandler helped off court in loss
Hornets starting center Tyson Chandler hyperextended his right knee during the second quarter of New Orleans' 95-88 loss to the Orlando Magic on Monday night. Chandler was on crutches after the game, but smiled and said X-rays showed no ligament tears or broken bones. He added he may even return for the Hornets' next game on Wednesday night at home against Indiana. "I'm feeling good," Chandler said. "I'm hoping not to miss anything.

Hornets use balance to beat 76ers 93-72 (AP)

David West and Chris Paul each scored 16 points, and Bobby Jackson had 12 to lead the New Orleans Hornets to a 93-72 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday night. The Hornets snapped a two-game losing streak and played more like the team that won the first four games of the season. They used runs of 11-2 at end of the first half and 12-0 in the third quarter to dominate and blow out the Sixers.

Blazers earn first win, beat Hornets (AP)

Martell Webster and Jarrett Jack each scored 20 points, and the Portland Trail Blazers earned their first victory of the season by beating the previously undefeated New Orleans Hornets 93-90 on Wednesday night. David West had 34 points and 17 rebounds for the Hornets (4-1), who had matched last season's start for the best in franchise history with four straight wins.

Hornets beat Nuggets, improve to 3-0 (AP)

David West overcame a slow start to score 17 points and lead the New Orleans Hornets past the Denver Nuggets, 93-88 on Sunday night. West missed his first eight shots before settling in. He made two crucial baskets in the fourth quarter to help quash the Nuggets' comeback as the Hornets improved to 3-0 and handed Denver its first loss.

Tyson Chandler, C - NO
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