LeBron James will not play for
the United States in its exhibition game against Canada on Friday night
because of a mildly sprained right ankle.
James was hurt during a scrimmage on Tuesday. Though his ankle is
feeling better, the U.S. staff preferred to rest him to avoid further
swelling before the long plane flight to China this weekend.
There was no immediate word who would start in James’ place.
More Basketball News:
Lakers agree to terms
with G Sasha Vujacic
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Lakers restricted free agent
guard Sasha Vujacic has agreed to a three-year, $15 million
contract after emerging last season as a key member of the
Western Conference champions.
Warriors re-sign
Ellis to multiyear deal
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The Golden State Warriors
made sure they would have Monta Ellis in their backcourt at
least for the near future, re-signing the explosive guard to a
six-year deal worth about $66 million Thursday.
NBA files for rights
to 6 nicknames
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The NBA has filed for
trademark rights to six nicknames for the league’s new Oklahoma
City franchise: Barons, Bison, Energy, Marshalls, Thunder and
Wind.
Two sentenced to
prison in NBA betting scandal
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Two former high school
classmates of disgraced NBA referee Tim Donaghy were both
sentenced to more than a year in prison Thursday for their roles
in a betting scandal that embarrassed the league.
Warriors match
Clippers’ offer to Azubuike
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Kelenna Azubuike will return to the Golden State Warriors after
the club matched the Los Angeles Clippers’ three-year, $9
million contract offer for the shooting guard on Thursday.
