NBA 2009 Playoffs News

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Ab strain to sideline Hornets' Stojakovic two weeks
The New Orleans Hornets' depleted starting lineup is taking another hit.

Mavs get Haywood, Dampier back in lineup
Centers Erick Dampier and Brendan Haywood returned to the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night against the New Jersey Nets.

Nuggets' Karl misses road game for cancer treatment
Denver coach George Karl stayed at home to receive treatment for cancer and did not make the trip to Minnesota for the Nuggets' game against the Timberwolves on Wednesday.

Sixers coach Jordan brushes off speculation about future
Philadelphia 76ers coach Eddie Jordan says he's not worried about a newspaper report stating he could be fired soon.

Biedrins has abdominal surgery, likely out for season
The Golden State Warriors say center Andris Biedrins has undergone surgery to repair a small tear of an abdominal muscle.

Heat: Still no word from guard Alston
Rafer Alston's absence from the Miami Heat took another turn Wednesday, with the team denying that the embattled point guard was told shortly before his sudden departure he would no longer get playing time.

Wolves' Hollins suspended two games for altercation
Ryan Hollins of the Minnesota Timberwolves has been suspended without pay for two games for punching DeShawn Stevenson and striking Dirk Nowitzki, both of the Dallas Mavericks, on Monday, March 8. The suspension was announced today by Stu Jackson, NBA Executive Vice President, Basketball Operations.

LeBron to play Friday, Jamison game-time decision
LeBron James is expected to return to the Cleveland Cavaliers' lineup against the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday, while Antawn Jamison will be a game-time decision.

Ex-Olympian Marion Jones signs deal with Shock
Marion Jones hasn't lost much of her swagger.

Doctors clear Pistons' Stuckey to resume exercise
Rodney Stuckey doesn't know when he will play again, but he hopes it will be this season.