Washington Wizards

Garnett returns for depleted Celtics
(Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:49:27 PST)
All-Star forward Kevin Garnett is returning to the Boston Celtics lineup after missing two games for personal reasons. Coach Doc Rivers says Garnett will play Wednesday night when the Celtics visit Oklahoma City. Boston will be without starting point guard Rajon Rondo, who is serving the second and final game of a suspension.

MSG punishes announcer for Lin comment
(Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:15:30 PST)
MSG says it has punished a radio announcer who used an offensive term about Knicks guard Jeremy Lin. The network says the term Spero Dedes "unintentionally and inadvertently" used was "inappropriate and inconsistent with the high regard we have for Jeremy Lin as a member of our MSG family, as well as for the Asian community." In a statement, Dedes says he has apologized to Lin...

Rondo an All-Star, in for Hawks' Johnson
(Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:03:25 PST)
Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo got a strange combination from the NBA on his 26th birthday. Rondo was named to the Eastern Conference All-Star team Wednesday night, replacing injured Atlanta Hawks guard Joe Johnson. However, he was out of the Celtics' lineup for a game at Oklahoma City while serving the second game of a two-game suspension.

Spoelstra: Praise Lin for play, not race
(Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:41:29 PST)
Heat coach Erik Spoelstra makes no secret about the fact that he's enjoying the Jeremy Lin story. An undrafted player from Harvard bounces around and auditions for a handful of NBA clubs, even spends some time in the NBA Development League, then finally gets a chance to play with the Knicks. And on New York's stage instantly becomes a star who's putting up monster numbers every night...

Jordan files lawsuit vs. Chinese company
(Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:51:30 PST)
Former NBA star and current Bobcats owner Michael Jordan filed suit in a Chinese court against Qiaodan Sports Company Limited, a sportswear and footwear manufacturer, for unauthorized use of his name. In a statement released through his spokeswoman, Jordan says he's worked hard to establish his name and calls the issue "deeply disappointing to see a company build a business off my Chinese...

Nets' Shawne Williams out for season
(Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:59:33 PST)
New Jersey Nets forward Shawne Williams had surgery to repair an old fracture and remove two small bone fragments in his left foot Wednesday. He will miss the rest of the season. At the Hospital for Special Surgery in Manhattan. Dr. Martin O'Malley, a foot specialist, and Nets orthopedist Dr. Riley Williams III, inserted three small screws to repair the fracture.

Jazz G Bell out with strained adductor
(Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:21:30 PST)
Utah Jazz guard Raja Bell will miss Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves with a strained left adductor. Jazz coach Tyrone Corbin said before the game that Josh Howard will start at small forward and Gordon Hayward will move to shooting guard. Bell is averaging 7.4 points per game and has hit a 3-pointer in 18 consecutive games, the longest active streak in the NBA.

Nets' Humphries out vs. Magic with calf
(Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:31:28 PST)
New Jersey Nets forward Kris Humphries missed Wednesday night's game against the Orlando Magic with a calf injury. Coach Avery Johnson said Humphries strained his left calf a couple of games ago. He is expected to return to action when the Nets get back from the All-Star break next week against Dallas.