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The Oklahoma City Thunder fired coach P.J. Carlesimo, with the team off to an NBA-worst 1-12 start in its new city.

The Oklahoma City Thunder announced today that PJ Carlesimo has been relieved of his duties as the team's head coach.

Stephon Marbury was in uniform for the New York Knicks against Milwaukee on Friday night, but passed on a chance to play for the first time this season.

Manu Ginobili could return to the San Antonio Spurs' lineup next week, earlier than expected after he had surgery on his left ankle in September to repair ligament damage.

Utah forward Carlos Boozer sat out the Jazz's game Friday night against San Antonio because of a left quadriceps strain.

Hawks center Al Horford returned to the lineup for Friday night's game against Charlotte after missing the previous contest with a sprained right ankle.

The Los Angeles Clippers filled their void in the post Friday, acquiring forward Zach Randolph and guard Mardy Collins from the New York Knicks for Cuttino Mobley and Tim Thomas.

The Golden State Warriors traded disgruntled forward Al Harrington to the Knicks for guard Jamal Crawford on Friday in a swap that addresses both the Warriors' injury problems and New York's salary cap concerns.

Detroit Pistons forward Walter Herrmann was released from a Boston hospital Friday after suffering a mild concussion in a game against the Boston Celtics.

Kevin Garnett's return to Target Center after being traded to Boston was as emotional and riveting as it was short.

Gilbert Arenas is already thinking about the possibility of a last-place finish for his Washington Wizards -- and finding the silver lining.

Elton Brand loved LA.

On Wednesday morning, NBA commissioner David Stern met with the Overseas Security Advisory Council to discuss the organization's impact in growing the NBA game internationally.

Dallas guard Josh Howard was inactive for the Mavericks' game Wednesday night against Houston because of a left ankle injury.

The Charlotte Bobcats waived little-used forwards Andre Brown and Linton Johnson and were on the verge of signing center Dwayne Jones on Wednesday.

Houston center Yao Ming sat out the Rockets' game against the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night because of a a sore left foot, an injury the six-time All-Star said wasn't serious.

Hawks center Al Horford was held out of Wednesday night's game against the Washington Wizards with a sprained right ankle.

Every rookie remembers his first game in the birthplace of Showtime, Los Angeles. Movie stars on the left and right baseline. Fans who are more interested in the famous faces in the crowd then the ones on the hardwood. Well, Derrick Rose will remember all this plus the heavy 34 points Pau Gasol dropped on the Bulls.

Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers wasn't too happy about being forced to play without All-Star Kevin Garnett against the New York Knicks.

Houston Rockets forward Shane Battier practiced with the team for the first time on Tuesday, but Ron Artest and Yao Ming skipped the workout after leaving Monday's win over Oklahoma City with sprained ankles.