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NEW YORK (AP) -The guys judging the slam dunk competition might be better than the ones competing in it.Michael Jordan and Dominique Wilkins lead four former champions who will serve as judges for the last competition of All-Star Saturday night. The

WASHINGTON (AP) -Seattle SuperSonics forward Rashard Lewis will participate in full-contact practice Tuesday after missing 1 1/2 months with a right hand injury and could be back in the lineup as soon as Saturday.``I think he'll do fine. I really do

MIAMI (AP) -Heat guard Gary Payton was suspended one game without pay Monday for talking back to an official who ejected him during a win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday.Payton was to serve the suspension Monday night when Miami hosted the Char

Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James has struggled from the free-throw line all season. Here's how his statistics compare with some other NBA All-Stars - and potential MVP candidates. Listing player's name, free throws made, free throws attempted,

CLEVELAND (AP) - His royal image is being tarnished with almost every trip to the foul line. From 15 feet, LeBron James has become the King of clang.In his last 10 games, Cleveland's All-Star forward has made just 59 of 98 free throws, Shaq-like sta

The Utah Jazz know they are a better team with All-Star forward Carlos Boozer in the lineup. They also know they can win without him.The Jazz try to make it three straight wins against some of the league's top teams on Monday when they host the Chic

MIAMI (AP) -Heat guard Gary Payton was suspended one game without pay Monday for talking back to an official who ejected him during a win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday.Payton will serve the suspension Monday night when Miami hosts the Charlot

CHICAGO (AP) -Andres Nocioni was taken out of the lineup Monday for the Chicago Bulls game at the Utah Jazz because of a foot injury.Nocioni, who did not participate in the morning shootaround, has an inflamed arch in his right foot. He underwent an

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Feb. 5 - G Dwyane Wade, MiamiJan. 28 - G Ben Gordon, ChicagoJan. 21 - F Caron Butler, WashingtonJan. 14 - G Dwyane Wade, MiamiJan. 7 - G Gilbert Arenas, WashingtonDec. 31 - G Michael Redd, MilwaukeeDec. 18 - G Gilbert Arenas, WashingtonDec. 11 - G G