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It became evident after weeks of carnage and forehead slapping that there is only one franchise currently with a high enough profile and enough opportunity left to make us all forget about the recent drama. Full story »

Blazers win 76-74 Full story »

If the top four teams remain the same, the Blazers would be underdogs against each of those teams.  Full story »

Suns score most points in a game this season Full story »

Spurs can prove they're still championship material Full story »

Bosh, who likely will be one of this summer's most coveted free agents, is keeping his options open Full story »

NBA POWER RANKINGS (Week 20)  Just as I was prepared to pencil in Orlando at the top, the Magic saw its eight-game winning streak snapped after losing at home to Charlotte Sunday. Soooo, Cleveland returns to the top with a three-game winning streak and the Cavaliers have won nine of their last 10 games after a three-game losing streak.... Full story »

Former Blazer guard says Raptors can stop losing streak Full story »

The Raptors forward said he did not consult with his wife when he nixed Portland for Toronto last summer Full story »

The Blazers are on a hot streak with four wins in a row -- and seven of eight -- just in time for a playoff push. Full story »

Report says Spurs offered Tim Duncan for Greg Oden Full story »

Minnesota forward questions role on team Full story »

  What was Kevin Love doing guarding Carmelo Anthony? Love was asking himself that same question and many others after the Nuggets' 110-102 win against Minnesota Wednesday.  Love, who has seen his minutes and   Full story »

When the rim calls, these guys answer Full story »

Source says Kent's deal with ex-AD Pat Killkenny included a provision that he must finish above .500 in regular-season conference play in 2009-10 to keep job. Full story »