Howard double-double powers Magic past Blazers

Dwight Howard had 12 points, 20 rebounds and four blocks to help the Orlando Magic rally past the Portland Trail Blazers 92-83 on Saturday night.

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First Cup: Friday

...Suns' sixth consecutive road loss. Phoenix was beat by its town's own, second-year guard Jerryd Bayless, who stepped into the opportunity to score a career-high 29 points that went well with...

Portland Trail Blazers guard Jerryd Bayless, right, is hugged by teammate Martell Webster after Bayless scores during the second half of their...

Portland Trail Blazers guard Jerryd Bayless, right, is hugged by teammate Martell Webster after Bayless scores during the second half of their...

Widely available, but useful guards

Josh Whitling lists guards who are available in nearly all ESPN leagues, yet can provide help without turning it over.

Amar'e continues strong play

...indeed, one of the biggest plays of the night was a Martell Webster rebound off a Jerryd Bayless miss, an offensive rebound that occurred in part because Stoudemire was on the bench. Fortunately for...

Bayless' career-high 29 points spark Blazers to second straight win

Jerryd Bayless had a career-high 29 points and made three free throws in the final 9 seconds, and the Portland Trail Blazers overcame a 15-point third-quarter deficit to beat the Phoenix Suns 105-102 on Thursday night.

Late Thursday Bullets

Joakim Noah, on ESPN Chicago, talking about his little spat with LeBron James: "Well I was actually on the bench, so I wasn't really in his face. I j...

Aldridge steps up to lead Blazers past Kings

LaMarcus Aldridge stepped up to lead the Blazers past the Kings on Tuesday.

Blake could be the Blazer guard who's dealt

...with Roy and make it work. And four, there is yet another source of internal pressure: Jerryd Bayless, who has become very restless about his lack of minutes and is speaking out. Pritchard likes...

Lee, Duhon, Przybilla good gets

Josh Whitling runs the gamut, from shallow to very deep leagues, to unearth worthwhile waiver-wire option for fantasy owners in need.

First Cup: Tuesday

...Maybe, but he just turned 23, and you're short two small forwards as it is. Jerryd Bayless? OK, but he's only 21, and I wouldn't give him away. Stay the course...

Phoenix area features three ESPNU 100 talents

Once the chasm between Arizona's grassroots basketball talent and the other hotbeds was as wide as the Grand Canyon. These days, think again. Th...

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Hughes, Lee lead way as Knicks win season-high third straight

Larry Hughes scored 21 points, David Lee had 17 points and 10 rebounds, and the New York Knicks beat the injury-depleted Portland Trail Blazers 93-84 on Monday night for their season-high third straight victory.