Hawks G Bibby sprains left ankle
(Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:32:14 PST)
Atlanta starting guard Mike Bibby sprained his left ankle in the first quarter of the Hawks' game in New Orleans on Saturday night. Bibby appeared to roll the ankle while coming down from a jump shot about five minutes into the game. Team officials said he would not return. Bibby came in averaging 10.7 points and 4.2 assists in a little more than 31 minutes a game.

Marv Albert denies scuffle with 50 Cent
(Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:20:02 PST)
Marv Albert said Saturday he was never involved in an altercation with 50 Cent, denying Internet reports of a fight on "Jimmy Kimmel Live." According to the reports, punches were thrown after members of the rapper's entourage didn't recognize Albert, the longtime sports broadcaster who was appearing as a guest on the show on Wednesday night.

Thunder assign 2 to Tulsa of NBDL
(Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:27:03 PST)
The Oklahoma City Thunder have assigned rookie center Byron Mullens and guard Kyle Weaver to the Tulsa 66ers of the NBA Development League. Mullens was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks with the 24th pick in this year's draft before Oklahoma City acquired him that night in a trade. He has yet to play in a game this season.

McGrady, Rockets disagree on return
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:30:48 PST)
Tracy McGrady is eager to play. The Houston Rockets say he'll have to wait. The seven-time All-Star had microfracture surgery on his left knee in February, but insisted that he's fully recovered before Friday night's game against the streaking Atlanta Hawks. "Right now, I could play," he said.