Wolves come close, but that doesn't cut it

After leading at the end of the first three quarters, the Wolves -- suffering their 13th straight defeat -- were doomed by missed shots and foul woes.

Photo right: Ramon Sessions

Despite start, Kahn says no one 'walking plank'

LOS ANGELES - Timberwolves boss David Kahn made move after move last summer intended almost exclusively to provide his new team salary-cap flexibility and position it for next summer's much-anticipated free-agency period.

Duncan leads Spurs past Bucks

• SAN ANTONIO 112, MILWAUKEE 98: Tim Duncan had 24 points and 12 rebounds and Matt Bonner had 23 points, leading the Spurs past the visiting Bucks on Monday night.

L.A. Lakers 101, Oklahoma City 85

Lakers beat Thunder for 11th time in a row

More than two decades ago, after Larry Bird made a shot from behind the backboard that didn't count in a preseason game, the NBA changed the rule on plays like that. Kobe Bryant was glad they did.

Los Angeles Clippers forward Craig Smith

Jerry Zgoda's Sunday Insider

All the comforts of home

Power forward Craig Smith went from one basement dweller to another, but he's happy to be back in sunny L.A.

Photo right: Los Angeles Clippers forward Craig Smith

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