NBA roundup: Woodson denies report Knicks initiated talks to keep him (The SportsXchange)

The New York Knicks have "initiated talks" to keep Mike Woodson as head coach, according to a report in the New York Daily News, though Woodson denied that any discussions have begun.

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NBA roundup: Odom won’t get playoff share from Mavericks (The SportsXchange)

Lamar Odom remained on the Dallas Mavericks' roster through the end of their 2011-12 season, but he won't get any of the team's playoff money.

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NBA Roundup: Stoudemire may play Sunday, Bulls’ Noah doubtful for Game 4 (The SportsXchange)

New York Knicks center Amare' Stoudemire practiced on Saturday and is considered to be a game-time decision for Sunday's game against the Miami Heat.

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NBA roundup: Celtics’ Rondo suspended 1 game for bumping referee (The SportsXchange)

Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo has been suspended one game for bumping into referee Marc Davis while arguing a call in Sunday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. The three-time All-Star will miss Tuesday night's game, the second in the best-of-seven series.

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NBA roundup: Players union reportedly paid millions to Hunter’s family members (The SportsXchange)

NBA Players Association paid almost $4.8 million to the family members of executive director Billy Hunter since 2001, according to Bloomberg News report, which based its information on public records.

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NBA roundup: Lin does not expect to be ready for first round (Yahoo! Sports)

New York Knicks point guard Jeremy Lin said he feels good following knee surgery, but doubts he will be ready for the first round of the playoffs, according to ESPNNewYork.com. Lin had surgery Monday to repair a meniscus tear in his left knee.

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NBA roundup: Van Gundy still Orlando coach, for now (Yahoo! Sports)

If Stan Van Gundy is going to be fired, it isn't expected to happen Friday, according to a report. Van Gundy stunned reporters Thursday by telling them he had been told by Orlando Magic management that star center Dwight Howard wanted him fired.

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NBA Roundup: Magic claim Haywood punched Howard (Yahoo! Sports)

Van Gundy: Haywood punched Howard in back Dwight Howard was out of practice Saturday for the Orlando Magic, and coach Stan Van Gundy told reporters the reason was Dallas Mavericks center Brendan Haywood punched Howard in the back during Friday's game.

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NBA Roundup: Report: Hill’s surgery could end his season (Yahoo! Sports)

Phoenix Suns forward Grant Hill reportedly will face a second surgery in the past six months on his right knee and could be out for the year. Hill's season could be over, but he might be able to return within a few weeks, as he will need surgery to repair a meniscus tear,...

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NBA ROUNDUP: Dwyane Wade publishes book; Stoudemire out 2-4 weeks (Yahoo! Sports)

Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade is about to become an author. The NBA superstar, through HarperCollins Publishers, plans to release, to release "A Father First: How My Life Became Bigger than Basketball" in September, the William Morrow announced Wednesday.

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