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MIAMI LeBron James had little to say Thursday about the prospect of playing with Dwyane Wade next season, and that was fine. Having them on the same court was enough of a treat for now.

BLUFFTON, S.C. The father of former NBA star Jayson Williams has died.

MIAMI A day after he cut off questions about becoming a free agent next year, LeBron James raised the idea of playing with Michael Jordan.

The Minnesota Timberwolves announced Thursday that center Al Jefferson will miss the next two games because of an illness in his family.

"If they want you to cook the dinner, at least they ought to let you shop for some of the groceries." - Former NFL coach Bill Parcells.

LAS VEGAS Former NBA all-star Antoine Walker's lawyer says he's trying to resolve criminal charges stemming from more than $800,000 in gambling debts to three Las Vegas casinos.

WEST WEGO, La. The New Orleans Hornets have fired coach Byron Scott and named general manager Jeff Bower as his replacement.

The New Orleans Hornets have scheduled a press conference for Thursday afternoon and will reportedly announce the firing of head coach Byron Scott.

Early season supremacy in the Pacific Division is on the line Thursday when the reigning NBA champion LA Lakers play host to a streaking Phoenix team at Staples Center.

Cleveland hopes to finish a difficult two-day tour of Florida in perfect fashion Thursday when the Cavaliers take on the sizzling Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena.

Kevin Durant scored a game-high 30 points, including the game-winner with 38.9 seconds to go, as the Oklahoma City Thunder edged the Los Angeles Clippers, 83-79.

Amare Stodemire had 21 points and was one of eight Phoenix players in double figures, as the red-hot Suns blasted the Hornets 124-104 at US Airways Center.

PHOENIX Amare Stoudemire and Steve Nash combined to hit all eight of their first-quarter shots and the Phoenix Suns used a sizzling opening period to beat the New Orleans Hornets 124-104 on Wednesday night for their eighth victory in nine games.

LOS ANGELES Kevin Durant stepped back and hit the go-ahead jumper from the left corner with 38 seconds remaining for two of his 30 points, giving Oklahoma City an 83-79 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night.

Richard Jefferson had a season-best 29 points and pulled down seven rebounds, leading the short-handed Spurs to a 92-83 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.

Luis Scola led the way with 22 points and 15 rebounds, while Carl Landry added 20 points and Trevor Ariza donated 17, as Houston used a big second half to rout hapless Memphis, 104-79.

SAN ANTONIO Richard Jefferson scored 29 points and the San Antonio Spurs survived another game without Tony Parker and Tim Duncan, beating the Dallas Mavericks 92-83 on Wednesday night.

HOUSTON Luis Scola had 22 points and 15 rebounds, and Carl Landry scored 20 points in the Houston Rockets' 104-79 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night.

LeBron James scored 36 points while Mo Williams was equally impressive with 22 first-half points, as Cleveland won easily over Orlando, 102-93, in a rematch of last season's Eastern Conference finals.

Brandon Jennings scored 32 points and dished out nine assists as Milwaukee downed Denver, 108-102, at Bradley Center.