Ailing Yao itching to get back on the court
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Houston Rockets Chinese center Yao Ming is bored, rested and itching to get back on the court after a two-month sabbatical to heal his ailing knee.
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A day before starring in the NBA's first China game, Yao Ming went back to school. All the way back. The 7-foot-6 center visited his old elementary school Wednesday as part of an NBA sponsored program to promote reading. That was just one part of the league's promotional juggernaut that has descended on Yao's hometown ahead of Thursday's exhibition game against the Sacramento Kings, the first NBA game in China.
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WASHINGTON - While Celtics guard Rajon Rondo slept well, his bruised back didn't feel well when he woke up yesterday morning.
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Thatâs Tracy McGradyâs answer to questions about whether or not he will look to keep his scoring up despite joining Houston and Yao Ming.
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Houston Rockets centre Yao Ming has hit back at an official Chinese newspaper that branded him "privileged" and accused him of using injuries as an excuse to avoid national team duties, local media reported.
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On Thursday, the Nets' Alonzo Mourning said he might have to ask to be put on the injured list, because most of the rest of his body aches.
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Yao Ming is refreshed. After a demanding few days in his hometown for the first NBA game in China, the Houston Rockets center has had some time to unwind since arriving in Beijing.
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Hoping to return to the NBA, Jayson Williams began his comeback bid Wednesday night.
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How point guard Rajon Rondo's back feels this morning will likely determine whether he will play tonight against the Washington Wizards.
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NBA NOTESA day before starring in the NBA&#39;s first China game, Yao Ming went back to school. All the way back. The 7-foot-6 center visited his old elementary school yesterday as part of an NBA-sponsored program to promote reading.
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Houston center Yao Ming sat out a game for the first time in his NBA career, missing the Rockets' contest against Milwaukee on Friday night because of the flu.
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Ron Artest was back in the starting lineup for the Indiana Pacers on Friday night after being benched for two games for asking for time off because of his busy schedule.
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With the expected news Allan Houston is out for the preseason and likely out for the season opener, though it&#39;s not official, the pressure was on for struggling Jamal Crawford to produce last night against the Mavericks.
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Yao Ming is expected to play for the  first time in almost three months when the Houston Rockets face  the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday, team officials said.
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The Heat might have to wait a while for Shaquille O&#39;Neal to start devouring the competition. Limited to 21 minutes by a strained left hamstring as well as the need for little more against
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Jason Kidd appears to be on the move again, but he's not going where LeBron James hoped.
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The big Mac needs some slack before he comes back from a recent   exhaustion attack.