Lakers coach Phil Jackson says he is “hopeful” Ron Artest will rejoin the team in Los Angeles for Tuesday’s game against Golden State.

Gerald Wallace had 21 points and 14 rebounds and the Charlotte Bobcats beat Milwaukee 94-84 on Monday night, a miserable performance for the Bucks that prompted coach Scott Skiles to bench Michael Redd and Andrew Bogut.

Kevin Durant matched his season high with 40 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated New Jersey 105-89 Monday night, sending the Nets to their 10th straight loss — their second double-digit losing streak of the season.

Chicago Bulls coach Vinny Del Negro calls a report that he will be fired ‘inaccurate.’

Grizzlies forward Rudy Gay was inactive for Monday night’s game against the Washington Wizards because of a sprained left ankle, leaving Memphis without its leading scorer.

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Chicago Bulls coach Vinny Del Negro calls a report that he will be fired ‘inaccurate’.

Clippers forward Marcus Camby will miss tonight’s game against the Celtics with a hyperextended knee.