Knicks ban Marbury until solution is found
Stephon Marbury was ordered to stay away from the New York Knicks on Monday while the team looks for a solution to the latest controversy surrounding its point guard.

Pierce's big third quarter helps Celtics win 9th straight
Paul Pierce scored 17 of his 24 points in the third quarter to lead the Boston Celtics to their ninth straight win, 107-88 over the Orlando Magic on Monday night.

Wade's 37 points, 13 assists help Heat hold on in OT
Chris Quinn hit a tying 3-pointer with 7.1 seconds left in overtime, Michael Beasley stole the ensuing inbounds pass and made the decisive free throw, and the Miami Heat pulled off a wild 130-129 comeback win over the Golden State Warriors on Monday night.

Richardson pours in 25 to lift Bobcats over T-Wolves
Jason Richardson scored 25 points in another strong performance following arthroscopic knee surgery, and the Charlotte Bobcats beat the error-prone Minnesota Timberwolves 100-90 on Monday night.

Timberwolves lose top defender Brewer for season
The Minnesota Timberwolves expect to be without defensive specialist Corey Brewer for the remainder of the season due to a right knee injury.

Former reserve standout Rogers hurt in ATV fall
Former NBA standout Rodney Rogers was hospitalized after getting injured while riding an all-terrain vehicle.