Highlights

Highlights Of The Night

Sacramento Kings Toronto Raptors 104-115
Orlando Magic Boston Celtics 96-89

Atlanta Hawks

Postponed Game Scheduled For March 11

The National Basketball Association announced today the rescheduling of the Atlanta Hawks at Washington Wizards game that was postponed on Saturday, Feb. 6. The Hawks and Wizards will make up that game on Thursday, March 11 at 7:00 p.m. at Verizon Center.

Los Angeles Lakers

Kobe Bryant Doubtful, Bynum Likely Out

Kobe Bryant had an MRI exam on his sprained left ankle Monday and will be a game-time decision for Monday night’s home game against San Antonio, while Lakers center Andrew Bynum is not expected to play. The MRI results will be released later Monday.

Portland Trail Blazers

Nicolas Batum May Start Against Thunder

Blazers coach Nate McMillan said he is considering making changes to the team’s starting lineup for Tuesday’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Rose Garden. The primary change may be moving forward Nicolas Batum into the first unit.

Boston Celtics

Rondo, Casspi In The Horse Competition

Mike Petraglia from WEEI.com tweets: “Rajon Rondo confirms he will be taking part in HORSE competition at NBA All-Star Weekend. It will include Kevin Durant and Omri Casspi.”

Indiana Pacers

Jeff Foster Will Miss Rest Of The Season

Adrian Wojnarowski tweets: “Jeff Foster will miss the rest of the season with back surgery, Pacers say.”

Los Angeles Clippers

Kaman Replaces Roy In The All-Star Game

Chris Kaman has been named by NBA Commissioner David Stern to replace injured West All-Star guard Brandon Roy (right hamstring strain) in the 2010 NBA All-Star Game in Dallas. Kaman will be making the first All-Star appearance of his career.

Charlotte Bobcats

Tyson Chandler Practices, To Play Tuesday?

Tyson Chandler is close to returning from a foot injury that has sidelined him for 22 games. Chandler participated in his first full practice Monday since being sidelined just before Christmas. Chandler says it’s possible he could play some on Tuesday.

Buzz and Buzzer

Ricky Rubio And Your Auto Insurance

In this Spanish commercial, Ricky Rubio and other members of the Regal FC Barcelona try to sell to you an auto insurance in a medieval Catalonia.

Buzz and Buzzer

Barkley, Odom’s Taco Bell Super Bowl Ad

Watch Charles Barkley’s Poem about the NBA $5 Buck Box come to life as he takes us on a magical journey down the Parquet Road. Lamar Odom is here too.

Portland Trail Blazers

Is Portland Interested In Caron Butler?

While much has been made of the Blazers’ pursuit of Washington center Brendan Haywood, the Blazers have just as much, if not more, interest in Caron Butler, and are willing to put $3 milliion in cash toward a deal – which certainly interests the Wizards.

Chicago Bulls

Joakim Noah Sidelined For Several Weeks?

After Saturday’s game, Joakim Noah said he had blood from his arm injected into his ailing foot Friday morning – a procedure which could sideline the Bulls’ leading rebounder for several weeks. He still hopes to return soon after the All-Star break.

Detroit Pistons

Local Investor Wants To Buy The Pistons?

The Detroit Pistons might not officially be for sale, but already a hot rumor about the next owner has started buzzing. The person is David Katzman, a former business associate with Dan Gilbert and a former vice chairman of the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Houston Rockets

McGrady’d Love To Play In Philadelphia?

The Sixers need need to keep pursuing Tracy McGrady, who told Stephen A. Smith, “I’d love to finish this season in Philadelphia.” That would be a step in the right direction. At least it would look that way. “We should be thinking ahead,” Stefanski said.

New-York Knicks

Chris Duhon Returning From Reserve Role

Mike D’Antoni is ready to reinstall Chris Duhon as the Knicks’ starting point guard. The Post has learned Duhon and D’Antoni held an important meeting Saturday as the Knicks coach picked his captain’s brain on the Knicks’ troubles for 30 minutes.

Cleveland Cavaliers

Cleveland To Stand Pat At The Deadline?

Multiple sources say the Cavaliers will stand pat at the trade deadline unless they are overwhelmed by a deal. Wizards forward Antawn Jamison might be the only way to truly get their attention.

Chicago Bulls

Could Gibson Miss The Rookie Challenge?

Bulls forward Taj Gibson suggested there’s a small chance he could skip the rookie-sophomore game during all-star weekend. But for now, he’s planning to play despite suffering from plantar fasciitis in his left foot. “I’m still going to go,” Gibson said.

Indiana Pacers

Will T.J. Ford Force Jim O’Brien’s Hand?

T.J. Ford would still be stuck on the end of the bench in a supporting role if not for Watson’s brief absence. It would have been easy for O’Brien to send Ford back to the bench when Watson returns if Ford had played badly. But Ford played well.

Toronto Raptors

Chris Bosh Didn’t Commit To Team USA

Jerry Colangelo was quoted as saying that Bosh – a free agent as of July 1 – had committed to play this summer for Team USA. Bosh corrected that notion, citing his imminent free agency and fear of injury/lack of security in the interim as an obstacle.