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An MRI performed today on Rockets center Yao Ming revealed a stress fracture of the Medial Malleolus in his left ankle. The fracture, which is related to his previous injury of the Tarsal Navicular bone, presented itself during the course of his current rehabilitation program. There is no timetable for his return at this time.

Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah will miss the next eight to 10 weeks after having surgery on his right hand to repair a torn ligament.

LeBron James scored 22 points in 26 minutes before leaving with leg cramps, Chris Bosh had 17 points and eight rebounds, and the Miami Heat recovered from a 10-point deficit to beat CSKA Moscow 96-85 in an exhibition on Tuesday night.

LeBron James' puzzling elbow injury will get an extra day of rest before the next round of the NBA playoffs after the Cavaliers decided not to practice Wednesday.

Now that his regular season is all but ended, Shaquille O'Neal promises he'll make it up to Cleveland in the playoffs....

Nuggets guard Chauncey Billups will miss two games to give his strained left groin time to heal.

Portland center Greg Oden will likely miss the season after fracturing his left knee cap during a game against Houston on Saturday night.

Oden will undergo surgery, the Trail Blazers said.
The 7-foot center dropped to the floor clutching his left knee and grimacing after colliding with a driving Aaron Brooks midway through the first quarter.

He was almost immediately surrounded by trainers and physicians. The crowd at the Rose Garden stood and chanted "Oden! Oden!"

Lakers center Pau Gasol had surgery on his left index finger after an injury during practice with Spain's national team. He will be sidelined at least three weeks.

The Houston Rockets are still hoping Yao Ming returns next season, but they have been able to cash in on his injury.

As the NBA draft approached, the grim truth about Yao Ming’s broken left foot hung like an anvil over the Houston Rockets. The fear isn’t that he’s just lost for next season, but longer.