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San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan, left, defends Phoenix Suns center Amare Stoudemire (1) during the first half of their Western Conference semi-final NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Friday, May 18, 2007. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
NBA All-Star game

Winds of change in Big D

Trades, labour issues and weather woes dominate NBA All-Star weekend buildup Feb 13, 2010 1:15AM EST

From Deep

Bargnani's back-to-back struggles

There is clearly a different level the Raptors' big man can get to Feb 03, 2010 7:58PM EST

Steve Nash #13 of the Phoenix Suns takes part in the Taco Bell Skills Challenge on All-Star Saturday Night, part of 2010 NBA All-Star Weekend at American Airlines Center on February 13, 2010 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Nash wins NBA skills challenge

Phoenix Sun's guard becomes two-time skills champion; Knicks Robinson wins slam dunk contest in first three-peat; Celtics Paul Pierce takes 3-point crown Feb 14, 2010 12:00AM EST

Wizards, Mavs make big trade

Seven player deal: Mavericks send Josh Howard and Drew Gooden to the Wizards in exchange for Caron Butler and Brendan Haywood Feb 13, 2010 10:28PM EST

Former Raptor banned after steroid test

Juan Dixon tests positive for the steroid nandrolone, his Spanish team Unicaja says Feb 13, 2010 11:22AM EST

Coach K refutes Nets rumours

Duke coach shoots down talk of an NBA jump Feb 13, 2010 7:29PM EST

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Timeline
The Raptors at 15

An illustrated history of the Toronto Raptors franchise

Toronto Raptor Chris Bosh celebrates defeating the San Antonio Spurs after their NBA game in Toronto on Jan. 3, 2010. Bosh became the all-time leading scorer for the franchise in the game.
NBA Western Conference
Spurs' rodeo road trip

Slumping San Antonio hope to get things together with gruelling 12-game stretch away from AT&T Center

San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker, right, of France, looks for a shot against Chicago Bulls' Kirk Hinrich during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 25, 2010, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Roundball legends
Knight, Havlicek, Lucas honoured by OSU

1960 NCAA champion Buckeyes greeted with rousing ovation during halftime of Ohio State game

In this Nov. 7, 1961 photo, Ohio State University basketball player, John Havlicek is shown. Havlicek was a member of Ohio State's 1960 national championship team. Fifty years have passed since Ohio State's one and only national championship in men's basketball. The head coach and his top assistant are gone, as is one of the team members. But the rest, including legendary figures Jerry Lucas, Bob Knight will get together this weekend, perhaps for a final time, to remember that special season. (AP Photo/File)
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Europeans warm to playing for chilly Toronto

Southern Europeans on the Raptors agree the city's multicultural feel makes it a great destination for foreign players

Newly signed Toronto Raptors Hedo Turkoglu smiles during his introductory news conference in Toronto on Thursday July 9, 2009. The Turkish forward signed from the Orlando Magic. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
NCAA BASKETBALL
Unbeaten Wildcats still a work in progress

Kentucky coach John Calipari is happy with his team's 15-0 start but sees room for improvement in three key areas

John Calipari the Head Coach of the Kentucky Wildcats gives instructions to Ramon Harris #5 during the game against the Louisville Cardinals at Rupp Arena on January 2, 2010 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
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Punjabi broadcasters tackle NBA

After scoring a hit with Punjabi Hockey Night in Canada, the team of Parminder and Harnarayan Singh have turned to the NBA doing their first Toronto Raptors game on Sunday