National Basketball Association News Headlines

CHICAGO (AP) -- Bulls star Derrick Rose says his sprained left big toe mightbother him the rest of the season. It didn't keep him out of Monday night'sgame, though.

The Phoenix Suns ' Sebastian Telfair (31) stands on the court by the Dallas Mavericks ' Rodrigue Beaubois (3) of Guadeloupe after Telfair was ejected for a flagrant foul on Beaubois in the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 23, 2012, in Dallas. The Mavericks won 93-87.

Detroit Pistons center Greg Monroe (10) and Oklahoma City Thunder forward Serge Ibaka , right, of Republic of Congo, reach for the ball in the third quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Monday, Jan. 23, 2012. Oklahoma City won 99-79.

CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 23: Richard Hamilton #32 of the Chicago Bulls shoots over Shawne Williams #7 of the New Jersey Nets at the United Center on January 23, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls defeated the Nets 110-95. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, …

San Antonio Spurs center Tiago Splitter (22) drives to the basket past New Orleans Hornets center Chris Kaman (35) in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Monday, Jan. 23, 2012. The Spurs won 104-102.

Atlanta Hawks ' Joe Johnson (2) and Josh Smith (5) reacts against the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 23, 2012, in Milwaukee. The Hawks won 97-92.

Sacramento Kings ' DeMarcus Cousins (15) battles under the boards with Portland Trail Blazers ' Marcus Camby , center, and teammate LaMarcus Aldridge , right, in the second half during an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 23, 2012, in Portland, Ore. The Trail Blazers defeated the Kings 101-89.

Houston Rockets head coach Kevin McHale congratulates Goran Dragic of Slovenia in the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 23, 2012, in Minneapolis. The Rockets beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 107-92. Dragic came off the bench to score 14 points.

Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33), from Spain, shoots past Golden State Warriors shooting guard Brandon Rush (4) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Oakland, Calif., Monday, Jan. 23, 2012. The Grizzlies won 91-90.

Washington Wizards ' Nick Young , left defends as Philadelphia 76ers ' Andre Iquodala looks to pass in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan, 23, 2012, in Philadelphia. The 76ers won 103-83.

GREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) -- Baron Davis considered retirement a few months ago,and his stamina was so lacking Monday that he "couldn't play dead right now ina movie if I was asked to."

DALLAS (AP) -- The Dallas Mavericks have recalled guard Dominique Jones fromthe Texas Legends of the NBA Development League.

Milwaukee Bucks ' Andrew Bogut (6) cheers with his teammates during the closing minutes of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat , Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in Miami. The Bucks defeated the Heat 91-82.

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) -- The Cleveland Cavaliers recalled swingmanChristian Eyenga from Canton of the NBA Development League.

Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert checks the blood coming out of his broken nose during the second half of their NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers , Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in Los Angeles. The Pacers won 96-98.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Kevin McHale stood surrounded by a swarm of cameras andreporters on the Target Center court, surveying a familiar scene.

BOSTON (AP) -- The Boston Celtics were without starters Ray Allen, RajonRondo and three bench players, severely depleting their roster for Mondaynight's game against the Orlando Magic.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Minnesota Timberwolves forward Wes Johnson missed Mondaynight's game against Houston because of an illness, giving rookie DerrickWilliams his first career start.

New Jersey Nets ' Deron Williams shoots during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Bobcats , Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in Newark, N.J. The Nets won 97-87.

Coming up with the ball from a floor scrum, Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin passes off while sitting as Toronto Raptors forward Rasual Butler (9) and DeMar DeRozan (10) defend in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012. The Clippers won, 103-91.

Washington Wizards guard Jordan Crawford (15) goes to the basket against Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett (5) during the second half of an NBA basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in Washington. The Celtics won 100-94.

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- Russell Westbrook hopes his decision to make along-term commitment to stay with the Oklahoma City Thunder will do away withthe rumors of a rift between him and fellow All-Star Kevin Durant.

Dirk Nowitzki is taking some time to get where he needs to be physically.

Houston Rockets ' Patrick Patterson (54) and San Antonio Spurs ' Richard Jefferson (24) go after a loose ball in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012, in Houston. The Rockets won 105-102.