Friday, March 19, 2010 - Page updated at 02:00 a.m.

Jordan will put face on Bobcats

A relaxed Michael Jordan broke into a wide smile as he sat at his desk Thursday night amid his whirlwind week of realizing a longtime goal of becoming an NBA owner.

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Wednesday, March 17

LeBron scores 32 as Cavaliers clinch division crown

Tuesday, March 16

Hawks super-sub Jamal Crawford torpedoes Nets | NBA

Monday, March 15

Blazers' Brandon Roy named Western Conference player of the week | NBA

Sunday, March 14

Portland Trail Blazers extend winning streak to 4 games | NBA

Saturday, March 13

Knicks get measure of revenge in rout of Mavericks | NBA

Bottom line: Former Jazz center Robert Whaley broke the law | Sideline Chatter

Friday, March 12

Ex-UW Husky Brandon Roy leads Portland to victory | NBA

Oklahoma City's Kevin Durant sets franchise record for most games with at least 30 points | Briefs

Wednesday, March 10

Pistons' Rodney Stuckey cleared to exercise | NBA

Tuesday, March 9

Brandon Roy scores 19 as Blazers win

Monday, March 8

Allen Iverson reportedly faces alcohol, gambling problems | NBA

Sunday, March 7

Orlando avenges Finals loss to Lakers, 96-94 | NBA

Saturday, March 6

Good news for Pistons' Stuckey | NBA

Friday, March 5

Pistons' Stuckey collapses on bench, in stable condition | NBA

Thursday, March 4

Mavericks' Jason Terry scheduled for surgery | NBA

Jerry Brewer

Sonics fans need to keep telling their favorite stories

He can move the franchise. He can try to share the history. But he cannot take your memories. He cannot travel back in time and steal your emotions. They are not for sale, and no matter what, the legend of the Sonics will live as long as people are willing to distribute the narrative.

Steve Kelley

Losing the magical little moments the Sonics provided will hurt most

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James becomes youngest to 15,000 points

Ilgauskas back in Cleveland area

Former US high school basketball star quits Israel

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