ESPN Derrick Rose scores 23 in return from back pain as Bulls hang on to beat Hawks ... Washington Post Rose scored 23 points in his return from a five-game absence due to back pain , and Chicago hung on to beat the struggling Atlanta Hawks 90-79 on Monday Read more »
Rose misses 5th straight game for back pain – The Star Democrat
Chicago Tribune Rose misses 5th straight game for back pain The Star Democrat CHICAGO (AP) Bulls star Derrick Rose remained sidelined because of back pain and missed his fifth straight game Saturday against the New Jersey Nets. Rose had increased his activity in practice, and the Bulls were hoping he would be ready to return. Saturday NBA Roundup: Nets pound Rose-less Bulls Globe and Mail NBA: Struggling Nets halt streak, upset Bulls Rediff Bulls 89, Celtics 80 CBSSports.com Los Angeles Times ?- Philadelphia Daily News all 286 news articles?? Read more »
Iowa Energy win as Stinson carries team despite back issue – DesMoinesRegister.com
Iowa Energy win as Stinson carries team despite back issue DesMoinesRegister.com The NBA Development League leader in minutes per game left Friday's playoff semifinal game in the third quarter with back pain . Read more »
Bogut benched with back pain – Brisbane Times
Australian centre Andrew Bogut was benched for Milwaukee's NBA game against Cleveland on Wednesday because of nagging back spasms. The 7-footer who helped the Boomers reach the 2008 Beijing Olympic quarter-finals, has been bothered by spasms since before ... Read more »
Suns report: Nash rests ailing hip – FS Arizona
Kansas City Star Suns report: Nash rests ailing hip FS Arizona Steve Nash, who has been bothered by lower back pain at times this season, said he believes he will not be restricted in the first game of series against ... NBA 2010 Playoffs: Phoenix Suns Steve Nash Sits Out Practice for Entire Weekend Gather.com all 734 news articles?? Read more »
Paula Duffy: Dirk Nowitzki still in pain after teeth extracted from his arm (The Huffington Post)
Dirk Nowitzki of the NBA's Dallas Mavericks sat out Sunday's win over LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Read more »
Bender back in the NBA (The Picayune Item)
By CURTIS ROCKWELLItem Sports EditorFormer Picayune High standout Jonathan Bender, who retired from basketball three years ago, is back in the NBA. Read more »
Bender back in league, signs with Knicks (CBS Sports)
The New York Knicks signed free agent Jonathan Bender on Sunday, marking the oft-injured forward's return to the NBA after a three-year absence. Read more »
Kobe will play with pain for streaking Lakers (MalaysiaNews.net)
LOS ANGELES - After playing a league-high 17 times at home, the Los Angeles Lakers are ready to hit the road and put the NBA's best record to the test - with Kobe Bryant playing through some pain. Read more »
Kobe will play with pain for streaking Lakers (MalaysiaNews.net)
LOS ANGELES - After playing a league-high 17 times at home, the Los Angeles Lakers are ready to hit the road and put the NBA's best record to the test - with Kobe Bryant playing through some pain. Read more »