Yao expected to miss week with ankle sprain

Rockets center Yao Ming has a mild left ankle sprain and is expected to be out at least a week.

Yao was injured in the first quarter of Houston's 98-91 loss to the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night. An MRI taken Thursday in Indianapolis confirmed the injury. Yao will return to Houston to begin rehabilitation while the team finishes its road trip.

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Spurs rookie Anderson out two months with fracture

Spurs rookie James Anderson has a stress fracture in his right foot that is expected to keep him out for two months.

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Sixers' Nocioni fined for throwing mouthpiece

The NBA has fined Philadelphia 76ers forward Andres Nocioni for throwing his mouthpiece into the stands.

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Timberwolves waive point guard Ager

The Minnesota Timberwolves have waived guard Maurice Ager.

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