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Disgraced NBA referree Tim Donaghy talked to a professional gambler before every game he officiated during a months-long betting conspiracy, the gambler tells HBO's "Real Sports" in an interview to air tomorrow night. And he says NBA still has never talked to him.

New York Post

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With the Wizards losing eight of its past nine games, there has been another more troubling development: an apparent rift between co-captains Gilbert Arenas and Caron Butler that both sides claim they worked out by speaking to each other on the telephone late Monday afternoon. The situation came to head after practice, when Arenas made some comments that slighted Butler. After hearing the comments, Butler later called Arenas. Afterward Butler said via text message, "I never had a problem with him."

Washington Post

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Though it was discovered Nate Robinson's bizarre 3-point shot that sailed into his own basket Saturday could not have counted because of an obscure NBA rulebook bylaw, Mike D'Antoni still took a shot at his flaky point guard. D'Antoni even alleged Robinson, who is again in his contract year, may have not shot at the right hoop to protect his shooting percentage. D'Antoni chewed out Robinson when he came to the sidelines. The play was shown on all highlight shows, and D'Antoni still seems hot about it.

New York Post

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Warriors coach Don Nelson has pneumonia and will not be with the team for today's game against the Dallas Mavericks and Wednesday's game at San Antonio. He might miss Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers, as well. "He's sick as a dog," general manager Larry Riley said. "He wasn't doing well when we were playing Portland. He is really sick. He wanted to make the trip, but (team doctor Dr. Robert Albo) didn't want to let him go. Of all the trips he would want to make, this would be one of them." A team source said Nelson was tested for swine flu, and the Warriors are waiting for results. Assistant coach Keith Smart will take over as head coach until Nelson returns.

Contra Costa Times

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For a night, at least, order was restored within the Trail Blazers. Brandon Roy was back at shooting guard and controlling the pace and precision of the offense. Andre Miller, steadfastly saying he is accepting the reins of the second unit, played perhaps as hard and determined as he has all season. "That's great," Roy said. "I'm good with it. I hear everybody is getting mad at me now over this whole Andre thing. I don't know why. ... I never did anything. I've never wanted anything but what's good for the team. It makes me a little sad. But I'm cool."

The Oregonian

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