Tomjanovich may resign from Lakers

Rudy Tomjanovich is considering resigning as Los Angeles Lakers coach because of health reasons, a team spokesman said Tuesday.

ESPN.com reported that Tomjanovich would step down following Tuesday night’s game against Portland. Spokesman John Black said that would not be the case.

“He’s considering several options and resigning is one of them. That decision has not been made,” Black said. “He won’t coach tonight because he’s not feeling well. This has nothing to do with cancer.”

The 56-year-old Tomjanovich, who won a pair of NBA championships with the Houston Rockets, missed the Lakers’ win over Charlotte on Sunday night because of what the team said was a stomach virus. He returned to the coaching ranks this season after recovering from bladder cancer.

James returns to Cavaliers’ lineup

LeBron James was back in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ starting lineup for the game with the Orlando Magic after he missed the past two with a sprained right ankle.

Cleveland has split its two games without James, losing to the New York Knicks and beating Milwaukee.

Bobcats put Okafor on injured list

The Charlotte Bobcats placed rookie Emeka Okafor on the injured list with a sprained left ankle and activated center Jahidi White.

The second overall pick in the 2004 draft, Okafor leads all rookies in scoring, rebounding and minutes played and was named the Eastern Conference’s rookie of the month in November and December.

Kings exercise option on Adelman

The Sacramento Kings exercised their one-year option on coach Rick Adelman, keeping him under contract through next season.

Even though Adelman has taken the Kings to the playoffs every year since coming to Sacramento, owners Joe and Gavin Maloof waited to see how the team started this season before deciding whether to pick up his option for 2005-06.

Mavericks activate Daniels

The Dallas Mavericks activated guard Marquis Daniels from the injured list in time to play against the Miami Heat.

Daniels missed 14 games with a sore left ankle that’s bothered him since the summer.

NBA suspends Warriors’ Robinson

Clifford Robinson of the Golden State Warriors was suspended for five games without pay for violating the NBA’s drug policy.

A 16-year veteran, Robinson averaged 8.8 points and 2.6 rebounds in 40 games this season.

Jazz welcome back Snyder

The Utah Jazz activated guard Kirk Snyder from the injured list.

Snyder has played in 35 games this season, including two starts. He has averaged 3.4 points, 1.5 rebounds and 10.5 minutes per game.