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AP Sports WriterMom of T-wolves star Karl-Anthony Towns dies from COVID-19By DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Jacqueline Cruz-Towns, the mother of Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns, died Monday due to complications from COVID-19 after more than a month of fighting the virus. She was 58.The Timberwolves made the announcement via...

AP Sports WriterBulls fire Forman, announce Karnisovas hire, reassign PaxsonBy ANDREW SELIGMANCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Bulls fired general manager Gar Forman on Monday, while officially hiring Denver Nuggets GM Arturas Karnisovas as their executive vice president of basketball operations and moving John Paxson into an advisory role.The Bulls...

AP Sports WriterMom of T-wolves star Karl-Anthony Towns dies from COVID-19By DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Jacqueline Cruz-Towns, the mother of Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns, died Monday due to complications from COVID-19 after more than a month of fighting the virus. She was 59.The Timberwolves made the announcement via...

The Latest: Westbrook donates 650 computers to needy kidsBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:---Houston Rockets star Russell Westbrook has donated 650 computers to children in need so they can continue learning with schools shut down because of the...

The Latest: Pistons owner buys 100K masks for city workersBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:---Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores has purchased 100,000 PPE masks for deployment and use by the city of Detroit.Gores and Mayor Mike Duggan announced...

AP Sports WriterKarnisovas sets course to boost Bulls toward ultimate prizeBy ANDREW SELIGMANCHICAGO (AP) Arturas Karnisovas developed a passion for the Chicago Bulls when he was a teenager in Lithuania. He watched from afar as Michael Jordan set out on a path that turned Chicago into a championship...

AP Basketball WriterDraft date unknown, but NBA presses on with evaluationsBy TIM REYNOLDSThere are many unknowns about the NBA draft, though some elements are proceeding as usual and one deadline is looming this week.The NBA - as per usual - has been sending evaluations to players who are considering...

Mom of T-wolves star Karl-Anthony Towns dies from COVID-19MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Jacqueline Cruz-Towns, the mother of Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns, died Monday due to complications from COVID-19 after more than a month of fighting the virus.The Timberwolves made the announcement via the Towns family, which requested privacy. Karl...

Devin Booker wins NBA 2K20 Players in all-Phoenix Suns finalDevin Booker won the NBA 2K20 Players Tournament on Saturday night, sweeping Phoenix Suns teammate Deandre Ayton in the best-of-three final.''I played a lot growing up,'' Booker said. ''It's all about timing and eye coordination.''ESPN broadcast the three-day, 16-player Xbox...

Devin Booker wins NBA 2K20 Players in all-Phoenix Suns finalDevin Booker won the NBA 2K20 Players Tournament on Saturday night, sweeping Phoenix Suns teammate Deandre Ayton in the best-of-three final.''I played a lot growing up,'' Booker said. ''It's all about timing and eye coordination.''ESPN broadcast the three-day, 16-player Xbox...

The Latest: Bucks providing fund for part-time arena workersBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:---The Milwaukee Bucks have established an emergency relief fund for part-time employees of FiServ Forum, the team's home arena.The Bucks Emergency Relief Fund will provide...

The Latest: Orlando Magic arena becomes distribution centerBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:---The Orlando Magic's home arena will become a distribution center for medical equipment and supplies as part of the ongoing response to the coronavirus pandemic.Orlando Mayor...