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Pelicans waive Gee, keep StephensonMETIAIRE, La. (AP) The New Orleans Pelicans have waived veteran forward Alonzo Gee, a move that keeps recently acquired guard Lance Stephenson on the opening night roster.The 6-foot-5 Stephenson has struggled to find a long-term fit since leaving Indiana in 2014, playing with Charlotte,...

Dwight Howard fined $35,000 for obscene gesture in ClevelandNEW YORK (AP) Dwight Howard of the Charlotte Hornets has been fined $35,000 for making an obscene gesture toward Cleveland fans.The NBA announced the fine on Saturday.Howard made the gesture in the second quarter of the Hornets' 100-99 loss to...

Associated PressHarden Scores 24 as Rockets Beat Jazz for 13th StraightBy MATTHEW COLESSALT LAKE CITY (AP) James Harden had 26 points and Luc Mbah a Moute scored 15 of his 17 points in the fourth quarter to lift the Houston Rockets to their 13th straight win with a...

AP Basketball WriterRussell Westbrook wins NBA MVP; Rockets, Bucks take 2 awardsBy BRIAN MAHONEYNEW YORK (AP) Russell Westbrook moved past Oscar Robertson and kept right on going to the top of the NBA.Westbrook was voted MVP on Monday night after setting a record with 42 triple-doubles during his...

AP Basketball WriterJimmy Butler was an easy get for NBA Finals-bound HeatBy TIM REYNOLDSLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) It was June 30, 2019. The Miami Heat had an evening all planned out for their recruitment of free agent Jimmy Butler, down to every detail. They greeted him with...

Knicks sign free-agent guard Tim Hardaway Jr.NEW YORK (AP) The New York Knicks have signed free-agent guard Tim Hardaway Jr. to a four-year, $71 million contract.The team announced the deal Saturday.The 6-foot-5 Hardaway returned to the Knicks after two seasons with the Atlanta Hawks. Last season, he had...

AP Basketball WriterHeat bracing to be without Whiteside for several gamesBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) Hassan Whiteside walked out of the Miami Heat locker room Friday with a brace on his left knee, and without any idea when he'll be back on the floor.The NBA's reigning rebounding champion will...

The Indiana Pacers attempt to win their third consecutive game without All-Star forward Paul George when they visit the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday. Making the task even tougher for the Pacers is that they lost each of their last seven visits to Portland. Indiana Pacers vs Portland Trail Blazers When:...

PHILADELPHIA (93)Mbah a Moute 3-7 3-4 9, Covington 3-10 0-2 8, Noel 4-9 0-2 8, Carter-Williams 8-20 1-4 17, Sampson 4-4 1-2 9, McDaniels 3-8 6-8 12, Sims 4-6 0-0 8, Wroten 7-13 7-9 22, Grant 0-4 0-2 0, Aldemir 0-0 0-0 0, Thomas 0-0 0-0...

AP Sports WriterLakers' Ingram out for season with deep venous thrombosisBy GREG BEACHAMLOS ANGELES (AP) Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Ingram will miss the rest of the season after being diagnosed with a deep venous thrombosis in his right arm, the team announced Saturday.Ingram has missed the Lakers'...

Associated PressCharles Oakley sues Knicks owners, claiming defamationBy LARRY NEUMEISTERNEW YORK (AP) Former New York Knicks star Charles Oakley sued the team's owners Tuesday, saying he was defamed when they claimed he committed assault and was an alcoholic after his February arrest at a game.The lawsuit details how...

AP Sports WriterPelicans languishing as Williamson's absence drags onBy BRETT MARTELNEW ORLEANS (AP) Zion Williamson was supposed to be making his highly anticipated NBA debut by sometime next week, if not earlier.That looks unlikely now, given the overall No. 1 draft pick has yet to practice with the...