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AP Basketball WriterHeat's Dragic says he's not going to Slovenia during layoffBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) Goran Dragic of the Miami Heat said Tuesday that he is prepared to forgo his annual offseason move back to his native Slovenia if that is what the NBA schedule necessitates.Dragic, his wife...

AP Basketball Writer'The Last Dance' look at Jordan's last title starts April 19By TIM REYNOLDSThe long-awaited look at Michael Jordan’s last championship season with the Chicago Bulls is finally set for release.ESPN and Netflix announced on Tuesday that the 10-part documentary series called “The Last Dance” will run in...

The Latest: Dr. Vivek Murthy to talk on Twitter to NBA fansBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:---Dr. Vivek Murthy, the former surgeon general of the United States under President Barack Obama and someone who has advised the NBA...

AP Basketball Writer'The Last Dance' look at Jordan's last title starts April 19By TIM REYNOLDSThe long-awaited look at Michael Jordan’s last championship season with the Chicago Bulls is finally set for release.ESPN and Netflix announced on Tuesday that the 10-part documentary series called “The Last Dance” will run in...

Durant, Young highlight players-only NBA 2K tourney on ESPNNEW YORK (AP) Kevin Durant and Trae Young will lead a 16-player field of NBA players in an NBA 2K20 tournament airing on ESPN.The NBA, the players’ association and 2K announced the NBA 2K Players Tournament on Tuesday. Play begins...

The Latest: Magic forward Wes Iwundu donates to feed kidsThe Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:---Orlando Magic forward Wes Iwundu not only decided to help those affected by the coronavirus pandemic, he chose to help out a teammate as well.The Magic announced...

ESPN to air memorable NBA Finals games on Wednesday nightsBRISTOL, Conn. (AP) ESPN will air NBA doubleheaders on Wednesday nights during April showcasing key NBA Finals games.The doubleheaders begin this Wednesday with two games from the 2016 NBA Finals between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors,...

The Latest: Celtics' Smart says he has been cleared of virusThe Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:---Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart says he has been cleared by medical officials after testing positive for the new coronavirus earlier this month.In a message posted...

AP Basketball WriterKnicks owner, MSG chairman James Dolan has coronavirusBy TIM REYNOLDSJames Dolan, the executive chairman of Madison Square Garden Company and owner of the New York Knicks, has tested positive for the coronavirus.The Knicks announced Dolan's diagnosis Saturday night. It is not clear when he was tested or...

AP Basketball WriterKnicks owner, MSG chairman James Dolan has coronavirusBy TIM REYNOLDSJames Dolan, the executive chairman of Madison Square Garden Company and owner of the New York Knicks, has tested positive for the coronavirus.The Knicks announced Dolan's diagnosis Saturday night. It is not clear when he was tested or...

AP Basketball WriterHarlem Globetrotters great Curly Neal dies at 77By JOHN MARSHALLFred “Curly” Neal, the dribbling wizard who entertained millions with the Harlem Globetrotters for parts of three decades, has died. He was 77.The Globetrotters said Neal died in his home outside of Houston on Thursday morning.“We have lost...

The Latest: Nadal and Gasol campaign for donations in SpainBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:---Rafael Nadal and Pau Gasol have launched a campaign to encourage donations in the hope of raising 11 million euros ($12.1 million) to help...