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SAN ANTONIO (AP) Tim Duncan has given up millions in salary to give the San Antonio Spurs the cap space needed to re-sign teammates and add players such as LaMarcus Aldridge.And Duncan has deferred offensively to teammates like Tony Parker and Kawhi Leonard despite averaging 19.5 points over...

Associated PressJury clears NBA's Derrick Rose in rape lawsuitBy BRIAN MELLEYLOS ANGELES (AP) Jurors cleared NBA star Derrick Rose and two friends Wednesday in a lawsuit that accused them of gang raping his ex-girlfriend when she was incapacitated from drugs or alcohol.The jury reached the verdict in federal...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Charlotte Hornets forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist is expected to miss an extended period of time after an MRI revealed he has a torn labrum in his right shoulder.The team made the announcement Monday, but would not say if he needed surgery or how long he will...

LOS ANGELES (AP) Khlomar is officially no more. A Los Angeles judge on Friday finalized Khloe Kardashian's divorce from former NBA player Lamar Odom, more than three years after the reality TV star first sought to end their marriage. Kardashian filed for divorce in December 2013 after the pair had been...

LOS ANGELES (AP) Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom are officially divorced. A Los Angeles Superior Court Judge finalized the pair's divorce on Friday, ending a union that paired the reality show star with a onetime NBA standout. Kardashian filed for divorce in December 2013 after the pair had been married for...

OKLAHOMA CITY (104)Durant 12-25 1-3 26, Ibaka 3-10 2-2 9, Adams 2-2 1-4 5, Roberson 2-3 0-0 4, Westbrook 11-20 9-12 32, Lamb 3-9 0-0 6, Perkins 0-2 0-0 0, Morrow 3-5 1-1 10, N.Collison 2-3 0-0 4, Jackson 3-8 2-2 8, Smith 0-0 0-0 0,...

LOS ANGELES (AP) Los Angeles Clippers guard Austin Rivers was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Thursday, following an incident in which he hit a seat cushion that flew into the stands and hit a fan.The accident took place during a play stoppage in the fourth quarter of...

Hornets lose F Williams for preseason to broken fingerCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Hornets forward Marvin Williams will miss the remainder of the preseason with a non-displaced fracture of his left middle finger.The Hornets said Wednesday that Williams will be reevaluated next week.Hornets coach Steve Clifford says there is a...

The All-Star break is almost here.The NBA's elite will flock to New York later this week for the annual sports spectacle, culminating with the marquee game at Madison Square Garden on Sunday night. It's a time for the league to showcase itself and its stars, and it's a chance...

AP Sports WriterRomo's honorary Mav day turns spectacle for final home gameBy SCHUYLER DIXONDALLAS (AP) Tony Romo couldn't say no when Dirk Nowitzki asked the retiring Dallas Cowboys quarterback to join the Mavericks as an honorary teammate for a day.Now it's turned into a scene, with dozens of...

AP Sports WriterMilwaukee Bucks break ground on $500 million downtown arenaBy GENARO C. ARMASMILWAUKEE (AP) The Milwaukee Bucks had yet to go through the formalities of breaking ground on their downtown arena when co-owner Jamie Dinan wondered what else might be in store: Maybe another celebration in a...

Ex-NBA player accused of breaking into homes, fondling womanFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) A former NBA player has been arrested after being accused of breaking into two Florida homes and fondling a woman.News outlets report 34-year-old Orien Greene was taken into custody Monday on battery and burglary charges.Police say...