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Golden State star Curry not quite ready to return SundaySAN FRANCISCO (AP) Stephen Curry had hoped to play for the Warriors on Sunday at home against the Washington Wizards after being sidelined for four months, but he won't return from a broken left hand quite that soon.Golden State...

Associated PressBucks' Khris Middleton misses Thunder game due to sore neckBy TOM KERTSCHERMILWAUKEE (AP) All-Star forward Khris Middleton was a late scratch for the Milwaukee Bucks' game against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to a sore neck.Milwaukee coach Mike Budenholzer said before Friday's game that Middleton showed up...

Associated PressReport: Los Angeles deputies shared Kobe Bryant crash photosBy STEFANIE DAZIOLOS ANGELES (AP) Authorities are investigating whether deputies shared graphic photos of the helicopter crash scene where Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter and seven others were killed, according to a newspaper report.The Los Angeles Times reported...

Associated PressReport: Los Angeles deputies shared Kobe Bryant crash photosBy STEFANIE DAZIOLOS ANGELES (AP) Authorities are investigating whether deputies shared graphic photos of the helicopter crash scene where Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter and seven others were killed, according to a newspaper report.The Los Angeles Times reported...

Associated PressReport: Los Angeles deputies shared Kobe Bryant crash photosBy STEFANIE DAZIOLOS ANGELES (AP) Authorities are investigating whether deputies shared graphic photos of the helicopter crash scene where Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter and seven others were killed, according to a newspaper report.The Los Angeles Times reported...

Associated PressGiannis Antetokounmpo helps Bucks rout Thunder, 133-86By TOM KERTSCHERMILWAUKEE (AP) Giannis Antetokounmpo had 32 points and 13 rebounds and the Milwaukee Bucks surged to a 24-point lead in the second quarter in a 133-86 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night.The 47-point loss was the...

Associated PressRoss, Gordon lead Magic over Timberwolves 136-125By DICK SCANLONORLANDO, Fla. (AP) Aaron Gordon recorded his first career-triple double and was proudest of his assist total.Terrence Ross scored 19 of his season-high 33 points in the fourth quarter and Gordon finished with 17 points, 11 rebounds and 12...

Associated PressCollins, Reddish power Hawks' offense in win over BrooklynBy GEORGE HENRYATLANTA (AP) John Collins had 33 points and 13 rebounds, rookie Cam Reddish scored 17 of his career-high 26 points in the third quarter, and the Atlanta Hawks handed the Brooklyn Nets their third straight loss with...

Associated PressRoss, Gordon lead Magic over Timberwolves 136-125By DICK SCANLONORLANDO, Fla. (AP) Terrence Ross scored 19 of his season-high 33 points in the fourth quarter and Aaron Gordon finished with 17 points, 11 rebounds and a career-high 12 assists for his first career triple-double, leading the Orlando Magic...

Associated PressReport: Los Angeles deputies shared Kobe Bryant crash photosBy STEFANIE DAZIOLOS ANGELES (AP) Authorities are investigating whether deputies shared graphic photos of the helicopter crash scene where Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter and seven others were killed.The Los Angeles Times reported on Thursday that a public...

76ers center Joel Embiid sidelined by shoulder injuryBy Associated PressPHILADELPHIA (AP) The Philadelphia 76ers are down two All-Stars.Already missing Ben Simmons because of a back injury, the 76ers played without center Joel Embiid on Thursday night against New York with a sprained left shoulder.''It's a painfully obvious bind,''...

NBA fines Timberwolves for violating player resting policyNEW YORK (AP) The NBA fined the Minnesota Timberwolves $25,000 on Thursday for violating the player resting policy with point guard D'Angelo Russell.Russell was held out Sunday at Denver for a planned rest. Though Russell did not play for Minnesota on...