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Reports: Cavaliers, Beilein splitting after just 54 gamesCLEVELAND (AP) Cavaliers first-year coach John Beilein will end a rough season by stepping down after 54 games, according to multiple reports Tuesday night.The former Michigan coach, who was a surprising hire by the Cavs last year because of his age...

Pistons and guard Reggie Jackson agree on contract buyoutDETROIT (AP) The Detroit Pistons and Reggie Jackson have agreed on a contract buyout, paving the way for the veteran guard to sign with another team.Detroit announced the agreement Tuesday.Jackson is in the final season of his five-year, $80 million...

AP Basketball WriterChris Bosh expresses disappointment over Hall of Fame snubBy TIM REYNOLDSChris Bosh is not hiding his frustration about not being a finalist for this year’s enshrinement class for the Basketball Hall of Fame.The former Miami and Toronto forward released a video statement on social media Tuesday, using...

AP Basketball WriterSurprise! Raptors, Heat, Grizzlies and Thunder in good placeBy TIM REYNOLDSThe oddsmakers in Las Vegas usually know what they’re talking about.But even they get things wrong from time to time, and this season in the NBA there have been a few notable misses from all those preseason...

Nets' Irving sidelined again because of right shoulderNEW YORK (AP) Kyrie Irving won't play in the Brooklyn Nets' first game after the All-Star break because of more trouble with his right shoulder that sidelined him earlier this season.Nets coach Kenny Atkinson told reporters Tuesday that Irving would see...

AP Sports WriterKawhi Leonard wins first Kobe Bryant All-Star MVP awardBy ANDREW SELIGMANCHICAGO (AP) Kawhi Leonard made it look effortless, nailing one 3-pointer after another and nearly matching an All-Star Game record.The tough part came afterward. Finding the right words to express how he felt after becoming the...

Team Giannis, Team LeBron play to tie; Giannis leads 133-124CHICAGO (AP) The Latest on Sunday night's NBA All-Star Game (all times local):9:50 p.m.Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 25 points and Team Giannis leads Team LeBron 133-124 after three quarters even though Kawhi Leonard is closing in on the record for...

Team Giannis rebounds, beats Team LeBron in 2nd quarter,CHICAGO (AP) The Latest on Sunday night's NBA All-Star Game (all times local):8:50 p.m.Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 14 points and Team Giannis took the second quarter 51-30 after dropping the opener even though Kawhi Leonard closed in on the record for...

Team LeBron set All-Star record for points in quarterCHICAGO (AP) The Latest on Sunday night's NBA All-Star Game (all times local):8:15 p.m.Kawhi Leonard scored 12 points and Team LeBron matched an All-Star Game record for scoring in a quarter, beating Team Giannis 53-41 in the opening period.A four-time...

Magic leads tribute for Kobe, Stern, All-Star Game underwayCHICAGO (AP) The Latest on Sunday night's NBA All-Star Game (all times local):7:45 p.m.One more All-Star ovation for Kobe Bryant. And big cheers for David Stern, too.Hall of Famer Magic Johnson led a tribute to the late Los Angeles Lakers...

AP Basketball WriterAll-Star weekend, as expected, was about honoring KobeBy TIM REYNOLDSCHICAGO (AP) It has become one of the NBA’s most revered traditions: On the morning of the NBA All-Star Game, the league pays tribute to retired players with what is called the Legends Brunch. It brings together...

AP Basketball WriterAll-Star weekend, as expected, was about honoring KobeBy TIM REYNOLDSCHICAGO (AP) It has become one of the NBA’s most revered traditions: On the morning of the NBA All-Star Game, the league pays tribute to retired players with what is called the Legends Brunch. It brings together...