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Suns' Alex Len suspended for 1 gamePHOENIX (AP) The NBA has suspended Phoenix Suns center Alex Len for one game without pay for leaving the bench during an on-court altercation in a Wednesday night game against the Grizzlies in Memphis.The NBA also fined three players $15,000 each for...

Celtics, Cavaliers hit by injuriesCLEVELAND (AP) The Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers were missing several key players Wednesday night because of injuries.Guards Kemba Walker (left knee rehab) and Jaylen Brown (strained right hamstring) and forward Gordon Hayward (bruised right knee) were out of the starting lineup for the...

CLEVELAND (AP) Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving is missing Monday night's game against the Pelicans, his second straight, because of tightness in his right hamstring. Irving injured the hamstring against Boston on Thursday and didn't play in Saturday's win against Charlotte. The three-time All-Star is averaging 23.9 points and shooting 48...

Miller family says they're selling Jazz to Ryan SmithSALT LAKE CITY (AP) The majority interest of the Utah Jazz is being sold to technology entrepreneur Ryan Smith, a move that when formally approved by the NBA will end the Miller family's 35-year run as owners of the franchise.The...

Associated PressProtests delay start of Kings-Hawks gameBy MICHAEL WAGAMANSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) The game between the Sacramento Kings and Atlanta Hawks has started after a 19-minute delay due to protesters who were locked arm-in-arm surrounding entrances to Golden1 Center.A massive crowd shut down nearby freeways and gathered in the...

Marco Belinelli made a game-winning jumper with 3.1 seconds left, Jimmy Butler scored six points in overtime and the Chicago Bulls extended their Friday night road show by beating the Boston Celtics 100-99. Carlos Boozer had 19 points and 20 rebounds, and Joakim Noah added 14 points and 13 boards...

Atlanta's Young finally gets shot going in summer league winLAS VEGAS (AP) It's been a bumpy ride for Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young, but he finally got his shot going.The No. 5 overall pick out of Oklahoma scored 24 points and made 7 of 13 3-pointers to...

AP Basketball WriterUSA Basketball thinking ahead after disappointing World CupBy TIM REYNOLDSDONGGUAN, China (AP) USA Basketball managing director Jerry Colangelo said Thursday that when the time comes to start assembling the 2020 Tokyo Olympics roster, he won't forget those who backed out of commitments to play in the...

LOS ANGELES (AP) The Los Angeles Lakers have signed guard David Nwaba from their NBA Development League affiliate. Nwaba was in uniform on Tuesday night against the Charlotte Hornets. Nwaba has averaged 13.9 points, 7.0 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 38 games for the Los Angeles D-Fenders. Lakers coach Luke Walton says...

AP Sports WriterThunder GM: Coach Billy Donovan will return next seasonBy CLIFF BRUNTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Thunder general manager Sam Presti said coach Billy Donovan's job is safe, despite a disappointing season.Oklahoma City had high expectations this season after trading for Paul George and Carmelo Anthony to join reigning...

Magic sign Jonathon SimmonsORLANDO, Fla. (AP) The Orlando Magic have signed Jonathon Simmons, the forward who helped the San Antonio Spurs reach the Western Conference finals.Simmons averaged 6.2 points in 78 regular-season games and then appeared in 15 playoff games, averaging 16.8 points in his four starts.The undrafted...

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...