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AP Basketball WriterAP sources: Covington, Capela on move in 4-team tradeBy TIM REYNOLDSRobert Covington is going to the Houston Rockets and Clint Capela is going to the Atlanta Hawks as the headline moves in a complicated trade that was struck early Wednesday involving four teams, 12 players and at...

AP Basketball WriterAP sources: Covington, Capela on move in 4-team tradeBy TIM REYNOLDSRobert Covington is going to the Houston Rockets and Clint Capela is going to the Atlanta Hawks as the headline moves in a complicated trade that was struck early Wednesday involving four teams, 12 players and at...

AP Basketball WriterAP sources: Covington, Capela on move in 4-team tradeBy TIM REYNOLDSRobert Covington is going to the Houston Rockets and Clint Capela is going to the Atlanta Hawks as the headline moves in a complicated trade that was struck early Wednesday involving four teams, 12 players and at...

AP Basketball WriterAP Sources: Covington, Capela on move in 4-team tradeBy TIM REYNOLDSRobert Covington is going to the Houston Rockets and Clint Capela is going to the Atlanta Hawks as the headline moves in a complicated trade that was struck early Wednesday involving four teams, 12 players and at...

AP Sports WriterRockets without Westbrook, Capela against HornetsBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) Russell Westbrook and Clint Capela are out with injuries for the Houston Rockets against the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday night.Westbrook will miss the game because of a left thumb sprain he sustained on Sunday against the Pelicans.Capela...

AP Basketball WriterNBA changing 3-point contest format at All-Star SaturdayBy TIM REYNOLDSThe NBA is changing the format to this season’s 3-point contest at All-Star Saturday Night in Chicago by adding a pair of deep shots that will be worth three points apiece.That change means each round will now be...

AP Basketball WriterAP Source: NBA changing 3-point contest format at All-StarBy TIM REYNOLDSA person with knowledge of the situation says the NBA is changing the format to this season’s 3-point contest at All-Star Saturday by adding a pair of deep shots that will be worth three points apiece.That change...

AP Basketball WriterKnicks fire Steve Mills, begin search for new presidentBy BRIAN MAHONEYNEW YORK (AP) The New York Knicks made a big move before the trade deadline - by getting rid of the guy who would have been making their deals.They fired President Steve Mills on Tuesday, shaking...

AP Basketball WriterKnicks fire Steve Mills, begin search for new presidentBy BRIAN MAHONEYNEW YORK (AP) The New York Knicks fired President Steve Mills on Tuesday, shaking up the front office just two days before the NBA's trade deadline.General manager Scott Perry will take over control of the basketball...

AP Basketball WriterAP source: Knicks fire team President Steve MillsBy BRIAN MAHONEYNEW YORK (AP) The New York Knicks fired President Steve Mills on Tuesday, shaking up the front office just two days before the NBA trade deadline, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press.General...

Staples Center removes public's massive Kobe Bryant memorialLOS ANGELES (AP) A massive memorial created by the public outside Staples Center after the death of former Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant was being dismantled Monday, with an official saying some of the items would go to Bryant's widow and other...

Associated PressValanciunas scores 26, leads Grizzlies over Pistons 96-82By CLAY BAILEYMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) Jonas Valanciunas had 26 points and 17 rebounds, Dillon Brooks added 15 points and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Detroit Pistons 96-82 Monday night to sweep the season series.Jaren Jackson Jr. finished with 14 points...