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NEW YORK (AP) - The NBA has fined the New York Knicks for Phil Jackson's comments about Ohio State freshman D'Angelo Russell.Jackson watched the Buckeyes' 81-57 victory over Nebraska last Thursday and afterward told Cleveland.com that Russell was a ''great-looking kid'' and a ''great prospect.''NBA spokesman Tim Frank confirmed...

NEW ORLEANS (101)Babbitt 1-4 0-0 3, Davis 16-22 6-7 38, Asik 1-4 1-2 3, Holiday 4-12 0-0 11, Evans 6-17 0-0 12, Cunningham 3-5 0-0 6, Anderson 5-15 1-1 14, Rivers 2-4 0-0 4, Ajinca 5-7 0-0 10, Salmons 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 43-90 8-10 101.OKLAHOMA...

AP Sports WriterWarriors, Spurs series filled with familiar story linesBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Leave it to Gregg Popovich to play mind games ahead of the Western Conference finals.So, what will he do to prepare his defense to stop the high-flying Warriors?''Pray,'' Popovich quipped Saturday before the Spurs...

AP Basketball WriterFinally, farewell: Chris Bosh, Miami Heat formally part waysBy TIM REYNOLDSChris Bosh's time with the Miami Heat is officially over.Weeks after the sides came to a final agreement on how to part ways and more than a year since his last NBA appearance because of blood-clot issues,...

AP Sports WriterAP Source: Jazz agree on contract extension with Rudy GobertBy KAREEM COPELANDSALT LAKE CITY (AP) A person with knowledge of the deal says the Utah Jazz and Rudy Gobert have agreed to terms on a contract extension.The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of...

AP Sports WriterCavs keeping eye on Warriors on collision course to FinalsBy TOM WITHERSINDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) As the sports world salivates while awaiting a seemingly inevitable NBA Finals, Cavaliers coach Tryonn Lue is keeping his undefeated team focused on its next unknown opponent.And keeping an eye on the...

CLEVELAND (AP) - Nearly an hour after the Cavaliers shook off the feisty Philadelphia 76ers for their 11th straight win, forward Kevin Love was still on the floor of an empty, sedate Quicken Loans Arena.As a few ushers, some curious police officers and maintenance workers watched, Love performed shooting...

In a season full of injuries, many hoped that the new, longer All-Star break would help NBA players catch their breath and recover after a grueling first 3 1/2 months.Commissioner Adam Silver extended the break at the players' behest, but it resulted in a more compressed season, more back-to-backs,...

NEW YORK (AP) - Amare Stoudemire started the New York Knicks moving forward, before his injuries hastened their return to the bottom.Now he wants to look elsewhere for a chance at a championship.The veteran forward agreed to a buyout of his contract with the team, a person with knowledge...

Utah's Gobert leaves game after getting hurt on 1st playLOS ANGELES (AP) Utah center Rudy Gobert has left the series opener against the Los Angeles Clippers after getting hurt on the first play of the game.Gobert banged knees with Clippers forward Luc Mbah a Moute on Saturday night....

AP Sports WritersStar wars: LeBron, Durant moving toward NBA Finals reunionBy TOM WITHERS and JANIE McCAULEYKevin Durant admires LeBron James from afar, marveling at how Cleveland's main man finds ways to elevate his game at age 32 - year after year, title after title.Kobe Bryant was much the same.Ten...

A person with knowledge of the talks says the Sacramento Kings and George Karl are discussing a deal for him to take over as the team's coach.The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Monday because the negotiations were private. A second person said no announcement...