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AP Basketball WriterLloyd Pierce replacing Nate McMillan on USA coaching staffBy TIM REYNOLDSAtlanta Hawks coach Lloyd Pierce has been added as an assistant coach for USA Basketball this summer, when the Americans will compete in the FIBA World Cup in China and try to qualify for the 2020 Tokyo...

Associated PressJudge: $20 million bond for ex-wife of slain NBA playerBy ADRIAN SAINZMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) A Tennessee judge has issued a $20 million bond for the ex-wife of former NBA player Lorenzen Wright in his shooting death nearly eight years ago.Shelby County Criminal Court Judge Lee Coffee said...

AP Sports WriterPelicans: Davis has no structural damage, status day to dayBy BRETT MARTELNEW ORLEANS (AP) Anthony Davis' attire symbolized his eagerness to get back on the court with the New Orleans Pelicans following a painful injury to a pelvic muscle.His words, however, had a more cautious tone.Davis...

Simmons says he's ready to play for Australia's BoomersSYDNEY (AP) Ben Simmons is set to play for Australia at the FIBA World Cup after confirming in an online video ''I'm going to be a Boomer'' for upcoming events.Simmons' NBA season ended when his Philadelphia 76ers were knocked out...

Associated PressMilwaukee officer involved in NBA player's arrest firedBy IVAN MORENOMILWAUKEE (AP) A Milwaukee officer involved in the stun gun arrest of Bucks' player Sterling Brown has been fired because of social media posts mocking the incident, the city's police chief said Thursday.Police Chief Alfonso Morales said the...

AP Sports WriterLakers return $4.6 million from stimulus loan programBy GREG BEACHAMLOS ANGELES (AP) The Los Angeles Lakers have repaid a loan of roughly $4.6 million from coronavirus business relief funds after learning the program had been depleted.The Lakers applied for the loan under the Small Business Administration's...

AP Basketball WriterPopovich knows filling US Olympic roster may be a challengeBy TIM REYNOLDSGame 7 of the 2021 NBA Finals, as of now, would be played on July 22.The opening cermony of the Tokyo Olympics, as of now, would be the next day.And when presented with this potential scheduling...

AP Sports WriterAP Sources: Harris, Nuggets agree to $84 M, 4-year extensionBy PAT GRAHAMDENVER (AP) Two people with knowledge of the deal tell The Associated Press that guard Gary Harris has agreed to an $84 million, four-year contract extension with the Denver Nuggets that will begin for the...

AP Sports WriterPistons owner says he's undecided on Van Gundy's futureBy LARRY LAGEDETROIT (AP) Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores says he's undecided about Stan Van Gundy's future with the franchise.Gores met with reporters during halftime of Monday night's game against the Toronto Raptors.Van Gundy will finish his fourth...

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Ben Gordon ate avocados any time of day for their healthy fat, and also fueled his workouts with oatmeal and different juices or nutrient-rich smoothies.Gordon went the vegan route - no dairy or meat - for a stretch a few months back.''With that diet you...

AP Sports WriterStephen Curry expected to return from knee injury for Game 2By JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Stephen Curry is expected to return from a left knee injury to play in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals Tuesday night against New Orleans.Coach Steve Kerr is listing the...

Associated PressCeltics' guard Walker and forward Brown out against SunsBy KEN POWTAKBOSTON (AP) The Boston Celtics will be without guard Kemba Walker and forward Jaylen Brown for Saturday night’s home game against the Phoenix Suns.Coming off a 40-point effort in a loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday...