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AP Sports WriterFultz returns to lineup for 76ersBy DAN GELSTONPHILADELPHIA (AP) The curious case of Markelle Fultz took a surprising turn when the No. 1 pick of the 2017 draft was in the lineup for the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday for the first time since October.All-Star center Joel...

AP Sports WriterRockets acquire Chris Paul from Clippers in 8-player dealBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) Chris Paul is heading to Houston to join James Harden, and the Rockets will soon have two All-Stars in the backcourt to lead their chase for a championship.The Rockets acquired Paul from the Clippers...

AP Basketball WriterCeltics plan to play Friday, another Suns game called by NBABy TIM REYNOLDSThe Boston Celtics expect their unplanned weeklong hiatus because of coronavirus-related issues to end Friday, when they're scheduled to play host to the Orlando Magic.The Phoenix Suns, however, have a bit more time off coming.The...

AP Basketball WritersA 2nd day of NBA playoff games halted over racial injusticeBy BRIAN MAHONEY and TIM REYNOLDSLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) An unprecedented NBA walkout over racial injustice postponed a second day of the playoffs Thursday, although players pledged to finish the postseason even as they wrestled...

The Dallas Mavericks and the Phoenix Suns will both be trying to pick up a win on 1/12/2017 at 10:05 PM when they battle in a NBA Matchup. Dallas Mavericks vs Phoenix Suns When: 10:00 PM ET, Thursday, January 12, 2017 Where: Mexico City Arena, Mexico City ...

CLEVELAND (AP) - Cavaliers All-Star guard Kyrie Irving will play against Boston after missing two games with a strained left shoulder.Irving participated in the team's shoot-around Tuesday and coach David Blatt announced he would play about 90 minutes before the game.Irving injured his shoulder in the second half of...

AP Sports WriterThunder's Paul George, Russell Westbrook have surgeriesBy CLIFF BRUNTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) ?? Thunder All-Stars Paul George and Russell Westbrook each underwent surgery on Tuesday.George had surgery for a partially torn tendon in his right shoulder and his status will be evaluated before the start of the 2019-20...

AP Basketball WriterAP Interview: Garnett talks SuperSonics, Kobe, Hall of FameBy TIM REYNOLDSKevin Garnett always found Seattle to be a difficult place for opponents. He played in 27 games there during his NBA career, leaving the court as a winner only eight times.He remembers those days. And respects them,...

AP Basketball WriterNBA suspends season until further notice, over coronavirusBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) The NBA has suspended its season “until further notice" after a Utah Jazz player tested positive Wednesday for the coronavirus, a move that came only hours after the majority of the league's owners were leaning...

Associated PressLakers, Trail Blazers to meet for Summer League title againBy W.G. RAMIREZLAS VEGAS (AP) Wash. Lather. Rinse. Repeat.The Los Angeles Lakers and Portland Trail Blazers will meet in the NBA Summer League championship for a second straight season.Last year Kyle Kuzma dropped a game-high 30 points to...

AP Basketball WriterNBA changes All-Star Game format; captains will pick teamsBy BRIAN MAHONEYNEW YORK (AP) The NBA is scrapping the East vs. West format for its All-Star Game and will have captains pick teams this season.The league said Tuesday the two starters with the highest fan vote totals...

AP Sports WriterGrizzlies acquire Justin Holiday from BullsBy ANDREW SELIGMANCHICAGO (AP) The struggling Memphis Grizzlies have acquired guard Justin Holiday from the Chicago Bulls for guards MarShon Brooks and Wayne Selden Jr.Memphis also sent second-round picks in 2019 and 2020 to Chicago in the deal Thursday. The Bulls...