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AP Sports WriterCavs coach Beilein says he apologized for 'thugs' commentBy NOAH TRISTERDETROIT (AP) John Beilein's first season as an NBA coach took another turbulent turn because of a comment he made during a film session.Beilein said Thursday he had apologized after using the word ''thugs'' while reviewing...

AP Basketball WriterLeBron James moves into overall All-Star voting leadBy TIM REYNOLDSIt could be a Team LeBron vs. Team Giannis rematch in the All-Star Game.LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers has passed Dallas' Luka Doncic for the overall and Western Conference lead in fan voting for the Feb....

AP Sports WriterBeilein says he apologized for 'thugs' comment about CavsBy NOAH TRISTERDETROIT (AP) Cleveland Cavaliers coach John Beilein said Thursday he has apologized after reportedly using the word “thugs” during a film session with his players the previous day.ESPN.com, citing unidentified sources, reported that Beilein suggested during...

Bulls expect Carter to miss 4-6 weeks with sprained ankleCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Bulls expect center Wendell Carter Jr. to miss four to six weeks because of a sprained right ankle.Carter rolled his ankle going for a layup when he landed on Mavericks center Dwight Powell's foot in...

AP Sports Writer76ers center Joel Embiid to have surgery on fingerBy DAN GELSTONPHILADELPHIA (AP) Joel Embiid needs more surgery, this time for a torn ligament in a finger in his left hand, the latest setback in the injury-riddled career of the Philadelphia 76ers' All-Star center.Embiid, averaging 23.4 points...

Warriors' Kerr fined for behavior after Sacramento ejectionNEW YORK (AP) Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Wednesday for verbally abusing a game official and failing to leave the court in a timely manner following an ejection.Kerr was ejected late in the...

Knicks forward-center Bobby Portis fined $25,000 by the NBANEW YORK (AP) New York Knicks forward-center Bobby Portis was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Wednesday for recklessly making contact above the shoulders of an airborne shooter.Portis was assessed a Flagrant Foul 2 and ejected in the second quarter...

AP Sports WriterLakers' Anthony Davis to travel after negative MRI from fallBy GREG BEACHAMLOS ANGELES (AP) Anthony Davis plans to travel with the Los Angeles Lakers on their upcoming road trip after he bruised his buttocks in a nasty fall.The Lakers announced encouraging news about their six-time All-Star's...

Warriors' Kerr fined for behavior after Sacramento ejectionNEW YORK (AP) Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Wednesday for verbally abusing a game official and failing to leave the court in a timely manner following an ejection.Kerr was ejected late in the...

AP Sports WriterLakers' Anthony Davis falls hard on tailbone, leaves gameBy GREG BEACHAMLOS ANGELES (AP) Anthony Davis left the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the New York Knicks in the third quarter Tuesday night after he bruised his lower back in a painful fall to the court.Davis was...

Atlanta Hawks' Young cancels $1M in medical debt for localsATLANTA (AP) The holiday season is over but Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young still had some charity gift giving in mind: wiping out medical debt for hundreds of the city's residents.The 21-year-old star donated $10,000 to a medical...

Oladipo planning Pacers return in late January against BullsINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo said Wednesday he hopes to return to game action Jan. 29 against the Chicago Bulls.At least that's the tentative plan.It's the first time since Oladipo sustained a season-ending knee injury last January that...