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AP Sports WriterPelicans' Zion Williamson now in full-court, 5-on-5 drillsBy BRETT MARTELMETAIRIE, La. (AP) When Zion Williamson finished his first full-court, five-on-five work since returning to practice last week, he spent extra one-on-one time with assistant coach Fred Vinson on the free throw line.After all, the Pelicans are...

Warriors waive forward Marquese ChrissSAN FRANCISCO (AP) Forward Marquese Chriss was waived by the Warriors on Tuesday, providing room for Golden State to sign Damion Lee for the remainder of the season.Lee was in his final days of a two-way contract that allowed him to split time with...

Heat reveal plans for Wade jersey retirement, documentaryMIAMI (AP) The Miami Heat will celebrate Dwyane Wade’s career with a three-day series of tributes next month, including the retirement of his No. 3 jersey and a viewing of the documentary that chronicles his final season.A tribute to some of...

Pistons' Blake Griffin out indefinitely after knee surgeryDETROIT (AP) Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin is out indefinitely after having surgery on his left knee.The Pistons announced Tuesday that Griffin will have an extended rehabilitation period with no timetable for his return.The 30-year-old Griffin was an All-Star last season...

AP Sports WriterCavs' Love regrets recent 'childish' outbursts during gamesBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Kevin Love knows he should have better handled his recent frustrations.He was childish.''I wasn't acting like a 31-year-old, I was acting like a 13-year-old,'' Love said. ''That was not me.''The Cavaliers star forward spoke openly...

AP Sports WriterCavs' Love regrets recent 'childish' outbursts during gamesBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Kevin Love knows he should have better handled his recent frustrations.He was childish.''I wasn't acting like a 31-year-old, I was acting like a 13-year-old,'' Love said. ''That was not me.''The Cavaliers star forward spoke openly...

Pistons' Blake Griffin out indefinitely after knee surgeryCLEVELAND (AP) Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin is out indefinitely after having surgery on his left knee.The Pistons announced Tuesday that Griffin will have an extended rehabilitation period with no timetable for his return.Pistons coach Dwane Casey said before Tuesday night's...

Pelicans' Holiday out vs. Jazz, Hart gets startNEW ORLEANS (AP) Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry says Jrue Holiday has been scratched from the lineup for Monday night's game against Utah because of an elbow bruise.The team said Josh Hart is starting in Holiday's place at shooting guard.Holiday is New...

AP Sports WriterCavs rookie Porter to miss at least 2 weeks with knee sprainBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Cavaliers rookie guard Kevin Porter Jr. suffered only a sprained knee in a loss to Minnesota after it appeared he was much more seriously hurt.Porter's left knee buckled Sunday night when...

Hawks sign Watson from G League to bolster forward positionATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Hawks have signed Paul Watson to a 10-day contract to add needed depth at forward.The Hawks were without forwards John Collins (back contusion), Jabari Parker (throat infection) and F Cam Reddish (right wrist sprain) in...

AP Sports WriterT-Wolves blow huge second-half lead, hold off Cavs 118-103By TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Gorgui Dieng scored 22 points, Shabazz Napier had 21 and the Minnesota Timberwolves blew a 25-point lead before regrouping for a 118-103 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday night.Cleveland rested disgruntled forward Kevin...

AP Basketball WriterIrving rehabbing shoulder after shot, still may need surgeryBy BRIAN MAHONEYNEW YORK (AP) Kyrie Irving will keep rehabbing his right shoulder in hopes of rejoining the Brooklyn Nets this season, though acknowledged that he may need surgery.Irving said Saturday he chose to get a cortisone shot...