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Pistons say rookie G Killian Hayes has torn hip labrumDETROIT (AP) Pistons rookie guard Killian Hayes has a torn labrum in his right hip and will continue to be evaluated by the team's medical staff.The team announced Hayes' condition Wednesday but did not give a timeline for his...

Knicks waive group of veterans ahead of NBA free agencyNEW YORK (AP) The New York Knicks waived veterans Elfrid Payton, Taj Gibson and Wayne Ellington and declined their team option on Bobby Portis on Thursday, just a year after signing them in free agency.The Knicks signed all the...

AP Basketball WriterIt begins: NBA free agency finally starts SundayBy TIM REYNOLDSKawhi Leonard is planning meetings in Los Angeles. Kevin Durant will do the same in New York.Those are the cities where they'll begin free agency.Where they will end it will finally start to get clearer soon.NBA teams will...

Celtics' Horford to miss more games; Brown, Hayward out, tooWASHINGTON (AP) Al Horford will miss at least another few games for the Boston Celtics because of an injured left knee.The Celtics were also without Jaylen Brown and Gordon Hayward for their game against the Washington Wizards on Wednesday...

Celtics’ Kemba Walker has concussion-like symptomsDENVER (AP) Boston Celtics guard Kemba Walker collided with teammate Semi Ojeleye late in the second quarter, striking Ojeleye's abdomen area head-first and going down on to the court in a heap against the Denver Nuggets on Friday night.In a tweet, the Celtics...

AP Basketball WriterVince Carter, 43, retires after record 22 NBA seasonsBy TIM REYNOLDSVince Carter made his retirement official on Thursday, announcing on his podcast that his 22-year NBA career has come to an end.The announcement was largely a formality because the 43-year-old Carter had said many times over the...

Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson Jr. out with left knee injuryLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) The Memphis Grizzlies will be without forward-center Jaren Jackson Jr. for whatever remains of this season after he hurt his left knee.The Grizzlies announced Tuesday that Jackson was injured when he landed awkwardly after making...

Capsule preview of the Rockets-Spurs seriesBy The Associated PressCapsule and prediction for the Western Conference semifinal series between San Antonio and Houston that begins Monday:---No. 2 SAN ANTONIO SPURS (61-21, 4-2) vs. No. 3 HOUSTON ROCKETS (55-27, 4-1)Season series: Spurs, 3-1.Story line: Houston goes from the spectacular Russell Westbrook...

The New York Knicks and the Orlando Magic will both be gunning for a victory on 3/1/2017 at 7:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. New York Knicks vs Orlando Magic When: 7:00 PM  ET, Wednesday, March 1, 2017 Where: Amway Center, Orlando, Florida ROT TEAM PS OU ML 501 New York Knicks -1.5 (-110) 215 (-110) 100 -120 502 Orlando Magic TV: 7 p.m....

AP Sports WriterAP source: Pelicans agree to terms with Rajon RondoBy BRETT MARTELA person with knowledge of the situation of tells The Associated Press that the New Orleans have agreed in principle on a one-year deal with Rajon Rondo.The person says Rondo is expected to sign his contract next...

For The Associated PressThe Last Word: Armstrong reflects on being Jordan's teammateBy B.J. ARMSTRONGEDITOR'S NOTE: B.J. Armstrong, a Los Angeles-based sports agent who played with the Chicago Bulls during the 1991, 1992 and 1993 championship seasons, offered perspective and analysis to The Associated Press throughout the airing of “The...

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...