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AP Basketball WriterFor some NBA teams, prepping for back-to-backs is importantBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) Players have an open disdain for back-to-back games in the regular season, even while understanding there's no way around them when trying to wedge 82 games into 170 days.So some teams are spending part...

AP Basketball WriterAnthem singer at Heat-76ers game kneels during performanceBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) A woman performing the national anthem before an NBA preseason game in Miami on Friday night did so while kneeling at midcourt, and opening her jacket to show a shirt with the phrase ''Black Lives...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Wizards agree to 1-year deal with Mike ScottBy HOWARD FENDRICHFree-agent forward Mike Scott has agreed to a $1.7 million, one-year contract with the Washington Wizards, according to a person familiar with the deal.The person confirmed the agreement for the veteran's minimum to The Associated Press...

SEATTLE (AP) An investment group that wants to build a sports arena for professional basketball and possibly hockey has offered to also rebuild KeyArena, the former home of Seattle's departed NBA franchise. The move Thursday by the group led by investor Chris Hansen is the latest in the long-running debate...

WASHINGTON (AP) - Randy Wittman's patience was understandably in short supply. His Washington Wizards had just finished losing by 38 points - the team's biggest home defeat in 40 years, and its latest in a series of setbacks against top Eastern Conference opponents. So the coach allowed for all of three...

MINNESOTA (91)Wiggins 9-22 11-15 29, Payne 3-7 0-0 6, Hamilton 3-9 0-0 6, LaVine 6-12 6-7 18, Martin 5-15 6-6 17, Budinger 5-12 0-0 12, Onuaku 0-1 0-0 0, Brown 0-2 0-0 0, Hummel 1-5 1-1 3. Totals 32-85 24-29 91.PORTLAND (116)Batum 4-7 0-0 11, Aldridge 10-16...

Former Blazer Robinson hospitalized with undisclosed illnessPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) Former Trail Blazer Cliff Robinson has been hospitalized in Portland with and undisclosed illness.Robinson's family issued a statement confirming that the 50-year-old former forward was being treated at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center.''He is grateful for the support of...

ATLANTA (AP) - The Hawks keep reaping the rewards for their amazing season.For the first time since 1980, Atlanta will have three players in the NBA All-Star Game. Paul Millsap, Jeff Teague and Al Horford are joining their coach, Mike Budenholzer, for the Feb. 15 contest at Madison Square...

AP Basketball WriterWith 10 games left, Heat look to finish playoff pushBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) They have won 24 times in their last 31 games. They put together the NBA's longest winning streak this season, a 13-game run that was beyond surprising. They are on the cusp of...

MIAMI (AP) Josh Richardson will go to Miami Heat training camp later this month with a new contract. Richardson and the Heat agreed Wednesday on a four-year extension that could be worth $42 million, a person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press. The fourth year will be...

AP Basketball WriterFor LeBron, another Cavs' sweep is within reachBy TIM REYNOLDSLeBron James doesn't prolong the inevitable.The last seven times that James' teams have had a 3-0 lead in a playoff series, the matchup has ended in the most humane fashion - a sweep. He gets a chance at...

AP Basketball WriterWeber signs with Warriors, and Heat wish him wellBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) The Golden State Warriors are hoping to see big things from Briante Weber. So are the Miami Heat.Weber spent some time with the Heat last season, and was on Miami's NBA Development League team...