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AP Basketball WriterMired in more turbulent times, can Knicks find a way out?By BRIAN MAHONEYNEW YORK (AP) When Charles Oakley was yanked from his seats and put into handcuffs, the New York Knicks didn't just embarrass a stalwart from their past.They may have ensured more futility in their...

AP Sports WriterLeBron blasts Trump, calls him "so-called President"By TOM WITHERSSANDUSKY, Ohio (AP) LeBron James swiped at President Trump on Tuesday, calling him the ''so-called president'' while calling for unity in light of the Charlottesville tragedy.Speaking on stage to students, parents and families connected his to foundation at...

Associated PressOakland again celebrates NBA champion WarriorsBy LORIN ELENI GILLOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) For the second straight year, throngs of Golden State Warriors fans turned out for a victory parade to celebrate a team some are calling an NBA dynasty and got a treat when several players got off...

Associated PressPistons Griffin misses Game 2 against Bucks due to sore kneeBy RICH ROVITOMILWAUKEE (AP) The Detroit Pistons say Blake Griffin will be out of the lineup for the second game of the team's first round playoff series against the Milwaukee Bucks.Griffin sat out Game 1 of the...

Ellis, Bullock suspended 5 games under NBA drug policyBy The Associated PressMonta Ellis of the Indiana Pacers and Reggie Bullock of the Detroit Pistons have been suspended five games under the NBA's anti-drug program.The league announced the suspensions Friday without disclosing details of the violations.The 31-year-old Ellis averaged 8.5...

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...

AP Sports WriterLA Clippers get final city approval to build Inglewood arenaBy GREG BEACHAMINGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Clippers have received final approval from Inglewood's city government to begin construction on their new arena next summer.The Clippers announced the approval from the city council Tuesday, along with...

The division rival New Orleans Hornets and San Antonio Spurs are set to renew hostilities on Wednesday when they meet at AT&T Center. New Orleans At San Antonio When: 8:30 PM ET, Wednesday, January 23, 2013 Where: AT&T Center, San Antonio, Texas TV: 8:30 p.m. ET, Fox Sports New Orleans, KENS (San...

AP Basketball WriterPelicans-Knicks game postponed by earthquakeBy TIM REYNOLDSLAS VEGAS (AP) The NBA Summer League game between the New York Knicks and the New Orleans Pelicans has been postponed because of an earthquake.Preliminary estimates by the U.S. Geological Survey say a 7.1 magnitude quake hit in Southern California...

The Atlanta Hawks and the Brooklyn Nets will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Barclays Center. Atlanta At Brooklyn When: 3:00 PM ET, Saturday, April 25, 2015 Where: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York TV: 3 p.m. ET, TNT, SportSouth (Atlanta), YES (Brooklyn) PREDICTION: Hawks 102, Nets 93 Join...

LOS ANGELES (AP) The only thing stopping Gordon Hayward in the playoffs was a case of food poisoning. Utah's All-Star forward averaged 23.7 points - breaking out for a career-high 40 in Game 3 - over seven games to propel the Jazz into the second round of the playoffs with...

AP Sports WriterCavaliers in chaos after GM leaves on eve of pivotal summerBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Nothing ever seems good enough for Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert.Not a championship. Not three straight appearances in the NBA Finals. Not a rapt fan base. Not being forgiven by LeBron James.He's demanding....