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Sacramento Kings' Ty Lawson denies violating DUI probationDENVER (AP) Sacramento Kings point guard Ty Lawson has denied that he violated his probation in a Colorado drunken driving case by drinking and failing to complete community service.Lawson and his attorney Harvey Steinberg made the assertion Thursday during a brief...

AP Sports WriterCitizen/King: LeBron James wins NBA citizenship awardBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Snubbed in the MVP voting, LeBron James received an award maybe more significant.James is this year's recipient of the Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award given annually by the Pro Basketball Writers' Association for ''outstanding service and dedication...

AP Basketball WriterAfter rocky road in LA, Russell seeks smooth start with NetsBy BRIAN MAHONEYNEW YORK (AP) D'Angelo Russell wasn't only traded, he was insulted on the way out the door.After the Los Angeles Lakers selected Lonzo Ball with the No. 2 pick in the NBA draft, team...

AP Sports WriterDefending Rockets' Harden is a chess match worth watchingBy CLIFF BRUNTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Oklahoma City swingman Andre Roberson often was praised by his coach and teammates for playing suffocating defense on James Harden during their first-round playoff series.Houston's MVP candidate still averaged 33.2 points against the...

Grizzlies' Rabb to miss summer league games; injured ankleMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) Memphis Grizzlies rookie forward Ivan Rabb will miss the first three summer league games as he recovers from a sprained left ankle.The Grizzlies said Saturday that Rabb would be re-evaluated and the team would update his situation...

Wall's knees look just fine in explosive game against 76ersWASHINGTON (AP) Washington's John Wall threw down three one-handed dunks in the first half of the Wizards' 100-79 victory over Philadelphia on Thursday, demonstrating his full recuperation from knee surgery.Wall scored all of his nine points in the first...

AP Basketball WriterAP Source: Rockets, Nene reach agreement a 2nd timeBy JON KRAWCZYNSKIThe Houston Rockets and Nene have a contract - again.A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that the Rockets agreed to terms with Nene on a three-year deal worth $11 million. It comes...

MINNESOTA (98)Wiggins 7-15 15-16 29, Payne 5-8 4-6 14, Hamilton 2-4 2-2 6, LaVine 6-12 4-4 18, Martin 2-8 2-2 6, Budinger 3-10 2-2 8, Hummel 3-6 0-0 7, L.Brown 4-11 2-2 10, Onuaku 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 32-74 31-34 98.L.A. LAKERS (106)Johnson 4-11 0-0 10, Kelly...

AP Sports WriterNo longer NBA champions, Cavaliers are now chasing WarriorsBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Once he congratulated Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry, LeBron James left the floor following Game 5 and found Kyrie Irving waiting for him.Cleveland's two stars embraced, and as they headed toward the locker room...

AP Sports WriterLeBron: Jordan chase is about motivation, not greatnessBy KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) LeBron James says his chase of Michael Jordan's accomplishments is simply personal motivation. It's not about wanting to establish himself as the NBA's greatest player.James spoke Thursday during the morning shootaround before the Cavaliers play...

AP Sports WriterWith Butler in fold, Wolves ready to shop for free agentsBy DAVE CAMPBELLBLOOMINGTON, Minn. (AP) Jimmy Butler has a new team with the Timberwolves. He's had his warm welcome to Minnesota.Now he has work to do, when free agency begins: Persuade some of his peers around...

Michael Jordan, Taylor Swift salute MVP Russell WestbrookNEW YORK (AP) Russell Westbrook has earned kudos from Michael Jordan and Taylor Swift after being honored with his first league MVP trophy at the NBA Awards show.A letter signed by Jordan and posted in an Instagram story on his Nike...