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Derrick Rose's doctor has cleared the Chicago Bulls' star to play, a team source said, but his long-awaited return to the lineup won't occur until he can confidently dunk off his left foot, Rose has told the team. Rose, who had surgery to repair a tear to the anterior cruciate...

Wizards' Miles to have left foot surgery for stress fractureWASHINGTON (AP) Wizards forward C.J. Miles will undergo surgery for a stress fracture in his left foot.The team says the operation is set for Thursday in New York and he is expected to be re-evaluated in six weeks.Washington acquired...

AP Sports WriterNick Young eager to help champion Warriors in any roleBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Nick Young passed up a shot, and then another, uncharacteristic of the charismatic guard with a sweet stroke.That's when he heard from Andre Iguodala. And Steve Kerr.Just shoot it.Regardless of how large...

Lakers, NBA investigating threat claim against CousinsLOS ANGELES (AP) The Los Angeles Lakers and the NBA say they're investigating a claim that center DeMarcus Cousins threatened violence against a former girlfriend.TMZ released an audio recording Tuesday in which it says Cousins threatens to shoot Christy West, the mother...

AP Basketball WriterAP source: Celtics-Heat game postponed over virus concernsBy TIM REYNOLDSSunday's game between Boston and Miami was postponed because of contact tracing concerns within the Heat, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press.The Celtics would have been without seven players for the game in accordance...

L.A. LAKERS (105)Kelly 1-7 0-0 2, Black 4-7 0-0 8, Sacre 2-8 0-2 4, Clarkson 6-14 8-9 20, Ellington 5-14 0-0 12, Johnson 5-14 3-3 15, Boozer 4-10 1-1 9, Lin 5-9 0-0 11, Davis 6-7 4-4 16, Young 3-10 0-0 8. Totals 41-100 16-19 105.CLEVELAND (120)James...

Cavs acquire another second-round pick in trade with JazzCLEVELAND (AP) The Cavaliers are loading up for the future.Cleveland acquired another second-round pick Friday - this one in 2027 - from the Utah Jazz, who also sent the Cavs shooting guard Rayjon Tucker in exchange for cash considerations.It's the...

Associated PressWithout Paul gone, Clippers very much Blake Griffin's teamBy STEVE DILBECKLOS ANGELES (AP) It's a very different and uncertain Clippers team that will open the upcoming season.Los Angeles sent Chris Paul to the Houston Rockets in the offseason and the Clippers are now very much Blake Griffin's...

Thunder waive forward Kyle SinglerOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - The Oklahoma City Thunder waived forward Kyle Singler on Friday.ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski first reported the Thunder's plan.The 6-foot-8, 228-pound Singler started in 22 games and appeared in a total of 138 over four years with the Thunder. He averaged 3.2 points,...

Wolves: All-Star guard Butler has successful knee surgeryMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Timberwolves say All-Star guard Jimmy Butler underwent successful meniscus surgery on his right knee.The team announced Sunday that the operation was performed by Dr. Diane Dahm at Mayo Clinic in Rochester. Dahm is the team's orthopedic...

James' MRI shows groin strain, Lakers say he's day to dayEL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) LeBron James got good news Wednesday on his injured groin.An MRI exam showed that the four-time NBA MVP merely strained his left groin in the Los Angeles Lakers' win over the Golden State Warriors...

Sixers' star Embiid sprains shoulder against CavaliersCLEVELAND (AP) Philadelphia All-Star center Joel Embiid sprained his left shoulder in Wednesday night's game against the Cavaliers, adding another worry for the 76ers, who are already without guard Ben Simmons.Embiid collided with Cavaliers center Ante Zizic while being fouled late in...