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NJ senator calls Trump's attack on LeBron James racistNEWARK, N.J. (AP) New Jersey Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez says President Donald Trump's attack on NBA star LeBron James is part of a larger pattern of racist behavior.Menendez wrote in a tweet Monday that Trump wouldn't have questioned James'...

CLEVELAND (AP) Cavaliers starting shooting guard J.R. Smith will miss at least one game - and probably more - with a hyperextended left knee. The Cavs said an MRI taken on Smith's knee on Tuesday did not reveal any structural damage, but he will sit out Wednesday's game against the...

AP Basketball WriterNBA Finals ratings dip for Game 1, as Canada sets recordsBy TIM REYNOLDSTORONTO (AP) The NBA correctly anticipated that television ratings would dip for Game 1 of the NBA Finals, for two very important reasons.There's no LeBron James.And Canadian numbers don't count.ESPN said Friday that the...

NEW ORLEANS (AP) Russell Westbrook's left-handed, inside-out dribble wrong-footed Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday, creating an open lane for a driving layup. That was one of many scoring highlights for the Oklahoma City star, who sometimes looked like he could have outscored New Orleans by himself. He didn't have to, though,...

Warriors' Zaza Pachulia out vs. Pelicans with sore shoulderNEW ORLEANS (AP) Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr says center Zaza Pachulia has been scratched against the New Orleans Pelicans because of a sore left shoulder.Pachulia has been playing about 15 minutes per game and got roughly 18 minutes...

AP Sports WriterGiannis, surging Bucks end 2018 with NBA's best recordBy GENARO C. ARMASMILWAUKEE (AP) Dynamic offense jump-started the Milwaukee Bucks' season. Tighter defense has propelled them to the best record in the NBA.The Bucks are 15 games over .500, and impressive beginning for Mike Budenholzer's tenure as...

ATLANTA (AP) - A person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press the Atlanta Hawks have agreed to a buyout of the final two years of general manager Danny Ferry's contract.The person says the buyout will be paid by the current ownership group, which has reached a...

Clippers sign G Sean Kilpatrick to 2nd 10-day contractLOS ANGELES (AP) The Los Angeles Clippers have signed guard Sean Kilpatrick to a second 10-day contract.He has played 15 minutes in two of the last four games since joining the team.The 28-year-old guard has appeared in 41 games this...

The Latest: Milwaukee Bucks offer arena to distribute masksBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:---The Milwaukee Bucks arena will serve as a distribution site for 2+ million non-surgical face masks.The Bucks opened Fiserv Forum to speed up the delivery...

AP Basketball WriterNBA players hailed by pope at Vatican for demanding justiceBy TIM REYNOLDSPope Francis lauded a delegation of NBA players who met with him at the Vatican on Monday as ''champions'' and said he supported their work on addressing social injustice.Five players - Marco Belinelli, Sterling Brown, Jonathan...

AP Basketball WriterLeBron James pumps up Goodyear after Trump attacks companyBy BRIAN MAHONEYLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) Akron's best-known native responded to President Donald Trump's attack on his Ohio hometown's iconic company, offering a shout-out of solidarity with the city, company and workers.''Not only has Goodyear been great...

Even when seated, the Chicago Bulls outrebounded the Miami Heat. Following one missed shot, the ball rolled between forward Carlos Boozer's legs as he fell on his backside, yet he still managed to scoop it up and feed a teammate for two more second-chance points for Chicago. Dominating on the glass...