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AP Sports WriterPippen downplays rift with Jordan in wake of 'Last Dance'By DAN GELSTONScottie Pippen says he's talked with Michael Jordan since ''The Last Dance'' documentary aired in the spring and downplayed any rift between the retired Chicago Bulls stars.''Why would I be offended by anything that happened 30...

Anthony Davis says it's his time now, ready to move onMETAIRIE, La. (AP) Anthony Davis says he feels like it's his time now, that he's given all he can to the Pelicans and that he is ready to move on.The All-Star has informed New Orleans he would like...

AP Sports WriterPritchard ready to use aggressive approach on Pacers' revampBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Kevin Pritchard spent the last six seasons speaking his mind privately.He shared his crazy ideas with Larry Bird, occasionally agreed to disagree with the boss, and might have even tried to persuade Bird to...

Hawks promote GM Schlenk to president of basketball opsATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Hawks have given general manager Travis Schlenk an extra title: president of basketball operations.Owner Tony Ressler announced the promotion on Monday, saying he is ''extremely pleased with the direction that Travis and our entire basketball operations...

Man pleads not guilty to killing former NBA player WrightMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) A man charged with killing former NBA player Lorenzen Wright more than seven years ago in Tennessee has pleaded not guilty.Attorney John Keith Perry entered the plea during an arraignment hearing Tuesday for 46-year-old Billy Turner...

AP Basketball WriterPelicans' Jrue Holiday picked as NBA's top teammateBy TIM REYNOLDSLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) Jrue Holiday of the New Orleans Pelicans was announced Tuesday as the winner of the Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year award.NBA players choose the winner from a field of 12 finalists. Holiday...

AP Basketball WriterPopovich, Isaac choose to stand for anthem in NBA bubbleBy TIM REYNOLDSLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) Jonathan Isaac stood, and stood out.And later Friday, Gregg Popovich and Becky Hammon did the same.Most players and coaches, but not all, are kneeling while pre-recorded versions of the national...

Former Lakers, Bulls assistant Frank Hamblen dies at 70LOS ANGELES (AP) Frank Hamblen, who won seven NBA championships as an assistant to Phil Jackson in Los Angeles and Chicago, died Saturday. He was 70.The Lakers said Hamblen died in Del Mar. They did not provide a cause of...

Ex-player, coach Kurt Rambis rejoins Lakers in front officeEL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) Former Los Angeles Lakers player and coach Kurt Rambis has rejoined the front office.Rambis will be the Lakers' senior basketball adviser, president of basketball operations Magic Johnson announced Friday.The 60-year-old Rambis will ''support the basketball operations...

AP Sports WriterNo passing fancy: Lonzo Ball looks like ideal fit for LakersBy KAREEM COPELANDLonzo Ball seems to be just what the Lakers needed.Yes, it's only summer league, but Los Angeles is mired in a playoff drought and in much need of some excitement. Enter the No. 2 pick...

AP Sports WriterThompson questionable for Game 3, Looney out indefinitelyBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Golden State guard Klay Thompson has a mild strain in his left hamstring that forced him out of Game 2 in the NBA Finals and he is listed as questionable for Game 3 against...

AP Sports WriterGreece beats New Zealand for final spot in 2nd round of WCupBy STEPHEN WADEGreece is headed to the second round of the World Cup after beating New Zealand 103-97 on Thursday in a showdown between teams that both had a shot at advancing.Greece (2-1) was the last...