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Knicks hire 3 executives to work in Rose's front officeNEW YORK (AP) The New York Knicks hired three executives Wednesday as they build the front office around new President Leon Rose.Brock Aller was hired as vice president of basketball and strategic planning, Walt Perrin is the assistant general...

LOS ANGELES (AP) Khris Middleton scored 14 of his season-high 30 points in the fourth quarter, Greg Monroe added 12 points before his ejection and the Milwaukee Bucks kept up their furious playoff push with their eighth victory in nine games, 107-103 over the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday...

AP Basketball WriterMinnesota's Wiggins considers contract deal without agentBy JON KRAWCZYNSKIMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Andrew Wiggins says he feels good about a max contract offer that is sitting in front of him with the Minnesota Timberwolves. But he's in no rush to get it signed.Wiggins says he is going over...

CLEVELAND (AP) - Cavaliers All-Star guard Kyrie Irving will play against Boston after missing two games with a strained left shoulder.Irving participated in the team's shoot-around Tuesday and coach David Blatt announced he would play about 90 minutes before the game.Irving injured his shoulder in the second half of...

AP Sports WriterAP Source: Thunder trade Anthony to Hawks, waiver likelyBy CLIFF BRUNTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Carmelo Anthony is done in Oklahoma City.A person with knowledge of the details tells The Associated Press the Thunder are sending the veteran NBA forward and a 2022 protected first-round pick to Atlanta...

AP Sports WriterBrogdon, Holiday help Pacers rally past Celtics 122-117By MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Malcolm Brogdon scored 29 points and Aaron Holiday scored 11 of his 18 points in the fourth quarter to help the Indiana Pacer rally past the Boston Celtics, 122-117 on Wednesday night.Indiana trailed 94-84 after...

Ex-wife of slain NBA player agrees to face Tennessee chargesRIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) The ex-wife of former NBA player Lorenzen Wright will not fight authorities' attempt to send her from California to Tennessee, where she's charged with killing him nearly eight years ago.Sherra Wright briefly appeared in Riverside County...

AP Sports WriterTurnover: Cavs overhaul roster with stunning tradesBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) With their NBA title hopes fading fast, the Cavaliers got aggressive at the trading deadline.They swapped teams.Cleveland completely changed its look - and perhaps its chances of winning a championship this season - on Thursday with...

PHOENIX (AP) NBA players Marcus and Markieff Morris go on trial Monday on felony assault charges stemming from a beating outside a Phoenix recreation center more than two years ago. The twin brothers could face a maximum of nearly four years in prison if they are found guilty. A conviction...

AP Basketball WriterSpike Lee: I'm done watching Knicks at MSG this seasonBy BRIAN MAHONEYNEW YORK (AP) Spike Lee still has his courtside seat, though the New York Knicks had to tell their superfan to find another way to get there.Lee said he won't be sitting there the rest...

AP Basketball WriterRussell on the rise in Brooklyn and seeking first postseasonBy BRIAN MAHONEYNEW YORK (AP) D'Angelo Russell stood high above Times Square, a spot where stars are showcased in New York.He was front and center on a billboard celebrating the Nets' midseason success, pictured with three teammates...

AP Basketball WriterThe MVP exits: Giannis, Greece fail to advance at World CupBy TIM REYNOLDSSHENZHEN, China (AP) Giannis Antetokounmpo now has a little more time to get ready for the NBA season.That would be an unwanted consolation prize.The reigning NBA MVP's stay at the World Cup is over,...