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LeBron's new LA jersey supplants Curry's as NBA's top sellerNEW YORK (AP) Though LeBron James didn't make the playoffs in his first season in Los Angeles, his move to the Lakers paid off in jersey sales.The NBA announced Thursday that James had the most popular individual jersey during...

AP Basketball WriterNets' summer includes decision on Russell after playoff runBy BRIAN MAHONEYNEW YORK (AP) D'Angelo Russell was an All-Star and the Brooklyn Nets became a playoff team. Neither looked likely four months ago.So it was a surprisingly successful season, though there's plenty of work left for the...

AP Sports WriterOnce again, Lillard Time moves Blazers along in the playoffsBy ANNE M. PETERSONPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) If Damian Lillard's series-clinching walkoff 3-pointer against the Thunder looked vaguely familiar, it's because he's done it before.His buzzer-beating 3 sent Houston packing back in 2014.It may have been from a...

Blake Griffin has arthroscopic surgery on left kneeDETROIT (AP) Blake Griffin had surgery arthroscopic surgery on his left knee, an injury that forced him to miss the first two games of the playoffs.The Pistons say the procedure Wednesday in Los Angeles was to address the issue that caused...

AP Basketball WriterMagic made big strides in Steve Clifford's first yearBy TIM REYNOLDSORLANDO, Fla. (AP) The Orlando Magic were supposed to have gotten a day off on Jan. 30. Instead, an incensed coach Steve Clifford brought his team in to watch film and make them see all the...

AP Basketball WriterNets' summer includes decision on Russell after playoff runBy BRIAN MAHONEYNEW YORK (AP) D'Angelo Russell was an All-Star and the Brooklyn Nets became a playoff team. Neither looked likely four months ago.So it was a surprisingly successful season, though there's plenty for the Nets to build...

AP Sports Writer76ers season has gone south with each visit to TorontoBy DAN GELSTONPHILADELPHIA (AP) The 76ers have gone south in Toronto.Sixers coach Brett Brown wants the season series to come with an asterisk.Sure, the Raptors went 3-1 against the Sixers, but Philadelphia has evolved thanks to a...

Associated PressWith defense clicking, Raptors focused on deep playoff runBy IAN HARRISONTORONTO (AP) The Toronto Raptors have reason to believe this is the year their playoff run doesn't end in failure and frustration.Just ask the Orlando Magic, who have seen firsthand how good this Raptors team can be.Kawhi...

Associated PressWith defense clicking, Raptors focused on deep playoff runBy IAN HARRISONTORONTO (AP) The Toronto Raptors have reason to believe this is the year their playoff run doesn't end in failure and frustration.Just ask the Orlando Magic, who have seen firsthand how good this Raptors team can be.Kawhi...

Kings coach Luke Walton accused of sex assault in lawsuitLOS ANGELES (AP) New Sacramento Kings coach Luke Walton has been accused of sexual assault in a lawsuit by a former sports reporter.''I thought he was going to rape me,'' Kelli Tennant said at a news conference Tuesday, one...

AP Sports WriterAP Source: Cavs to interview Blazers assistants to be coachBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Cavaliers' coaching search will venture into the Pacific Northwest.Cleveland plans to interview Portland assistants Nate Tibbetts and David Vanterpool for its coaching job, a person familiar with the team's plans told The...

AP Sports WriterAP Source: Cavs to interview Blazers assistants to be coachBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) A person familiar with the team's plans says the Cavaliers intend to interview Portland assistants Nate Tibbetts and David Vanterpool for their coaching job.Cleveland has received permission to speak with Tibbetts and Vanterpool,...