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Porzingis sits out for Knicks vs Thunder; Adams out for OKCNEW YORK (AP) Kristaps Porzingis is sitting out the Knicks' game against Oklahoma City because of a sore left knee.The Thunder are without starting center Steven Adams after he sustained a concussion in their triple-overtime victory in Philadelphia...

Kuzma out of World Cup with ankle injury; US roster setMELBOURNE, Australia (AP) USA Basketball said Saturday that Kyle Kuzma of the Los Angeles Lakers has a left ankle injury that will keep him from playing in the FIBA World Cup.Kuzma's absence finalized the U.S. roster for the...

Jan. 5 - 10-day contracts can be signed.Jan. 10 - Contracts guaranteed for rest of season.Feb. 13-15 - All-Star weekend, New York.Feb. 19 - Trade deadline (3 p.m. EST).April 15 - Last day of regular season.April 18 - Playoffs begin.

The Orlando Magic and the Miami Heat will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at AmericanAirlines Arena. Orlando At Miami When: 7:30 PM ET, Monday, April 13, 2015 Where: American Airlines Arena, Miami, Florida TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, FSN Florida (Orlando), Sun Sports (Miami) PREDICTION: Heat 103, Magic...

AP Basketball WriterKnicks say they built the team they wanted in free agencyBy BRIAN MAHONEYGREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) Free agency was only a few hours old when the New York Knicks acknowledged their fans' disappointment.Three months later, the Knicks have changed their tune.Not only was free agency a success,...

Antetokounmpo features in Greek pandemic safety adATHENS, Greece (AP) Two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo has appeared in a government ad in his native Greece, released ahead of Christmas to urge people to observe public safety measures during the pandemic.''All victories start with defense,'' the Milwaukee Bucks star says,...

Raptors fire coach Dwane Casey after another sweep by CavsTORONTO (AP) The Toronto Raptors have fired Dwane Casey after the team was swept in the playoffs by the Cleveland Cavaliers for second straight season.Toronto President Masai Ujiri on Friday called the move a ''very difficult but necessary step.''He...

Counterfeit NBA championship rings seized at LA airportLOS ANGELES (AP) Twenty-eight counterfeit NBA championship rings have been seized by federal authorities at Los Angeles International Airport.U.S. Customs and Border Protection says Wednesday that the rings were in a wooden box shipped from China with a final destination in...

AP Sports WriterAP source: 76ers deal for Robinson, Burks from Golden StateBy DAN GELSTONPHILADELPHIA (AP) A person familiar with the trade says the Philadelphia 76ers have acquired Glenn Robinson and Alec Burks from the Golden State Warriors in exchange for draft picks.Expected to contend for an Eastern Conference...

LAS VEGAS (AP) - LeBron James will do more than just make a lot of people in Cleveland happy if he can find a way to lead the Cavaliers over Golden State in the NBA Finals.He'll also make a lot of people a pretty good return on their investment.Bettors...

The New Orleans Pelicans and the Orlando Magic will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Amway Center. New Orleans Pelicans vs. Orlando Magic When: 7:00 PM ET, Wednesday, November 16, 2016 Where: Amway Center, Orlando, Florida TV: 7 p.m. ET, FSN New Orleans, FSN Florida (Orlando) PREDICTION: Magic...

AP Basketball WriterGasol completes historic double, Spain wins World CupBy TIM REYNOLDSBEIJING (AP) Marc Gasol looked to the sky as confetti fell, some sticking to his massive shoulders, and then cradled and kissed the giant golden chalice that goes to the World Cup champions.He's getting good at hoisting...