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Griffin missing 3rd straight game for DetroitDETROIT (AP) Blake Griffin is out for a third straight game because of left knee soreness, leaving the Detroit Pistons short-handed again as the playoff race winds down.Detroit entered Wednesday night's game against Indiana in sixth place in the Eastern Conference, but...

Associated PressLakers' Lonzo Ball sues Big Baller co-founder alleging fraudBy CHRISTOPHER WEBERLOS ANGELES (AP) Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball and his company Big Baller Brand are suing co-founder Alan Foster, alleging he conspired to steal millions of dollars from the shoe and clothing line.Foster concocted ''a...

Associated PressLakers' Lonzo Ball sues Big Baller co-founder alleging fraudBy CHRISTOPHER WEBERLOS ANGELES (AP) Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball and his company Big Baller Brand are suing co-founder Alan Foster, alleging he conspired to steal millions of dollars from the shoe and clothing line.The lawsuit filed...

Suns' Booker leaves game against Jazz due to ankle injuryPHOENIX (AP) Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker has sprained his left ankle in the first quarter against the Utah Jazz and left the game.Booker landed awkwardly as a pass came his way with 4:28 left in the quarter Wednesday...

Popovich ejected 63 seconds into game against DenverDENVER (AP) San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich boiled over just 63 seconds into a game against Denver and was ejected.An irate Popovich appeared to be upset over a non-foul call Wednesday night and was given a technical by official Mark Ayotte....

Warriors' Green, Curry, Durant fined for referee commentsNEW YORK (AP) Golden State Warriors teammates Draymond Green, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant have been fined by the NBA for criticizing the officiating.The league said Tuesday that Green was fined $35,000 for comments on social media that ''impugned the integrity...

AP Sports WriterErnie Grunfeld fired as president of the Washington WizardsBy HOWARD FENDRICHWASHINGTON (AP) Ernie Grunfeld was fired as president of the Washington Wizards on Tuesday after 16 seasons in charge of the team.The Wizards announced his dismissal with four games left in a disappointing, no-playoffs season.Washington is...

AP Sports WriterNo playoffs, too few wins: Wiz fire Grunfeld after 16 yearsBy HOWARD FENDRICHWASHINGTON (AP) Ernie Grunfeld was fired as president of the Washington Wizards after 16 seasons in charge of the team, and owner Ted Leonsis said he will oversee a ''reboot.''Grunfeld's dismissal was announced with...

Ernie Grunfeld fired as president of the Washington WizardsWASHINGTON (AP) Ernie Grunfeld has been fired as president of the Washington Wizards after 16 seasons in charge of the team.The Wizards announced his dismissal on Tuesday with four games left in a disappointing, no-playoffs season.Washington is 32-46 and in...

NYC police investigating rape allegation against NBA starNEW YORK (AP) A New York City police official has confirmed that there is an investigation into a rape allegation against NBA star Kristaps Porzingis.NYPD Chief of Detectives Dermot Shea said on Monday that the department has an ongoing probe. He...

NYC police investigating rape allegation against NBA starNEW YORK (AP) A New York City police official has confirmed that there is an investigation into a rape allegation against NBA star Kristaps Porzingis.NYPD Chief of Detectives Dermot Shea said on Monday that the department has an ongoing probe. He...

Memphis' Valanciunas out rest of season with sprained ankleMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas will miss the rest of the season after spraining his right ankle in a loss to the Clippers.The Grizzlies announced Monday that Valanciunas suffered a grade II sprain Sunday night, though the center...