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The Latest: Irving, Davis say they'll play in All-Star gameCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Latest on NBA All-Star Weekend (all times local):12:35 p.m.Boston's Kyrie Irving and New Orleans' Anthony Davis say they both plan to play in Sunday's All-Star game.Both have been dealing with injuries lately. Irving has been...

AP Sports WriterPelicans fire GM Dell Demps amid Anthony Davis falloutBy BRETT MARTELNEW ORLEANS (AP) A person familiar with the situation says the Pelicans have fired general manager Dell Demps.The person spoke to The Associated Pres on condition of anonymity because the club has not announced it. Demps...

The Latest: Mavs' Luka Doncic picks an international 'Fab 5'By The Associated PressCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Latest on NBA All-Star Weekend (all times local):11:10 a.m.Dallas rookie Luka Doncic said if he had to pick any five current international players to beat an American team of All-Stars the list...

Silver opens All-Star weekend, eyes high-tech future of gameCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has opened the annual All-Star Technology Summit by touting the ''smart jersey of the future.''Silver used an app on a phone to change the number and name on the back of a jersey...

AP Sports WriterCurrys excited for 'mini family reunion' at All-Star weekendBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Dell Curry looks forward to those nights when he can open a bottle of wine, take a seat on his recliner in front of the fireplace alongside wife Sonya and watch their NBA...

AP Sports WriterCurrys excited for 'mini family reunion' at All-Star weekendBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Dell Curry looks forward to those nights when he can open a bottle of wine, take a seat on his recliner in front of the fireplace alongside wife Sonya and watch their NBA...

AP Basketball WriterAs betting widens, NBA teams positioning to cash inBy TIM REYNOLDSCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Ted Leonsis does not gamble.The owner of the Washington Wizards is a venture capitalist and investor, along with the owner of the NHL champion Washington Capitals, the WNBA's Washington Mystics, the G League...

AP Sports WriterPelicans fire GM Dell Demps amid Anthony Davis falloutBy BRETT MARTELNEW ORLEANS (AP) The Pelicans have decided to fire ninth-year general manager Dell Demps and start the process of finding someone to deal with the fallout of All-Star Anthony Davis' recent trade demand, said a person...

The Latest: Seth Curry says he will win 3-point contestBy The Associated PressCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Latest on NBA All-Star Weekend (all times local):1:35 p.m.Seth Curry has a bold prediction as to who will win the NBA 3-point contest on Saturday night.''Me, me, I will,'' Curry confidently told...

AP Sports WriterDavis MRI shows muscle bruiseBy BRETT MARTELNEW ORLEANS (AP) A person familiar with the situation says an MRI on Anthony Davis' injured left shoulder showed a muscle bruise.The person says Davis' timetable for a return is day-to-day. The person spoke to The Associated Press Friday on...

AP Sports WriterWade, Nowitzki share eventful history as honorary All-StarsBy SCHUYLER DIXONDALLAS (AP) Of all the opposing jerseys Dwyane Wade has collected through swaps during his final NBA season, Dirk Nowitzki's was among those the Miami star wanted the most and somehow seemed worried he wouldn't get.Maybe it...

AP Sports WriterWade, Nowitzki share eventful history as honorary All-StarsBy SCHUYLER DIXONDALLAS (AP) Of all the opposing jerseys Dwyane Wade has collected through swaps during his final NBA season, Dirk Nowitzki's was among those the Miami star wanted the most and somehow seemed worried he wouldn't get.Maybe it...