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Associated PressConley says Grizzlies owner willing to trade him, GasolBy CLAY BAILEYMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) The Memphis Grizzlies may be ready to start rebuilding, listening to trade offers for the NBA's longest-tenured teammates.Guard Mike Conley said Grizzlies owner Robert Pera had told both he and center Marc Gasol on...

Mavericks' Doncic fined $10,000 for kicking ball into standsDALLAS (AP) Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic has been fined $10,000 for kicking the ball into the stands, which led to his ejection from a game against Indiana.Doncic kicked the ball after a basket by the Pacers late in the...

Former Kings executive pleads guilty to defrauding teamSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) A former top Sacramento Kings executive has pleaded guilty to siphoning $13.4 million from the team to buy Southern California beachfront properties, according to court records.The records show former chief revenue officer Jeffrey David pleaded guilty Tuesday to...

AP Sports WriterSmith back with Mavericks, starts against Clippers in returnBy SCHUYLER DIXONDALLAS (AP) Dallas Mavericks point guard Dennis Smith has returned after a week away from the team amid trade rumors, and with the second-year player's role in question because of the emergence of rookie sensation Luka...

AP Sports WriterSmith back with Mavericks, starts against Clippers in returnBy SCHUYLER DIXONDALLAS (AP) Dallas Mavericks point guard Dennis Smith has returned after a week away from the team amid trade rumors, and with the second-year player's role in question because of the emergence of rookie sensation Luka...

AP Sports WriterSmith back with Mavericks, starts against Clippers in returnBy SCHUYLER DIXONDALLAS (AP) Dallas Mavericks point guard Dennis Smith has returned after a week away from the team amid trade rumors, and with the second-year player's role in question because of the emergence of rookie sensation Luka...

AP Basketball WriterAP Source: Rockets trading Carmelo Anthony to ChicagoBy TIM REYNOLDSMILWAUKEE (AP) Carmelo Anthony is going to Chicago, albeit only on paper.Where he's going next remains unclear.A person with direct knowledge of the matter said the Houston Rockets are trading Anthony and an undisclosed amount of cash...

Lakers' Ball to miss 4 to 6 weeks with sprained left ankleLOS ANGELES (AP) Already without injured star LeBron James, the Los Angeles Lakers will be missing guard Lonzo Ball for the next four to six weeks after an MRI on Sunday showed a sprained left ankle.Ball was...

Celtics' Marcus Smart fined $35K for pursuing Hawks playerNEW YORK (AP) Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart has been fined $35,000 for ''aggressively pursuing'' DeAndre Bembry of the Atlanta Hawks and failing to promptly leave the court following his ejection.NBA discipline executive Kiki VanDeWeghe handed down the fine Monday.It...

Pelicans' Davis out up to 2 weeks with sprained index fingerNEW ORLEANS (AP) The New Orleans Pelicans say Anthony Davis has a sprained finger that is expected to sideline him up to two weeks.The star forward hurt his left index finger during the fourth quarter of Friday night's...

Pistons' Drummond out versus Kings, in concussion protocolDETROIT (AP) Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond is in concussion protocol a day after taking a shot on his nose.Drummond was out of the lineup Saturday night against the Sacramento Kings.He left in the first quarter of Friday night's win over...

Bulls expect Carter to miss 8-12 weeks with thumb injuryCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Bulls expect prized rookie center Wendell Carter Jr. to miss eight to 12 weeks because of a left thumb injury.The team said Friday that surgery has been recommended for Carter, who was hurt Tuesday against...