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Clippers G Beverley fined $25,000 by NBANEW YORK (AP) Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley has been fined $25,000 by the NBA for throwing a game ball into the stands.Beverley threw the ball at the end of the Clippers' 112-102 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday...

Sixers' Embiid leaves game with shoulder injuryCLEVELAND (AP) Philadelphia 76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid left Wednesday night's game against Cleveland with an injured left shoulder.Embiid appeared to collide with Cavaliers center Ante Zizic while being fouled late in the first quarter. The 7-footer held his shoulder when he...

AP Basketball WriterPaul, Lowry among the All-Star reserves, with 6 first-timersBy TIM REYNOLDSThe All-Star Game is going to have plenty of new faces.The NBA released the list of the players voted by the league's head coaches as reserves for the Feb. 16 game in Chicago, including six who will...

AP Sports WriterAnthony Davis says it's his time now, ready to move onBy BRETT MARTELMETAIRIE, La. (AP) Anthony Davis wore a blue Pelicans practice jersey with the word ''New Orleans,'' printed in red letters across the chest.What he said after Friday's practice, however, left no doubt that his...

The Miami Heat no longer have the talent of their recent title-chasing era and own one of the worst records in the NBA entering Wednesday's game against the host Denver Nuggets. Miami lost eight of 10 to start the season and is in another rough stretch with losses in...

SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Brad Stevens is still trying to fully put his imprint on the Boston Celtics in only his second season with the franchise. He has, however, already left his mark on San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich. Popovich readily admits ''stealing'' plays and strategy from opposing coaches of...

AP Basketball WriterNBA GMs pick Warriors over Cavs in this season's FinalsBy TIM REYNOLDSThe NBA's general managers are expecting a third straight Golden State-Cleveland matchup in this season's NBA Finals, with the Warriors the pick to reclaim the title.Such was the consensus from the annual poll of general managers...

AP Basketball WriterKnicks waive Joakim Noah after just 2 seasonsBy BRIAN MAHONEYNEW YORK (AP) Joakim Noah's disappointing Knicks career is over after just two seasons.Unable to find a trade, the Knicks waived the 33-year-old center Saturday with two years and $37.8 million remaining on his contract.Noah had been...

SAN ANTONIO (AP) Tim Duncan has given up millions in salary to give the San Antonio Spurs the cap space needed to re-sign teammates and add players such as LaMarcus Aldridge.And Duncan has deferred offensively to teammates like Tony Parker and Kawhi Leonard despite averaging 19.5 points over...

Rockets' general manager's Hong Kong comments anger ChinaBEIJING (AP) Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey tried Sunday to defuse the rapidly growing fallout over his deleted tweet that showed support for Hong Kong anti-government protesters, saying he did not intend to offend any of the team's Chinese fans...

The Latest: Miami Heat reveal plan for game-night worker payBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the coronavirus pandemic's effect on sports around the world (all times local):3:55 p.m.The Miami Heat and AmericanAirlines Arena unveiled their plans for team and arena part-time employees who will be affected by the sports...

AP Sports WriterMcCaw joins Cavaliers after Warriors don't match offerBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Former Warriors swingman Patrick McCaw is practicing with the Cavaliers, who signed him to a two-year, $6 million offer sheet last week.McCaw officially joined the Cavaliers' roster on Monday after Golden State decided not to...