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Hornets big men Zeller, Kaminsky battling injuriesCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Hornets reserve center Cody Zeller will be out indefinitely with a torn medial meniscus in his left knee.The injury occurred in the third quarter of Charlotte's loss against Golden State on Wednesday night. The team said Zeller will be...

Longtime Pacers executive Donnie Walsh announces retirementINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Longtime Indiana Pacers executive Donnie Walsh, the architect of the franchise's turnaround, announced his retirement on Wednesday.The 79-year-old Walsh first told The Indianapolis Star of his intention to retire.''Over my 30-year relationship with Donnie, I have been amazed to watch...

Rockets to rest Chris Paul against CavaliersCLEVELAND (AP) Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul is being rested against Cleveland on the second of games on consecutive days.Houston (9-8) visited the Cavaliers on Saturday, a day after Paul scored 20 points in 37 minutes in an overtime loss at...

AP Basketball WriterAP source: NBA approves draft lottery, player resting rulesBy BRIAN MAHONEYNEW YORK (AP) A person with knowledge of the details says NBA owners have passed rules designed to prevent healthy players from sitting out games, and teams from losing games on purpose to improve their draft...

AP Basketball WriterHawks' Trae Young sprains ankle, leaves game in MiamiBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) Atlanta's Trae Young didn't want to see the video of the play where he sprained his right ankle.It hurt enough the first time.Young left the Hawks' game against the Miami Heat on Tuesday night...

NEW YORK (AP) - Two Atlanta Hawks players have been released after their arrest on charges they blocked officers from setting up a crime scene following the stabbing of a fellow NBA player.Pero Antic and Thabo Sefolosha (tah-BOH' sehf-ah-LOH'-shuh) were arrested early Wednesday outside the club 1Oak in Manhattan's...

76ers' Tobias Harris falls in Game 3 vs. Celtics, cuts eyeLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) 76ers forward Tobias Harris left Game 3 of Philadelphia's first-round playoff matchup with Boston after bloodying his face in a fall. The team said he suffered a left eye laceration and was being...

AP Sports WriterNew-look Grizzlies leaning heavily on Parsons in new eraBy TERESA M. WALKERMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) The Memphis Grizzlies made significant roster moves during the offseason and still believe they can extend the franchise's streak of seven straight playoff appearances.It all hinges on the health of Chandler Parsons'...

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Trail Blazers guard Wesley Matthews ruptured his left Achilles tendon in Portland's game against the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night and is out for the season.Matthews was running with the ball when he fell to the court two minutes into the third quarter and was...

The Latest: LA's Drew League cancels scheduleBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:---The Drew League, a highlight of the summer basketball season in Los Angeles since 1973, has canceled its schedule for this year because of the coronavirus pandemic.The...

Dwight Howard's back problems delaying his Wizards debutBy The Associated PressDwight Howard's first preseason with the Washington Wizards is apparently over before it started.Howard needs an injection to alleviate pain in his back, and Washington coach Scott Brooks said that the eight-time All-Star has hopes of being back on...

The New Orleans Pelicans and the Golden State Warriors will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Oracle Arena. New Orleans At Golden State When: 3:30 PM ET, Saturday, April 18, 2015 Where: Oracle Arena, Oakland, California TV: 3:30 p.m. ET, ABC PREDICTION: Warriors 115, Pelicans 98 Join BetOnline...