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Capsule preview of the Rockets-Spurs seriesBy The Associated PressCapsule and prediction for the Western Conference semifinal series between San Antonio and Houston that begins Monday:---No. 2 SAN ANTONIO SPURS (61-21, 4-2) vs. No. 3 HOUSTON ROCKETS (55-27, 4-1)Season series: Spurs, 3-1.Story line: Houston goes from the spectacular Russell Westbrook...

AP Basketball WriterAP Source: Pistons' Christian Wood tests positive for virusBy TIM REYNOLDSChristian Wood of the Detroit Pistons has tested positive for the coronavirus, a person with direct knowledge of the situation said Saturday night.Wood is feeling fine, according to the person who spoke to The Associated Press on...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Simmons, 76ers agree to $170 million, 5-year dealBy DAN GELSTONPHILADELPHIA (AP) The Philadelphia 76ers and star guard Ben Simmons have agreed to a $170 million, five-year contract extension, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press. The max deal is the latest...

Associated PressPelicans' Gentry defends LeBron James on tampering chargeBy DAN GREENSPANLOS ANGELES (AP) New Orleans coach Alvin Gentry made it clear Friday that center Anthony Davis will not be traded to the Los Angeles Lakers or anywhere else as long as he remains under contract to the Pelicans.Gentry's...

Wizards PG Wall practices again but not sure when he'll playWASHINGTON (AP) Washington Wizards point guard John Wall says he feels good after a pair of full-contact practices but is not sure when he will return to game action for his struggling team.Wall spoke to reporters on Monday,...

Associated PressEx-NBA player Ben Gordon arrested on suspicion of robberyBy ROBERT JABLONLOS ANGELES (AP) Former NBA player Ben Gordon has been arrested on suspicion of robbery in Los Angeles after police said he punched an apartment manager and pulled a knife.Gordon, 34, went to a building Saturday where...

AP Sports WriterExpectations still high for Celtics after Irving's departureBy KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) Expectations are nothing new for the Boston Celtics.Not living up to them despite having such a stacked roster the past two seasons was a little tougher to digest.The Celtics took a chance trading for All-Star...

Knicks' Porzingis has successful surgery on torn ACLNEW YORK (AP) All-Star forward Kristaps Porzingis of the New York Knicks has undergone surgery for a torn ligament in his left knee.The team says the repair of his anterior cruciate ligament was a success. He is expected to be sidelined...

AP Sports WriterFamily affair: Lakers get Lonzo Ball and dad with No. 2 pickBy GREG BEACHAMEL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) Lonzo Ball is staying home with the Los Angeles Lakers, and the point guard is one big part of Magic Johnson's grand plan to return them to championship contention.The...

Horford out with sore left knee, Morris starts in his placeATLANTA (AP) Celtics forward Al Horford has a sore left knee and will miss a game for the first time of the season.Marcus Morris took Horford's spot in the lineup against Atlanta, making his first start since last...

Report: Basketball Hall delaying enshrinement ceremonySPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) Basketball Hall of Fame chairman Jerry Colangelo told ESPN that the enshrinement ceremony for Kobe Bryant, Kevin Garnett, Tim Duncan and five others will be delayed until 2021 because of the coronavirus pandemic.The ceremony was to have taken place in...

AP Sports WriterWarriors' Durant out at least 2 weeks with fractured ribBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Kevin Durant will miss at least two weeks with a fractured rib on his right side, joining fellow All-Stars Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson on the injury list for the defending champion...