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AP Basketball WriterJames, Antetokounmpo picked as All-Star captainsBy TIM REYNOLDSLeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers and Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks are the captains for this year's NBA All-Star Game.James and Antetokounmpo were the leading vote-getters from each conference, making them the players who will choose who...

AP Sports WriterBlazers want to take next step after playoff successBy ANNE M. PETERSONPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) The Trail Blazers got a taste of playoff success last season and that's shifted their mindset. Simply making the playoffs is no longer the goal, a championship is.Damian Lillard is once again...

SAN ANTONIO (AP) San Antonio extended its unbeaten home record to 22 games by edging the New York Knicks 100-99 on Friday.The Spurs improved to 32-6 - equaling the franchise's best-ever record after 38 games - but had to sweat on a missed 3-point attempt by New York...

Wizards' Wall out vs. Phoenix due to flu-like symptomsWASHINGTON (AP) Washington Wizards point guard John Wall is missing Saturday night's game against the Phoenix Suns because of flu-like symptoms.Wall was ruled out shortly before the 7 p.m. tipoff. He did not participate in Washington's morning shootaround.Tomas Satoransky is...

AP Sports WriterUtah's top defense looks to slow down powerful RocketsBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) Utah's tough defense excelled against almost everyone in the league this season.The Jazz could not, however, find a way to slow down Houston's high-powered offense.Utah tied for first in the league in the regular...

Russell to miss at least two weeks with right thumb injurySAN FRANCISCO (AP) Golden State guard D’Angelo Russell will be sidelined for at least two weeks after he sprained his right thumb in Friday night’s 105-100 loss to the Boston Celtics, further depleting the backcourt already missing injured...

Lakers' Kuzma set for season debut with James, Davis at MavsDALLAS (AP) The Lakers are set to get their first look at Kyle Kuzma with the All-Star pairing of LeBron James and Anthony Davis.Los Angeles coach Frank Vogel says Kuzma will play against Dallas on Friday night. The...

Rebuilding Hawks add depth by signing Hamilton, PoythressATLANTA (AP) The rebuilding Atlanta Hawks have added depth by signing guard-forward Daniel Hamilton and forward Alex Poythress.Poythress was signed to a two-way contract, so the former Kentucky player will split his time with the Hawks' G League Erie team.Hamilton averaged...

AP Sports WriterKemba Walker, Enes Kanter join CelticsBy JIMMY GOLENBOSTON (AP) Enes Kanter took a playful swipe at him.Kemba Walker will try to replace him.Kyrie Irving is no longer with the Celtics, but his brief flameout in Boston is still on the minds of fans in the city...

Leonard returning "soon," but no target set for season debutSAN ANTONIO (AP) Kawhi Leonard is feeling healthy and will return ''soon'' from a quadriceps injury that has kept him out all season, but the Spurs All-Star forward does not have a target date for his debut.''I feel good,...

Celtics' Thomas out for rest of playoffs with hip injuryBOSTON (AP) Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas will miss the rest of the playoffs because of a hip injury.The team made the announcement on Saturday, a day after Thomas left Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals against Cleveland...

Cavaliers waive Andrew Bogut, sign forward Larry SandersCLEVELAND (AP) Larry Sanders walked away from the NBA. He's coming back to a team that needs his help after Andrew Bogut's very short stint with Cleveland.Sanders, who left the league two years ago after five seasons with Milwaukee, signed Monday...