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The Latest: Popovich won't coach Game 3 after wife's deathSAN ANTONIO (AP) The Latest on the San Antonio Spurs and coach Greg Popovich, whose wife died at 67 (all times local):10:45 a.m.The San Antonio Spurs say Greg Popovich will not coach the team at home Thursday night in...

AP Basketball Writer76ers center Joel Embiid doubtful for Game 3 against HeatBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) Joel Embiid remains mired in Philadelphia's latest process, one he's found frustrating.Embiid was still listed as doubtful by the 76ers on Thursday morning, hours before they would face the Miami Heat in Game...

AP Sports WriterWarriors' Iguodala has a knack for big playoff performancesBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Andre Iguodala knocked down another clutch 3-pointer and let out some rare emotion, triumphantly reaching his arms out wide as he ran back to the defensive end. The Golden State swingman had thrown...

76ers, Mavericks to play 2 preseason games in ChinaNEW YORK (AP) Dirk Nowitzki's 21st NBA season will include a trip in China.His Dallas Mavericks will play a pair of preseason games against the Philadelphia 76ers there, 10 years after Nowitzki played for Germany in the 2008 Olympics in...

Michigan company sues LeBron James over Shop Talk conceptDETROIT (AP) A Michigan company has filed a federal lawsuit against LeBron James, claiming his digital media platform stole an idea.Adventure Enterprise is suing ''Uninterrupted,'' which was co-founded by James with business partner Maverick Carter, and Cree Nix for use...

AP Sports WriterGeorge, Mitchell uncertain for Game 2 of Thunder-JazzBy CLIFF BRUNTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Thunder forward Paul George and Utah guard Donovan Mitchell, the leading scorers for their respective teams in their first-round playoff series, are uncertain for Game 2 on Wednesday because of injuries.George scored 36 points...

AP Sports WriterGeorge, Mitchell questionable for Game 2 of Thunder-JazzBy CLIFF BRUNTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Thunder forward Paul George and Utah guard Donovan Mitchell, the leading scorers for their respective teams in their first-round playoff series, are questionable for Game 2 on Wednesday.George scored 36 points in the opener...

G League salaries going up in 2017-18NEW YORK (AP) G League salaries are going up next season, to $35,000 for most players and up to $385,000 for those on two-way contracts.Salaries also can be enhanced through bonuses and call-ups. NBA teams called up 50 players a total of...

AP Sports WriterRajon Rondo has a knack for performing in the playoffsBy ANNE M. PETERSONPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) Rajon Rondo is healthy and he's locked in.That's good news for the New Orleans Pelicans, not so much for the Portland Trail Blazers. When Rondo is locked in during the postseason,...

AP Sports WriterOn Pace: Indiana opens eyes with blowout of LeBron, CavsBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) They've spent the entire season on the fringe, virtually ignored by all but the most savvy fans and NBA insiders.They don't have any household names or any superstars on their roster, just one...

AP Basketball WriterBlazers seek tie vs Pelicans, Raptors aim for rare 2-0 leadBy BRIAN MAHONEYThe Portland Trail Blazers fought their way through a pressure-packed playoff race to earn home-court advantage in a series, then lost it in one game.The Toronto Raptors know that problem all too well, so they...

AP Sports WriterJazz G Mitchell has left foot bruise, uncertain for Game 2By CLIFF BRUNTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell has a left foot bruise and his status is uncertain for Game 2 of the Western Conference playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder.Mitchell left Oklahoma...