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AP Basketball WriterAP source: Kawhi Leonard wants a trade from SpursBy TIM REYNOLDSKawhi Leonard's time with the San Antonio Spurs may soon be over.A person familiar with the situation says Leonard has told the Spurs that he would like to be traded this summer, the clearest sign yet that...

Timberwolves assistant coach Rick Brunson resignsMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Minnesota Timberwolves assistant coach Rick Brunson has resigned amid reports that women had accused him of improper conduct.The Timberwolves announced Brunson's resignation Tuesday in a one-sentence statement, but did not provide a reason for his departure. The Star Tribune, citing a...

Authorities seek battery charge against Raptors executiveOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Authorities will push for a battery charge against Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri after the executive was accused of pushing and hitting a sheriff's deputy in the face as he tried to get onto the court after his team...

Utah Jazz sign Eric Griffin to two-way contractSALT LAKE CITY (AP) The Utah Jazz signed big man Eric Griffin to a two-way contract Thursday.Contract details were not released.Griffin was a member of the Jazz during NBA summer leagues in Salt Lake City and Las Vegas. He averaged 10.8...

NBA fines Knicks $50,000 over feud with New York Daily NewsNEW YORK (AP) The NBA fined the New York Knicks $50,000 on Monday for violating media rules by not allowing the New York Daily News to cover one of the team's news conferences.The Knicks held a news conference...

AP Sports WriterOsman joins Cavs' list of injured players, will miss gameBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Cavaliers' injury list continues to grow with starting forward Cedi Osman the latest addition.Osman will miss Saturday's game at Chicago with back spasms that forced him to leave Wednesday's loss to Orlando....

The Los Angeles Clippers have listed forward Blake Griffin as a game-time decision for the team's Wednesday night game against the Orlando Magic, but multiple team sources say that the Clippers star will sit out. If Griffin, who is suffering from a hamstring strain, does sit out, he will join...

AP Sports WriterBack in Boston, Celtics honor John HavlicekBy JIMMY GOLENBOSTON (AP) The Boston Celtics honored Hall of Famer John Havlicek before their playoff game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night, observing a moment of silence beforehand and then showing a highlight video during the first commercial...

AP Sports WriterCavaliers execs reject Irving trade talk, deny team in chaosBy TOM WITHERSINDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert spent more than 30 minutes presenting a positive portrait of his franchise.The reality is that the Cavs are troubled.In his first public comments since Kyrie Irving asked to...

Bucks' Nikola Mirotic out with left thumb injuryMILWAUKEE (AP) Milwaukee Bucks forward Nikola Mirotic is out indefinitely an examination of his left thumb revealed a sprain and a fracture.Since being acquired by the Bucks on Feb. 7, Mirotic has played in 14 games with three starts. He is...

Pistons send Johnson, 2 others to D-LeagueAUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Pistons assigned forwards Stanley Johnson and Henry Ellenson and guard Michael Gbinije to the team's D-League affiliate in Grand Rapids.The moves came before Grand Rapids hosted Delaware on Saturday night. The Pistons were off Saturday. Detroit...

HOUSTON (115)Ariza 4-15 2-3 13, Motiejunas 7-13 1-3 18, Howard 7-16 10-15 24, Beverley 3-9 6-6 12, Harden 11-21 18-21 41, Black 1-3 0-0 2, Canaan 0-2 0-0 0, Johnson 2-6 0-0 5, Dorsey 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 35-85 37-48 115.DENVER (111)Chandler 8-17 2-2 23, Faried 5-12...