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Williamson to miss final preseason game with sore right kneeNEW YORK (AP) Zion Williamson won't play in New York in the New Orleans Pelicans' final preseason game because of a sore right knee.The Pelicans said Thursday that the No. 1 pick didn't travel with the team to New...

Basketball great Bill Russell released from hospitalSEATTLE (AP) NBA Hall of Famer Bill Russell has been released from a Seattle hospital after an overnight stay for an unknown condition.Russell confirmed on Twitter on Saturday that he went to the hospital late Friday. He doesn't say why.Russell says in...

AP Sports WriterCeltics not celebrating despite making quick work of 76ersBy KYLE HIGHTOWERDuring his first eight NBA seasons in Charlotte, Kemba Walker never made it out of the first round of the playoffs.He signed with the Celtics in free agency this past offseason because he wanted a chance to...

AP Sports WriterSpurs, Grizzlies square off in 4th playoff series since '11By TERESA M. WALKERNobody in the NBA has played against each other in the playoffs since 2011 more than the San Antonio Spurs and Memphis Grizzlies.And with the exception of 2011, the Spurs have simply dominated the Grizzlies.So...

Mavs star Doncic leaves early after injuring ankle vs HeatDALLAS (AP) Luka Doncic left a game against Miami early after the young Dallas Mavericks star sprained his right ankle while driving to the basket.The reigning rookie of the year's right foot landed on the foot of Heat guard...

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...

Associated PressMurray's return has Spurs eager to start new seasonBy RAUL DOMINGUEZSAN ANTONIO (AP) The San Antonio Spurs understand how they can be overlooked in the Western Conference given the flurry of trades and free agent signings in the offseason that reshaped so many of their rivals.That doesn't...

Mavericks guard Lee out after getting hurt during hiatusDALLAS (AP) Veteran guard Courtney Lee will be sidelined when the Dallas Mavericks are scheduled to resume organized workouts next week.The Mavericks said Monday night that Lee hurt his left calf during the NBA hiatus. The team said he wouldn't...

Suns' Knight out for season with torn ACLPHOENIX (AP) Phoenix Suns backup point guard Brandon Knight tore his left ACL while playing in a pro-am game last week in Miami and will be lost for the coming season.The Suns said Tuesday an examination by team doctor Tom Carter...

AP Sports WriterGordon Hayward's free agency will be story of Jazz offseasonBy KAREEM COPELANDSALT LAKE CITY (AP) All Gordon Hayward could do was smile as he fielded question after question Tuesday about his expected free agency.It signaled the beginning of the Jazz offseason, where Hayward's decision could have...

Slain man's wake had things he loved: Celtics, TV, snacksNEW ORLEANS (AP) After a young New Orleans man was killed, his grieving family chose to remember him doing what he loved: sitting in front of a TV with his beloved Boston Celtics on the screen.The body of 18-year-old...

Revised settlement recommended over Bucks player's arrestMILWAUKEE (AP) The Milwaukee city attorney is recommending a revised offer to settle a lawsuit brought by Milwaukee Bucks' guard Sterling Brown, who was taken to the ground, shocked with a Taser and arrested during an encounter with police in 2018.City Attorney...