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AP Sports WriterCeltics' Irving needs knee surgery, out for playoffsBy KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving will need surgery on his...

AP Sports WriterBucks' Jabari Parker nearing 1st playoff appearanceBy GENARO C. ARMASMILWAUKEE (AP) Four years into his injury-plagued tenure in the NBA, Jabari...

AP Basketball WriterNew game in town: NBA tips off NBA 2K League with draftBy BRIAN MAHONEYNEW YORK (AP) Dimez slipped on his draft...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Lue expected to return Thursday for CavaliersBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Tyronn Lue is rejoining the Cavaliers' disjointed season.Cleveland's coach...

AP Sports WriterAP Source: Lue expected to return Thursday for CavaliersBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) A person familiar with the decision says Cleveland Cavaliers...

Nets' Acy, Pistons' Drummond fined for shoving matchNEW YORK (AP) The NBA has fined Brooklyn Nets forward Quincy Acy $25,000 and Detroit Pistons...

Bulls' Valentine facing knee procedure, done for seasonCHICAGO (AP) Chicago Bulls guard Denzel Valentine will miss the rest of the season after surgery...

Mavs' Nerlens Noel suspended last 5 games for drug violationDALLAS (AP) Dallas Mavericks center Nerlens Noel has been suspended for the final five...

76ers set to unveil sculpture of Julius 'Dr. J' ErvingCAMDEN, N.J. (AP) The Philadelphia 76ers are paying tribute to Hall of Famer Julius...

76ers set to unveil sculpture of Julius 'Dr. J' ErvingCAMDEN, N.J. (AP) The Philadelphia 76ers are paying tribute to Hall of Famer Julius...

AP Sports WriterButler 'this close' to rejoining Timberwolves on courtBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Timberwolves have been stumbling down the stretch, trying...

Sixers pay tribute to Julius 'Dr. J' Erving with sculptureCAMDEN, N.J. (AP) The Philadelphia 76ers are paying tribute to Hall of Famer Julius...