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AP Sports WriterAP source: Mavericks boost Nowitzki's deal to $50 millionBy SCHUYLER DIXONDALLAS (AP) Dirk Nowitzki has signed his contract with Dallas, and a person with knowledge of the deal says it's worth more than the original agreement.The 38-year-old star who has spent all 18 of his seasons...

The Phoenix Suns and the Washington Wizards will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Verizon Center. Phoenix At Washington When: 7:00 PM ET, Saturday, March 16, 2013 Where: Verizon Center, Washington, District of Columbia TV: 7 p.m. ET, Fox Sports Arizona (Phoenix), Comcast SportsNet...

AP Basketball WriterHeat suspend guard Dion Waiters for 10 gamesBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) Dion Waiters has been handed a 10-game suspension by the Miami Heat, with the team citing multiple examples of conduct detrimental to the team as the reason for his second banishment of the season.The suspension...

AP Sports WriterDC police: Eagles' Mills, Wiz's Robinson arrested for fightBy HOWARD FENDRICHWASHINGTON (AP) Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Jalen Mills and Washington Wizards forward Devin Robinson were arrested after a fight outside a nightclub, Washington police said Saturday.Karimah Bilal, program manager for the Metropolitan Police Department's office of communications,...

AP Sports WriterIt's time for No. 1 pick Fultz to turn 76ers into winnersBy DAN GELSTONPHILADELPHIA (AP) Markelle Fultz already has his first turnover as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers.It came in an Instagram post sponsored by a watch company. ''Excited to head to (City) and join...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Cavs to make offer to keep Kyle KorverBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Unable to chase any high-profile free agents, the Cavaliers want to retain one of their own.With an eye on closing the gap on Golden State after losing in the NBA Finals, the Cavs...

AP Sports WriterJordan: Winning 6th NBA title with Bulls was 'trying year'By STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C (AP) Michael Jordan described his final NBA championship season with the Chicago Bulls as a “trying year.”“We were all trying to enjoy that year knowing it was coming to an end,” Jordan told...

AP Sports WriterButler targeting return to Timberwolves before end of seasonBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Jimmy Butler could return to the court for the Minnesota Timberwolves before the end of the regular season, if he continues to stay on track with his rehabilitation from surgery on his right knee.He's...

Associated PressNew Raptors coach Nurse made lasting impression on UjiriBy IAN HARRISONTORONTO (AP) Toronto Raptors President Masai Ujiri hasn't forgotten the first time he met Nick Nurse.It was 1995 and Ujiri, now president of the Toronto Raptors, was playing for the Derby Storm of the British Basketball League....

AP Sports WriterCavs owner Gilbert back home following strokeBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert has been home for nearly a week in Detroit as he continues to recover from a stroke suffered in May.Gilbert had spent the past two months in a rehabilitation center in Chicago....

AP Sports WriterNowitzki soaking up retirement after 21 seasons with MavsBy SCHUYLER DIXONARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Dirk Nowitzki eventually plans on working out again. The recently retired star of the Dallas Mavericks wants to stay in somewhat decent shape.The big German hasn't put a timeline on it - he's...

AP Sports WriterJordan: Winning 6th NBA title with Bulls was 'trying year'By STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C (AP) Michael Jordan described his final NBA championship season with the Chicago Bulls as a “trying year.”“We all were all trying to enjoy that year knowing it was coming to an end,” Jordan...