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Associated PressWade receives standing ovation in Heat returnBy CHRISTOPHER STOCKMIAMI (AP) As the Heat fell behind early against the Milwaukee Bucks, the Miami fans were getting eager to see the man of the night.Dwayne Wade was back with the Heat on Friday night, coming off the bench for...

Grizzlies coach Bickerstaff gets $25,000 fine from NBANEW YORK (AP) Memphis Grizzlies coach J.B. Bickerstaff has been fined $25,000 by the NBA for directing inappropriate comments toward a game official and failing to leave the court in a timely manner after an ejection.The NBA announced the fine on...

Hawks buy out veteran Marco Belinelli's contractATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Hawks have bought out 3-point specialist Marco Belinelli's contract, giving the 11th-year veteran an opportunity to finish the season on a contending team.The move was announced before Friday night's game against Cleveland.Hawks coach Mike Budenholzer says the 31-year-old...

Hawks forward Bembry arrested after clocked at 128 mphATLANTA (AP) Atlanta Hawks forward DeAndre Bembry has rejoined the team following his arrest for speeding on an Atlanta interstate.Bembry posted bond following his arrest early Friday. He was clocked driving a purple Dodge Charger at 128 mph on Interstate...

Associated PressGrizzlies say they kept Evans after not getting right offerBy CLAY BAILEYMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) After several strange days filled with uncertainty, Tyreke Evans is still a member of the Memphis Grizzlies.Much to surprise of Evans - and his teammates.The Grizzlies sat Evans for five games before the...

Bulls waive Tony Allen after acquiring veteran last weekCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Bulls have waived guard/forward Tony Allen after acquiring him in a trade last week.The 14-year veteran came to Chicago in the deal that sent Nikola Mirotic to New Orleans. Allen averaged 4.7 points in 22 games...

Sixers unsure whether Fultz will play again this seasonBy ANDY SCHWARTZPHILADELPHIA (AP) Markelle Fultz, the top overall pick in last year's NBA draft, may not play again this season as he deals with a right shoulder injury and works on his shot.Fultz played the 76ers' first four games...

AP Sports WriterAfter whirlwind day, LeBron excited by Cavs' new 'pieces'By TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) LeBron James moved on quickly.A day after the Cavaliers overhauled their roster with a tornado of trades that ripped through the NBA, James didn't dwell on what's lost, who's no longer around or how...

Bulls G Dunn out of concussion protocolCHICAGO (AP) Bulls point guard Kris Dunn is out of the NBA's concussion protocol, though he will miss at least two more games for Chicago.Executive vice president of basketball operations John Paxson says Dunn ''still has a long way to go conditioning-wise,''...

AP Sports WriterTurnover: Cavs overhaul roster with stunning tradesBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) With their NBA title hopes fading fast, the Cavaliers got aggressive at the trading deadline.They swapped teams.Cleveland completely changed its look - and perhaps its chances of winning a championship this season - on Thursday with...

AP Sports WriterTurnover: Cavs overhaul roster with stunning tradesBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) With their NBA title hopes fading fast, the Cavaliers got aggressive at the trading deadline.They swapped teams.Cleveland completely changed its look - and perhaps its chances of winning a championship this season - on Thursday with...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Trail Blazers send Vonleh to Bulls for RakovicBy ANNE M. PETERSONPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) A person with knowledge of the situation says the Portland Trail Blazers have traded forward Noah Vonleh to the Chicago Bulls in exchange for Milovan Rakovic.The person spoke to The Associated...