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Grizzlies’ Brandon Clarke week to week with muscle injuryMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) Memphis Grizzlies rookie Brandon Clarke has aggravated a sore left oblique muscle and now is week to week.The Grizzlies detailed Clarke's medical status Tuesday.Clarke hurt his oblique muscle in the first half of Sunday's win at Minnesota....

Associated pressBulls' Niko Mirotic accepts Portis apology over fightBy DAN HAYESCHICAGO (AP) Niko Mirotic accepted Bobby Portis' apology on Wednesday, six weeks after their ugly altercation at practice led to a hospitalization and a suspension.Things remain awkward for the Chicago Bulls.A day after he sat on the bench...

AP Sports WriterAP sources: Cavs sign Michigan's Beilein to 5-year dealBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Cavaliers went back to college to get a coach.Cleveland has signed Michigan's John Beilein to a five-year contract, three people familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Monday. The deal came...

In blow to Wizards, Westbrook out a week with injured legWASHINGTON (AP) Washington Wizards point guard Russell Westbrook is expected to sit out a week with an injured left leg, the latest blow to a team that entered Monday with a 2-8 record.The Wizards announced before Monday night's...

Orlando waited 20 years to host All-Star weekend again, and Dwight Howard wants nothing to spoil the party. So forget that trade request, Magic fans. Ignore the rapidly approaching deadline for deals. When: 7:00 PM ET, Wednesday, February 29, 2012 Where: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Oddsmakers currently have the East...

WASHINGTON (AP) Kevin Durant has a hyperextended left knee and the Golden State Warriors are preparing for his absence even before knowing how long he could be sidelined. Durant was hurt Tuesday early in Golden State's 112-108 loss to Washington and the Warriors said he would have an MRI exam....

AP Sports WriterCavaliers' Love sitting out final game before All-Star breakBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Cavaliers forward Kevin Love will sit out the final game before the All-Star break to get further rest following foot surgery.Love has not suffered any setbacks since returning last week to play for the...

Mavericks sign MWC player of year Clavell from Puerto RicoDALLAS (AP) The Dallas Mavericks have signed free agent guard Gian Clavell, an undrafted rookie who has played for Puerto Rico's national team.Clavell was the Mountain West Conference player of the year at Colorado State last season. He averaged...

AP Sports WriterWarriors center Zaza Pachulia sidelined at least a weekBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Golden State Warriors center Zaza Pachulia has a strained rotator cuff in his right shoulder and will be sidelined for at least a week.He underwent an MRI exam Tuesday and expressed his relief...

Porzingis rejoins Mavs after missing 10 games with sore kneeDALLAS (AP) Kristaps Porzingis was back in the lineup for Dallas against the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night after missing 10 games with right knee soreness.The 7-foot-3 forward was expected to return almost a week ago in Sacramento,...

AP Basketball WriterMinnesota wins NBA draft lottery, rights to No. 1 pickBy TIM REYNOLDSThe NBA draft lottery was delayed three months. The Minnesota Timberwolves are certainly feeling like the wait was worthwhile.The Timberwolves won the lottery Thursday night, giving them the No. 1 pick. The lottery was conducted virtually...

Chicago Bulls, coach Jim Boylen agree to contract extensionCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Bulls and coach Jim Boylen have agreed to a contract extension.Boylen was already under contract for next season when the Bulls promoted him from assistant coach to take over for the fired Fred Hoiberg in December....