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Pelicans reserve center Ajinca has knee surgeryMETAIRIE, La. (AP) The New Orleans Pelicans say reserve center Alexis Ajinca has had surgery on his right knee and his recovery is expected to take four to six months, virtually ending his chances of playing this season.The 7-foot-2 Ajinca, whose status...

Associated PressMom shouts at suspect: 'How could you have murdered my son?'By ADRIAN SAINZMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) The mother of former NBA player Lorenzen Wright stood up Thursday during a court hearing for a man charged with killing him and shouted, ''How could you have murdered my son?''Wearing a...

Mavs' Noel to have thumb surgery, be out for several weeksBOSTON (AP) Dallas Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle says forward Nerlens Noel will have surgery for a torn ligament in his left thumb.Carlisle made the announcement Wednesday before the Mavericks game with the Boston Celtics.Noel will undergo the procedure...

AP Sports WriterIsaiah Thomas plays 4-on-4, Cavs' All-Star nearing returnBy TOM WITHERSINDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) ?? Cavaliers All-Star point guard Isaiah Thomas played 4-on-4 on Wednesday, a significant step in his recovery from a hip injury.Thomas, who has yet to make his debut with Cleveland, scrimmaged along with injured forward...

Nets' Crabbe fined $15K for throwing ball after fouling outNEW YORK (AP) Allen Crabbe of the Brooklyn Nets has been fined $15,000 by the NBA for violating the rule prohibiting players from throwing any item, including the game ball, at the basket stanchion.The NBA announced the fine Wednesday.Crabbe...

Suns' Devin Booker expected to miss 2-3 with groin injuryPHOENIX (AP) Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker is expected to be sidelined two to three weeks because of a groin injury.The Suns said Wednesday that Booker strained his left adductor late in a 126-113 loss in Toronto on Tuesday...

Seattle mayor inks KeyArena deal to lure NBA, NHL teamsSEATTLE (AP) Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan has signed an agreement with a developer to renovate KeyArena so the venue could be ready for an NBA or NHL team.Durkan told reporters Wednesday the deal with Los Angeles-based Oak View Group...

Grizzlies' Gasol fined for profanity during TV interviewNEW YORK (AP) Grizzlies center Marc Gasol has been fined $15,000 by the NBA for using a profanity during a live television interview.The NBA announced the fine Wednesday.Gasol cursed during the interview after Memphis snapped an 11-game skid Monday night with...

AP Sports WriterIsaiah Thomas plays 4-on-4, Cavs' All-Star nearing returnBy TOM WITHERSINDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) ?? Cavaliers All-Star point guard Isaiah Thomas played 4-on-4 on Wednesday, a significant step in his recovery from a hip injury.Thomas, who has yet to make his debut with Cleveland, scrimmaged along with injured forward...

AP Sports WriterKerr: Stephen Curry injury 'a good thing for our team'By STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Warriors coach Steve Kerr says that while Stephen Curry's sprained ankle is not ideal, it may actually help his team in the long run.Curry is expected to miss about two weeks with...

AP Sports WriterHornets coach Clifford out indefinitely with 'health issue'By STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Hornets coach Steve Clifford will be away from the team for an undetermined period of time to deal with a ''health issue.''The team made the announcement Wednesday in a release.The 56-year-old Clifford missed Monday...

Stephen Curry to miss at least 2 weeks with sprained ankleCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Stephen Curry will miss a minimum of two weeks after an MRI exam on his injured right ankle Tuesday revealed a sprain.The Golden State Warriors say their leading scorer and two-time league MVP will be...