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AP Basketball WriterDraft lottery may decide Williamson's first NBA stopBy TIM REYNOLDSCHICAGO (AP) Zion Williamson's immediate future is likely to be decided by the bounce of 14 pingpong balls.The NBA draft lottery is Tuesday night in Chicago, where some team will be awarded the No. 1 pick in...

MIAMI (AP) - For the first time since Jan. 25, 2010, LeBron James returns to Miami as an opponent on Christmas Day when the Cleveland Cavaliers visit the Heat. Here's a look at perhaps the 10 most memorable moments of his times at AmericanAirlines Arena while donning the Heat...

Associated PressGrizzlies unveil new uniforms with FedEx as jersey sponsorBy CLAY BAILEYMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) Simply redesigning uniforms wasn't enough for the Memphis Grizzlies. They seized the opportunity to change so much more.Everything from logos to color schemes to the way their court at FedExForum will have a new...

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Stephen Curry received treatment for dehydration following Game 5 of the NBA Finals, a little worn out after carrying Golden State to the brink of its first championship in 40 years.The Warriors will need him at his best Tuesday, knowing what's coming from LeBron James...

NBA to have a Bubble MVP, All-Bubble team from seeding gamesLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) There will be an NBA Bubble MVP.The league announced that there will be an All-Seeding Games Team and a Player of the Seeding Games, honoring the best performers from the seeding games that...

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) San Antonio stretched its perfect record in road games to 13 straight wins as Kawhi Leonard scored 31 points to lead the Spurs to a 105-91 victory at Minnesota on Tuesday.The Spurs are a moderate 5-4 at home but have been unbeatable away and opened a 3-1/2...

Associated PressCeltics' guard Walker and forward Brown out against SunsBy KEN POWTAKBOSTON (AP) The Boston Celtics will be without guard Kemba Walker and forward Jaylen Brown for Saturday night’s home game against the Phoenix Suns.Coming off a 40-point effort in a loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday...

Nets' Kyrie Irving could return from shoulder injury SundayNEW YORK (AP) Kyrie Irving could return to the Brooklyn Nets' lineup Sunday after missing two months with a right shoulder injury.The Nets listed Irving as probable on the injury report Saturday for their game against Atlanta.Irving has missed 26...

The Latest: Nurkic staying with Portland on 4-year dealBy The Associated PressThe Latest on NBA Free Agency (all times EDT):11:30 p.m.Jusuf Nurkic is staying with the Portland Trail Blazers.Nurkic has agreed to a four-year deal to remain with the club, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The...

AP Sports WriterDwight Howard eager to make most of 2nd chance with LakersBy GREG BEACHAMLOS ANGELES (AP) Dwight Howard says he is returning to the Los Angeles Lakers with a new outlook on basketball and his place in it.The veteran center hopes the Lakers fans- and a couple...

AP Basketball WriterAP Source: Winslow agrees to $39 million, 3-year extensionBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) Justise Winslow has agreed to a $39 million, three-year extension with the Miami Heat.A person with direct knowledge of the agreement confirmed the terms to The Associated Press on Friday night. The person spoke...

The Latest: NBA being sued for missed rent paymentsBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:---The NBA has been sued by the owners of the building that houses the NBA Store, who say the league owes more than $1.2 million...