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Clippers' Teodosic out indefinitely with left foot injuryLOS ANGELES (AP) Milos Teodosic has a plantar fascia injury in his left foot and the Los Angeles Clippers say he will be out indefinitely.The star guard of the Serbian national team was hurt during the second quarter of the Clippers'...

Suns guard Eric Bledsoe: "I Dont wanna be here."PHOENIX (AP) Phoenix Suns guard Eric Bledsoe vented his frustration with the struggling team on social media Sunday as the news of coach Earl Watson's firing surfaced.''I Dont wanna be here,'' Bledsoe tweeted.Hours later, the Suns announced the firing of...

AP Sports WriterWinless Suns fire Earl Watson after 3 games this seasonBy BOB BAUMPHOENIX (AP) The Phoenix Suns have fired coach Earl Watson just three games in to the NBA season.The Suns announced the firing Sunday night after hours of meetings at the team's headquarters.Assistant coach Jay Triano,...

AP Sports WriterWiggins' heave banks in, leads Timberwolves past ThunderBy CLIFF BRUNTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Andrew Wiggins' 3-pointer from a few steps inside halfcourt banked in as time expired to give the Minnesota Timberwolves a 115-113 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday night.Oklahoma City's Carmelo Anthony had...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Pelicans add Nelson with Rondo outBy BRETT MARTELNEW ORLEANS (AP) A person familiar with the deal says guard Jameer Nelson has agreed to one-year, veteran minimum, free-agent contract with the New Orleans Pelicans.The person informed The Associated Press of the move on condition of...

Cousins fined $25,000 by NBA for language toward fanNEW YORK (AP) The NBA has fined New Orleans Pelicans center DeMarcus Cousins $25,000 for directing inappropriate language toward a fan.The league says Saturday that Cousins was penalized for his actions that came with 50 seconds remaining in the Pelicans'...

Associated PressBulls' Portis publicly apologizes to teammate he punchedBy BY MIKE HELFGOTCHICAGO (AP) Suspended Bulls forward Bobby Portis offered an apology to injured teammate Niko Mirotic on Saturday in his first public comments since punching Mirotic in the face in practice on Tuesday.The fight cost the Bulls their...

Cavaliers' Derrick Rose out with sprained left ankleCLEVELAND (AP) Cavaliers point guard Derrick Rose was held out of Saturday night's game against the Orlando Magic because of a sprained left ankle.Rose twisted his ankle after being fouled by Milwaukee's Greg Monroe while driving to the basket in the...

Rockets say Chris Paul is 'week-to-week' with knee injuryHOUSTON (AP) The Houston Rockets may be without All-Star point guard Chris Paul for weeks because of an injured left knee.Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni told reporters in Houston on Saturday that the team will hold Paul out until the knee...

Heat center Whiteside to miss Indiana game with bone bruiseMIAMI (AP) Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside has a bone bruise in his knee and will miss the team's home opener against Indiana.The Heat made the announcement Friday, one day before opening a six-game homestand. He was injured in...

Jeremy Lin has knee surgery, will miss rest of the seasonNEW YORK (AP) The Brooklyn Nets say Jeremy Lin has had surgery repair a ruptured patella tendon in his right knee and will miss the remainder of the season.The procedure was performed Friday morning at the Hospital for...

Jeremy Lin has knee surgery, will miss rest of the seasonNEW YORK (AP) The Brooklyn Nets say Jeremy Lin has had surgery repair a ruptured patella tendon in his right knee and will miss the remainder of the season.The procedure was performed Friday morning at the Hospital for...