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New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony missed his third straight game Saturday night against the Utah Jazz because of a lingering right knee injury, coach Mike Woodson said. Anthony first aggravated the knee in the first half of Monday's win against the Cleveland Cavaliers and hasn't been on the...

Nets' Kyrie Irving to have season-ending shoulder surgeryPHILADELPHIA (AP) Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving will have arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder and miss the rest of the season.The Nets made the announcement Thursday before playing the Philadelphia 76ers in their first game after the All-Star break.Coach Kenny...

AP Sports WriterCeltics' Walker says stem cells 'calmed my knee down a lot'By JIMMY GOLENBOSTON (AP) Boston Celtics point guard Kemba Walker said Wednesday that his left knee has responded well to a stem cell injection that is expected to keep him out until at least January.''It's definitely...

AP Sports WriterLeBron blasts Trump, calls him 'so-called President'By TOM WITHERSSANDUSKY, Ohio (AP) Speaking from his heart and for unity, LeBron James went after President Trump, calling him the ''so-called president'' while calling for unity in light of the Charlottesville tragedy.Standing on stage before students, parents and families...

The Latest: AP Source: DeMarcus Cousins to join LakersBy The Associated PressThe Latest on NBA free agency (all times EDT):2:50 p.m.A person with knowledge of the situation says DeMarcus Cousins has agreed to a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, a move that will reunite him with his...

AP Sports WriterIntensity picks up for quarterfinal round of Summer LeagueBy KAREEM COPELANDTwo weeks of NBA Summer League play in three different cities has been enough for teams to hold out many marquee players late this week, though there was plenty of intensity on the floor Saturday in the...

CLEVELAND (AP) Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love is playing Friday against Miami after missing the morning shootaround with lower back spasms. Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith is missing his second straight game because of a hyperextended left knee. Love took shots on the court about an hour before tipoff and went through...

AP Sports WriterCavs rookie Porter to miss at least 2 weeks with knee sprainBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Cavaliers rookie guard Kevin Porter Jr. suffered only a sprained knee in a loss to Minnesota after it appeared he was much more seriously hurt.Porter's left knee buckled Sunday night when...

Associated PressFormer NBA player's ex-wife won't face death if convictedBy ADRIAN SAINZMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) The ex-wife of former NBA player Lorenzen Wright won't face the death penalty if convicted of killing him more than seven years ago in Tennessee, a prosecutor said Monday.Shelby County prosecutor Paul Hagerman told...

AP Sports WriterWarriors' Al Attles hospitalized, to miss night honoring himBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Former Warriors coach and player Al Attles, a current ambassador for the franchise, is hospitalized and will miss Friday night's game when the defending champions are celebrating his nearly six decades of contributions...

CLEVELAND (AP) - Kobe Bryant, who has won five NBA championships, will be part of Sina's pregame and postgame livestream of Game 3 of the NBA Finals in China.The Lakers superstar will provide analysis before and after Tuesday night's game, joining host Huang Shuo remotely from Los Angeles.Bryant remains...

AP Basketball WriterNBA returning to Chinese state television after 1-year banBy TIM REYNOLDSLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) The NBA is returning to Chinese state television after a one-year absence.CCTV announced Friday that it would air Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami...