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AP Sports WriterAP source: 76ers set to hire Rivers as new coachBy DAN GELSTONPHILADELPHIA (AP) There's a new Doc in Philadelphia - one charged with reviving a 76ers organization that fell far short of NBA championship expectations.The 76ers reached an agreement Thursday with Doc Rivers to become the...

AP Basketball WriterHeat are ailing, but insist NBA Finals vs Lakers aren't overBy TIM REYNOLDSLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) Jimmy Butler had a bandage on his right knee and a wrap on his left ankle. His team's starting point guard and center are both doubtful to play in...

AP Basketball WriterAdebayo, Dragic leave with injuries as Heat routed in Game 1By BRIAN MAHONEYThe Miami Heat were not only badly beaten. They were beaten up.Bam Adebayo (left shoulder strain) and Goran Dragic (left foot) departed with injuries and Jimmy Butler played through one in Game 1 of the...

AP Sports WriterAP source: 76ers set to hire Rivers as new coachBy DAN GELSTONPHILADELPHIA (AP) There's a new Doc in Philadelphia - one charged with reviving a 76ers organization that fell far short of NBA championship expectations.The 76ers reached an agreement Thursday with Doc Rivers to become the...

AP Basketball WriterHeat are ailing, but insist NBA Finals vs Lakers aren't overBy TIM REYNOLDSLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) Jimmy Butler had a bandage on his right knee and a wrap on his left ankle. His team's starting point guard and center are both doubtful to play in...

AP Sports WriterAP source: 76ers set to hire Rivers as new coachBy DAN GELSTONPHILADELPHIA (AP) There's a new Doc in Philadelphia - one charged with reviving a 76ers organization that fell far short of NBA championship expectations.The 76ers reached an agreement Thursday with Doc Rivers to become the...

Heat's Dragic doubtful for second half with left foot injuryLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) Miami guard Goran Dragic is doubtful to play in the second half of Game 1 of the NBA Finals because of a left foot injury.Dragic had six points in 15 minutes of the first...

AP Basketball WriterJames, Herro see popularity rise in the NBA playoffsBy TIM REYNOLDSLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) LeBron James' popularity, even in his 17th season, cannot be argued.The NBA released jersey-sales and social media data Wednesday, with the Los Angeles Lakers' star forward atop both lists. James had...

AP Basketball WriterSilver: NBA still hoping to open next season in arenasBy TIM REYNOLDSLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) NBA Commissioner Adam Silver reiterated Wednesday that the league's hope is to begin next season with teams in their home arenas and with fans in the seats, though cautioned that...

AP Basketball WriterJames, Herro see popularity rise in the NBA playoffsBy TIM REYNOLDSLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) LeBron James' popularity, even in his 17th season, cannot be argued.The NBA released jersey-sales and social media data Wednesday, with the Los Angeles Lakers' star forward atop both lists. James had...

AP Basketball WriterFor 3 referees, NBA Finals were a long time comingBy TIM REYNOLDSLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) Jared Dudley of the Los Angeles Lakers waited 13 seasons for his first look at the NBA Finals. Goran Dragic's finals debut for the Miami Heat comes in his 12th...

AP Basketball WriterFor 3 referees, NBA Finals were a long time comingBy TIM REYNOLDSLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) Jared Dudley of the Los Angeles Lakers waited 13 seasons for his first look at the NBA Finals. Goran Dragic's finals debut for the Miami Heat comes in his 12th...