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Timberwolves PG Teague sidelined by sprained kneeMILWAUKEE (AP) Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Jeff Teague is day to day with a left knee injury.Teague's Grade 1 MCL sprain was welcome news for Minnesota, which feared he had a more serious issue. Teague had an MRI at Mayo Clinic on...

In a season full of injuries, many hoped that the new, longer All-Star break would help NBA players catch their breath and recover after a grueling first 3 1/2 months.Commissioner Adam Silver extended the break at the players' behest, but it resulted in a more compressed season, more back-to-backs,...

Giannis Antetokounmpo to play for Greece at World CupATHENS, Greece (AP) Giannis Antetokounmpo says he will play for Greece at this year's basketball World Cup in China, adding that he can play any position.The Milwaukee Bucks player and NBA MVP says he hasn't ''talked to the coach about...

AP Sports WriterCavs investigating racial taunts of Spurs' Patty MillsBy TOM WITHERSINDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) The Cleveland Cavaliers are trying to identify the fan who racially taunted San Antonio guard Patty Mills.Mills is black and from Australia with an Aboriginal heritage. He was at the foul line in the...

The Latest: NBA stars Tatum and Beal to help provide mealsBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:---Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum and Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal are each pledging $250,000 to help provide meals for those affected by...

PHOENIX (AP) The Phoenix Suns suspended forward Markieff Morris two games without pay Thursday for what was termed ''conduct detrimental to the team.''The suspension came a day after Morris threw a towel at coach Jeff Hornacek in the fourth quarter of a 104-96 home loss to the Denver...

AP Basketball WriterNBA Preview: It's the Warriors, and then everyone elseBy TIM REYNOLDSNBA Commissioner Adam Silver will be at Oracle Arena on Tuesday night, handing the Golden State Warriors what will be their third set of championship rings from the last four seasons.A banner will be displayed. Highlights will...

AP Basketball WriterKing James scores 40, but his Lakers coronation has to waitBy BRIAN MAHONEYLeBron James flexed his mighty muscles high above his Lakers black jersey, looking too strong to stop.He had just scored while being fouled, finishing a three-point play that gave Los Angeles a one-point lead with...

Their next 3 1/2 weeks are filled with road contests, and that stretch begins Tuesday night in one of the NBA's toughest arenas. Suns (23-22, 8-12 away) vs Heat (33-11, 19-2 home) Coverage: Sun Sports When: 7:30 PM ET, March 20, 2012 Where: AmericanAirlines Arena, Miami, FL The Suns try to extend their longest...

AP Sports WriterBox out: LeBron has knack for first-round playoff knockoutsBy TOM WITHERSINDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) LeBron James has mastered the first-round knockout.Better protect those chins, Pacers.One of the most dominant postseason players in NBA history, James is undefeated in Game 1 of any opening series, a perfect 12-0...

Timberwolves assistant coach Rick Brunson resignsMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Minnesota Timberwolves assistant coach Rick Brunson has resigned amid reports that women had accused him of improper conduct.The Timberwolves announced Brunson's resignation Tuesday in a one-sentence statement, but did not provide a reason for his departure. The Star Tribune, citing a...

AP Sports WriterLeBron's numbers sliding while Cavaliers slip in standingsBy TOM WITHERSINDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) LeBron James knows the Cavaliers have a proven vaccine that could cure them of this midseason malaise: a larger dose of him.''I gotta be much better,'' he said.As Cleveland has staggered to a 3-9...