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Magic acquire guard C.J. Wilcox in trade with ClippersORLANDO, Fla. (AP) The Orlando Magic acquired third-year guard C.J. Wilcox and cash from the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday for Devyn Marble and a 2020 second-round draft pick. The Clippers promptly waived Marble.Wilcox, who appeared in 23 games last...

UTAH (97)Hayward 8-20 2-3 22, Favors 6-16 3-9 15, Kanter 8-17 0-0 16, Burke 4-10 1-2 11, Hood 2-6 4-5 9, Gobert 5-7 1-1 11, Exum 3-6 0-0 7, Ingles 1-4 0-0 2, Booker 0-4 2-2 2, Christopher 1-2 0-0 2, Novak 0-0 0-0 0. Totals...

Associated PressKings coach Luke Walton says sex assault claim lacks factsBy STEFANIE DAZIOLOS ANGELES (AP) Sacramento Kings coach Luke Walton says sexual assault allegations against him are not backed up by facts and are designed to attract media attention.Walton made his comments in a court brief filed Wednesday...

AP Sports WriterHarden still dealing with eye injury; will play in Game 3By KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) James Harden squinted under the bright lights of the Toyota Center court on Thursday and parts of both eyes remained a garish, bloody red.It was clear Houston's superstar was still dealing with...

Associated PressAutopsy: Pilot in Kobe Bryant crash had no alcohol, drugsBy STEFANIE DAZIO and BRIAN MELLEYLOS ANGELES (AP) The pilot flying Kobe Bryant and seven others to a youth basketball tournament did not have alcohol or drugs in his system, and all nine sustained immediately fatal injuries when...

AP Sports WriterOKC-Houston game postponed, Harden out after COVID violationBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) The James Harden soap opera in Houston now comes with a canceled season opener - and a $50,000 fine for the league's leading scorer.Houston's opener against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night was scrapped...

Ex-Wizards, Capitals co-owner Irene Pollin dies at 96WASHINGTON (AP) Irene Pollin, who co-owned the NBA's Washington Wizards and NHL's Capitals along with late husband Abe, has died. She was 96.Monumental Sports and Entertainment said Pollin died Tuesday at her home in Amherst, Massachusetts.''Much like her husband, Abe Pollin,...

AP Sports WriterNuggets announce signing of forward Paul MillsapBy PAT GRAHAMDENVER (AP) The Denver Nuggets announced the signing of four-time All-Star Paul Millsap.A highly coveted free agent, the former Atlanta forward agreed to a three-year deal worth $90 million. He will hold a news conference Thursday in a...

As preseason winds down, NBA stars are getting some restBy The Associated PressKyrie Irving and Gordon Hayward's preseasons ended early.And they weren't alone around the NBA on Saturday, either.The Boston Celtics left the biggest two stars on their roster - both of whom are coming off serious injuries, and...

AP Sports WriterKlay Thompson sustains torn left ACL in Warriors' lossBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Klay Thompson sustained a torn ACL in his left knee during Game 6 of the NBA Finals, more heartbreaking injury news for the Golden State Warriors after Kevin Durant ruptured his right Achilles...

AP Sports WriterWarriors select James Wiseman with second overall pickBy JANIE McCAULEYSAN FRANCISCO (AP) James Wiseman listed many of Golden State's stars who are now his teammates as players he plans to watch closely as a lottery-pick NBA rookie.Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson. Do-everything Draymond Green and much-improved...

MADRID (AP) Avery Bradley scored 17 points and the Boston Celtics ended their two-game European tour with a 111-96 victory over Real Madrid on Thursday night.Two days after a 33-point victory over Italy's Olimpia Milano, the Celtics looked good again, this time against a much more experienced Real...