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NBA draft pick Ben Simmons' cousin killed in NJ hit-and-runHOBOKEN, N.J. (AP) Family members say the cousin of Ben Simmons, who was picked first by the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA draft, has died after being struck by a car in a New Jersey neighborhood.Twenty-one-year-old Zachary Simmons died...

DALLAS (AP) The Dallas Mavericks have signed guard Manny Harris and forward Jarrod Uthoff to 10-day contracts and assigned Harris to their NBA Development League affiliate, where he has played 27 games this season. The signings were announced Thursday after 10-day contracts had expired for guard Quinn Cook and forward...

Lakers forward Nance has 'probable fracture' in right handLAS VEGAS (AP) The Los Angeles Lakers say forward Larry Nance Jr. has a ''probable fracture'' is in right hand.Nance played Thursday in an 88-80 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Las Vegas during the NBA Summer League, getting injured...

NEW YORK (AP) Indiana Pacers forward Paul George has been fined $15,000 for inadvertently kicking the ball into the stands during a victory over Chicago. The NBA announced the fine Tuesday. George appeared to be upset Saturday night when no foul was called after he took a shot. He kicked the...

AP Sports WriterCavs' All-Star Love sidelined with left knee injuryBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Cavaliers forward Kevin Love's sore left knee will sideline him for at least one game and could keep him out of the All-Star game.Love complained of soreness in his knee following Saturday's win over Denver....

AP Sports WriterNate McMillan takes over as head coach of the Indiana PacersBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Larry Bird found the Indiana Pacers' new voice on his own bench. Now Nate McMillan must show his old-school style will still resonate with today's young players.Bird promoted the 51-year-old McMillan to...

The fans at FedExForum will be treated to a game between the Golden State Warriors and the Memphis Grizzlies when they take their seats on Friday. Golden State At Memphis When: 9:30 PM ET, Friday, May 15, 2015 Where: FedExForum, Memphis, Tennessee TV: 9:30 p.m. ET, ESPN PREDICTION: Warriors 100, Grizzlies 91 Join BetOnline...

LOS ANGELES (AP) Goran Dragic of the Miami Heat will miss at least three games with a strained left calf, and has been sent home from the team's road trip.Dragic won't play Wednesday at the Los Angeles Clippers, Friday in Denver and Sunday in Oklahoma City. The earliest...

Some Utah Jazz players watched the Lakers-Clippers game on a big-screen television inside the locker room while they prepared to face the Golden State Warriors. Others followed the contest on cellphones while riding on the late bus to the arena. Coach Tyrone Corbin just checked the final score...

Grizzlies exercise third-year option on F Jarell MartinMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) The Memphis Grizzlies have exercised a third year contact option on forward Jarell Martin.Team officials announced the decision Friday.Martin played 27 regular-season games for the Grizzlies as a rookie last season and averaged 5.7 points, 3.2 rebounds and...

The division rival Chicago Bulls and Milwaukee Bucks are set to renew hostilities on Saturday when they meet at Bradley Center. Chicago At Milwaukee When: 5:30 PM ET, Saturday, April 25, 2015 Where: BMO Harris Bradley Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin TV: 5:30 p.m. ET, TNT, CSN Chicago, FSN Wisconsin (Milwaukee) PREDICTION: Bucks 102, Bulls...

Guard Jordan Farmar rejoins Kings after they released himSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) Guard Jordan Farmar is back with the Sacramento Kings, signing as a free agent nine days after being cut by the team.In four preseason games for Sacramento, he averaged 6.5 points, 1.8 rebounds and 2.8 assists. He...