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AP Sports WriterAnthony Davis says it's his time now, ready to move onBy BRETT MARTELMETAIRIE, La. (AP) Anthony Davis wore a blue Pelicans practice jersey with the word ''New Orleans,'' printed in red letters across the chest.What he said after Friday's practice, however, left no doubt that his...

Counterfeit NBA championship rings seized at LA airportLOS ANGELES (AP) Twenty-eight counterfeit NBA championship rings have been seized by federal authorities at Los Angeles International Airport.U.S. Customs and Border Protection says Wednesday that the rings were in a wooden box shipped from China with a final destination in...

The Latest: Brooklyn Nets players now symptom-free of virusBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:---Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks says the four players who tested positive for the new coronavirus have completed their two weeks of isolation and...

AP Sports Writer76ers exec accused of trashing others anonymously on TwitterBy DAN GELSTONPHILADELPHIA (AP) The Philadelphia 76ers are investigating whether team president Bryan Colangelo used a variety of Twitter accounts to anonymously trash some of his own players and fellow executives and defend himself against criticism from fans...

AP Sports WriterHigh stakes for Warriors, Cavaliers in Game 7 of NBA FinalsBy JOSH DUBOWOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Stephen Curry knows that the record-setting 73 wins, awards and memorable moments that highlighted Golden State's special season will only be footnotes if the Warriors can't quickly find their missing game.The...

NBA: 48 players positive for coronavirus as testing resumesNEW YORK (AP) The NBA said Wednesday that 48 players have tested positive for the coronavirus since testing resumed last week.The league and National Basketball Players Association said 546 players were tested between Nov. 24-30 in the initial phase of...

Kings name Jenny Boucek assistant player development coachSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) Former WNBA coach and player Jenny Boucek has joined the Sacramento Kings staff as an assistant player development coach.The Kings announced Friday that the ex-Seattle Storm coach was now on Dave Joerger's staff, returning to Sacramento where she...

Houston's Nene suffers season-ending thigh injuryHOUSTON (AP) Houston Rockets backup center Nene has suffered a season-ending muscle tear in his left thigh.Nene was injured in the first quarter of Houston's 125-104 win over the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference semifinals on Sunday night and didn't return.The...

AP Sports WriterCeltics not celebrating despite making quick work of 76ersBy KYLE HIGHTOWERDuring his first eight NBA seasons in Charlotte, Kemba Walker never made it out of the first round of the playoffs.He signed with the Celtics in free agency this past offseason because he wanted a chance to...

AP Basketball WriterNBA eliminates timeouts to keep the ends of games movingBy JON KRAWCZYNSKILAS VEGAS (AP) The NBA has for years heard complaints that a free-flowing, fast-paced and athletic game grinds to a halt at the most important and compelling time, when everyone tunes in to watch the...

AP Sports WriterAP sources: Noel taking $4.1M qualifying offer from MavsBy SCHUYLER DIXONDALLAS (AP) Dallas Mavericks center Nerlens Noel has decided to wait a year to try to cash in as a free agent.Two people with knowledge of the agreement said Saturday that Noel accepted a $4.1 million...

METAIRIE, La. (AP) Jarrett Jack joined the New Orleans Pelicans on a 10-day contract, giving the team backcourt depth as it heads into its final 24 games with a playoff berth within reach. The 11-year veteran hasn't played since seriously injuring his right knee 32 games into the 2015-16 season...