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Ex-NBA player Shannon Brown accused of shooting at 2 peopleTYRONE, Ga. (AP) Former NBA player Shannon Brown faces charges in suburban Atlanta after he was accused of firing a rifle at two people who were looking at homes for sale, police said.Brown, 34, was arrested on a charge...

Irving sidelined as Cavs, Knicks without starting PGsNEW YORK (AP) Kyrie Irving is sitting out Cleveland's game at New York, leaving both the Cavaliers and Knicks without their starting point guards.The Cavaliers said Irving had right quad soreness. DeAndre Liggins and Iman Shumpert started in the backcourt Saturday...

The Latest: Spurs GM says Popovich overwhelmed by supportSAN ANTONIO (AP) The Latest on the San Antonio Spurs and coach Greg Popovich, whose wife died at 67 (all times local):11:30 a.m.San Antonio Spurs general manager R.C. Buford says the team is suffering from a profound loss.Erin Popovich, the...

Pelicans add Teresa Weatherspoon, AJ Diggs to coaching staffNEW ORLEANS (AP) The New Orleans Pelicans have hired Teresa Weatherspoon and AJ Diggs as assistant coaches with a focus on player development.The club says the new assistants have been assigned to work with the Pelicans' two-way players and will...

AP Sports WriterAP Source: Cavaliers to acquire Drummond from PistonsBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Cleveland Cavaliers have agree to acquire center Andre Drummond in a trade from the Detroit Pistons, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Thursday.The sides agreed to the package shortly...

The Charlotte Hornets are wasting a strong start to the season and look to begin changing their course when they visit the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night. The Hornets have dropped six of nine since a promising 8-3 start after a frustrating 125-120 overtime setback against Minnesota on Saturday...

Associated PressGreece coach Pitino makes plans without GiannisBy DEREK GATOPOULOSATHENS, Greece (AP) Greece coach Rick Pitino is planning on trying to qualify for the 2020 Olympics without Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo.Pitino officially took over as coach of the Greek national basketball team on Monday. He said he...

AP Sports WriterUnderdog Isaiah Thomas facing biggest challenge of careerBy KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) Isaiah Thomas' basketball journey is littered with decision-makers who have underestimated the diminutive guard.He was selected last in the 2011 NBA draft coming out of Washington, and when he arrived in Boston he looked only...

Clippers' Paul George sits out with ankle injury vs SpursLOS ANGELES (AP) Paul George sat out for the Los Angeles Clippers against the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night.Clippers coach Tyronn Lue said George tweaked his ankle in Sunday's win over Phoenix and how he warmed up would...

CHICAGO (AP) - With the return of Derrick Rose and the addition of Pau Gasol, the Chicago Bulls came into the season with soaring expectations.Now, it's time to deliver.The Bulls open the playoffs at home against the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday eyeing on a deep run after battling injuries...

MIAMI (AP) They have won 24 times in their last 31 games. They put together the NBA's longest winning streak this season, a 13-game run that was beyond surprising. They are on the cusp of doing something never accomplished in NBA history. This Miami Heat comeback tale has been an...

Kyrie Irving on flat-Earth comments: 'I'm sorry'BOSTON (AP) Kyrie Irving offered a simple message to science teachers Monday.''I'm sorry,'' the Boston Celtics star said.And with that, Irving made clear that he regrets publicly saying that the Earth is flat.Speaking Monday at the Forbes Under 30 summit in Boston,...