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AP Sports WriterSlumping Milwaukee Bucks fire coach Jason KiddBy GENARO C. ARMASMILWAUKEE (AP) Seeking change amid midseason struggles, the Milwaukee Bucks fired coach Jason Kidd on Monday after a slide that left a team with designs on challenging the NBA's best in eighth place in the Eastern Conference.It...

SAN ANTONIO (AP) San Antonio extended its unbeaten home record to 22 games by edging the New York Knicks 100-99 on Friday.The Spurs improved to 32-6 - equaling the franchise's best-ever record after 38 games - but had to sweat on a missed 3-point attempt by New York...

NEW YORK (AP) - Jahlil Okafor's wait is almost over.The NBA draft is Thursday night, and the Duke big man will be one of the top picks. He said Wednesday he wished he already knew his destination.''I'd be able to sleep better at night if I did. I have...

AP Basketball WriterDerrick Rose signs with Minnesota, reunites with ThibodeauBy TIM REYNOLDSFor Derrick Rose, what's old is new again.Rose has signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves in a move that reunites the 2011 NBA MVP with three mainstays from his days in Chicago - coach Tom Thibodeau, as well as...

AP Basketball WriterAnalysis: Even being injured Durant leads free-agent packBy TIM REYNOLDSOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) This was already going to be a summer filled with fireworks in the NBA.Nothing has changed.Kevin Durant's ruptured Achilles, which was surgically repaired on Wednesday, means he probably won't be able to play much...

AP Sports WriterGolden State's Iguodala out for Game 4 with left calf injuryBy ANNE M. PETERSONPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) Andre Iguodala will not play for the Golden State Warriors in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night because of a sore...

AP Basketball WriterNBA setting up hotline to report misconduct, work concernsBy BRIAN MAHONEYNEW YORK (AP) The NBA is establishing a confidential hotline for league and team employees to report concerns about misconduct in their workplace.The move comes after a Sports Illustrated report that described a hostile environment for...

Mavs owner Cuban questions 'hypocrisy' of Trump's orderDALLAS (AP) Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban questioned the effectiveness of President Donald Trump's executive order restricting immigration from seven countries, citing the ''hypocrisy'' of limiting immigration from some countries while not including others.''I understand safety,'' Cuban said. ''We all want...

The HOUSTON and the MEMPHIS will both be gunning for a victory on 2/4/2021 at 9:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. HOUSTON vs MEMPHIS When: 2/4/2021 9:05 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 507 HOUSTON -1 (-110) 224.5 (-110) -105 -115 508 MEMPHIS TV: 9:05 PM LINE: -1 PREDICTION: MEMPHIS , HOUSTON Oddsmakers currently have the MEMPHIS listed as -1 point favorites versus the HOUSTON,...

Nets' Chandler suspended 25 games for positive drug testNEW YORK (AP) Brooklyn Nets forward Wilson Chandler has been suspended 25 games without pay by the NBA for testing positive for Ipamorelin, a drug that increases the release of growth hormone.The league says Thursday that Chandler's suspension will begin...

AP Sports WriterCavs' Korver leaves team following brother's deathBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Cavaliers forward Kyle Korver has been excused from the team to be with family following the death of a younger brother.The team issued a statement late Tuesday night saying Korver's brother, Kirk, died earlier in the...

Golden State Warriors parade set for Thursday in OaklandOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) The city of Oakland is gearing up for a Thursday parade to celebrate the Golden State Warriors latest NBA title, officials said following their win.As fans snapped up victory shirts and hats Tuesday following a night of...