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AP Basketball WriterNBA players union complains about Jackson's Carmelo commentsBy BRIAN MAHONEYNEW YORK (AP) If players can't publicly ask for a trade, management...

NBA players union complains about Jackson's Carmelo commentsNEW YORK (AP) The National Basketball Players Association says it has spoken to NBA Commissioner Adam...

AP Sports WriterTop seed Celtics carry expectations into matchup with BullsBy KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) The Celtics' 17 NBA championship banners hang as daily...

AP Sports WriterRivals and friends, LeBron and George meet in playoffs againBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Their fierce on-the-floor rivalry blossomed into a strong...

AP Sports WriterWill he or won't he? Nurkic's return still uncertainBy ANNE M. PETERSONPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) ?? Portland center Jusuf Nurkic's availability for the...

AP Sports WriterSpurs, Grizzlies square off in 4th playoff series since '11By TERESA M. WALKERNobody in the NBA has played against each other in...

AP Basketball WriterJackson says that a trade might be best for Carmelo, KnicksBy BRIAN MAHONEYGREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) Phil Jackson thinks Carmelo Anthony and...

AP Basketball WriterJackson says that a trade might be best for Carmelo, KnicksBy BRIAN MAHONEYGREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) Phil Jackson says Carmelo Anthony might...

AP Basketball WriterThere will be big international interest in the NBA playoffsBy TIM REYNOLDSMilwaukee star Giannis Antetokounmpo returns to the playoffs in Toronto on...

AP Basketball WriterThe NBA playoffs have arrived, and here's 10 things to watchBy TIM REYNOLDSWith the NBA playoffs starting Saturday, here's 10 things to...

AP Basketball WriterTimberwolves owner Taylor expecting big jump next seasonBy JON KRAWCZYNSKIMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Minnesota Timberwolves coach and president Tom Thibodeau is meeting with...

AP Sports WriterGuarding Bucks' Giannis presents Raptors a playoff puzzleBy GENARO C. ARMASMILWAUKEE (AP) Giannis Antetokounmpo presents a defensive conundrum for the Toronto...