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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...

AP Basketball WriterTimberwolves lose Zach LaVine for rest of season to torn ACLBy JON KRAWCZYNSKIMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Zach LaVine will miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL in his left knee.LaVine had an MRI before the Wolves hosted Memphis on Saturday, when...

Timberwolves lose Zach LaVine for rest of season to torn ACLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Zach LaVine will miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL in his left knee.LaVine had an MRI before the Wolves hosted Memphis on Saturday, when the diagnosis was revealed....

AP Basketball WriterWeber signs with Warriors, and Heat wish him wellBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) The Golden State Warriors are hoping to see big things from Briante Weber. So are the Miami Heat.Weber spent some time with the Heat last season, and was on Miami's NBA Development League team...

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 before Wednesday night's...

Bucks trade Plumlee to Hornets for Hawes, HibbertMILWAUKEE (AP) The Milwaukee Bucks have acquired forward/center Spencer Hawes and center Roy Hibbert from the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for center Miles Plumlee.Bucks general manager John Hammond says Hawes and Hibbert provide ''depth and versatility'' and says the trade also...

AP Sports WriterMagic Johnson returns to Lakers as adviser to Jeanie BussBy GREG BEACHAMEL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) Magic Johnson returned to the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday as an adviser to owner Jeanie Buss, possibly signaling a change in the power structure of the 16-time NBA champion franchise.Johnson,...

AP Sports WriterMagic Johnson returns to Lakers as adviser to Jeanie BussBy GREG BEACHAMEL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) Magic Johnson is returning to the Los Angeles Lakers organization as an adviser to owner Jeanie Buss.The Lakers announced the reunion Thursday with Johnson, one of the most beloved players in...

Associated PressMagic losing ground in efforts to end postseason droughtBy TERRANCE HARRISORLANDO, Fla. (AP) The Orlando Magic's lofty preseason goals have morphed into disappointment and possibly more postseason futility.After years of coaching changes and constant re-imagining of the team, this was supposed to be Magic's breakthrough year into...

Associated PressMagic losing ground if efforts to end postseason droughtBy TERRANCE HARRISORLANDO, Fla. (AP) The Orlando Magic's lofty preseason goals have morphed into disappointment and possibly more postseason futility.After years of coaching changes and constant re-imagining of the team, this was supposed to be Magic's breakthrough year into...

Spurs' Aldridge to miss 76ers game with sore kneeSAN ANTONIO (AP) Spurs power forward LaMarcus Aldridge will not play against the Philadelphia 76ers because of a sore right knee.San Antonio is already without Pau Gasol, its starting center, who underwent surgery Jan. 20 to repair a broken left...

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...