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AP Basketball WriterGrizzlies' Ja Morant wins NBA's rookie of the year awardBy TIM REYNOLDSLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) The first three baskets of Memphis' season set the tone for Ja Morant's rookie year. All were layups, all by him, the level of difficulty increasing each time.He made them...

AP Business WriterMichael Jordan gets stake in DraftKings for advisory roleBy MATT OTTSILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) DraftKings shares jumped in midday trading after announcing that basketball legend Michael Jordan would take an ownership stake in the company in exchange for becoming a special adviser to the sports betting...

Jordan gets stake in DraftKings for advisory roleBy The Associated PressBOSTON (AP) DraftKings shares jumped in morning trading after announcing that basketball legend Michael Jordan would take an ownership stake in the company in exchange for becoming a special adviser to the sports betting site.Boston-based DraftKings said Jordan...

AP Basketball WriterLakers play video games, practice, watch hoops during layoffBy BRIAN MAHONEYLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) The Los Angeles Lakers planned to get together Wednesday night to watch basketball, which is about all they've been able to do lately.Soon enough, they'll get to play it again.For now,...

AP Basketball WriterDone with Doncic, Clippers set for Nuggets' Murray, JokicBy BRIAN MAHONEYLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) First came Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis. Now it's Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic.Those players might be the future of the NBA. The Los Angeles Clippers believe their time is now.That's...

AP Business WriterMichael Jordan gets stake in DraftKings for advisory roleBy MATT OTTSILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) DraftKings had a big bounce on Wall Street Wednesday on news that basketball legend Michael Jordan is taking an ownership stake in the sports betting site.Jordan is getting stock in DraftKings in...

Clippers' Morris, Mavs' Doncic fined for actions in Game 6LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) Marcus Morris of the Los Angeles Clippers was fined $35,000 by the NBA on Wednesday for his flagrant foul on Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks, who was penalized $15,000 for throwing the ball...

AP Sports WriterMitchell: 'Just the beginning' for Jazz after playoff lossBy PAT GRAHAMJazz All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell was hypercritical of Utah's playoff losses to Denver: His eight-second violation in Game 1. Blowing a big lead in Game 5. Not matching Denver's intensity in Game 6. Losing the ball late...

AP Business WriterMichael Jordan gets stake in DraftKings for advisory roleBy MATT OTTSILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) DraftKings shares jumped in midday trading after announcing that basketball legend Michael Jordan would take an ownership stake in the company in exchange for becoming a special adviser to the sports betting...

Bucks players upset with Wisconsin Legislature's inactionBy SCOTT BAUER and STEVE MEGARGEEMilwaukee Bucks players and the team's coach said Tuesday they were disappointed that the Wisconsin Legislature didn't take action on policing reform bills during a special session Monday called by Gov. Tony Evers.''Surely there are things to talk...

AP Sports WriterMavs set title sights with Euro stars after playoff returnBy SCHUYLER DIXONLuka Doncic was impressive in his playoff debut on an injured ankle. Kristaps Porzingis left the NBA bubble amid unsettling questions over whether his knees will allow him to be the trusty sidekick in Dallas.While the...

AP Basketball WriterFamily reunion: NBA players begin seeing guests in bubbleBy BRIAN MAHONEYLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) Fred VanVleet hadn't seen his family in more than two months.With his Toronto Raptors coming off a bad playoff loss, their long-awaited reunion was a great way to cheer him up.Players...