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James leads Cavs over WashingtonBy The Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) For all of LeBron James' achievements, from MVP awards to NBA championships, the celebrations in the Cleveland Cavaliers' locker room Friday night - and the water dumped on No. 23 by teammates - was to mark a relatively obscure...

Wizards' Wall, Beal miss game at BullsCHICAGO (AP) The Washington Wizards are holding star guards John Wall and Bradley Beal out of their game Saturday against the Chicago Bulls.Wall is sitting out as expected after scoring 28 points in Friday's loss to the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers. The...

Associated PressSpurs' Popovich on Trump's election: 'That's disgusting.'By RAUL DOMINGUEZSAN ANTONIO (AP) Saying he fears for the country's future, San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich made his frustrations and anger over Donald Trump's election known Friday night.''He is in charge of our country,'' Popovich said. ''That's disgusting.''Popovich spoke...

Mark Cuban settles dispute with ESPN, restores credentialsDALLAS (AP) Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has restored the credentials of two ESPN reporters who cover the team, with both sides saying they agreed on an adjustment in how NBA coverage appears on the network's website.ESPN President John Skipper said...

Associated PressSpurs' Popovich on Trump's election: 'That's disgusting.'By RAUL DOMINGUEZSAN ANTONIO (AP) Saying he fears for the country's future, San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich made his frustrations and anger over Donald Trump's election very clearly known Friday night.''He is in charge of our country,'' Popovich said. ''That's...

Blazers forward Aminu out for a "couple" of weeksPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) Portland trail Blazers forward Al-Farouq Aminu will be out a ''couple of weeks'' because of a calf injury, according to coach Terry Stotts.Aminu started in the first eight games for the Blazers this season, averaging 6.4 points...

AP Sports WriterAP Sources: Pelicans' Holiday plans return to club next weekBy BRETT MARTELNEW ORLEANS (AP) New Orleans Pelicans starting point guard Jrue Holiday plans to end his leave of absence next week and rejoin the team prepared to play immediately, two people familiar with the situation said...

OAKLAND, California (AP) Klay Thompson hit his first seven shots and scored 18 of his 20 points in the opening period as the Golden State Warriors cruised past the undermanned Dallas Mavericks 116-95 in the NBA on Wednesday night. ''I feel it's coming every game, honestly,'' Thompson said. ''I won't...

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) David West is disgusted with the choice of Donald Trump for president. ''The guy who got elected, it's not just the fact he got elected but people voted for him,'' West said after shootaround Wednesday. ''That's the disheartening thing. I just think a lot of the things...

WASHINGTON (AP) The NBA fined Washington Wizards guard John Wall $25,000 on Wednesday for inappropriate interaction with an official and failing to leave the court in a timely manner after he was ejected. The incident happened in the final minute of the Wizards' 114-106 loss to the Houston Rockets on...

MIAMI (AP) Dwyane Wade's former locker in the Miami Heat dressing room is empty. Dozens of photos of him still adorn walls all over the arena, including a giant one that every Heat player passes on their way to the court. And every championship banner that hangs from the...

CLEVELAND (AP) LeBron James and his Cavaliers teammates will be at the White House on Thursday. An unexpected guest will be there, too. The visit by the reigning NBA champions will coincide with President-elect Donald Trump's meeting with President Barack Obama to discuss the handover of power and transition following a...