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AP Sports WriterPacers seek new 'new age' coach who can win in the playoffsBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Kevin Pritchard swallowed hard when the Indiana Pacers endured yet another season-ending first-round sweep last week.Then the Indiana Pacers president of basketball operations tried to wash away the sour taste.Five days...

AP Sports WriterLeBron on NBA playoff re-seeding: "Let's not get too crazy"By TOM WITHERSINDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) LeBron James has only followed an Eastern route to the NBA Finals.He doesn't want to see that change.While NBA Commissioner Adam Silver recently raised the possibility that a change in the playoff...

AP Basketball WriterAll-Star weekend, as expected, was about honoring KobeBy TIM REYNOLDSCHICAGO (AP) It has become one of the NBA’s most revered traditions: On the morning of the NBA All-Star Game, the league pays tribute to retired players with what is called the Legends Brunch. It brings together...

Bucks giving Antetokounmpo's ankle more time to healATLANTA (AP) Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss the Milwaukee Bucks' game against the Atlanta Hawks because of a right ankle sprain.Antetokounmpo aggravated the ankle injury after scoring 34 points in the Bucks' 128-118 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday night....

CHICAGO (AP) - The Chicago Bulls made it official Tuesday, hiring Iowa State's Fred Hoiberg to replace Tom Thibodeau.Hoiberg was long rumored as the replacement for Thibodeau, who was fired last week after five seasons.Hoiberg went 115-56 with the Cyclones, including four straight NCAA Tournament appearances and back-to-back Big...

AP Sports WriterLeBron James donates $2.5 million to Muhammad Ali exhibitBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) LeBron James is giving back to a champion who shaped his life.The Cavaliers star is donating $2.5 million to support an exhibit honoring Muhammad Ali exhibit at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American...

AP Basketball WriterSixers No. 1 overall pick Fultz injures left ankleBy JON KRAWCZYNSKILAS VEGAS (AP) No. 1 overall pick Markelle Fultz needed to be helped off the court with an injury to his left ankle in the Philadelphia 76ers' summer league game Saturday night against Golden State.Fultz appeared...

AP Basketball WriterWarriors say Durant will practice before Game 5By TIM REYNOLDSTORONTO (AP) The Golden State Warriors say Kevin Durant will practice Sunday with hopes of playing in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Monday night.Durant has not played since straining a calf muscle on May 8....

Associated PressKings coach Luke Walton says sex assault claim lacks factsBy STEFANIE DAZIOLOS ANGELES (AP) Sacramento Kings coach Luke Walton says sexual assault allegations against him are not backed up by facts and are designed to attract media attention.Walton made his comments in a court brief filed Wednesday...

Trail Blazers radio announcer taking leave of absencePORTLAND, Ore. (AP) Brian Wheeler, the longtime play-by-play radio voice of the Portland Trail Blazers, is taking a leave of absence effective immediately for undisclosed health reasons.There is no timetable for Wheeler's return. He has been a radio announcer for the...

New Orleans Pelicans (11-12, 10th in the Western Conference) and Chicago Bulls (9-14, 12th in the Eastern Conference) will both be gunning for a victory on 2/10/2021 at 9:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. NEW ORLEANS vs CHICAGO When: 2/10/2021 9:00 PM Where: United Center, Chicago ROT TEAM PS OU ML 523 NEW ORLEANS 3 (-110) 231 (-110) -155 135 524 CHICAGO TV:...

LOS ANGELES (AP) Chris Paul will undergo surgery on Wednesday to repair a torn ligament in his left thumb and is expected to miss six to eight weeks. The Clippers said Tuesday that their All-Star guard will continue to undergo treatment and evaluation by the club's medical staff. Paul was injured...