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AP Sports WriterRockets trade Russell Westbrook to Wizards for John WallBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) The Houston Rockets have traded Russell Westbrook to the Washington Wizards for John Wall and a future lottery-protected. first-round pick.Both teams announced the trade Wednesday night.The move ends Westbrook's tenure in Houston after just...

Nuggets could lose All-Star Paul Millsap for 3 monthsDENVER (AP) The Denver Nuggets say they're exploring options to repair All-Star Paul Millsap's torn ligament in his left wrist amid concerns he'll need surgery that will sideline him until late February.Coach Mike Malone said at the team's shoot-around Wednesday...

AP Basketball WriterNBA sets Oct. 16 draft date, Oct. 18 for free-agent talksBy TIM REYNOLDSThe NBA has firmed up the schedule for what will be a hectic time for teams this fall, deciding on Oct. 16 as the date for this year's draft and saying clubs can begin talking...

AP Basketball WriterA breakfast in '95 played a role in Jordan's return to BullsBy TIM REYNOLDSB.J. Armstrong might have played a role in the Chicago Bulls getting their 1996, 1997 and 1998 titles - even though he wasn't on those teams.Armstrong was the person who, at a breakfast chat...

AP Sports WriterSuns hire Jazz assistant Igor Kokoskov as new head coachBy BOB BAUMPHOENIX (AP) The Phoenix Suns have hired Utah Jazz assistant Igor Kokoskov as their new head coach.The 46-year-old Serbian becomes the first NBA head coach born and raised outside North America. He served as a...

AP Basketball WriterNo shortage of points scored inside the NBA's bubbleBy TIM REYNOLDSLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) The last time there was a slate of five or more NBA games on the same day, with every team scoring at least 110 points, was more than 32 years ago.That...

ATLANTA (AP) - After using team play to overcome their lack of a true superstar all season, the Atlanta Hawks look outmatched against LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers.Unable to contain James, excelling even as Kyrie Irving was held out, the Hawks lost to the Cavaliers 94-82 on Friday...

Judge refuses to dismiss sex suit against Derrick RoseLOS ANGELES (AP) A federal judge has refused to dismiss a lawsuit alleging New York Knicks player Derrick Rose and two friends drugged and gang-raped a woman.On Wednesday, federal Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald said a jury must decide whether to...

The Latest: Chicago police respond to Wade's gun law remarksCHICAGO (AP) The Latest on Bulls star Dwyane Wade's call for Chicago to toughen gun laws (all times local):12:30 p.m.The Chicago Police Department has released a statement in response to Dwyane Wade's call for tougher gun laws, saying officers...

Associated PressNowitzki passes Chamberlain for 6th on NBA scoring listBy DAVE JACKSONDALLAS (AP) Dirk Nowitzki of the Dallas Mavericks became the NBA's sixth-leading scorer Monday night with another of his signature long-range jumpers.Nowitzki took Luka Doncic's handoff and backed down New Orleans' Kenrich Williams before hitting a turnaround...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Cavs not bringing back Drew for second seasonBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) A person familiar with the decision says the Cleveland Cavaliers are not bringing back coach Larry Drew for a second season.Drew, who led the Cavs to a 19-63 record after taking over when...

Arison Foundation pledges $5 million for disaster reliefMIAMI (AP) The Micky and Madeleine Arison Family Foundation announced a $5 million pledge Thursday to support relief efforts in communities affected by three recent disasters, including last month's Hurricane Florence.The foundation, led by the Miami Heat managing general partner and...