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LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) - John Calipari's Kentucky teams have featured 19 NBA draft picks in his six seasons at the university and could have seven more taken on Thursday night at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.Below is a list of Kentucky players selected in the NBA draft...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Pistons trading Brown to Nets for Musa and pickBy NOAH TRISTERThe Detroit Pistons agreed to trade Bruce Brown to the Brooklyn Nets for Dzanan Musa and a 2021 second-round draft pick, according to a person familiar with the deal.The person spoke on condition of anonymity...

AP Sports WriterBlazers hope for another post-All-Star break revivalBy ANNE M. PETERSONPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) The Trail Blazers have enjoyed post-All-Star break revivals the past two seasons.Those late-season rallies will no doubt be an ongoing theme in the congested Western Conference playoff race once Portland resumes play on Friday...

Associated PressEx-wife of slain former NBA player pleads guiltyBy ADRIAN SAINZMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) The ex-wife of slain former NBA player Lorenzen Wright pleaded guilty Thursday to facilitation of first-degree murder in his shooting death nine years ago, a surprise development in one of Memphis, Tennessee's biggest murder cases.Sherra...

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) - The team coached by former NBA player Carl Herrera says his condition is improving following a shooting in Venezuela.The Gigantes de Guayana team said in a Twitter post that Herrera is no longer in critical condition and is ''completely out of danger.''Herrera was shot Saturday...

Ex-NBA player Glen Davis charged with West Hollywood assaultLOS ANGELES (AP) Los Angeles County prosecutors say former NBA player Ronald Glen Davis has been charged with attacking a man outside a club in West Hollywood.The district attorney's office said Thursday that Davis faces a felony assault charge.The player,...

Billy Hunter was ousted unanimously as executive director of the union by NBA players, who said Saturday they will "no longer be divided, misled, misinformed." "This is our union and we have taken it back," National Basketball Players Association president Derek Fisher said. Fisher said it was a day of change...

AP Sports WriterAP Source: Cavs complete trade with Celtics, get extra pickBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) A person familiar with the negotiations says the Cleveland Cavaliers have finalized their blockbuster deal with Boston involving All-Star guards Kyrie Irving and Isaiah Thomas by getting another draft pick from the Celtics.The...

Spurs' Becky Hammon first woman to direct NBA teamBy Associated PressSAN ANTONIO (AP) Becky Hammon became the first woman to direct a team in NBA history, taking over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Lakers following Gregg Popovich's ejection in the first half.Popovich...

The fans at AT&T Center will be treated to a game between the Miami Heat and the San Antonio Spurs when they take their seats on Sunday. Miami At San Antonio When: 7:00 PM ET, Sunday, March 31, 2013 Where: AT&T Center, San Antonio, Texas TV: 7 p.m. ET, Sun Sports (Miami),...

AP Sports WriterAP Source: Cavs to interview assistants Mosley, HowardBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The first two coaching candidates set to interview with the Cavaliers have no NBA head coaching experience.That doesn't mean they're not qualified.The Cavs have scheduled meetings this week with Dallas assistant Jamahl Mosley and Miami's...

Hawks claim former Clippers guard Tyrone Wallace off waiversATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Hawks have claimed guard Tyrone Wallace off waivers.Wallace was waived by the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday. He played in 92 games, including 19 starts, with the Los Angeles Clippers the last two seasons.The 6-foot-5 Wallace was...