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AP Sports WriterAnthony Davis says it's his time now, ready to move onBy BRETT MARTELMETAIRIE, La. (AP) Anthony Davis wore a blue Pelicans practice jersey with the word ''New Orleans,'' printed in red letters across the chest.What he said after Friday's practice, however, left no doubt that his...

Reports: Cavaliers, Beilein splitting after just 54 gamesCLEVELAND (AP) Cavaliers first-year coach John Beilein will end a rough season by stepping down after 54 games, according to multiple reports Tuesday night.The former Michigan coach, who was a surprising hire by the Cavs last year because of his age...

AP Sports WriterNo. 1 pick Fultz out 3 games for 76ers with sore shoulderBy DAN GELSTONPHILADELPHIA (AP) Markelle Fultz has a sore right shoulder and the 76ers benched him for three games.The injury and his absence - for now, at least - are about the only things certain...

AP sports WriterAP Source: Pelicans begin interviews for GM postBy BRETT MARTELNEW ORLEANS (AP) A person familiar with the process says the New Orleans Pelicans have begun interviewing candidates to become the club's new general manager.The person says the list of candidates includes current Pelicans interim general manager...

TORONTO (AP) - The Raptors' basketball-dribbling dinosaur logo will soon be extinct.The NBA team has unveiled a sleek new logo that's a silver basketball, ripped by dinosaur claw marks, inside a red circle. The current dinosaur logo will be retired after this season.The Raptors unveiled the logo in a...

NBA star Kawhi Leonard's sister charged in deadly robberyRIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) A relative of NBA star Kawhi Leonard has confirmed his sister is one of two women accused of robbing and killing an elderly woman at a Southern California casino.The Riverside Press-Enterprise reports the aunt of 35-year-old Kimesha...

The Atlanta Hawks and the Houston Rockets will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Toyota Center. Atlanta At Houston When: 7:00 PM ET, Monday, December 31, 2012 Where: Toyota Center, Houston, Texas Prediction: Rockets 102, Hawks 97 Oddsmakers currently have the Rockets listed as 3½-point...

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Thunder guard Cameron Payne is making his season debut Saturday night against the Denver Nuggets. A Thunder spokesman confirmed the move in a text message. Payne fractured a bone in his right foot during the Blue-White Scrimmage in September, before the preseason. He had previously broken the bone...

The New Orleans Pelicans and the Miami Heat will both be gunning for a victory on 3/15/2017 at 7:35 PM when they meet in a game matchup. New Orleans Pelicans vs Miami Heat When: 7:30 PM  ET, Wednesday, March 15, 2017 Where: American Airlines Arena, Miami, Florida ROT TEAM PS OU ML 607 New Orleans Pelicans -6.5 (-110) 205 (-110) 210 -270 608 Miami Heat TV: 7:30...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Hornets agree to trade Howard to Nets for MozgovBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Charlotte Hornets have agreed to trade eight-time All-Star center Dwight Howard to the Brooklyn Nets for center Timofey Mozgov and two second-round draft picks, a person familiar with the situation...

AP Sports WriterInjured 76ers center Embiid not cleared for 5-on-5 drillsBy DAN GELSTONPHILADELPHIA (AP) Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has not been cleared for 5-on-5 drills and the team will take a cautious approach in his return from his injured left knee.Embiid's career has been riddled with injuries...

Mavs owner Mark Cuban fined $600,000 for tanking commentsDALLAS (AP) The NBA has fined outspoken Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban $600,000 for comments about tanking during a podcast with Hall of Famer Julius Erving.Commissioner Adam Silver said Wednesday the fine was for ''public statements detrimental to the NBA.''...