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AP Basketball WriterDurant out for Game 2 of NBA Finals; Iguodala has MRI on legBy TIM REYNOLDSTORONTO (AP) Golden State star Kevin Durant is going to miss Game 2 of the NBA Finals, and Andre Iguodala's health is of at least mild concern to the two-time defending champion...

AP Basketball WriterNBA teams approve stiffer penalties for tamperingBy TIM REYNOLDSThe NBA's board of governors was unanimous Friday in its approval of a plan to stiffen potential penalties for tampering with players and employees under contract with other clubs, hoping for increased compliance in existing league rules.Fines of up...

AP Basketball WriterKnicks fire Steve Mills, begin search for new presidentBy BRIAN MAHONEYNEW YORK (AP) The New York Knicks made a big move before the trade deadline - by getting rid of the guy who would have been making their deals.They fired President Steve Mills on Tuesday, shaking...

AP Basketball WriterNBA decides to remain silent for rest of China tripBy TIM REYNOLDSThe NBA will complete its trip to China in silence.Saturday's game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Brooklyn Nets to end this year's NBA China Games series will be played as scheduled in Shenzhen, though...

Associated PressProbe: No signs of outward engine failure in Bryant crashBy STEFANIE DAZIOLOS ANGELES (AP) Wreckage from the helicopter that crashed last month and killed Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven others did not show any outward evidence of engine failure, the National Transportation Safety Board said...

AP Basketball WriterKenny Atkinson out as Brooklyn Nets coach in surprise splitBy BRIAN MAHONEYNEW YORK (AP) Kenny Atkinson won't have the chance to coach Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving together in Brooklyn.The Nets surprisingly split with their coach Saturday, even as they remain on track for a second...

AP Basketball WriterNBA Summer League in Las Vegas begins, Ayton in actionBy TIM REYNOLDSLAS VEGAS (AP) Deandre Ayton pointed to the rim, asking for a lob. The pass came from Shaquille Harrison, and Ayton snared it in his right hand before slamming down a dunk.And thousands of Phoenix...

The New Orleans Pelicans and the Golden State Warriors will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Oracle Arena. New Orleans At Golden State When: 3:30 PM ET, Saturday, April 18, 2015 Where: Oracle Arena, Oakland, California TV: 3:30 p.m. ET, ABC PREDICTION: Warriors 115, Pelicans 98 Join BetOnline...

Associated PressMan charged with 2010 slaying of NBA player Lorenzen WrightBy ADRIAN SAINZMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) Authorities charged a man Tuesday in connection with the slaying of former NBA player Lorenzen Wright, more than seven years after Wright's bullet-riddled body was found decomposing in a Tennessee suburb.Billy Turner, 46,...

AP Sports WriterAfter another sweep, Pacers turn focus to healthy offseasonBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Myles Turner has been to the playoffs each of his first five seasons with the Indiana Pacers. He still hasn't reached the second round.''At some point, you have to get over the hump,'' the...

LA CLIPPERS vs CLEVELAND When: 12/1/2016 8:05 PM ROT TEAM PS OU Money Line 705 LA CLIPPERS -5 (-110) 215.5 (-110) 155 -175 706 CLEVELAND CLEVELAND -- J.R. Smith and Doc Rivers both had some explaining to do. In a sense, both player and coach lost their minds Tuesday night. Now both are hoping for better Thursday when the Cleveland Cavaliers host the Los Angeles...

AP Basketball WriterTimberwolves name John Thomas VP of community engagementBy JON KRAWCZYNSKIMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Timberwolves are bringing a well-known local basketball product into the fold to try to revamp the team's engagement in the community and with alumni.Former Gophers standout John Thomas has been hired as vice...