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Knicks' Porzingis out at Wizards with illnessWASHINGTON (AP) Kristaps Porzingis is out of the New York Knicks' lineup against the Washington Wizards because of an illness.The team announced Porzingis' absence about 15 minutes before the start of Tuesday night's game, saying Willy Hernangomez would start in his place....

NBA G League Grand Rapids player collapses during gameGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) An NBA G League player for the Grand Rapids Drive collapsed on the court near the end of a game with the Long Island Nets and was rushed to a hospital.Sarah Jbara, a spokeswoman for the...

Garnett sues accountant over $77M lost to wealth managerMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Kevin Garnett is suing an accountant and his firm, alleging they helped a wealth manager steal $77 million from the retired Minnesota Timberwolves and Boston Celtics star.The federal malpractice lawsuit alleges Kentucky-based accountant Michael Wertheim and Welenken CPAs...

AP Sports WriterHouse Call: 76ers expect Doc Rivers to lead on, off courtBy DAN GELSTONPHILADELPHIA (AP) Doc Rivers used his voice as one of five Black coaches in the NBA to make some of his strongest statements condemning racial injustice.With playoff games postponed in the NBA bubble as...

TORONTO (AP) James Harden had his 10th triple-double of the season to help the Houston Rockets extend their winning streak to eight games. He still sees a lot of room for improvement. ''One hundred percent,'' Harden said after finishing with 40 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds in the Rockets'...

AP Sports WriterWarriors coach Steve Kerr fined $25K for outburstBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Warriors coach Steve Kerr was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Monday for his outburst directed at official Bill Spooner late in the third quarter of Golden State's three-point overtime loss at Sacramento on...

Thunder G Westbrook gets fine, tech for confronting GobertNEW YORK (AP) Russell Westbrook has been fined $10,000 and assessed a postgame technical foul for initiating a confrontation with Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert on Monday.The league made the announcement Tuesday.The Oklahoma City Thunder guard came onto the court...

The Latest: Commissioner praises veterans for speaking outLOS ANGELES (AP) The Latest from Sunday's NBA All-Star Game and events around the league's annual showcase (all times local):2:05 p.m.NBA Commissioner Adam Silver doubled down on his support of players speaking out on social and political issues, opening his comments...

AP Sports WriterHouston Rockets up Hurricane Harvey donation to $10 millionBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) The Houston Rockets and owner Leslie Alexander have upped their donation to Hurricane Harvey relief efforts to $10 million.Alexander pledged $4 million to Houston mayor Sylvester Turner's Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund on Monday before...

AP Basketball WriterThunder star Russell Westbrook resting against TimberwolvesBy JON KRAWCZYNSKIMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Russell Westbrook is finally taking a night off.The Oklahoma City star is resting for the game on Tuesday night in Minnesota, the first time this season he has missed a game. With the Thunder locked into...

Mexico stuns US in World Cup qualifying, 78-70MEXICO CITY (AP) Jeff Van Gundy warned the Americans that they were in for a serious challenge.To his chagrin, he was right, and the U.S. was handed a rare loss.Francisco Cruz scored 24 points, Mexico opened with an 18-0 run and...

Knicks: Noah won't be back with team until further noticeNEW YORK (AP) Joakim Noah's absence from the New York Knicks will continue indefinitely.A team official says Friday that Noah and the Knicks have mutually agreed that he will not be back with the club until further notice.Noah left...