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AP Basketball WriterAP source: Knicks agree to deal with Fizdale to be new coachBy BRIAN MAHONEYNEW YORK (AP) David Fizdale is coming back to coaching as the latest pick of the New York Knicks to turn around their franchise.The Knicks agreed to hire Fizdale on Thursday, a person...

Wade passes Jordan for most blocked shots by a guardMIAMI (AP) Dwyane Wade now has more blocked shots than any guard in NBA history.The Miami Heat star swatted away the 1,052nd shot of his career Monday night, blocking an attempt by Atlanta's B.J. Johnson. When factoring in regular-season...

Associated PressToronto police seek 4th person in Raptors rally shootingBy ROB GILLIESTORONTO (AP) Police are looking for a fourth person and haven't recovered the gun involved in a shooting at a rally for the NBA champion Raptors that wounded four people and sent thousands fleeing, authorities said Tuesday.Toronto...

Warriors guard Jacob Evans III in NBA's concussion protocolSAN FRANCISCO (AP) Golden State Warriors guard Jacob Evans III suffered a concussion and broken nose in the first half of Tuesday night's loss to the Dallas Mavericks and entered the NBA concussion protocol.The Warriors provided an update Thursday, when...

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Timberwolves have signed free-agent forward Shawne Williams, but he won't be there long. The Wolves announced the signing on Friday. It's a procedural move because the team intends to waive him on Saturday so that Minnesota's G-League affiliate in Iowa will own his rights. Williams will...

AP Sports WriterBlazers sign center Enes KanterBy ANNE M. PETERSONPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) Center Enes Kanter has joined the Portland Trail Blazers.Kanter was waived by the New York Knicks along with Wesley Matthews following the trade deadline last week. Kanter announced Wednesday on Twitter that he had signed with...

AP Sports WriterTrade rumors swirl, as usual; Suns prepare for No. 4 pickBy BOB BAUMPHOENIX (AP) ''Tanking'' the season didn't quite get the desired results for the Phoenix Suns.They entered the draft lottery with the second-best odds to land the No. 1 pick. Instead, they are back at...

AP Sports WriterAP sources: Pistons, Dwane Casey agree to 5-year dealBy LARRY LAGEDETROIT (AP) Dwane Casey has agreed to a five-year deal to become head coach of the Detroit Pistons, two people familiar with the situation have told The Associated Press.The people spoke Monday on condition of anonymity...

AP Sports WriterAldridge steps up to help Spurs down Rockets 103-92By KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) LaMarcus Aldridge had been criticized through two games of the Western Conference semifinals for not doing enough for the San Antonio Spurs.On Friday night, with the Spurs now without Tony Parker, he shook off...

Lakers re-sign veteran Jared Dudley to 1-year dealEL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Lakers have re-signed veteran Jared Dudley to a one-year contract.The NBA champions announced the move Tuesday, giving them 13 players under contract as they head into training camp for the new season.The 35-year-old Dudley...

Associated PressPilot of Bryant helicopter tried to avoid heavy fogBy STEFANIE DAZIO, DAVID KOENIG and BERNARD CONDONCALABASAS, Calif. (AP) A veteran pilot who plunged into a Los Angeles-area hillside, killing Kobe Bryant and eight others, had tried to avoid fog so heavy that it had grounded police choppers,...

Associated PressRoss scores 26, leads Magic to 103-95 victory over BullsBy DICK SCANLONORLANDO, Fla. (AP) Terrence Ross scored a season-high 26 points Monday night to help the Orlando Magic break a three-game losing streak with a 103-95 victory over the Chicago Bulls.Zach LaVine led Chicago with 26 points...