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James, Davis back on court for Lakers as season draws nearBy The Associated PressLeBron James and Anthony Davis returned to the court for the Los Angeles Lakers, less than a week before the start of the regular season - and just over two months after winning the NBA title.This...

Pistons add Lowe, Sweeney to Casey's staffDETROIT (AP) The Detroit Pistons hired assistant coaches Sidney Lowe and Sean Sweeney on Friday to join Dwane Casey's staff.Detroit also added Malik Rose as assistant general manager and player development coach DJ Bakker.Lowe was on Flip Saunders' staff with the Pistons...

OAKLAND, California (AP) The Golden State Warriors moved within one victory of matching the best start in NBA history by beating Chicago 106-94 on Friday and improving to 14-0.Stephen Curry scored 27 points for the Warriors, who will match the record with victory at Denver on Sunday. The...

Former Lakers player Derek Fisher accused of DUI after crashSHERMAN OAKS, Calif. (AP) Former Los Angeles Lakers player and ex-New York Knicks head coach Derek Fisher was arrested Sunday on suspicion of drunken driving after he flipped his vehicle on a California highway, authorities said.Neither Fisher nor his...

Nowitzki's 20th season with Mavs ends early after surgeryDALLAS (AP) Dirk Nowitzki's 20th season is over a few games early after the Dallas Mavericks star had surgery on his left ankle.The team said Thursday that Nowitzki underwent a procedure to clear out unhealthy tissue, called surgical debridement. It...

AP Sports WriterUndrafted Dylan Ennis drops 35 for Warriors in VegasBy KAREEM COPELANDDylan Ennis went undrafted last month, but the Oregon product was the recipient of ''MVP'' chants from the crowd in Las Vegas on Friday. Ennis was nearly unstoppable as he scored 35 points during the Golden State...

Former Kings executive pleads guilty to defrauding teamSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) A former top Sacramento Kings executive has pleaded guilty to siphoning $13.4 million from the team to buy Southern California beachfront properties, according to court records.The records show former chief revenue officer Jeffrey David pleaded guilty Tuesday to...

The Latest: Jazz rookie Mitchell wins slam dunk contestLOS ANGELES (AP) The Latest on NBA All-Star Saturday (all times local):7:30 p.m.Rookie Donovan Mitchell of the Utah Jazz put on a show in the slam dunk contest to cap off NBA All-Star Saturday.Mitchell edged Larry Nance Jr. by two...

AP Basketball WriterNBA: Teams should get plan in place if virus keeps fans awayBy BRIAN MAHONEYNEW YORK (AP) The NBA told its teams Friday that they should be developing processes in case it becomes necessary to play games without fans or media because of the coronavirus crisis.The league...

Wizards' Oubre suspended for Game 4 for knocking over OlynykWASHINGTON (AP) Wizards forward Kelly Oubre Jr. has been suspended for Game 4 for charging and knocking over Boston Celtics big man Kelly Olynyk.The NBA on Saturday announced the suspension without pay for ''charging and making forceful and unwarranted...

Hornets acquire Gordon Hayward, 2 draft picks from CelticsCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Charlotte Hornets have acquired forward Gordon Hayward and unprotected 2023 and 2024 second-round draft picks from the Boston Celtics in exchange for a heavily protected 2022 second-round draft pick as part of a sign-and-trade transaction.The Celtics...

Timberwolves waive Jordan Hill, clearing $4M from capMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Timberwolves waived veteran forward Jordan Hill on Monday, clearing another $4 million in salary cap room as free agency approaches.The second year of the two-year, $8 million deal Hill signed last summer was not guaranteed, so it...