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Mental evaluation ordered for slain NBA player's ex-wifeMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) A judge in Tennessee has ordered a mental evaluation for the jailed ex-wife of slain former NBA player Lorenzen Wright.Criminal Court Judge Lee Coffee said Wednesday that he's signed an order for doctors to evaluate Sherra Wright's ability...

Associated PressEmbiid has 33 points, 16 rebounds in 76ers’ win over KingsBy AARON BRACYPHILADELPHIA (AP) Joel Embiid rebounded from the worst game of his career with 33 points and 16 rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 97-91 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night.Embiid was...

AP Basketball WriterNets GM fined $25K, suspended for entering refs' locker roomBy BRIAN MAHONEYNEW YORK (AP) Nets general manager Sean Marks was suspended one game without pay and fined $25,000 by the NBA on Sunday for entering the referees' locker room after Brooklyn's loss to Philadelphia in Game...

Warriors star Stephen Curry breaks left hand on hard fallSAN FRANCISCO (AP) Warriors star Stephen Curry broke his left hand on a hard fall in the third quarter of Golden State's game against the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night.The two-time MVP drove to his left defended by Kelly...

Officiating likely more scrutinized in Game 2 of NBA FinalsOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) David Guthrie, welcome to the NBA Finals.Guthrie is making his finals debut as a referee Sunday night for Game 2 of the Cleveland-Golden State series. He's working alongside Mike Callahan - who is the most experienced...

AP Sports WriterLillard likes matchup but knows Pelicans are dangerousBy ANNE M. PETERSONPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) Portland's Damian Lillard says he likes the first-round matchup against the Pelicans, but in almost the same breath he lists the reasons why New Orleans is dangerous.After splitting their four regular-season meetings, the...

AP Basketball WriterRaptors arrive in Florida, set to start prepping for restartBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) The Toronto Raptors arrived in southwest Florida on Monday, set to begin their preparations for next month’s restart of the NBA season.If the Raptors return to the NBA Finals, they could be in...

Feb. 19 - Trade deadline (3 p.m. EST).April 15 - Last day of regular season.April 18 - Playoffs begin.

AP Sports WriterLeBron's home loyalty could push him to re-sign with CavsBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) LeBron James sprung to his feet and screamed along with thousands of delirious Cleveland fans.When Indians outfielder Rajai Davis connected off Chicago Cubs reliever Aroldis Chapman for a tying home run in the...

Brooklyn Nets player charged with assaulting girlfriendNEW YORK (AP) Brooklyn Nets player Rodions Kurucs has been arrested for allegedly assaulting his former girlfriend inside his apartment.The 21-year-old Latvian-born small forward turned himself in on Tuesday and was arraigned on a misdemeanor assault charge. He's due back in court...

DENVER (126)Chandler 7-13 3-4 18, Gallinari 6-10 6-7 18, Nurkic 7-13 3-5 17, Lawson 1-5 2-2 4, Harris 3-6 4-5 11, Hickson 0-1 2-2 2, Barton 6-9 4-4 16, Lauvergne 4-6 3-4 11, E.Green 7-13 1-1 17, Clark 3-5 2-2 9, Franklin 1-2 0-0 3. Totals...

AP Basketball WriterHeat camp arrives, and Dragic says he's more than readyBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) This time last year, Miami's Goran Dragic was already tired and the season was just getting started.It's very different now.When the Heat hold their first practice of the season Tuesday, Dragic expects to...