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AP Basketball WriterJackson says that a trade might be best for Carmelo, KnicksBy BRIAN MAHONEYGREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) Phil Jackson says Carmelo Anthony might ''be better off somewhere else,'' noting the New York Knicks haven't been able to win with him.Jackson stopped short of saying he wanted to trade...

April 15 - Last day of regular season.April 18 - Playoffs begin.

On Kobe Bryant Day, Lakers dominate Blazers 135-115LAKE BUENA VISTA, Florida (AP) The Los Angeles Lakers jumped out to an apt 24-8 lead on Kobe Bryant Day and dominated the Portland Trail Blazers the rest of the way to take a 3-1 advantage in their playoff series with...

The Latest: Team Stephen takes 42-31 lead vs. Team LeBronLOS ANGELES (AP) The Latest from Sunday's NBA All-Star Game and events around the league's annual showcase (all times local):6:10 p.m.Team Stephen took a 42-31 lead over Team LeBron after the first quarter of the new-look NBA All-Star Game.Rather...

AP Sports WriterSnagged: AP sources say Cavs reviewing Irving-Thomas tradeBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Just when it appeared the Cavaliers' chaotic summer had calmed, there's a flare-up.That blockbuster deal between Cleveland and Boston is stuck.The Cavaliers have some concerns about guard Isaiah Thomas' health and are doing a ''deep...

AP Sports WriterJabari Parker agrees to $40 million, 2-year deal with BullsBy ANDREW SELIGMANCHICAGO (AP) Jabari Parker and the Chicago Bulls agreed Saturday to a $40 million, two-year contract, bringing the talented and oft-injured forward to his hometown team.Agent Mark Bartelstein confirmed the deal shortly after the Milwaukee...

AP Sports WriterLos Angeles Lakers sign veteran Spanish center Marc GasolBy GREG BEACHAMLOS ANGELES (AP) The Los Angeles Lakers have signed veteran Spanish center Marc Gasol.The NBA champions confirmed the latest step in their roster reconfiguration Tuesday by announcing the addition of the 35-year-old Gasol, who spent the...

In a season full of injuries, many hoped that the new, longer All-Star break would help NBA players catch their breath and recover after a grueling first 3 1/2 months.Commissioner Adam Silver extended the break at the players' behest, but it resulted in a more compressed season, more back-to-backs,...

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - NBA draft prospect Rashad Vaughn has returned home to Minneapolis for a pair of workouts this weekend, one with the Minnesota Timberwolves and another with the Atlanta Hawks.Vaughn starred at Robbinsdale Cooper High School in suburban Minneapolis before playing last year at UNLV. He is projected...

AP Basketball WriterKawhi back in Canada, NBA GMs think he'll go back to finalsBy BRIAN MAHONEYKawhi Leonard was back in Canada, where last season he won a championship.NBA general managers think he's going to win another one this season.They voted the Los Angeles Clippers as the favorites Thursday in...

AP Sports WriterCavaliers call lawsuit by former assistant coach 'frivolous'By TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Cavaliers say an age-discrimination lawsuit filed by former assistant coach Jim Boylan is ''frivolous'' and a ''shameless cash grab.''Boylan filed a claim Thursday. The team did not pick up its contract option last summer...

AP Basketball WriterNo matter who wins the finals, Kentucky will have championsBy TIM REYNOLDSLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) The Lakers primarily wear purple and gold. The main Heat colors are red and black.And these NBA Finals seem tinged in blue - Kentucky blue, to be precise.No matter what...