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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,...

76ers bring Ersan Ilyasova back to PhiladelphiaPHILADELPHIA (AP) Ersan Ilyasova is returning to the Philadelphia 76ers.The 76ers signed the forward from Turkey on Wednesday after he was waived by the Atlanta Hawks. Ilyasova played 53 games for the 76ers in 2016-17 before he was traded to Atlanta at...

AP Basketball WriterAP Source: Rockets, Eric Gordon agree on extensionsBy TIM REYNOLDSSHANGHAI (AP) A person with knowledge of the situation says the Houston Rockets and veteran guard Eric Gordon have agreed on a contract extension that could keep him with the team for another five seasons in all.Gordon...

AP Basketball WriterAP Source: Bucks getting Holiday to play with AntetokounmpoBy TIM REYNOLDSPoint guard Jrue Holiday is being traded from New Orleans to Milwaukee, which is aiming to give two-time reigning NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo the improved roster that he seeks with the decision on his supermax contract extension...

Kings broadcaster resigns after tweet to CousinsSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) Longtime Sacramento Kings TV broadcaster Grant Napear resigned Tuesday after he tweeted “ALL LIVES MATTER” when asked by DeMarcus Cousins for his opinion on the Black Lives Matter movement.The 60-year-old Napear also was fired by KTHK Sports 1140 in...

Grizzlies' Anderson undergoes surgery on right shoulderMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) Memphis Grizzlies forward Kyle Anderson has undergone surgery on his right shoulder.The Grizzlies said Thursday that the 6-foot-9 forward should be ready to return to full basketball activities in advance of training camp.The 25-year-old Anderson played just 43 games...

AP Basketball WriterRay Allen, the top 3-point shooter in NBA history, retiresBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) Ray Allen won championships in Boston and Miami, made one of the most memorable shots in NBA Finals history and has more 3-pointers than anyone who ever played in the league.More than two...

AP Sports WriterCavs coach Beilein says he apologized for 'thugs' commentBy NOAH TRISTERDETROIT (AP) John Beilein's first season as an NBA coach took another turbulent turn because of a comment he made during a film session.Beilein said Thursday he had apologized after using the word ''thugs'' while reviewing...

Associated PressSpurs unsure if Duncan or Ginobili will returnBy RAUL DOMINGUEZSAN ANTONIO (AP) San Antonio's unexpected and abrupt end to the season brings on another stressful summer that begins with what has become an annual quandary.Will Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili return?''I really don't know what they're going...

AP Sports WriterWith cracks in a dynasty showing, Warriors are on the brinkBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Draymond Green has said it often: This run by the Golden State Warriors won't last forever.And forever could be coming up fast.From Day One the entire team was determined to enjoy...

L.A. CLIPPERS (117)Barnes 10-15 2-2 26, Griffin 11-16 8-11 30, Jordan 3-6 2-8 8, Paul 4-13 4-4 12, Redick 7-14 0-0 18, Crawford 5-15 2-2 13, Rivers 0-3 1-2 1, Hawes 2-5 0-0 4, Jones 0-2 0-0 0, Davis 2-3 1-2 5. Totals 44-92 20-31 117.SACRAMENTO (108)Williams...

Nikola Jokic suspended 1 game for leaving benchNEW YORK (AP) Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic received a one-game suspension for leaving the bench during an altercation.Jokic will miss the contest Friday night against the Phoenix Suns, the league announced.The Serbian center stepped toward the court during Wednesday's...