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Report: Darius Bazley signs $1M internship with New BalanceBRIGHTON, Mass. (AP) Former Syracuse recruit Darius Bazley, who opted to forgo college to play in the NBA's development league before entering the NBA draft, has landed a job as an intern for New Balance.The New York Times reports the...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Hawks trade Dedmon to Pistons for Snell, ThomasBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Hawks have agreed to trade center Dewayne Dedmon to the Detroit Pistons for guards Tony Snell and Khyri Thomas, a person with knowledge of the situation said Thursday.The person spoke to...

Pelicans resting Zion Williamson against WizardsLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) The New Orleans Pelicans have scratched rookie Zion Williamson from the lineup for Friday night's game against the Washington Wizards.The team designated Friday a rest day for the NBA's top overall draft choice after he scored 24 points...

Associated PressUCF's 7-foot-6 Tacko Fall does pre-draft workout with MagicBy TERRANCE HARRISORLANDO, Fla. (AP) The deadline for Tacko Fall to make his NBA decision is fast approaching and the UCF center still isn't sure what he is going to do.The 7-foot-6 post player has not hired an agent...

AP Basketball WriterNot again: Rockets' Chris Paul strains another hamstringBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) Different leg. Same problem.Chris Paul has another hamstring issue to deal with, and the Houston Rockets are bracing for another stint without their All-Star point guard. Paul will have an MRI in Houston on Friday...

AP Basketball WriterJames, Antetokounmpo picked as All-Star captainsBy TIM REYNOLDSLeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers and Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks are the captains for this year's NBA All-Star Game.James and Antetokounmpo were the leading vote-getters from each conference, making them the players who will choose who...

AP Sports WriterWolves, Hawks swap guards Teague, Crabbe on expiring dealsBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) With the Minnesota Timberwolves committed to a new style of play, Jeff Teague didn't fit the trend.The Timberwolves traded the 11th-year veteran point guard to his original team Thursday in a three-player swap of...

Porzingis leaves Knicks game with apparent ankle injuryNEW YORK (AP) Forward Kristaps Porzingis left the Knicks' game against Miami in the first quarter Wednesday night with what appeared to be a right ankle injury.Porzingis was chasing a ball near the baseline and Miami's Justise Winslow stepped on his...

The Latest: Jordan, Hornets supporting part-time workersBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the coronavirus outbreak's effect on sports around the world (all times local):9:45 p.m.Hornets owner Michael Jordan and the Hornets players have partnered to establish a fund to provide financial assistance to the team's part-time employees adversely affected...

The Latest: Curry, Team Stephen lead Team LeBron 112-109LOS ANGELES (AP) The Latest from Sunday's NBA All-Star Game and events around the league's annual showcase (all times local):7:45 p.m.Stephen Curry hit one of his signature 3-point shots with 27.7 seconds left in the third quarter to give his...

AP Basketball WriterAdebayo upgraded to questionable for Game 4 of NBA FinalsBy TIM REYNOLDSLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) Bam Adebayo might be on his way back to the NBA Finals.Adebayo, Miami's All-Star center who missed Games 2 and 3 of the title series against the Los Angeles Lakers...

Harden must quarantine until Friday; could play in openerNEW YORK (AP) James Harden will be in quarantine until Friday, meaning the Houston Rockets star could be eligible to play Saturday when his team is to finally open its season in Portland.The Rockets were scheduled to play Wednesday...