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AP Sports WriterLeBron James rolls left ankle, misses practiceBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) LeBron James turned his left ankle during practice Wednesday night, his first workout with newly signed teammate Dwyane Wade.A Cavaliers spokesman said James had X-rays, which were negative. The three-time NBA champion didn't practice Thursday so...

AP Sports WriterWarriors' Curry has mild to moderate left groin strainBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Stephen Curry has a mild to moderate left groin strain and will miss Golden State's home game against Brooklyn on Saturday night.Curry underwent an MRI exam Friday but the Warriors will wait a...

The Houston Rockets will be trying to extend a winning streak on Monday when they take on the Brooklyn Nets at Toyota Center. Brooklyn Nets vs. Houston Rockets When: 7:30 PM ET, Monday, December 12, 2016 Where: American Airlines Arena, Miami, Florida ROT ...

AP Sports WriterAP Source: Warriors G Stephen Curry wins 2nd straight MVPBy JOSH DUBOWOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Stephen Curry is adding a second straight MVP award to his record-setting season.A person with knowledge of the award says Curry will be announced as the winner perhaps as soon as Tuesday....

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) San Antonio stretched its perfect record in road games to 13 straight wins as Kawhi Leonard scored 31 points to lead the Spurs to a 105-91 victory at Minnesota on Tuesday.The Spurs are a moderate 5-4 at home but have been unbeatable away and opened a 3-1/2...

AP Basketball WriterMinnesota wins NBA draft lottery, rights to No. 1 pickBy TIM REYNOLDSThe NBA draft lottery was delayed three months. The Minnesota Timberwolves are certainly feeling like the wait was worthwhile.The Timberwolves won the lottery Thursday night, giving them the No. 1 pick. The lottery was conducted virtually...

Basketball Hall of Famer Joe Dumars joins sports agencyNEW YORK (AP) Joe Dumars is back in the game.The Hall of Famer joined Independent Sports and Entertainment to run its basketball division. The sports agency has NBA clients such as New Orleans Pelicans star DeMarcus Cousins.''I look forward to...

AP Sports WriterCavs complete trade for McGee, agree to re-sign DellavedovaBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Cavaliers have found either a temporary replacement for Tristan Thompson or an asset to bring in other talent.Cleveland announced Monday it has acquired center JaVale McGee and a 2026 second-round draft pick from...

AP Basketball WriterNBA lays out plan for player guests to enter Disney bubbleBy TIM REYNOLDSLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) NBA players could have some family members or close friends inside the season-restart bubble with them by the end of the month.And that raises the possibility of having a...

The Latest: All-Star game tips off in CharlotteCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Latest on All-Star Weekend. (all times local)8:30 p.m.The NBA All-Star game has tipped off with Hornets guard Kemba Walker making his first career All-Star start for Team Giannis against Team LeBron.He's the game's only first-time starter and...

Pistons deal Hilliard to Rockets for cashAUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Pistons have traded swingman Darrun Hilliard to the Houston Rockets in exchange for cash considerations.Hilliard appeared in a career-high 39 games last season, averaging 3.3 points, 0.8 rebounds and 0.8 assists in 9.8 minutes. The 6-foot-6...

Phoenix police: No charges against ex-NBA player Mike BibbyPHOENIX (AP) Phoenix police are not recommending any charges against former NBA player Mike Bibby following an investigation into accusations of sexual abuse and harassment of a teacher at a suburban high school.A police spokesman, Sgt. Vince Lewis, says the...