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AP Basketball WriterMiami churns up plenty of memories for Mavs' Dirk NowitzkiBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) Dirk Nowitzki tries to avoid feelings of nostalgia.That's impossible when he's in Miami.For all the cities around the world where he's played, whether with the German national team or the Dallas Mavericks, the...

Larry Bird started the week by driving an IndyCar down Fifth Avenue in Manhattan to stump for the NBA's All-Star weekend returning to Indiana. He ended it by stepping down as president of basketball operations for the Pacers, a stunningly abrupt decision that has become a hallmark of the NBA...

PHILADELPHIA (AP) LeBron James and Tim Duncan both reached career milestones in the NBA on Monday as they led their teams to wins.James scored 22 points to become the youngest player to reach 25,000 career points as the Cleveland Cavaliers topped the winless Philadelphia 76ers 107-100.The 30-year-old James...

HOUSTON (AP) Golden State's Stephen Curry is out for the second straight game Thursday night against Houston with a bruised lower left leg.Curry was injured Monday night against Sacramento and sat out Wednesday night at Dallas when the Warriors lost for just the second time this season, 114-91...

Hawks' Okongwu to miss first 2 games of regular seasonATLANTA (AP) Atlanta Hawks first-round pick Onyeka Okongwu will miss at least the first two games of the regular season because of a foot injury.The team said Friday the 6-foot-9 center from Southern California was continuing his rehabilitation for...

AP Sports WriterCavs coach Lue expected to attend game but not sit on benchBy TOM WITHERSINDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) Tyronn Lue is ready to take a step toward rejoining the Cavaliers.Cleveland's coach, who has taken a medical absence from the team, is expected to attend Friday night's game against...

Nets sign veteran Michael Beasley as substitute playerNEW YORK (AP) The Brooklyn Nets filled one of the openings on their roster Thursday by signing veteran Michael Beasley as a substitute player for the remainder of the season.The Nets will resume play without Spencer Dinwiddie and DeAndre Jordan after...

The Detroit Pistons and the Orlando Magic will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Amway Center. Detroit At Orlando When: 6:00 PM ET, Sunday, January 27, 2013 Where: Amway Center, Orlando, Florida TV: 6 p.m. ET, Fox Sports Detroit Plus, Fox Sports Florida Prediction: Pistons 98, Magic...

The fans at AT&T Center will be treated to a game between the Miami Heat and the San Antonio Spurs when they take their seats on Sunday. Miami At San Antonio When: 7:00 PM ET, Sunday, March 31, 2013 Where: AT&T Center, San Antonio, Texas TV: 7 p.m. ET, Sun Sports (Miami),...

The Latest: Irving, Davis say they'll play in All-Star gameCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Latest on NBA All-Star Weekend (all times local):12:35 p.m.Boston's Kyrie Irving and New Orleans' Anthony Davis say they both plan to play in Sunday's All-Star game.Both have been dealing with injuries lately. Irving has been...

Timberwolves' Taj Gibson arrested after NYC traffic stopMINNEAPOLIS (AP) New Minnesota Timberwolves player Taj Gibson was arrested for a traffic violation in New York City.The New York Police Department says a 2016 Mercedes Benz sedan made an illegal U-turn in Queens early Thursday. Police stopped the car and...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Cavs to make offer to keep Kyle KorverBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Unable to chase any high-profile free agents, the Cavaliers want to retain one of their own.With an eye on closing the gap on Golden State after losing in the NBA Finals, the Cavs...