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AP Basketball WriterIn the bubble, the Phoenix Suns have been perfect so farBy TIM REYNOLDSLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) The last time Devin Booker walked off the court as a winner in four consecutive games, these were the opponents: Hampton, Cincinnati, West Virginia and Notre Dame.That is, until...

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...

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...

AP Basketball WriterIn the bubble, the Phoenix Suns have been perfect so farBy TIM REYNOLDSLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) The last time Devin Booker walked off the court as a winner in four consecutive games, these were the opponents: Hampton, Cincinnati, West Virginia and Notre Dame.That is, until...

AP Basketball Writer76ers waiting, bracing for word on Simmons' knee injuryBy TIM REYNOLDSLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) Philadelphia's Ben Simmons is seeking treatment options on his injured left knee, and the 76ers are unsure the extent of the issue or how many games the All-Star could miss.Simmons left...

AP Basketball WriterNBA Foundation created, pledges $300 million to Black growthBy TIM REYNOLDSLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) The NBA's Board of Governors and the National Basketball Players Association have finalized plans to create the first NBA Foundation that will work to spur economic growth in the Black community,...

76ers guard Simmons leaves game with left knee injuryLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) Ben Simmons left Philadelphia's game against the Washington Wizards on Wednesday in the third quarter with a left knee injury and won't return.Simmons grabbed a rebound and appeared to tweak his knee. He left the...

AP Basketball WriterNBA releases testing results, no players confirmed positiveBy TIM REYNOLDSLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) The NBA's bubble is still working.The league released its latest results Wednesday for coronavirus tests performed on players participating in the restarted season at Walt Disney World, and the numbers are still...

AP Basketball WriterNBA releases testing results, no players confirmed positiveBy TIM REYNOLDSLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) The NBA's bubble is still working.The league released its latest results Wednesday for coronavirus tests performed on players participating in the restarted season at Walt Disney World, and the numbers are still...

Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson Jr. out with left knee injuryLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) The Memphis Grizzlies will be without forward-center Jaren Jackson Jr. for whatever remains of this season after he hurt his left knee.The Grizzlies announced Tuesday that Jackson was injured when he landed awkwardly after making...

Crawford makes Nets debut, then leaves with hamstring injuryLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) Jamal Crawford made his Brooklyn debut, and it ended quickly.Crawford hurt his left hamstring in the second quarter of the Nets' game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday. Crawford had five points and three assists...

AP Basketball WriterMagic's Isaac now staring at another, longer knee rehabBy TIM REYNOLDSLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) Jonathan Isaac would routinely be inside the Orlando Magic's AdventHealth practice facility by 7:15 a.m. most days this spring when the facility was open, putting in hours of work to rehabilitate...