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AP Basketball WriterFor the NBA, it's time to play, kneel and demand changeBy TIM REYNOLDSLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) Miami center Bam Adebayo did not know Breonna Taylor. He never heard of the woman who worked as an emergency room technician and had designs on becoming a nurse,...

Ex-Wizards, Capitals co-owner Irene Pollin dies at 96WASHINGTON (AP) Irene Pollin, who co-owned the NBA's Washington Wizards and NHL's Capitals along with late husband Abe, has died. She was 96.Monumental Sports and Entertainment said Pollin died Tuesday at her home in Amherst, Massachusetts.''Much like her husband, Abe Pollin,...

AP Basketball WriterDavis, Williamson say they're ready for re-opening nightBy TIM REYNOLDSLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) Anthony Davis and Zion Williamson say they are ready for re-opening night.Davis practiced Wednesday for the first time since getting poked in an eye during the Los Angeles Lakers' scrimmage opener last...

Pistons agree to buy Suns' G League team for DetroitDETROIT (AP) The Detroit Pistons have agreed to buy the Northern Arizona Suns, and the NBA G League team is expected to begin playing in Detroit in 2021-22.The Pistons, the Phoenix Suns and the G League announced the purchase...

AP Sports WritersTop NBA rookies poised to close out debut seasons in styleBy TERESA M. WALKER and BRETT MARTELForget hitting a rookie wall or stumbling into the playoffs exhausted and banged-up.The NBA's break because of the coronavirus pandemic gave rookies an offseason within a season. They've had the chance...

AP Sports WriterPippen downplays rift with Jordan in wake of 'Last Dance'By DAN GELSTONScottie Pippen says he's talked with Michael Jordan since ''The Last Dance'' documentary aired in the spring and downplayed any rift between the retired Chicago Bulls stars.''Why would I be offended by anything that happened 30...

AP Sports WriterNBA restart likely to provide TV audience new sights, soundsBy KYLE HIGHTOWERDuring a normal NBA season, the sights and sounds of arenas serve as both a showy backdrop and home court advantage for its teams.But with no fans allowed in the stands for the upcoming restart because...

AP Basketball WriterDavis could miss Lakers' 1st game back after poke in eyeBy TIM REYNOLDSLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) Re-opening night is fast approaching, and Anthony Davis' status is uncertain.Davis, who left the Los Angeles Lakers' second scrimmage after getting poked in the eye and didn't play in...

AP Sports WriterZion Williamson practicing, could play in Pelicans' openerBy BRETT MARTELZion Williamson returned to New Orleans Pelicans practice for the first time in nearly two weeks on Tuesday night and coach Alvin Gentry said the NBA's top overall draft pick might play when the club resumes its season...

AP Basketball WriterLakers' Anthony Davis' status unclear after poked in the eyeBy TIM REYNOLDSLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) Re-opening night is fast approaching, and Anthony Davis' status is uncertain.Davis, who left the Los Angeles Lakers' second scrimmage after getting poked in the eye and didn't play in the...

AP Sports WriterPippen downplays rift with Jordan in wake of 'Last Dance'By DAN GELSTONScottie Pippen says he's talked with Michael Jordan since ''The Last Dance'' documentary aired in the spring and downplayed any rift between the retired Chicago Bulls stars.''Why would I be offended by anything that happened 30...

AP Sports WriterDepth could be even more critical in teams' NBA title chaseBy STEVE MEGARGEENBA teams recognize that bench strength will likely be more of a factor than usual during this pandemic-delayed title chase in which a positive coronavirus test could sideline an elite player at any moment.''Depth is...