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RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) Nikola Vucevic scored 18 points, Shabazz Napier added 14 and the Orlando Magic took command early on the way to beating the Brazilian club Flamengo 90-73 on Saturday night as part of the NBA Global Games.The Magic led 13-2 early and eventually built a...

CLEVELAND (AP) The wife of U.S. PGA champion Jason Day was treated and released from a hospital after LeBron James crashed into her during an NBA game on Thursday.Ellie Day was taken from Quicken Loans Arena, with her head immobilized, to MetroHealth Medical Center. She was released early...

AUBURN HILLS, Michigan (AP) Andre Drummond had 25 points and 18 rebounds, and made some crucial free throws when he was fouled intentionally, helping the Detroit Pistons rally to a 104-99 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday.LeBron James scored 23 of his 30 points in the first...

AP Sports WriterMagic Johnson returns to Lakers as adviser to Jeanie BussBy GREG BEACHAMEL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) Magic Johnson is returning to the Los Angeles Lakers organization as an adviser to owner Jeanie Buss.The Lakers announced the reunion Thursday with Johnson, one of the most beloved players in...

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) - LeBron James says he won't allow his sore body to slow his drive toward another NBA Finals.Beaten down by injuries and another grueling season, James has the Cavaliers one win from the Eastern Conference title. On Monday, a day after his 37 points, 18 rebounds...

The New Orleans Pelicans and the Golden State Warriors will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Oracle Arena. New Orleans At Golden State When: 3:30 PM ET, Saturday, April 18, 2015 Where: Oracle Arena, Oakland, California TV: 3:30 p.m. ET, ABC PREDICTION: Warriors 115, Pelicans 98 Join BetOnline...

WASHINGTON (AP) Washington Wizards coach Randy Wittman missed the first quarter of Saturday night's 117-110 loss to the New York Knicks because he was attending the memorial service for longtime NBA coach Flip Saunders in Minnesota.Wittman returned as the second quarter was starting.Saunders, who died Sunday after battling...

Iguodala plans to play Game 7 for Warriors despite bad backOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala says he plans to play Game 7 of the NBA Finals despite a balky back that limited him the previous game.Iguodala took part in a brief walkthrough Saturday and...

Associated PressThunder reach 3-year deal with All-Star WestbrookBy MURRAY EVANSOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) A month after Kevin Durant bolted for Golden State, All-Star guard Russell Westbrook signed a contract extension to stay in Oklahoma City.The team confirmed Thursday that Westbrook signed the extension. A person with direct knowledge of...

AP Basketball WriterDwyane Wade mourns cousin, urges tougher gun laws in ChicagoBy TIM REYNOLDSDwyane Wade has lashed out against Chicago's gun laws, calling them weak and saying he's urged officials in his hometown to enact changes to make the city safer.The Chicago Bulls star, whose cousin was shot dead...

Moses Malone, a three-time NBA MVP and one of basketball's most ferocious rebounders, died Sunday. He was 60.Det. Jeffrey Scott of the Norfolk, Virginia Police Department confirmed that Malone died in a Norfolk hotel room. He said there was no indication of foul play. Malone's body was discovered when...

CLEVELAND -- LeBron James wanted so badly to give back to Cleveland fans after he played poorly in his emotion-laced home opener. They deserved something. On Monday night, he delivered a belated gift. James recorded a triple-double with 32 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists, Kyrie Irving scored 27 of his 32...