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AP Basketball WriterAs Florida virus test numbers rise, NBA prepares for DisneyBy TIM REYNOLDSThe rate of positive coronavirus tests in the Orlando, Florida, area has been soaring in recent days. The NBA hopes that doesn’t matter.After spending weeks putting together an incredibly elaborate series of health and safety protocols...

AP Basketball WriterAs Florida test numbers rise, the NBA prepares for DisneyBy TIM REYNOLDSThe rate of positive coronavirus tests in the Orlando, Florida, area has been soaring in recent days.The NBA hopes that doesn't matter.After spending weeks on putting together an incredibly elaborate series of health and safety protocols...

No deal for LaMelo Ball as Colangelo buys into Aussie clubSYDNEY (AP) LaMelo Ball’s bid to be a club owner in Australia hasn't worked out. The American is expected to be a top pick in the upcoming NBA draft later this year.The Australian league - called the National...

Zion Williamson gets favorable ruling in lawsuit by ex-agentMIAMI (AP) A Florida appeals court has granted Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson’s motion to block his former marketing agent’s effort to have the ex-Duke star answer questions about whether he received improper benefits before playing for the Blue Devils.The order...

Associated PressReport: Kobe Bryant pilot may have been disoriented in fogBy BRIAN MELLEYLOS ANGELES (AP) The pilot of the helicopter that crashed in thick fog, killing Kobe Bryant and seven other passengers, reported he was climbing when he actually was descending, federal investigators said in documents released Wednesday.Ara...

Associated PressProbe: Kobe Bryant pilot may have become disoriented in fogBy BRIAN MELLEY and DAVID KOENIGLOS ANGELES (AP) The pilot of the helicopter that crashed in thick fog, killing Kobe Bryant and seven other passengers, reported the aircraft was ascending when it actually was heading for the ground,...

No deal for LaMelo Ball as Colangelo buys into Aussie clubSYDNEY (AP) LaMelo Ball’s bid to be a club owner in Australia hasn't worked out. The American is expected to be a top pick in the upcoming NBA draft later this year.The Australian league - called the National...

AP Basketball WriterNBA lays out its vision for Disney restart to teams, playersBy TIM REYNOLDSHere’s some of what awaits NBA players going to Disney next month: game rooms, golf course access, cabanas with misters to combat the heat, fishing areas, bowling, backstage tours and salon services.It only sounds like...

AP Basketball WriterNBA lays out its vision for Disney restart to teams, playersBy TIM REYNOLDSHere’s some of what awaits NBA players going to Disney next month: game rooms, golf course access, cabanas with misters to combat the heat, fishing areas, bowling, backstage tours and salon services.It only sounds like...

AP Sports WriterDurant joins ownership group for soccer's Philadelphia UnionBy ANNE M. PETERSONBrooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant has joined the ownership group of Major League Soccer's Philadelphia Union.Durant, a 10-time NBA All-Star, has a 5% ownership stake, with an option for 5% more in the near future, the Union...

AP Sports WriterDurant joins ownership group of MLS' Philadelphia UnionBy ANNE M. PETERSONBrooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant has joined the ownership group of Major League Soccer's Philadelphia Union.Durant, a 10-time NBA All-Star, has a 5% ownership stake, with an option for 5% more in the near future, the Union...

AP Sports WriterDurant joins ownership group of MLS' Philadelphia UnionBy ANNE M. PETERSONBrooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant has joined the ownership group of Major League Soccer's Philadelphia Union.Durant, a 10-time NBA All-Star, has a 5% ownership stake, with an option for 5% more in the near future, the Union...