Pro Basketball (NBA)

Pelicans’ Zion Williamson sits out against Miami Heat

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NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans Pelicans All-Star Zion Williamson was scratched from the lineup shortly before the club's game against Miami on Thursday night...

Analysis: NBA All-Star break could lead to testing pratfalls

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MIAMI — The NBA should be worried about this weekend, and that has nothing to do with holding an All-Star Game during the ongoing...

Raptors-Pistons postponed, tentatively set for Wednesday

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TAMPA, Fla. — Toronto's game against Detroit that was scheduled for Tuesday is being postponed until Wednesday, a move that the NBA hopes gives...

As Tokyo nears, the plans for USA Basketball continue

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MIAMI — Atlanta coach and USA Basketball men’s national team assistant coach Lloyd Pierce had a one-day coronavirus scare a few weeks ago and...

Hawks’ Bogdanovic progresses in recovery from fractured knee

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ATLANTA — Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic has progressed to one-on-one drills with contact as he recovers from a fractured right knee. ...

AP interview: Silver lays out reasons for NBA All-Star Game

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MIAMI — NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has heard all the reasons why the league should not have an All-Star Game in Atlanta next weekend. ...

Thunder change uniforms at halftime after mix-up with Hawks

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OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma City Thunder changed uniforms at halftime after a mix-up left the Thunder and the Atlanta Hawks wearing similar colors...

LeBron James rejects Zlatan’s criticism of activist athletes

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LOS ANGELES — LeBron James responded to Zlatan Ibrahimovic's criticism of his political activism with a promise that he will never just shut up...

Nets’ Irving to rest shoulder in Saturday game vs Mavs

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NEW YORK — The Brooklyn Nets have ruled Kyrie Irving out of their game Saturday night to rest his right shoulder, leaving them without...

NBA suspends Wolves’ Beasley 12 games for felony gun threat

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MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Malik Beasley has been suspended for 12 games without pay by the NBA for his recent guilty plea...