Leonard returns, Clippers rout Timberwolves 124-105
<p>LOS ANGELES — Paul George led five starters in double figures with 23 points and the Los Angeles Clippers routed the Minnesota Timberwolves 124-105...
Nets’ Durant ruled out for Tuesday with thigh contusion
NEW YORK — Brooklyn forward Kevin Durant will not play Tuesday when the Nets visit the New Orleans Pelicans because of a left thigh...
Thibodeau’s ways working – and winning – with surging Knicks
<p>NEW YORK — A smile crept across Tom Thibodeau’s face. A coach who has said he’s never happy couldn’t hide that he was.</p>
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Celtics’ Stevens denies he was offered Hoosiers job
BOSTON — Brad Stevens says he wasn’t close to leaving the Boston Celtics for the coaching job at Indiana University.
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NBA free agency to begin Aug. 2, signings begin Aug. 6
<p>NEW YORK — The NBA said Monday that this summer’s free agency period will begin Aug. 2.</p>
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Boucher, Raptors hand Thunder 10th straight loss, 112-106
TAMPA, Fla. — Chris Boucher had 31 points and 11 rebounds, and the Toronto Raptors extended Oklahoma City's season-worst losing streak to 10 games,...
Rockets say Sterling Brown was attacked, injured in Miami
MIAMI — The Houston Rockets say that guard Sterling Brown was assaulted by unknown individuals after the team arrived in Miami late Sunday night,...
Clippers sign G Yogi Ferrell to 10-day contract
<p>LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Clippers have signed guard Yogi Ferrell to a 10-day contract.</p>
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Rozier, Hornets snap 4-game skid, beat Blazers 109-101
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Terry Rozier had 34 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds, and the Charlotte Hornets rode a strong first quarter to a...
Nets’ Durant ruled out for Tuesday with thigh contusion
<p>NEW YORK — Brooklyn forward Kevin Durant will not play Tuesday when the Nets visit the New Orleans Pelicans because of a left thigh...