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Bulls rule Ball out for season because of knee trouble

Bulls rule Ball out for season because of knee trouble

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bulls ruled point guard Lonzo Ball out for the season on Tuesday because of lingering discomfort in his surgically repaired left knee.
Nets give coach Jacque Vaughn multiyear contract extension

Nets give coach Jacque Vaughn multiyear contract extension

NEW YORK (AP) — Jacque Vaughn, who has coached the Brooklyn Nets into playoff position despite the trades of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving during another turbulent season for the franchise, has agreed to a multiyear contract extension.
AP source: Bucks give Meyers Leonard chance to resume career

AP source: Bucks give Meyers Leonard chance to resume career

MIAMI (AP) — Meyers Leonard is getting another chance at the NBA, nearly two years after he used an antisemitic slur while playing a video game that was being livestreamed.
Nuggets' Jokic has a chance to join some exclusive clubs

Nuggets' Jokic has a chance to join some exclusive clubs

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The clubs that Nikola Jokic might be on the cusp of entering are highly exclusive. There’s the three-consecutive-MVP club, with only Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain and Larry Bird as its current members.
Report: Westbrook to sign with Clippers after Jazz waive him

Report: Westbrook to sign with Clippers after Jazz waive him

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Russell Westbrook was waived by the Utah Jazz on Monday and the nine-time All-Star is expected to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers, according to a published report.
Love signs with Miami, moving fast after clearing waivers

Love signs with Miami, moving fast after clearing waivers

Kevin Love wasted no time. He’s officially a member of the Miami Heat. The five-time All-Star and 15-year NBA veteran cleared waivers on Monday afternoon, then signed a contract to join the Heat for the remainder of the season not long afterward.
NBA on All-Star break, but no easy answers to rest problem

NBA on All-Star break, but no easy answers to rest problem

Golden State coach Steve Kerr wants a shorter NBA season. Milwaukee All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo does not. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver isn’t sure what the right answer is.
Celtics stars Tatum and Brown put on quite an All-Star show

Celtics stars Tatum and Brown put on quite an All-Star show

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Best record in the NBA. A team that won the Eastern Conference and went to the NBA Finals last season. A pair of All-Stars, including the MVP. And a coach who isn’t an interim coach anymore.
AP source: Antetokounmpo going to New York for wrist exam

AP source: Antetokounmpo going to New York for wrist exam

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Milwaukee star Giannis Antetokounmpo was scheduled to be in New York on Monday to undergo testing and get further evaluation on his injured right wrist, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.
Tatum scores All-Star record 55, Team Giannis wins 184-175

Tatum scores All-Star record 55, Team Giannis wins 184-175

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Jayson Tatum put on a record-setting show, and made Giannis Antetokounmpo look like a genius.