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Lynx give coach, GM Cheryl Reeve multiyear extension
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Lynx coach and general manager Cheryl Reeve has signed a multiyear contract extension. The Lynx made the announcement Friday but did not give specific terms. Reeve has guided the Lynx to…
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Cavaliers defend rookie coach John Beilein amid skid
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cavaliers forward Tristan Thompson battled Orlando’s big men and then defended his rookie coach. At least some of the Cavaliers have John Beilein’s back. Following a 93-87 loss to the Magic —…
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Giannis scores 27 on 25th birthday, Bucks rout Clips 119-91
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had plenty of time to relax and enjoy his 25th birthday Friday night against the Los Angeles Clippers. Antetokounmpo had 27 points and 11 rebounds before exiting the game with…
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Magic win fourth straight, 93-87 over slumping Cavaliers
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Orlando Magic spent last season climbing back to relevance. They’re at it again. Terrence Ross scored 21 points, Evan Fournier added 18 and Aaron Gordon had a big dunk in the…
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Holtkamp-Sterling becomes first mother to officiate in NBA
CHICAGO (AP) — Referee Lauren Holtkamp-Sterling made NBA history Friday night when she became the first mother to officiate a league game. Holtkamp-Sterling worked the Bulls-Warriors game in Chicago. The game was the first for…
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Knicks fire David Fizdale, make Mike Miller interim coach
NEW YORK (AP) — David Fizdale was the latest coach tasked with trying to turn around the New York Knicks. He was given barely 100 games before the longtime losers decided it was time to…
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Thunder guards Ferguson, Burton out vs. Timberwolves
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Thunder guards Terrance Ferguson and Deonte Burton are out against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. Thunder coach Billy Donovan made the announcements during his pregame media session. Ferguson has soreness…
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Cavaliers star Kevin Love out with sickness
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cavaliers star forward Kevin Love is sick and will miss Friday night’s game against Orlando. Love has been ill the past two days and Cleveland coach John Beilein is hoping another day’s…
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Blazers give Carmelo Anthony a guaranteed contract
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Portland Trail Blazers have given forward Carmelo Anthony a fully guaranteed contract for the remainder of the season. The team had signed Anthony to a non-guaranteed contract last month and…
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Florida to name basketball court after former coach Donovan
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Billy Donovan is returning to Florida for good. The Gators are naming their basketball court after Donovan, who led them to back-to-back national championships, four Final Four appearances and six Southeastern…
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