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Philadelphia 76ers' P.J. Tucker saves a ball from going out of bounds during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
76ers stripped of 2nd-round picks next 2 years for tampering

Oct. 31, 2022 04:28 PM EDT

United States's Kevin Durant, left, shoots against the Czech Republic during a men's basketball preliminary round game at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Durant sets record, example for US Olympic men's hoops team

By Brian Mahoney Jul. 31, 2021 08:38 AM EDT

United States' guard Damian Lillard (6) and coach Gregg Popovich, right, wait for a replay to decide possession of the ball during their loss to France in a men's basketball preliminary round game at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 25, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
After fall, Lillard, Adebayo try to help US get up again

By Brian Mahoney Jul. 27, 2021 02:55 AM EDT

Fans watch as Milwaukee Bucks' Jrue Holiday (21) defends against Brooklyn Nets' James Harden (13) during the first half of Game 7 of a second-round NBA basketball playoff series Saturday, June 19, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Milwaukee Bucks at Brooklyn Nets 6/19/2021

Jun. 21, 2021 09:38 PM EDT

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) shoots as Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez (11) and forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) defend during the first half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Thursday, May 27, 2021, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
AP source: Harden commits to US Olympic men's team for Tokyo

By Tim Reynolds Jun. 21, 2021 09:37 PM EDT

Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul falls on the floor while pursuing a loose ball in the first half of Game 4 of an NBA second-round playoff series agtainst the Denver Nuggets Sunday, June 13, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Analysis: The NBA playoffs have entered survivor mode

By Tim Reynolds Jun. 17, 2021 03:33 AM EDT

A security guard points as Brooklyn Nets' Kyrie Irving, right with towel, and teammates look up at a fan who reportedly threw a water bottle at him as he left the court after Game 4 during an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Sunday, May 30, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Irving dodges bottle in Boston in another ugly NBA incident

By Jimmy Golen May. 31, 2021 02:34 AM EDT

Fans make noise to distract Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) as he shoots a free throw in the first quarter of Game 4 against the Boston Celtics during an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Sunday, May 30, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Brooklyn Nets at Boston Celtics 5/30/2021

May. 30, 2021 09:44 PM EDT

A fan is handcuffed and escorted out of TD Garden by police after allegedly throwing a water bottle at Brooklyn Nets' Kyrie Irving as Irving left the court after Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Sunday, May 30, 2021, in Boston. The Nets won 141-126. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Nets rout Celtics, Boston fan throws bottle at Kyrie Irving

By Jimmy Golen May. 30, 2021 09:41 PM EDT

Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden (13), forward Kevin Durant (7) and guard Kyrie Irving (11) run up-court against the Chicago Bulls during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, May 15, 2021, in New York. The Nets won 105-91. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Injuries likely to impact quality of play in NBA postseason

By Brian Mahoney May. 17, 2021 01:04 PM EDT

Cleveland Cavaliers' Cedi Osman (16) passes away from Brooklyn Nets' Kevin Durant (7) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, May 16, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Durant, Irving power Nets past Cavs for No. 2 seed in East

By Brian Mahoney May. 16, 2021 09:17 PM EDT

Milwaukee Bucks' Khris Middleton, left, eyes the basket as Minnesota Timberwolves' Josh Okogie rushes in during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, April 14, 2021, in Minneapolis. Middleton led his team's scoring as the Bucks won 130-105. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Middleton leads Bucks in 130-105 breeze by Timberwolves

By Dave Campbell Apr. 14, 2021 07:17 PM EDT

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (1) is fouled by Brooklyn Nets forward Nicolas Claxton, right, as Edwards drives past Nets forwards Blake Griffin (2) and Joe Harris during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, April 13, 2021, in Minneapolis. The Nets won 127-97. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)
Durant, Nets top Wolves 127-97 in makeup game after shooting

By Dave Campbell Apr. 13, 2021 06:51 PM EDT

Brooklyn Nets' Jeff Green, left, and James Harden, right, watch during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday, April 7, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Analysis: Injuries wreaking more havoc than virus protocols

By Kyle Hightower Apr. 13, 2021 03:08 AM EDT

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving shoots over Los Angeles Lakers center Andre Drummond and guard Dennis Schroeder (17) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, April 10, 2021, in New York (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin).
Nets' Irving out Monday at Minnesota for personal reasons

Apr. 11, 2021 07:40 PM EDT

Houston Rockets' Jae'Sean Tate (8) dunks in front of Brooklyn Nets' Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot (9) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 31, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Nets lose Harden but beat Rockets, move into first in East

By Brian Mahoney Mar. 31, 2021 10:05 PM EDT

FILE - This is a July 26, 2019, file photo showing Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey during an NBA basketball news conference in Houston. Morey hasn't had to make any major moves in his first season running the Philadelphia 76ers. But the executive who took the Houston Rockets to the brink of the NBA Finals believes he has the roster in Philly need to win its first NBA title since 1983. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
AP Interview: Morey embraces challenges of leading 76ers

By Dan Gelston Mar. 13, 2021 06:13 PM EST

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry and Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley celebrate during the first half of basketball's NBA All-Star Game in Atlanta, Sunday, March 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Exciting 2nd half awaits NBA, but virus may still have a say

By Brian Mahoney Mar. 08, 2021 02:00 PM EST

Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden, center left, shoots against Dallas Mavericks center Kristaps Porzingis (6) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Mavs end Nets' 8-game run as Porzingis returns, Irving sits

By Brian Mahoney Feb. 27, 2021 11:43 PM EST

Sacramento Kings center Richaun Holmes, left, dunks the ball as Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden, right, looks on from the floor during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Nets use balanced scoring to send Kings to 8th straight loss

By Denis P. Gorman Feb. 23, 2021 10:15 PM EST