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AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Feb. 10, 2022 11:08 AM EST
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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

Los Angeles Clippers guard Terance Mann, right, celebrates with guard Paul George after scoring and drawing a foul during the first half in Game 6 of a second-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Utah Jazz Friday, June 18, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Utah Jazz at LA Clippers 6/18/2021

Jun. 19, 2021 05:06 PM EDT

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker, right, shoots over Denver Nuggets center JaVale McGee in the first half of Game 4 of an NBA second-round playoff series Sunday, June 13, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Missing men? Suns, Clips deal with uncertain status of stars

By David Brandt Jun. 19, 2021 05:04 PM EDT

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard holds his knee after stepping awkwardly during the second half in Game 4 of a second-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Utah Jazz Monday, June 14, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Utah Jazz at LA Clippers 6/14/2021

Jun. 17, 2021 03:34 AM EDT

Los Angeles Clippers' Paul George (13) consoles Dallas Mavericks' Luka Doncic (77) after defeating the Mavericks during Game 7 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Sunday, June 6, 2021, in Los Angeles, Calif. (Keith Birmingham/The Orange County Register via AP)
Dallas Mavericks at LA Clippers 6/6/2021

Jun. 07, 2021 06:20 PM EDT

Los Angeles Clippers' Kawhi Leonard (2) and Terance Mann (14) defend as Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) drives to the basket in the first half in Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Dallas, Sunday, May 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
LA Clippers at Dallas Mavericks 5/30/2021

May. 31, 2021 12:12 AM EDT

Dallas Mavericks' Kristaps Porzingis, top left, and Tim Hardaway Jr., right, sit on the bench watching the final minutes of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Clippers in Dallas, Sunday, May 30, 2021. The Clippers won 106-81. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Stars carry Clippers at Mavs again, 106-81 rout evens series

By Schuyler Dixon May. 31, 2021 12:10 AM EDT

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) scores over Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) during the second half in Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Tuesday, May 25, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Doncic and Mavs beat Clippers 127-121, take 2-0 series lead

By Beth Harris May. 26, 2021 01:18 AM EDT

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) goes up for a shot against Dallas Mavericks center Dwight Powell (7) and guard Luka Doncic (77) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, May 4, 2021, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Hardaway Jr. makes 10 3's, Mavs roll past Heat 127-113

By Tim Reynolds May. 04, 2021 10:29 PM EDT

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) drives as Los Angeles Clippers guard Rajon Rondo (4) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 28, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Suns beat Clippers, clinch first playoff spot in 11 years

By David Brandt Apr. 29, 2021 12:29 AM EDT

Philadelphia 76ers' Ben Simmons, left, and Utah Jazz's Donovan Mitchell reach for a loose ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 3, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Embiid, Simmons miss All-Star Game; Zion starts instead

By Tim Reynolds Mar. 07, 2021 11:46 AM EST

Minnesota Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns (32) attempts to block a shot by Los Angeles Clippers' Serge Ibaka (9) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Clippers beat Timberwolves 119-112, spoil Towns' return

By Tyler Mason Feb. 10, 2021 11:50 PM EST

Fans watch during the second half of an NBA basketball game between the Miami Heat and the Los Angeles Clippers, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, in Miami. The Miami Heat allowed a limited number of fans to attend the game. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Clippers rally from 18 points down, top ailing Heat 109-105

By Tim Reynolds Jan. 28, 2021 10:34 PM EST

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich, center, talks to his players during a time out in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, in San Antonio. San Antonio won 121-101. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)
Spurs-Pelicans game called off, as NBA's virus woes continue

By Tim Reynolds Jan. 25, 2021 08:08 PM EST

Phoenix Suns forward Dario Saric (20) drives to the basket past the defense of as Los Angeles Clippers center Serge Ibaka, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)
George scores 39 points, Clippers hold off Suns 112-107

By Bob Huhn Jan. 03, 2021 11:02 PM EST

FILE - In this Monday, Aug. 31, 2020, file photo, then-Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Billy Donovan, left, talks with an official during the second half of an NBA first-round playoff basketball game against the Houston Rockets, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The Chicago Bulls made sweeping changes to their front office for the 2020-21 season and snagged Donovan, one of the top coaches on the market, hoping an overhaul in leadership will carry them back to respectability. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
New NBA coaches for 9 teams navigating compressed timeline

By Brett Martel Dec. 19, 2020 11:31 AM EST

Houston Rockets' James Harden warms up prior to facing the San Antonio Spurs in an NBA basketball game in Houston, Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020. (Carmen Mandato/Pool Photo via AP)
Still the beginning for some, NBA preseason nears its end

By The Associated Press Dec. 17, 2020 09:41 PM EST

Orlando Magic coach Steve Clifford talks to players during a timeout in the first half of the team's NBA preseason basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday, Dec. 11, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
John Wall back on floor, NBA opens preseason in empty arenas

By The Associated Press Dec. 11, 2020 09:56 PM EST

Los Angeles Lakers fans react at the Yard House at LA Live in Los Angeles during game 5 of the NBA Championship finals between the Miami Heat and the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday, October 9, 2020. (Keith Birmingham/The Orange County Register via AP)
AP source: Lakers on verge of acquiring Dennis Schröder

By Tim Reynolds Nov. 15, 2020 02:16 PM EST