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Colangelo seeks Suns win, reinforcements for US Olympic team

By Brian Mahoney Jul. 14, 2021 06:53 PM EDT
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Jerry Colangelo is headed to Game 5 in Phoenix, hoping to see his old team win its first NBA title. Getting the series...

San Jose Sharks center Patrick Marleau (12) attempts a shot on Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Robin Lehner (90) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Monday, April 19, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

NHL: Virus protocols not 'relaxed' for vaccinated players

By Stephen Whyno Apr. 21, 2021 05:45 PM EDT

This photo provided by the New York Rangers shows New York Rangers NHL hockey defenseman Jacob Trouba receiving a dose of COVID-19 vaccine at Madison Square Garden in New York on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. The New York Rangers canceled practice so players, coaches and staff could get vaccinated against COVID-19, and Trouba was front and center to take his shot off the ice. (Nick Homler/New York Rangers via AP)

NHL grapples with vaccine inequity between U.S. and Canada

By Stephen Whyno And Larry Lage Apr. 08, 2021 03:37 PM EDT

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts after shooting a 3-point basket against the Utah Jazz during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco, Sunday, March 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Curry, WNBA players receive Jackie Robinson award from NAACP

By Janie Mccauley Mar. 18, 2021 11:10 AM EDT

Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet looks to shoot as Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart (28) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 17, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

NBA tells teams rules will be relaxed for vaccinated persons

By Tim Reynolds Mar. 18, 2021 11:07 AM EDT

New Orleans Pelicans coach Stan Van Gundy watches the team during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers in New Orleans, Friday, March 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

Pelicans say some players, staff received COVID-19 vaccine

By Tim Reynolds Mar. 14, 2021 07:44 PM 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

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, middle, celebrates after scoring against the Miami Heat during overtime in an NBA basketball game in San Francisco, Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

NBA All-Star captains: It's LeBron James vs. Kevin Durant

By Tim Reynolds Feb. 18, 2021 01:12 PM EST

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James shoots during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder Monday, Feb. 8, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

NBA says strict protocols will be in place for All-Stars

By Tim Reynolds Feb. 15, 2021 05:58 PM EST

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (7) congratulates Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden (13) during the final seconds of the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, in New York. The Nets defeated the Clippers 124-120. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

NBA tells teams it plans March 7 All-Star Game in Atlanta

By Tim Reynolds Feb. 04, 2021 09:07 PM EST

Washington Wizards' Russell Westbrook reacts to a call during the fourth quarter of the team's NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, in Houston. (Carmen Mandato/Pool Photo via AP)

NBA adjusts schedules for virus-affected teams, like Wizards

By Tim Reynolds Jan. 27, 2021 04:58 PM EST

AP source: NBA discusses All-Star Game for HBCU benefit

By Tim Reynolds Jan. 25, 2021 05:53 PM EST
The NBA, the National Basketball Players Association and representatives from historically Black institutions met Monday to discuss how a possible All-Star...