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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 13 hrs ago

Washington Capitals' Tom Wilson (43) celebrates his goal with teammates Alex Ovechkin (8) and Conor Sheary (73) during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins, Sunday, April 11, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
The Latest: NBA's Wizards, NHL's Caps to have fans in April

By The Associated Press Apr. 12, 2021 11:56 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

Los Angeles Lakers guard Dennis Schroder (17) drives to the basket as Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic (7) defends, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Butler scores 28, Heat beat depleted Lakers 110-104

Apr. 08, 2021 10:47 PM EDT

Los Angeles Lakers guard Talen Horton-Tucker (5) goes for a layup in front of Toronto Raptors guard Malachi Flynn (8) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, April 6, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Lakers build big early lead, cruise past Raptors 110-101

By Dick Scanlon Apr. 06, 2021 10:28 PM EDT

A Los Angeles Traffic control officer directs vehicles to an alternative entrance to the Dodgers Stadium vaccination site in Los Angeles Friday, April 2, 2021. California has administered nearly 19 million doses, and nearly 6.9 million people are fully vaccinated in a state with almost 40 million residents. But only people 50 and over are eligible statewide to get the vaccine now. Adults 16 and older won't be eligible until April 15. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
California OKs indoor sports, concerts as COVID cases plunge

By Adam Beam And Janie Har Apr. 03, 2021 01:26 AM EDT

Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins lays the ball up as Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox (5) defends during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Thursday, March 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Randall Benton)
Fox scores career-high 44, Kings roll past Warriors 141-119

By Michael Wagaman Mar. 26, 2021 12:31 AM 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

Members of the Charlotte Hornets celebrate after their win against the Sacramento Kings during the second half of an NBA basketball game on Monday, March 15, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Rozier, Hayward help Hornets rally past Kings 122-116

By Steve Reed Mar. 15, 2021 09:56 PM EDT

Injured Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson, from left, celebrates with Juan Toscano-Anderson and Stephen Curry during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers in San Francisco, Monday, Feb. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Klay Thompson finding new ways to move through another rehab

By Janie Mccauley Mar. 14, 2021 05:41 PM EDT

FILE - In this April 18, 2019, file photo, Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber speaks at a news conference in Los Angeles. The big unknown for Sacramento Republic FC is how long MLS will wait for the franchise to put together a new lead investor group when so many other cities seem to be chomping for a chance at an expansion team. Commissioner Garber has expressed his support for the viability of the Sacramento market. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo, File)
Sacramento's MLS hopes rest with finding new lead investor

By Tim Booth Mar. 12, 2021 03:51 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

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) shoots against Washington Wizards center Moritz Wagner, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, March 4, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Kawhi and Popovich reunited? Leonard wants to go to Olympics

By Tim Reynolds Mar. 07, 2021 02:52 PM EST

Los Angeles Lakers center Montrezl Harrell (15) dunks the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, in Los Angeles. Portland Trail Blazers guard Rodney Hood (5) is at left. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Schröder returns, Lakers beat Blazers 102-93 to snap skid

By Greg Beacham Feb. 27, 2021 01:42 AM 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

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) and Charlotte Hornets center Cody Zeller battle for a loose ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Kerr: Green 'crossed the line' in Warriors' loss to Hornets

By Steve Reed Feb. 20, 2021 10:47 PM EST

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) goes up for a shot in front of Orlando Magic guard Michael Carter-Williams (7) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Feb. 19, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Curry a late scratch vs. Charlotte because of illness

Feb. 20, 2021 08:36 PM 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' LeBron James (23) dunks as Minnesota Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards (1),Malik Beasley (5) and Karl-Anthony Towns (32) watch in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
James, Lakers, minus Davis, fend off Timberwolves 112-104

By Dave Campbell Feb. 17, 2021 12:00 AM EST

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving, center, goes to the basket between Sacramento Kings' Hassan Whiteside, left, and De'Aaron Fox, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Monday, Feb. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
Irving scores 40, Harden triple-double as Nets thump Kings

By Michael Wagaman Feb. 16, 2021 12:46 AM EST