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Andrew Bogut remains in Australia with pregnant wife, won't seek late-season NBA contract

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Veteran center Andrew Bogut says he won’t return to the NBA this season in order to remain in Australia with his pregnant wife. After being waived by the Los Angeles Lakers in January, it was expected the 33-year-old free agent would join a contending team for a playoff push. But Bogut…

Blogtable: Should New Orleans Pelicans break the bank to re-sign DeMarcus Cousins?

* * * Should the Pelicans break the bank for free agent DeMarcus Cousins this summer, or let him walk away? * * * Steve Aschburner: Let him walk. The team didn’t sag as expected after Cousins went down. Anthony Davis enhanced his case for MVP consideration. And unless coach Alvin Gentry saw things that…

Philadelphia 76ers co-owner Michael Rubin builds friendship with rapper Meek Mill

Michael Rubin poses for pictures and shares bro hugs from his courtside seat before Philadelphia 76ers playoff games with a hodgepodge of celebrities that could be straight out of a “Dancing With The Stars” casting call. Hey, there’s Kevin Hart ! Look, it’s Questlove! Wait, is that really Dr. Oz? But there’s one VIP that…

Philadelphia 76ers co-owner Michael Rubin builds friendship with rapper Meek Mill

Michael Rubin poses for pictures and shares bro hugs from his courtside seat before Philadelphia 76ers playoff games with a hodgepodge of celebrities that could be straight out of a “Dancing With The Stars” casting call. Hey, there’s Kevin Hart ! Look, it’s Questlove! Wait, is that really Dr. Oz? But there’s one VIP that…

Philadelphia 76ers co-owner Michael Rubin builds friendship with rapper Meek Mill

Michael Rubin poses for pictures and shares bro hugs from his courtside seat before Philadelphia 76ers playoff games with a hodgepodge of celebrities that could be straight out of a “Dancing With The Stars” casting call. Hey, there’s Kevin Hart ! Look, it’s Questlove! Wait, is that really Dr. Oz? But there’s one VIP that…

It happens every spring: LeBron James forced to carry Cleveland Cavaliers

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — LeBron James recovered quickly from his neck strain. There’s still too much stress on his back. He’s carrying the Cavaliers. It’s a springtime tradition. As has been the case for much of his 15-year career, James has had to perform at an extraordinary level throughout these playoffs, most recently in Cleveland’s Game…

It happens every spring: LeBron James forced to carry Cleveland Cavaliers

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — LeBron James recovered quickly from his neck strain. There’s still too much stress on his back. He’s carrying the Cavaliers. It’s a springtime tradition. As has been the case for much of his 15-year career, James has had to perform at an extraordinary level throughout these playoffs, most recently in Cleveland’s Game…