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Glen Taylor says the T-wolves are no longer for sale. Lore and A-Rod say it's seller remorse

Mar. 28, 2024 17:39 PM EDT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The ownership transfer of the Minnesota Timberwolves slammed to a halt when Glen Taylor declared on Thursday he won't take the final step of his drawn-out $1.5 billion deal to hand Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez the majority stake because they didn't meet all of the deadlines in...

Truck driver convicted of vehicular homicide for 2022 crash that killed 5 in Colorado

Mar. 28, 2024 16:33 PM EDT

DENVER (AP) — A Denver truck driver has been convicted of five counts of vehicular homicide for crashing a semi tractor-trailer into a sport utility vehicle carrying a Wyoming family in June 2022, killing all five of them. A Weld County jury also convicted Jesus Puebla of five...

Kevin Durant scores 30 points to lead Suns to another win in Denver, 104-97

Mar. 28, 2024 00:50 AM EDT

DENVER (AP) — Kevin Durant had 30 points, 13 rebounds and five blocks and the Phoenix Suns won in Denver for the second time this month, beating the defending champion Nuggets 104-97 on Wednesday night. The Suns, with the toughest remaining schedule in the NBA, moved a half-game...

Timberwolves beat Pistons 106-91 to hit 50-win mark for 5th time in franchise's 35 seasons

Mar. 28, 2024 00:56 AM EDT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Naz Reid had 21 points and 10 rebounds and Jaden McDaniels added 20 points to help the Minnesota Timberwolves overcome a sluggish start Wednesday night to beat the NBA -worst Detroit Pistons 106-91. Rudy Gobert had 11 points and 14 rebounds and Kyle Anderson...

Jokic scores 29, Western Conference-leading Nuggets beat Grizzlies 128-103

Mar. 26, 2024 00:56 AM EDT

DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 29 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists, Christian Braun scored 17 and the Denver Nuggets beat the Memphis Grizzlies 128-103 on Monday night. Jokic, who exited with 27 seconds remaining in the third quarter and Denver leading by 21, finished two...

Porter and Jokic turn in big nights, lead Nuggets to 113-100 win over Knicks

Mar. 22, 2024 00:45 AM EDT

DENVER (AP) — Michael Porter Jr. has the green light to not only shoot but visit Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, whenever he wants. His coach will even pick up the tab. Porter has been on an offensive roll since his quick trip to Mexico for a little rest and relaxation over the All-Star...

Coroner identifies man and woman shot to death at Denver hotel shelter

Mar. 20, 2024 19:31 PM EDT

DENVER (AP) — Authorities on Wednesday identified two homicide victims found at a former hotel in Denver that was converted into a homeless shelter, as city officials moved to increase security at the building in response to the shootings. Sandra Cervantes, 43, and Dustin Nunn, 38,...

Jalen Brunson scores 34 points to lead the Knicks past the Warriors 119-112

Mar. 19, 2024 01:30 AM EDT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Jalen Brunson scored 34 points and Miles McBride added a career-high 29 to lead the New York Knicks to their fourth straight win, 119-112 over the Golden State Warriors on Monday night. The Knicks raced out to an 18-4 lead early in the game and never trailed as...

Kyrie Irving's running left-hander at the buzzer lifts Mavs over Nuggets 107-105

Mar. 17, 2024 19:32 PM EDT

DALLAS (AP) — A floater, a runner, a hook shot, call it whatever. Maybe Kyrie Irving would settle for crucial game-winner. The Dallas star hit a running left-handed shot at the buzzer, capping a wild final 26 seconds and giving the Mavericks a 107-105 victory over...

Denver police investigate double homicide at homeless shelter

Mar. 17, 2024 14:46 PM EDT

DENVER (AP) — Police in Denver on Sunday were investigating a double homicide at a former hotel that is being used to shelter homeless people. The victims, a man and a woman, were found Saturday night at about 9:20 p.m. in one of the shelter's residential rooms, said Officer Kurt...