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AP Sports WriterGiannis Antetokounmpo agrees to extension with BucksBy STEVE MEGARGEEMILWAUKEE (AP) Giannis Antetokounmpo says he's staying with the Milwaukee Bucks for at least five more seasons.''I'm blessed to be a part of the Milwaukee Bucks for the next 5 years,'' the two-time reigning MVP tweeted Wednesday.The 26-year-old...

The LA LAKERS and the MEMPHIS will both be gunning for a victory on 1/3/2021 at 6:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. LA LAKERS vs MEMPHIS When: 1/3/2021 6:05 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 561 LA LAKERS 10 (-110) 222.5 (-110) -550 375 562 MEMPHIS TV: 6:05 PM LINE: 10 PREDICTION: MEMPHIS , LA LAKERS Oddsmakers currently have the MEMPHIS listed as 10 point...

AP Basketball WriterVince Carter, 43, retires after record 22 NBA seasonsBy TIM REYNOLDSVince Carter made his retirement official on Thursday, announcing on his podcast that his 22-year NBA career, the longest in league history, has come to an end.The announcement was largely a formality because the 43-year-old Carter had...

AP Sports WriterSuns tap 76ers assistant Monty Williams as coachBy JOHN MARSHALLPHOENIX (AP) The Phoenix Suns are looking for stability after their previous coach lasted just one season.They hope Monty Williams is the man to lead their turnaround.The Suns announced Friday that they had come to terms with...

NBA investigating Lakers amid George tampering allegationNEW YORK (AP) The NBA is investigating whether the Los Angeles Lakers tampered with All-Star forward Paul George while he was under contract with the Indiana Pacers.The Pacers asked the league to open the probe.''The Lakers have been cooperative and, at this...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Cavs interview J.B. Bickertstaff for coaching jobBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Cavaliers are interviewing a coaching candidate with a very familiar name.Former Memphis coach J.B. Bickerstaff is meeting Tuesday with the Cavaliers about their job, a person familiar with the team's coaching search told...

TORONTO (AP) - The Raptors' basketball-dribbling dinosaur logo will soon be extinct.The NBA team has unveiled a sleek new logo that's a silver basketball, ripped by dinosaur claw marks, inside a red circle. The current dinosaur logo will be retired after this season.The Raptors unveiled the logo in a...

AP source: O'Quinn going to Pacers on 1-year dealBy The Associated PressKyle O'Quinn is joining the Indiana Pacers.A person familiar with the terms tells The Associated Press that O'Quinn has agreed to a one-year, $4.5 million contract. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Friday because...

Bulls exercise options on McDermott, Portis, GrantCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Bulls have exercised their fourth-year option on forward Doug McDermott as well as third-year options on forward Bobby Portis and guard Jerian Grant.The moves Friday keep all three players under contract through the 2017-18 season.The 6-foot-8 McDermott has...

AP Sports WriterJodie Meeks, Washington Wizards agree to deal in free agencyBy HOWARD FENDRICHFree-agent shooting guard Jodie Meeks has agreed to join the Washington Wizards, according to the agency that represents him.ASM Sports sent out a tweet on Sunday saying Meeks ''has committed to signing'' with the Wizards.That post...

Associated PressGrizzles, Timberwolves advance to Summer League title gameBy W.G. RAMIREZLAS VEGAS (AP) Brandon Clarke made a dunk with 10.7 left in overtime and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the New Orleans Pelicans 88-86 on Sunday in the NBA Summer League semifinals.The Grizzlies will face the Minnesota Timberwolves on...

AP Basketball WriterWilliamson already likes spacing of NBA gameBy TIM REYNOLDSZion Williamson knows he has a lot to learn starting when he makes his NBA Summer League debut.That said, he's already picked up a few things.The No. 1 overall pick in this year's draft by the New Orleans Pelicans...