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The PORTLAND and the WASHINGTON will both be gunning for a victory on 2/2/2021 at 8:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. PORTLAND vs WASHINGTON When: 2/2/2021 8:00 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 579 PORTLAND -2 (-110) 240.5 (-110) 105 -125 580 WASHINGTON TV: 8:00 PM LINE: -2 PREDICTION: WASHINGTON , PORTLAND Oddsmakers currently have the WASHINGTON listed as -2 point favorites versus the PORTLAND,...

Cavaliers sign former 2nd-round pick Cedi OsmanCLEVELAND (AP) The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed former second-round pick Cedi Osman.The Cavaliers announced the move Tuesday. Osman has played the last five seasons for Anadolu Efes in the Turkish Basketball League. He gets a three-year deal worth $8.3 million.Last season, Osman...

AP Sports WriterOKC-Houston game postponed, Harden out after COVID violationBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) The James Harden soap opera in Houston now comes with a canceled season opener.Houston's opener against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night was scrapped after coronavirus cases and Harden's violation of the NBA's COVID-19...

LOS ANGELES (AP) The opening round of the NBA playoffs is down to the Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Clippers, the only series to be extended to seven games. The Clippers can finish off the Jazz on Sunday and advance to the Western Conference semifinals against Golden State, which has...

AP Sports Writer76ers anthem singer says 'We Matter' shirt got her the bootBy DAN GELSTONPHILADELPHIA (AP) Philadelphia 76ers national anthem singer Sevyn Streeter says she was told by the team she could not perform because of her ''We Matter'' jersey.She was scheduled to sing before the Sixers' season...

AP Basketball WriterKnicks hire longtime player agent Leon Rose as presidentBy BRIAN MAHONEYNEW YORK (AP) The New York Knicks hired Leon Rose as their president Monday, hoping the longtime player agent can be just as successful as an executive.Rose is taking over what has become one of the...

AP Sports WriterShooting star: Curry makes 105 straight 3s post-practiceBy JANIE McCAULEYMarveling once again, Stephen Curry made 105 straight 3-pointers to finish practice Saturday leading into Golden State's game Sunday game at Chicago.The Warriors said they captured the final 103 on video at the Bulls' practice facility. Curry's shots...

AP Basketball WriterDerrick Rose signs with Minnesota, reunites with ThibodeauBy TIM REYNOLDSFor Derrick Rose, what's old is new again.Rose has signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves in a move that reunites the 2011 NBA MVP with three mainstays from his days in Chicago - coach Tom Thibodeau, as well as...

AP Sports WriterBack in Boston, Celtics honor John HavlicekBy JIMMY GOLENBOSTON (AP) The Boston Celtics honored Hall of Famer John Havlicek before their playoff game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night, observing a moment of silence beforehand and then showing a highlight video during the first commercial...

AP Sports WriterT-Wolves blow huge second-half lead, hold off Cavs 118-103By TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Gorgui Dieng scored 22 points, Shabazz Napier had 21 and the Minnesota Timberwolves blew a 25-point lead before regrouping for a 118-103 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday night.Cleveland rested disgruntled forward Kevin...

The Charlotte Hornets are wasting a strong start to the season and look to begin changing their course when they visit the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night. The Hornets have dropped six of nine since a promising 8-3 start after a frustrating 125-120 overtime setback against Minnesota on Saturday...

AP Sports WriterNuggets, coach Mike Malone agree to contract extensionBy PAT GRAHAMDENVER (AP) The Denver Nuggets have signed coach Michael Malone to a contract extension through the 2022-23 season.Malone has steadily helped build the Nuggets into a Western Conference contender since taking over in 2015-16. Denver advanced to...