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Nearly a year removed from his latest knee surgery, former No. 1 overall pick Greg Oden has decided to resume his playing career, but is not planning to return to the NBA before the 2013-14 season, according to sources close to the situation. Sources told ESPN.com that multiple teams already...

MILWAUKEE (AP) Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is missing Sunday's game against the Washington Wizard because of an illness. Mirza Teletovic was expected to start in Antetokounmpo's place, with Michael Beasley playing a bigger role off the bench. Antetokounmpo, who practiced Saturday, has played in all 35 games for the Bucks...

AP Sports WriterLance Stephenson accepts LeBron's call to team up for LakersBy GREG BEACHAMEL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) Lance Stephenson always felt his famed rivalry with LeBron James was rooted in mutual respect.When James called Stephenson last week to pitch him on teaming up with the Los Angeles Lakers,...

Clippers, city of Inglewood negotiate on proposed new arenaINGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) The Inglewood City Council unanimously approved an exclusive negotiating agreement with the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday that could lead to the construction of an arena for the NBA team across the street from the future home...

The MILWAUKEE and the CHARLOTTE will both be gunning for a victory on 1/30/2021 at 8:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. MILWAUKEE vs CHARLOTTE When: 1/30/2021 8:00 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 503 MILWAUKEE 8 (-110) 230.5 (-110) -360 280 504 CHARLOTTE TV: 8:00 PM LINE: 8 PREDICTION: CHARLOTTE , MILWAUKEE Oddsmakers currently have the CHARLOTTE listed as 8 point favorites versus the MILWAUKEE,...

AP Sports WriterLeBron rolls left ankle in Wade's first practice with CavsBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Dwyane Wade walked in. LeBron James limped off.The celebrated reunion of the close friends didn't get off to a roaring start.James turned his left ankle during practice Wednesday night, his first workout with...

The CHICAGO and the WASHINGTON will both be gunning for a victory on 12/29/2020 at 7:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. CHICAGO vs WASHINGTON When: 12/29/2020 7:05 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 553 CHICAGO -5.5 (-110) 234 (-110) 180 -220 554 WASHINGTON TV: 7:05 PM LINE: -5.5 PREDICTION: WASHINGTON , CHICAGO Oddsmakers currently have the WASHINGTON listed as -5.5 point favorites versus the CHICAGO,...

AP Sports WriterLeBron calls for love, unity before taking swipe at TrumpBy TOM WITHERSSANDUSKY, Ohio (AP) Along with getting good grades and listening to their parents, LeBron James has encouraged kids in his foundation's educational program to stand up for their beliefs.On Tuesday night, the superstar gave a...

LOS ANGELES (AP) Clippers coach Doc Rivers is striking a reassuring tone a day after Donald Trump was elected U.S. president in a result that took millions of Americans and the world by surprise. ''We're all going to be OK everyone,'' he said Wednesday night before the Clippers hosted Portland....

AP Sports WriterCavs' Drummond picking up $28 million option for next seasonBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Cavaliers center Andre Drummond plans to exercise his $28.7 million player option for the 2020-21 season and stay with Cleveland.Drummond, who was acquired in a trade from the Detroit Pistons in February, said...

Wizards hire ex-NBA exec Rod Thorn as adviser to GM SheppardWASHINGTON (AP) Former NBA GM and league executive Rod Thorn has been hired by the Washington Wizards as a senior adviser to general manager Tommy Sheppard.In the new role, announced Tuesday by the team, Thorn will help Sheppard...

AP Sports WriterGreen shows a more mature side for the WarriorsBy ANNE M. PETERSONPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) Draymond Green would rather do more playing than complaining these days.Known at times for his temper and tangles with officials, a more mature Green has the Golden State Warriors on the brink...