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AP Basketball Writer'A sad day': NBA reacts to Capitol protest, Blake decisionBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) With words and actions, several NBA teams showed dismay Wednesday hours after a violent mob loyal to President Donald Trump was able to storm the U.S. Capitol and in response to a decision...

AP Basketball WriterCeltics, Heat kneel in protest over Blake, Capitol protestBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) The Boston Celtics and Miami Heat knelt for the national anthem Wednesday night, saying they were playing ''with a heavy heart'' after a violent mob loyal to President Donald Trump was able to storm...

Pistons say rookie G Killian Hayes has torn hip labrumDETROIT (AP) Pistons rookie guard Killian Hayes has a torn labrum in his right hip and will continue to be evaluated by the team's medical staff.The team announced Hayes' condition Wednesday but did not give a timeline for his...

Pistons say rookie G Killian Hayes has torn hip labrumDETROIT (AP) Pistons rookie guard Killian Hayes has a torn labrum in his right hip and will continue to be evaluated by the team's medical staff.The team announced Hayes' condition Wednesday but did not give a timeline for his...

AP Basketball WriterNBA updates mental health policies amid ongoing pandemicBy TIM REYNOLDSThe NBA is urging teams to make increased commitments toward providing mental health resources to players and staff, releasing updated guidelines Wednesday to reflect the challenge of playing amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.The league told teams they should...

Cavs' Garland has shoulder sprain, Exum could miss 2 monthsORLANDO, Fla. (AP) Cleveland Cavaliers starting guard Darius Garland might miss another week with a shoulder sprain, while guard Dante Exum could miss two months with a calf strain.Cleveland provided the injury updates Wednesday before playing the Magic for...

AP Basketball Writer'A sad day': NBA reacts to Capitol protest, Blake decisionBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) With words and actions, several NBA teams showed dismay Wednesday hours after a violent mob loyal to President Donald Trump was able to storm the U.S. Capitol and in response to a decision...

Clippers' Paul George sits out with ankle injury vs SpursLOS ANGELES (AP) Paul George sat out for the Los Angeles Clippers against the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night.Clippers coach Tyronn Lue said George tweaked his ankle in Sunday's win over Phoenix and how he warmed up would...

Spurs' Derrick White out indefinitely after breaking toeSAN ANTONIO (AP) San Antonio Spurs point guard Derrick White is out indefinitely after breaking his left second toe.White had offseason surgery on the same toe, but the Spurs said Monday the fracture is a new injury.White missed training camp, the...

AP Basketball WriterNBA tells teams that rules on mask-wearing will get tougherBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) The NBA is adopting a tougher policy regarding masks, telling teams Monday that players on the active roster will have to wear the face coverings in the bench area until they enter games.That...

The DENVER and the MINNESOTA will both be gunning for a victory on 1/3/2021 at 7:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. DENVER vs MINNESOTA When: 1/3/2021 7:05 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 565 DENVER 8.5 (-110) 230.5 (-110) -400 300 566 MINNESOTA TV: 7:05 PM LINE: 8.5 PREDICTION: MINNESOTA , DENVER Oddsmakers currently have the MINNESOTA listed as 8.5 point favorites versus the DENVER,...

The LA CLIPPERS and the PHOENIX will both be gunning for a victory on 1/3/2021 at 8:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. LA CLIPPERS vs PHOENIX When: 1/3/2021 8:05 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 567 LA CLIPPERS 2 (-110) 218 (-110) -125 105 568 PHOENIX TV: 8:05 PM LINE: 2 PREDICTION: PHOENIX , LA CLIPPERS Oddsmakers currently have the PHOENIX listed as 2 point...