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Doncic returns to Mavericks' lineup after missing 4 gamesDALLAS (AP) Reigning NBA Rookie of the Year Luka Doncic returned to the Dallas Mavericks’ lineup on Thursday night against the San Antonio Spurs after missing four games because of a sprained right ankle.Doncic leads the league this season with...

Associated PressKawhi Leonard, Clippers rally to beat Lakers 111-106By DAN GREENSPANLOS ANGELES (AP) Kawhi Leonard scored 11 of his 35 points in the fourth quarter and had 12 rebounds to help the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Los Angeles Lakers 111-106 on Wednesday night in the NBA’s marquee...

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...

AP Basketball WriterThe NBA's showcase day -- Christmas -- has arrivedBy TIM REYNOLDSThe MVP is playing.So are the reigning champions, north of the border.And out in LA, the NBA's newest dynamic duos will square off as well.On the 65th day of the season, with 454 games - more than...

AP Basketball WriterThe NBA's showcase day -- Christmas -- has arrivedBy TIM REYNOLDSThe MVP is playing.So are the reigning champions, north of the border.And out in LA, the NBA's newest dynamic duos will square off as well.On the 65th day of the season, with 454 games - more than...

AP Basketball WriterThe NBA's showcase day - Christmas - has arrivedBy TIM REYNOLDSThe MVP is playing.So are the reigning champions, north of the border.And out in L.A., the NBA's newest dynamic duos will square off as well.On the 65th day of the season, with 454 games - more than...

AP Sports WriterCavaliers send Clarkson to Jazz for Exum, 2 2nd-round picksBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Cavaliers traded Jordan Clarkson before he could walk away.Cleveland dealt the veteran backup guard to the Utah Jazz for guard Dante Exum and two future second-round draft picks on Tuesday. The teams...

AP Sports WriterAP Source: Cavs to trade Clarkson to Jazz for Exum, picksBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Jordan Clarkson wasn't going to be a part of Cleveland's future. Now he's in the past.The Cavaliers agreed Monday night to trade Clarkson to the Utah Jazz for guard Dante Exum and...

AP Basketball WriterThe NBA's showcase day -- Christmas -- has arrivedBy TIM REYNOLDSThe MVP is playing.So are the reigning champions, north of the border.And out in LA, the NBA's newest dynamic duos will square off as well.On the 65th day of the season, with 454 games - more than...

Associated PressHarris, Simmons lead 76ers to 125-109 win over PistonsBy DAVE HOGGDETROIT (AP) Tobias Harris scored 35 points against his former team and Ben Simmons added a triple-double as the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Detroit Pistons 125-109 on Monday night.Joel Embiid had 20 points and eight rebounds for...

Associated PressRoss scores 26, leads Magic to 103-95 victory over BullsBy DICK SCANLONORLANDO, Fla. (AP) Terrence Ross scored a season-high 26 points Monday night to help the Orlando Magic break a three-game losing streak with a 103-95 victory over the Chicago Bulls.Zach LaVine led Chicago with 26 points...

AP Sports WriterAP Source: Cavs to trade Clarkson to Jazz for Exum, picksBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Jordan Clarkson wasn't going to be a part of Cleveland's future. Now he's in the past.The Cavaliers agreed Monday night to trade Clarkson to the Utah Jazz for guard Dante Exum and...