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Celtics' Kanter thanks Trudeau for chance to play in CanadaBoston Celtics center Enes Kanter says he will be able to play in his team's Christmas Day game in Toronto against the Raptors after discussions with the Canadian government.In a column published Monday by The Globe and Mail, the...

Wizards' Thomas suspended 2 games for entering standsNEW YORK (AP) Washington guard Isaiah Thomas was suspended for two games without pay by the NBA on Sunday for entering the spectator stands late in the Wizards' loss at Philadelphia on Saturday night.The NBA said the fans involved have been...

Pistons without Griffin, Rose against BullsDETROIT (AP) The Detroit Pistons are without Blake Griffin and Derrick Rose for Saturday night's game against Chicago.Griffin has been dealing with an illness, and Rose has a sore left knee. Griffin also missed Friday night's loss at Boston.Griffin has also been dealing...

Raptors without injured Siakam, Gasol, Powell indefinitelyThe Toronto Raptors will be without Pascal Siakam, Marc Gasol and Norman Powell indefinitely after all three were injured at Detroit on Wednesday night.The team announced the diagnoses Thursday. Siakam hurt his groin during an awkward landing late in the fourth quarter of...

AP Basketball WriterNBA sends teams proposal for 78-game season, other changesBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) The NBA has sent a proposal to teams calling for a 78-game regular season, along with an in-season tournament for all teams and a reseeding of the playoffs when the field is cut to...

AP Basketball WriterNBA sends teams proposal for 78-game season, other changesBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) The NBA has sent a proposal to teams calling for a 78-game regular season, along with an in-season tournament for all teams and a reseeding of the playoffs when the field is cut to...

AP Sports WriterAntetokounmpo, Bucks beat Davis-led Lakers 111-104By KEITH JENKINSMILWAUKEE (AP) Giannis Antetokounmpo had 34 points and 11 rebounds, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 111-104 Thursday night in a showdown of the NBA's top teams.Antetokounmpo had seven assists and a career-best...

Toronto's Marc Gasol leaves game with hamstring injuryDETROIT (AP) Toronto Raptors center Marc Gasol has left Wednesday night's game at Detroit with a left hamstring strain.Gasol headed toward the locker room in the first quarter, and by the end of the period, the Raptors had already ruled him...

Minnesota's Karl-Anthony Towns sidelined by sprained kneeMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Minnesota center Karl-Anthony Towns missed the Timberwolves' game Wednesday night against the New Orleans Pelicans because of a left knee sprain.Coach Ryan Saunders called Towns “day-to-day” with the injury.Minnesota hasn't played since a 124-117 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers...

Associated PressJazz fan banned over taunting incident sues teamBy LINDSAY WHITEHURSTSALT LAKE CITY (AP) A Utah Jazz fan is suing for $100 million after being banned for life from the team's arena over what were called racial taunts directed at point guard Russell Westbrook during a game.Shane Keisel...

Associated PressJazz fan banned over taunting incident sues teamBy LINDSAY WHITEHURSTSALT LAKE CITY (AP) A Utah Jazz fan is suing for $100 million after being banned for life from the team's arena over what were called racial taunts directed at point guard Russell Westbrook during a game.Shane Keisel...

AP Basketball WriterNBA: Stern remains in serious condition after brain surgeryBy BRIAN MAHONEYNEW YORK (AP) Former NBA Commissioner David Stern remains in serious condition following emergency brain surgery last week.The league said Tuesday that Stern is surrounded by his loved ones and receiving great care. The NBA says...