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AP Basketball WriterA whole new look, for a whole new NBA game experienceBy TIM REYNOLDSLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) There's no bench. The courtside broadcasters will not be courtside. And the stat crew will be doing their work inside what loosely can be described as an oversized hockey...

The NEW YORK and the CLEVELAND will both be gunning for a victory on 12/29/2020 at 7:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. NEW YORK vs CLEVELAND When: 12/29/2020 7:05 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 559 NEW YORK -3.5 (-110) 217.5 (-110) 145 -165 560 CLEVELAND TV: 7:05 PM LINE: -3.5 PREDICTION: CLEVELAND , NEW YORK Oddsmakers currently have the CLEVELAND listed as -3.5 point...

Associated PressWarriors spurn White House trip after Trump pulls invitationBy CATHERINE LUCEY and TIM REYNOLDSSOMERSET, N.J. (AP) The Golden State Warriors say they will not go to the White House when they visit Washington early next year, announcing the decision hours after President Donald Trump tweeted he was...

The MIAMI and the LA LAKERS will both be gunning for a victory on 12/10/2018 at 10:35 PM when they meet in a game matchup. MIAMI HEAT vs LA LAKERS When: 10:30 PM  ET, Monday, December 10, 2018 Where: Staples Center, Los Angeles, California ROT TEAM PS OU ML 529 MIAMI -6.5 (-110) 218 (-110) 210 -270 530 LA LAKERS TV: 10:35 PM LINE: -6.5 PREDICTION: LA LAKERS , MIAMI Oddsmakers currently...

AP Sports WriterKemba Walker joins CelticsBy JIMMY GOLENBOSTON (AP) Kemba Walker will try to make the Boston Celtics' rebuilding period a short one.The former Charlotte Hornets guard was introduced at the Celtics' practice facility in Boston on Wednesday. He replaces Kyrie Irving, who was acquired amid much excitement...

NJ senator calls Trump's attack on LeBron James racistNEWARK, N.J. (AP) New Jersey Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez says President Donald Trump's attack on NBA star LeBron James is part of a larger pattern of racist behavior.Menendez wrote in a tweet Monday that Trump wouldn't have questioned James'...

Pistons sign Hall to 10-day contractDETROIT (AP) The Detroit Pistons have signed Donta Hall to a 10-day contract.The Pistons announced the move Saturday. The 6-foot-9 Hall has averaged 15.4 points in 36 games this season with the Pistons' Grand Rapids affiliate in the G League.Hall played four seasons...

ESPN to air memorable NBA Finals games on Wednesday nightsBRISTOL, Conn. (AP) ESPN will air NBA doubleheaders on Wednesday nights during April showcasing key NBA Finals games.The doubleheaders begin this Wednesday with two games from the 2016 NBA Finals between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors,...

Associated PressLeBron James a no-show at pizza party celebrating LA arrivalBy ARIEL TUCULVER CITY, Calif. (AP) Hundreds of fans hoping to see new Los Angeles Laker LeBron James on Tuesday had to make do with free pizza instead.James was a no-show at the Blaze Pizza outlet in Culver...

Chris Paul donates $2.5M to Wake Forest basketball programWINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) Former Wake Forest guard and NBA All-Star Chris Paul is donating $2.5 million in support of the Demon Deacons' basketball team.The donation announced Tuesday is the school's largest by a former Wake Forest basketball player.School officials say...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Hornets coach Steve Clifford agreed in principle to a multiyear contract extension Wednesday, with his team 8-6 with an overhauled roster.The team did not release financial terms for Clifford, who is in his third year with the club.Clifford has a career record of 84-94 since...

AP Sports WriterLongtime Clippers fan Crystal will be analyst for 1 gameBy JOE REEDYLOS ANGELES (AP) Los Angeles Clippers announcer Ralph Lawler was approached two months ago with a special request. A longtime season-ticket holder asked team president Gillian Zucker if he could call a game on television...