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MIAMI (AP) Down by 15 early, the Toronto Raptors had no reason to panic. Trouble brings out their best. DeMar DeRozan scored 40 points - doing that back-to-back for the first time in his career - and the Raptors clamped down defensively in the final three quarters to beat the Miami...

T-wolves sign undrafted rookie Naz Reid to multiyear dealMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Timberwolves have signed rookie center Naz Reid to a multiyear contract, upgrading the two-way deal they initially gave him before a strong performance for the team's entry in the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas.The new...

The Memphis Grizzlies and the Chicago Bulls will both be gunning for a victory on 3/15/2017 at 8:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. Memphis Grizzlies vs Chicago Bulls When: 8:00 PM  ET, Wednesday, March 15, 2017 Where: United Center, Chicago, Illinois ROT TEAM PS OU ML 611 Memphis Grizzlies 2 (-110) 202.5 (-110) -125 105 612 Chicago Bulls TV: 8 p.m. ET, FSN Southeast...

Associated Press No matter position, Simmons centerpiece of 76ers' offenseBy ANTHONY SANFILIPPOPHILADELPHIA (AP) No matter what position he ends up playing, Ben Simmons is going to be the centerpiece of the Philadelphia 76ers' offense. ''He's a facilitator, a distributor and he's going to have the ball in his hands a lot,''...

SAN ANTONIO (92)Duncan 4-10 3-5 11, Leonard 7-12 3-6 18, Splitter 2-5 0-2 4, Parker 4-11 2-2 10, Green 2-11 1-2 6, Ginobili 3-10 2-4 10, Baynes 2-7 1-1 5, Diaw 2-12 1-2 5, Joseph 1-2 1-2 3, Bonner 0-1 0-0 0, Belinelli 4-7 0-0 11,...

AP Basketball WriterIt's the last day of the NBA season, with much to decideBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) The end has arrived.Actually, for Atlanta, Phoenix, Dallas and Charlotte, the end came in their season finales Tuesday. There are nine teams that know Wednesday is the last day of their...

Associated PressCourt reverses nearly $1.5M oil spill award to ex-NBA starBy KEVIN McGILLNEW ORLEANS (AP) Former NBA star David West is not entitled to a nearly $1.5 million award stemming from BP's 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill, a federal appeals court has ruled.Court records show West submitted...

AP Basketball WriterDerrick Rose signs with Minnesota, reunites with ThibodeauBy TIM REYNOLDSDerrick Rose has signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves for the remainder of the season.The move reunites Rose and Timberwolves coach Tom Thibodeau, who were together in Chicago. The Wolves announced the signing on Thursday morning.Minnesota technically becomes the...

Associated PressClippers head into free agency with Jordan as question markBy JILL PAINTER LOPEZLOS ANGELES (AP) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jerome Robinson were introduced in Los Angeles on Monday as the newest Clippers guards. The duo, selected in the NBA draft last week, won't be under the bright spotlight...

Spurs' star Kawhi Leonard won't be ready to start the seasonBy The Associated PressHOUSTON (AP) Kawhi Leonard still isn't ready to play.San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich said the All-Star forward needs more time to get his injured thigh muscle right, meaning he won't be out there when the...

Duke's Williamson set to lead off NBA draftNEW YORK (AP) The NBA draft is all about Zion Williamson.The draft begins Thursday night with the Duke freshman projected to go first overall to the New Orleans Pelicans. The 6-foot-7, 285-pound forward was the biggest star the college level has...

Associated PressWithout Paul gone, Clippers very much Blake Griffin's teamBy STEVE DILBECKLOS ANGELES (AP) It's a very different and uncertain Clippers team that will open the upcoming season.Los Angeles sent Chris Paul to the Houston Rockets in the offseason and the Clippers are now very much Blake Griffin's...