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AP Sports WriterWes Unseld, Hall of Famer and NBA champion in DC, dies at 74By HOWARD FENDRICHWASHINGTON (AP) Wes Unseld was an undersized NBA center known more for his bruising picks, tenacious rebounding and perfectly placed outlet passes than any points he produced.He thrived in his role as...

AP Basketball WriterRookie lessons: Draymond Green gives Mavs' rookie an earfulBy TIM REYNOLDSDraymond Green showed Dennis Smith Jr. no sympathy.Empathy may have been appropriate.A welcome-to-the-league moment happened in Dallas on Monday night, when the Mavericks' promising point guard went at the Golden State veteran - and the NBA's top...

The MILWAUKEE and the LA CLIPPERS will both be gunning for a victory on 11/10/2018 at 3:35 PM when they meet in a game matchup. MILWAUKEE BUCKS vs LA CLIPPERS When: 3:30 PM  ET, Saturday, November 10, 2018 Where: Staples Center, Los Angeles, California ROT TEAM PS OU ML 703 MILWAUKEE 3 (-110) 232.5 (-110) -155 135 704 LA CLIPPERS TV: 3:35 PM LINE: 3 PREDICTION: LA CLIPPERS , MILWAUKEE Oddsmakers currently...

The Los Angeles Lakers and the San Antonio Spurs will both be trying to pick up a win on 1/12/2017 at 8:35 PM when they battle in a NBA Matchup. Los Angeles Lakers vs San Antonio Spurs When: 8:30 PM ET, Thursday, January 12, 2017 Where: AT&T Center, San Antonio, Texas ...

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...

The Latest: LeBron impressed with Duke's Zion WilliamsonCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Latest on NBA All-Star Weekend (all times local):12:10 p.m.LeBron James says he has kept a close eye on what freshman sensation Zion Williamson is doing at Duke and believes ''it's great for the game.''Williamson, a 6-foot-7, 285-pounder,...

AP Basketball WriterNBA needs more time for schedule changes to 2021-22 seasonBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) The NBA has tabled plans for its board of governors to vote in April for what would have been significant changes to the league’s schedule for the 75th anniversary season in 2021-22.The league...

The HOUSTON and the CHARLOTTE will both be gunning for a victory on 2/8/2021 at 7:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. HOUSTON vs CHARLOTTE When: 2/8/2021 7:00 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 561 HOUSTON 3 (-110) 223.5 (-110) -160 140  562 CHARLOTTE TV: 7:00 PM LINE: PREDICTION: CHARLOTTE , HOUSTON Oddsmakers currently have the Houston listed as 3 point favorites versus the Charlotte, while...

AP Basketball WriterHeat raise Chris Bosh's No. 1 jersey to the raftersBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) Chris Bosh stood at center court, looked out at the Miami Heat fans and just let the words flow. He spoke about his health scare in 2015. He spoke of his grandfather, the...

AP Basketball WriterAP Source: Pistons' Christian Wood tests positive for virusBy TIM REYNOLDSChristian Wood of the Detroit Pistons has tested positive for the coronavirus, a person with direct knowledge of the situation said Saturday night.Wood is feeling fine, according to the person who spoke to The Associated Press on...

AP Sports WriterSteve Kerr rules out Stephen Curry for playoffs' first roundBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Stephen Curry will miss the first round of the playoffs next month because of a sprained left knee.Coach Steve Kerr on Sunday ruled out the two-time MVP for the best-of-seven first round...

Ex-NBA player Shannon Brown accused of shooting at 2 peopleTYRONE, Ga. (AP) Former NBA player Shannon Brown faces charges in suburban Atlanta after he was accused of firing a rifle at two people who were looking at homes for sale, police said.Brown, 34, was arrested on a charge...