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AP Basketball Writer'A sad day': NBA reacts to Capitol protest, Blake decisionBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) With words and actions, several NBA teams showed dismay Wednesday hours after a violent mob loyal to President Donald Trump was able to storm the U.S. Capitol and in response to a decision...

AP Sports WriterUnderdog Cavs insist they have plenty of bite for FinalsBy TOM WITHERSINDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) Vegas is betting against them and the bookies are hardly alone.Let's be honest, not many are giving the Cleveland Cavaliers much of a chance in the NBA Finals. They may be defending...

Warriors say Klay Thompson won't play this seasonSAN FRANCISCO (AP) Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson will not play the rest of the regular season, the team said Thursday.It was expected that Thompson would miss the entire season as he recovers from a torn knee ligament, and the...

AP Basketball WriterNBA pushes plan to reopen facilities until May 8 at earliestBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) The NBA has pushed back the possible reopening date of some team practice facilities for at least a week until May 8 at the earliest, saying Monday the extra time was needed...

Grizzlies sign Davis, Harrison to multiyear contractsMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) The Memphis Grizzlies have signed guard Andrew Harrison and center Deyonta Davis to multiyear contracts, waived guard Tony Wroten and announced the acquisition of guard Troy Daniels.All four moves were announced Tuesday. Terms of the Harrison and Davis signings...

Hawks to retire ceremonial jersey for Atlanta mayor ReedATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Hawks are retiring a ceremonial jersey to honor Atlanta mayor Kasim Reed.The ceremonial jersey will be retired on Nov. 3, when the Hawks play the Houston Rockets.Reed will be honored for his support of the Hawks,...

AP Sports WriterNuggets cruise past Cavs 126-113By ARNIE STAPLETONDENVER (AP) LeBron James's forgettable night included some statistical oddities, like his team being 30 points down through the 34 minutes he was on court, and being the only player on either team to miss a free throw.In East-leading Cleveland's...

Rudy Gobert returns for Jazz after missing 2 gamesINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Rudy Gobert started at center for the Utah Jazz at Indiana on Wednesday after missing two games because of a sprained left ankle.Gobert was named the league's top defensive player each of the past two seasons and is...

Associated PressBig man Brook Lopez could give Bucks boost on perimeterBy JIM HOEHNMILWAUKEE (AP) The Milwaukee Bucks' key free agent acquisition is a big man who could have an impact from the perimeter.Brook Lopez started at center in the Bucks' preseason opener against the Chicago Bulls, the first...

The WASHINGTON and the MIAMI will both be gunning for a victory on 2/5/2021 at 8:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. WASHINGTON vs MIAMI When: 2/5/2021 8:05 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 523 WASHINGTON -6.5 (-110) 230 (-110) 210 -270 524 MIAMI TV: 8:05 PM LINE: -6.5 PREDICTION: MIAMI , WASHINGTON Oddsmakers currently have the MIAMI listed as -6.5 point favorites versus the WASHINGTON,...

The Philadelphia 76ers and the New Orleans Pelicans will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Smoothie King Center. Philadelphia 76ers vs. New Orleans Pelicans When: 8:00 PM ET, Thursday, December 8, 2016 Where: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, Louisiana ROT ...

Spurs star Kawhi Leonard to miss preseason with thigh injurySAN ANTONIO (AP) A lingering thigh injury for Kawhi Leonard has the San Antonio Spurs' season off to an ominous start.Leonard will miss the entire preseason while rehabbing an injury to his right quadriceps, the Spurs announced Saturday. There...