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DALLAS (AP) Rick Carlisle now figures to be coach of the Mavericks long after Dirk Nowitzki retires.The franchise leader in victories and architect of Dallas' only championship has what amounts to a seven-year contract after he signed a five-year, $35 million extension that won't kick in until after...

Despite high-profile names like Phil Jackson and Jeff Van Gundy being tossed around, Brooklyn Nets general manager Billy King says he has "not contacted anybody" about becoming the permanent replacement for recently fired head coach Avery Johnson. King told Ian O'Connor during an interview on ESPN New York 98.7 FM...

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) The Utah Jazz have signed free-agent rookie J.J. O'Brien.The team announced the signing Friday. Terms of the deal weren't disclosed.The 23-year-old forward played one season at the University of Utah and finished his college career at San Diego State. O'Brien averaged 10.3 points, 5.2...

AP Sports WriterBucks sign Thanasis Antetokounmpo, older brother of GiannisBy KEITH JENKINSMILWAUKEE (AP) The Milwaukee Bucks announced Tuesday that they have signed free agent forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo, the older brother of Bucks forward and NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo.Thanasis Antetokounmpo joins Milwaukee on a guaranteed two-year, minimum contract, according...

The Latest: Hoops Hall opens doors to point guardsSPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) The latest on the Basketball Hall of Fame induction ceremony (all times local):9:25 p.m.Jason Kidd went through his entire pro and college career thanking people who helped him reach the Basketball Hall of Fame. He thanked his...

AP Basketball WriterAP Interview: Garnett talks SuperSonics, Kobe, Hall of FameBy TIM REYNOLDSKevin Garnett always found Seattle to be a difficult place for opponents. He played in 27 games there during his NBA career, leaving the court as a winner only eight times.He remembers those days. And respects them,...

AP Sports WriterFuture of Paul Allen's sports holdings remains unclearBy TIM BOOTHRENTON, Wash. (AP) Paul Allen's love was basketball and he delved into professional football out of loyalty to his hometown Seattle.In the wake of his death, Allen's ownership of the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers and NFL's Seattle...

NEW ORLEANS (101)Babbitt 1-4 0-0 3, Davis 16-22 6-7 38, Asik 1-4 1-2 3, Holiday 4-12 0-0 11, Evans 6-17 0-0 12, Cunningham 3-5 0-0 6, Anderson 5-15 1-1 14, Rivers 2-4 0-0 4, Ajinca 5-7 0-0 10, Salmons 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 43-90 8-10 101.OKLAHOMA...

Lakers' LeBron James, Anthony Davis out vs ThunderOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) LeBron James and Anthony Davis missed the Lakers' game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday.Lakers coach Frank Vogel said James has a chest cold. Officially, the team said he has flu-like symptoms.James is averaging 25.4 points, a...

AP Sports WriterTrail Blazers unveil jersey sponsorshipBy ANNE M. PETERSONPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) The Portland Trail Blazers have announced a multi-year jersey sponsorship deal with Performance Health, an Illinois-based company that manufactures products for the rehabilitation and sports medicine markets.A logo for the company's product Biofreeze will be featured...

Heat center Whiteside to miss Indiana game with bone bruiseMIAMI (AP) Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside has a bone bruise in his knee and will miss the team's home opener against Indiana.The Heat made the announcement Friday, one day before opening a six-game homestand. He was injured in...

The SAN ANTONIO and the HOUSTON will both be gunning for a victory on 2/6/2021 at 8:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. SAN ANTONIO vs HOUSTON When: 2/6/2021 8:05 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 545 SAN ANTONIO -3.5 (-110) 224.5 (-110) 145 -165 546 HOUSTON TV: 8:05 PM LINE: -3.5 PREDICTION: HOUSTON , SAN ANTONIO Oddsmakers currently have the HOUSTON listed as -3.5 point...