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AP Basketball WriterManu Ginobili, a 4-time champion with Spurs, retires at 41By TIM REYNOLDSManu Ginobili has played his final game, and with that a new era awaits the San Antonio Spurs.Ginobili announced his decision to retire Monday, the 41-year-old wrapping up what he called a ''fabulous journey'' in which...

AP Basketball WriterLloyd Pierce replacing Nate McMillan on USA coaching staffBy TIM REYNOLDSAtlanta Hawks coach Lloyd Pierce has been added as an assistant coach for USA Basketball this summer, when the Americans will compete in the FIBA World Cup in China and try to qualify for the 2020 Tokyo...

The LA LAKERS and the PHOENIX will both be gunning for a victory on 11/12/2019 at 9:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. LA LAKERS vs PHOENIX When: 9:00 PM  ET, Tuesday, November 12, 2019 Where: Talking Stick Resort Arena, Phoenix, Arizona ROT TEAM PS OU ML 569 LA LAKERS 2.5 (-110) 219 (-110) -140 120 570 PHOENIX TV: 9 p.m. ET, Spectrum SportsNet (Los Angeles), FS Arizona LINE:...

Associated PressLeonard and retooled Raptors hope to challenge for NBA titleBy IAN HARRISONTORONTO (AP) There's a lot on the line for Kawhi Leonard and the Toronto Raptors this season.A two-time NBA defensive player of the year, Leonard is eager to show he's healthy again after being limited to...

AP Basketball WriterAP source: Paul George decides to become free agentBy TIM REYNOLDSPaul George turned down one option and created a slew of new ones.George has decided not to exercise his $20.7 million option for next season with the Oklahoma City Thunder, a person with knowledge of the situation...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Grizzlies trade guard Mike Conley to Utah JazzBy TERESA M. WALKERThe Memphis Grizzlies traded away the final piece of the franchise's best years on Wednesday, sending veteran point guard Mike Conley to the Utah Jazz for a trio of players, a person familiar with the...

AP Basketball WriterHawks-Suns game latest to be called off by NBA amid virusBy TIM REYNOLDSThe Phoenix Suns are now the latest NBA team to deal with contact tracing issues related to the coronavirus pandemic, and their game Wednesday against the Atlanta Hawks was called off by the league after...

The MINNESOTA and the CLEVELAND will both be gunning for a victory on 2/1/2021 at 8:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. MINNESOTA vs CLEVELAND When: 2/1/2021 8:00 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 529 MINNESOTA 5.5 (-110) 217.5 (-110)  180 -220 530 CLEVELAND TV: 8:00 PM LINE: PREDICTION: CLEVELAND , MINNESOTA Oddsmakers currently have the CLEVELAND listed as 5.5 point favorites versus the MINNESOTA, while...

Associated PressSome NBA teams have played 'negro national anthem' at gamesBy JESSE J. HOLLANDWASHINGTON (AP) Several NBA teams have played what is known as the ''negro national anthem'' at games during Black History Month thanks in part to the urging of a retired Howard University professor.Eugene Williams, a...

AP Basketball WriterColangelo: No angst as USA Basketball enters World Cup campBy TIM REYNOLDSLAS VEGAS (AP) USA Basketball managing director Jerry Colangelo said Sunday that he is not worried about the Americans' chances as they begin preparations for the FIBA World Cup, even after a wildly unpredictable process...

AP Sports WriterCavs' Thompson to miss 2 more weeks with sprained footBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Cavaliers forward Tristan Thompson will miss about two more weeks because of a sprained left foot, another blow to the NBA's worst team.The team provided the update Friday for the 6-foot-10 veteran, who...

AP Sports WriterWarriors coach Steve Kerr fined $25K for outburstBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Warriors coach Steve Kerr was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Monday for his outburst directed at official Bill Spooner late in the third quarter of Golden State's three-point overtime loss at Sacramento on...