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Former NBA player Brandon Roy shot, wounded in CaliforniaLOS ANGELES (AP) Authorities say former NBA player Brandon Roy was shot while attending a party in Southern California over the weekend.Los Angeles County sheriff's Lt. Joseph Williams said Wednesday that Roy was one of four people shot in Compton...

Agency: LeBron James inks contract extension with LakersLOS ANGELES (AP) LeBron James has agreed to a contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers.James' agency, Klutch Sports, confirmed the deal Wednesday during the first week of training camp for the NBA champions. The Lakers are still finalizing their new...

AP Sports WriterWarriors' Kerr returns to practice for 1st time in 3 weeksBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Ailing Golden State coach Steve Kerr attended the Warriors' practice Saturday morning, returning to the floor for the first time in more than three weeks.Kerr sat down and chatted with acting...

MIAMI (AP) After six weeks of the season, the Eastern Conference looks better than it did a year ago.Looks messier, too.Out West, it's easy to see who stands out. Golden State's record-setting 22-0 start has the reigning NBA champions as the league's unquestioned favorites, and San Antonio is...

The 68th NBA All-Star Game has arrived in CharlotteCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) All-Star Sunday has arrived.The 68th edition of the NBA's annual midseason showcase exhibition game gets played in Charlotte, with LeBron James set to start for the 15th consecutive year, Kemba Walker ready to excite his home crowd...

The BOSTON and the NEW YORK will both be gunning for a victory on 10/20/2018 at 7:35 PM when they meet in a game matchup. BOSTON CELTICS vs NEW YORK KNICKS When: 7:30 PM  ET, Saturday, October 20, 2018 Where: Madison Square Garden, New York, New York ROT TEAM PS OU ML 507 BOSTON 9 (-110) 211.5 (-110) -450 325 508 NEW YORK TV: 7:35 PM LINE: 9 PREDICTION: NEW YORK...

Wizards star Wall out vs Raptors with sprained left shoulderTORONTO (AP) Washington Wizards guard John Wall will miss Sunday night's game at Toronto because of a sprained left shoulder.The four-time All-Star is expected to return Tuesday night when the Wizards host the Dallas Mavericks.Wall, who is averaging 20.5...

The moment was everything Los Angeles Lakers fans could have hoped for as the "Superman" theme song blared when Shaquille O'Neal's retired No. 34 was unveiled in the Staples Center rafters Tuesday night. But the jersey that the number was printed on was far from perfect. The team mistakenly put...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Cavaliers interview Spurs assistant coach MessinaBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) A person familiar with the meeting tells The Associated Press that the Cavaliers interviewed longtime Spurs assistant coach Ettore Messina.Members of the team's front office met Wednesday with Messina, according to the person who spoke...

AP Sports WriterYelich: Giannis winning NBA MVP in Milwaukee would be 'cool'By KEITH JENKINSMILWAUKEE (AP) Christian Yelich first met Giannis Antetokounmpo last month in downtown Milwaukee.The encounter happened inside a hallway at Fiserv Forum after Antetokounmpo and the Bucks eliminated the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference semifinals.The...

AP Basketball WriterAP source: Lakers on verge of acquiring Dennis SchröderBy TIM REYNOLDSThe NBA offseason, such as it was, is over. A wild few days of decisions and player movement await.Teams may begin making trades Monday, according to a memo sent to teams and obtained early Sunday by The...

Jerry Buss' children intend on carrying out their father's succession plan for the Los Angeles Lakers following the iconic owner's death Monday. The plan, which was put in place years ago by Buss, calls for his daughter, Jeanie, to become the Lakers' governor and represent the team at the NBA...