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Associated PressCeltics team doctor says Walker didn't suffer serious injuryBy KEN POWTAKBOSTON (AP) Celtics guard Kemba Walker wasn’t seriously injured during a scary collision with a teammate last week that led to him being taken from the court on a stretcher, Boston’s team doctor said Monday, but Walker...

AP Basketball WriterIt begins: NBA free agency finally starts SundayBy TIM REYNOLDSKawhi Leonard is planning meetings in Los Angeles. Kevin Durant will do the same in New York.Those are the cities where they'll begin free agency.Where they will end it will finally start to get clearer soon.NBA teams will...

AP Sports WriterSixers GM Brand says Embiid, Simmons won't be tradedBy ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) The next coach of the Philadelphia 76ers can count on having Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons.One day after the Sixers fired Brett Brown following another early playoff exit, general manager Elton Brand said he's...

Nets D'Angelo Russell issued summons for marijuanaNEW YORK (AP) Brooklyn Nets All-Star D'Angelo Russell was detained at LaGuardia Airport after a small amount of marijuana was found in his luggage by TSA personnel.A spokeswoman for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey said Russell was issued...

AP Sports WriterLeBron won't wear social justice message on Lakers jerseyBy GREG BEACHAMLeBron James says his thoughts on social justice can't be contained on the back of a basketball jersey.The Los Angeles Lakers superstar won't wear one of the NBA-approved social justice messages on the back of his jersey...

AP Basketball WriterAP Source: Suns buying out Tyson ChandlerBy TIM REYNOLDSTyson Chandler is going home.The Phoenix Suns are buying out Chandler's contract, a move that will allow the 18-year veteran - once he clears waivers - to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers. A person with direct knowledge of...

AP Basketball WriterCourt filing alleges $400K paid to Williamson family in '18By AARON BEARDThe legal fight over NBA rookie Zion Williamson’s endorsement potential now includes an allegation that his family received $400,000 from a marketing agency before his lone season for Duke.Prime Sports Marketing and company president Gina Fordlast...

AP Sports WriterNuggets mired in 3-game slump with Rockets arriving in townBy PAT GRAHAMDENVER (AP) Nuggets coach Michael Malone kept the mood light at practice Monday and the lectures to a minimum.No reason to get too worked up over Denver's current three-game skid. After all, this is the...

Lakers exercise David Nwaba's $1.3 million contract optionEL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Lakers have exercised their $1.3 million contract option on guard David Nwaba for the upcoming season.The Lakers announced the move Wednesday.Nwaba earned a job with the Lakers after they called him up from their...

The TORONTO and the LA LAKERS will both be gunning for a victory on 11/4/2018 at 9:35 PM when they meet in a game matchup. TORONTO RAPTORS vs LA LAKERS When: 9:30 PM  ET, Sunday, November 4, 2018 Where: Staples Center, Los Angeles, California ROT TEAM PS OU ML 713 TORONTO 3 (-110) 235.5 (-110) -155 135 714 LA LAKERS TV: 9:35 PM LINE: 3 PREDICTION: LA LAKERS , TORONTO Oddsmakers currently...

AP Sports WriterSuns hire Jazz assistant Igor Kokoskov as new head coachBy BOB BAUMPHOENIX (AP) The Phoenix Suns have hired Utah Jazz assistant Igor Kokoskov as their new head coach.The 46-year-old Serbian becomes the first NBA head coach born and raised outside North America. He served as a...

AP Sports WriterWithout George to start, Clippers still among NBA's bestBy BETH HARRISLOS ANGELES (AP) The Los Angeles Clippers shocked the NBA by landing two superstars to go with a proven supporting cast. Only one of them will be on the floor to start the season.Joining his third...