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Utah's Mike Conley returns to NBA bubble after birth of sonLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) Utah guard Mike Conley has returned to Walt Disney World after the birth of his son and will go through a four-day quarantine period before joining the Jazz for their playoff series against...

AP Sports WriterSuns decline Barbosa option, save $3.5M cap spaceBy JOHN MARSHALLPHOENIX (AP) The Phoenix Suns declined a team option on guard Leandro Barbosa on Monday, saving the team $3.5 million in salary cap space.The 34-year-old Barbosa had a $4 million contract for next season, with $500,000 guaranteed....

AP Sports WriterDavis MRI shows muscle bruiseBy BRETT MARTELNEW ORLEANS (AP) A person familiar with the situation says an MRI on Anthony Davis' injured left shoulder showed a muscle bruise.The person says Davis' timetable for a return is day-to-day. The person spoke to The Associated Press Friday on...

AP Basketball WriterAP source: Nuggets' Jokic tests positive for coronavirusBy TIM REYNOLDSA person with knowledge of the situation says All-Star forward Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets has tested positive for the coronavirus and is quarantining in his native Serbia.Jokic is expected to be back in Denver long before...

The Golden State Warriors and the Minnesota Timberwolves will both be gunning for a victory on 3/10/2017 at 8:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. Golden State Warriors vs Minnesota Timberwolves When: 8:00 PM  ET, Friday, March 10, 2017 Where: Target Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota ROT TEAM PS OU ML 503 Golden State Warriors 5.5 (-110) 213.5 (-110) -220 180 504 Minnesota Timberwolves TV: 8 p.m....

The MILWAUKEE and the MIAMI will both be gunning for a victory on 12/29/2020 at 7:35 PM when they meet in a game matchup. MILWAUKEE vs MIAMI When: 12/29/2020 7:35 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 561 MILWAUKEE 4.5 (-110) 222.5 (-110) -200 170 562 MIAMI TV: 7:35 PM LINE: 4.5 PREDICTION: MIAMI , MILWAUKEE Oddsmakers currently have the MIAMI listed as 4.5 point favorites versus the MILWAUKEE,...

AP Basketball WriterWarriors say Durant will practice before Game 5By TIM REYNOLDSTORONTO (AP) The Golden State Warriors say Kevin Durant will practice Sunday with hopes of playing in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Monday night.Durant has not played since straining a calf muscle on May 8....

AP Sports WriterCavaliers assign Isaiah Thomas to G-League team to practiceBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Isaiah Thomas is one big step closer to joining the Cavaliers.Cleveland assigned the All-Star point guard to its Canton G-League team so he could practice and scrimmage with the Charge on Thursday, a significant...

The Phoenix Suns rank near the bottom of the NBA in scoring defense with an average of 111.9 points allowed and are about to take on the highest-scoring offense in the league. The Suns will try to find some answers for Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson when...

The Latest: NBA renames All-Star Game MVP award for BryantCHICAGO (AP) The Latest on Saturday night at NBA All-Star weekend. (all times local):6:43 p.m.The NBA has renamed its All-Star Game MVP award in honor of Kobe Bryant.Commissioner Adam Silver announced the move on Saturday. Bryant and his 13-year-old...

Associated PressProsecutors make closing arguments against NBA twin brothersBy CLARICE SILBERPHOENIX (AP) Prosecutors urged a jury Thursday to convict NBA players Marcus and Markieff Morris of assault charges for their role in the 2015 beating of a former acquaintance in a case that has delayed the start of...

AP Sports WriterRockets use strong defense to move a win from NBA FinalsBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) The Houston Rockets are so full of physical defenders that Golden State coach Steve Kerr said many look like they could play football.And with three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year J.J....