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AP Sports WriterThunder hold off Australia's Melbourne United 86-85By CLIFF BRUNTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) The Oklahoma City Thunder needed a big defensive stand to hold off Melbourne United.Josh Huestis had two massive blocked shots in the final seconds to help the star-studded Thunder escape with an 86-85 exhibition victory...

Clippers hire Rex Kalamian as assistantLOS ANGELES (AP) The Los Angeles Clippers have hired Rex Kalamian as an assistant on coach Doc Rivers' staff, bringing him back for a second stint with the team.He spent the last three seasons as an assistant with Toronto, which didn't promote him...

The PHILADELPHIA and the BOSTON will both be gunning for a victory on 11/30/2017 at 7:35 PM when they meet in a game matchup. PHILADELPHIA vs BOSTON When: 7:30 PM  ET, Thursday, November 30, 2017 Where: TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts ROT TEAM PS OU ML 501 PHILADELPHIA 9 (-110) 211.5 (-110) 300-400 502 BOSTON TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, NBCSN Philadelphia, NBCSN Boston LINE: PREDICTION: Celtics 107, 76ers 98 Oddsmakers currently have...

The Latest: 76ers to meet with LeBron James' agentBy The Associated PressThe Latest on NBA free agency (all times EDT):12:05 p.m.The Philadelphia 76ers are getting to make their pitch to LeBron James.Representatives from the team will meet in Los Angeles with James' agent Rich Paul on Sunday, a person...

The LA LAKERS and the PORTLAND will both be gunning for a victory on 10/18/2018 at 10:35 PM when they meet in a game matchup. LOS ANGELES LAKERS vs PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS When: 10:30 PM  ET, Thursday, October 18, 2018 Where: Moda Center, Portland, Oregon ROT TEAM PS OU ML 505 LA LAKERS -3 (-110) 222 (-110) 135 -155 506 PORTLAND TV: 10:35 PM LINE: -3 PREDICTION: PORTLAND , LA LAKERS Oddsmakers...

The NEW YORK and the WASHINGTON will both be gunning for a victory on 11/4/2018 at 6:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. NEW YORK KNICKS vs WASHINGTON WIZARDS When: 6:00 PM  ET, Sunday, November 4, 2018 Where: Capital One Arena, Washington, District of Columbia ROT TEAM PS OU ML 705 NEW YORK -7.5 (-110) 225 (-110) 250 -330 706 WASHINGTON TV: 6:05 PM LINE: -7.5 PREDICTION: WASHINGTON ,...

The UTAH and the MEMPHIS will both be gunning for a victory on 11/12/2018 at 8:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. UTAH JAZZ vs MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES When: 8:00 PM  ET, Monday, November 12, 2018 Where: FedExForum, Memphis, Tennessee ROT TEAM PS OU ML 709 UTAH 3 (-110) 205.5 (-110) -155 135 710 MEMPHIS TV: 8:05 PM LINE: 3 PREDICTION: MEMPHIS , UTAH Oddsmakers currently have the MEMPHIS listed as...

The CLEVELAND and the CHICAGO will both be gunning for a victory on 11/10/2018 at 8:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. CLEVELAND CAVALIERS vs CHICAGO BULLS When: 8:00 PM  ET, Saturday, November 10, 2018 Where: United Center, Chicago, Illinois ROT TEAM PS OU ML 707 CLEVELAND -5 (-110) 211 (-110) 175 -210 708 CHICAGO TV: 8:05 PM LINE: -5 PREDICTION: CHICAGO , CLEVELAND Oddsmakers currently have the CHICAGO listed...

The HOUSTON and the MEMPHIS will both be gunning for a victory on 12/15/2018 at 8:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. HOUSTON ROCKETS vs MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES When: 8:00 PM  ET, Saturday, December 15, 2018 Where: FedExForum, Memphis, Tennessee ROT TEAM PS OU ML 507 HOUSTON 2 (-110) 202 (-110) -125 105 508 MEMPHIS TV: 8:05 PM LINE: 2 PREDICTION: MEMPHIS , HOUSTON Oddsmakers currently have the MEMPHIS listed as...

AP Basketball WriterHeat say Dion Waiters won't be ready for training campBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) Miami Heat guard Dion Waiters will begin this season as he finished last season - unable to play.Waiters has not recovered sufficiently enough from left ankle surgery to be ready for the start...

AP Sports WriterBeilein: Leaving Michigan for Cavs is 'right thing to do'By ANDREW SELIGMANCHICAGO (AP) Whether it was the right time to leave Michigan for the Cleveland Cavaliers, John Beilein wasn't sure.One thing he had no doubt about was this: It was the right move to make.Beilein decided...

The Latest: 16 NBA players test positive as restart nearsBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:---The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association say 16 players tested positive for coronavirus in the first wave of mandatory tests done in...