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The DENVER and the SACRAMENTO will both be gunning for a victory on 2/6/2021 at 5:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. DENVER vs SACRAMENTO When: 2/6/2021 5:05 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 531 DENVER 3.5 (-110) 230 (-110) -165 145 532 SACRAMENTO TV: 5:05 PM LINE: 3.5 PREDICTION: SACRAMENTO , DENVER Oddsmakers currently have the SACRAMENTO listed as 3.5 point favorites versus the DENVER,...

Lakers, NBA investigating threat claim against CousinsLOS ANGELES (AP) The Los Angeles Lakers and the NBA say they're investigating a claim that center DeMarcus Cousins threatened violence against a former girlfriend.TMZ released an audio recording Tuesday in which it says Cousins threatens to shoot Christy West, the mother...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Wizards acquire Ariza from Suns for Oubre, RiversBy STEPHEN WHYNOWASHINGTON (AP) The Wizards are getting Trevor Ariza after all.Washington agreed in principle to acquire Ariza from the Phoenix Suns for Kelly Oubre Jr. and Austin Rivers, according to a person familiar with the deal....

AP Basketball WriterAP sources: Covington, Capela on move in 4-team tradeBy TIM REYNOLDSRobert Covington is going to the Houston Rockets and Clint Capela is going to the Atlanta Hawks as the headline moves in a complicated trade that was struck early Wednesday involving four teams, 12 players and at...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Cavaliers fire coach Tyronn Lue after 0-6 startBy TOM WITHERSA person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press the Cleveland Cavaliers have fired coach Tyronn Lue after a 0-6 start.Lue was dismissed on Sunday, according to the person, who spoke to the AP on...

Heat's Jones carted off court after collision on floorLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) Miami Heat forward Derrick Jones Jr. was carted off the court and fitted for a neck brace after colliding with Indiana Pacers center Goga Bitadze late in the third quarter Friday.Jones was trying to get...

AP Basketball WriterDerrick Rose signs with Minnesota, reunites with ThibodeauBy TIM REYNOLDSFor Derrick Rose, what's old is new again.Rose has signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves, reuniting the 2011 NBA MVP with three mainstays from his days in Chicago: coach Tom Thibodeau and teammates Jimmy Butler and Taj Gibson. The...

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Timberwolves have promoted Calvin Booth to director of player personnel and added assistant coach Bryan Gates to the coaching staff.The Timberwolves announced the moves Wednesday. Booth joined the Timberwolves two years ago as director of player programs.Gates spent the previous five seasons in New...

Grizzlies: Mike Conley to have season-ending surgeryMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) The Memphis Grizzlies say guard Mike Conley will have season-ending surgery to smooth a bone in his left heel and is expected to return healthy for next season's training camp.The Grizzlies made the announcement Saturday, hours after New Orleans...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Hornets coach Steve Clifford agreed in principle to a multiyear contract extension Wednesday, with his team 8-6 with an overhauled roster.The team did not release financial terms for Clifford, who is in his third year with the club.Clifford has a career record of 84-94 since...

AP Basketball WriterSuns win NBA draft lottery, right to pick No. 1 next monthBy TIM REYNOLDSCHICAGO (AP) Phoenix general manager Ryan McDonough was on stage moments after the NBA draft lottery ended, talking about the future of the Suns and mentioning how they had the best odds of...

Pelicans waive F Alonzo Gee, keep Lance StephensonMETIAIRE, La. (AP) The New Orleans Pelicans have waived veteran forward Alonzo Gee, a move that keeps recently acquired guard Lance Stephenson on the opening night roster.''I was nervous but confident at the same time,'' the 6-foot-5 Stephenson said after practice...