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LeBron James labels Charles Barkley 'a hater' for criticismDALLAS (AP) LeBron James has apparently had enough of Charles Barkley's criticism.Barkley took issue last week with James' call for the Cavaliers to secure another playmaker to help contend for a second-straight NBA title. The outspoken TNT ''Inside the NBA''...

The BOSTON and the INDIANA will both be gunning for a victory on 12/29/2020 at 7:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. BOSTON vs INDIANA When: 12/29/2020 7:05 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 551 BOSTON 1 (-110) 221.5 (-110) -115 -105 552 INDIANA TV: 7:05 PM LINE: 1 PREDICTION: INDIANA , BOSTON Oddsmakers currently have the INDIANA listed as 1 point favorites versus the BOSTON,...

Still the beginning for some, NBA preseason nears its endBy The Associated PressA preseason that's just beginning for some players is already ending for others.James Harden suited up in Houston for only the second time, with newcomer Christian Wood getting his first - and only - action in a...

AP Sports WriterTrail Blazers' cohesiveness helped them to conference finalsBy ANNE M. PETERSONPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) The Portland Trail Blazers faced a number of challenges on the journey to their first Western Conference finals in 19 years.But there was one they couldn't overcome: The Golden State Warriors.Portland's run in...

AP Basketball WriterLeBron says after NBA Finals that he played with broken handBy TIM REYNOLDSCLEVELAND (AP) LeBron James walked into his final interview of the NBA Finals with one last surprise: A dark brace on his right hand, covering an injury he's hidden for a week.''Pretty much played...

Rebuilding Hawks pick 76ers assistant Lloyd Pierce as coachATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Hawks are hiring a young coach in Lloyd Pierce to lead a rebuilding team that is about to add even more youth.The Hawks announced Friday they are giving Pierce his first head coaching job in the...

The PORTLAND and the MINNESOTA will both be gunning for a victory on 11/16/2018 at 8:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS vs MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES When: 8:00 PM  ET, Friday, November 16, 2018 Where: Target Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota ROT TEAM PS OU ML 709 PORTLAND 1.5 (-110) 222 (-110) -120 100 710 MINNESOTA TV: 8:05 PM LINE: 1.5 PREDICTION: MINNESOTA , PORTLAND Oddsmakers currently have the MINNESOTA...

Associated PressLakers' Lonzo Ball sues Big Baller co-founder alleging fraudBy CHRISTOPHER WEBERLOS ANGELES (AP) Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball and his company Big Baller Brand are suing co-founder Alan Foster, alleging he conspired to steal millions of dollars from the shoe and clothing line.The lawsuit filed...

AP Sports WriterDetroit Pistons shuffle roster, but no blockbuster yetBy NOAH TRISTERDETROIT (AP) Last season, the Detroit Pistons acquired Blake Griffin in a blockbuster deal shortly before the trade deadline.So far, their moves this time around have been a lot more mild.The Pistons traded Reggie Bullock to the...

Mills, Dellavedova, Baynes in Australia squad for World CupMELBOURNE, Australia (AP) NBA players Patty Mills, Aron Baynes, Matthew Dellavedova and Joe Ingles have been included in Australia's 12-man squad for the FIBA World Cup next month in China.Three players were picked in the squad announced Wednesday to make...

Atlanta's Young finally gets shot going in summer league winLAS VEGAS (AP) It's been a bumpy ride for Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young, but he finally got his shot going.The No. 5 overall pick out of Oklahoma scored 24 points and made 7 of 13 3-pointers to...

The Indiana Pacers have believed they are capable of knocking off the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference since taking them to the brink last spring. If they hope to get another shot at the defending champs, the third-seeded Pacers will have to figure out a way around the...