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Oklahoma City Thunder (10-13, 14th in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (19-6, second in the Western Conference) will both be gunning for a victory on 2/10/2021 at 10:00 PM when they meet in an NBA game matchup. OKLAHOMA CITY vs LA LAKERS When: 2/10/2021 10:00 PM Where: STAPLES Center, Los...

AP Sports WriterCenter David West retires after a 15-year NBA careerBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) David West, a key big man off the bench for the Golden State Warriors' past two championship seasons, has retired.West's Twitter announcement Thursday - one day after his 38th birthday - wasn't a...

Associated PressDwight Howard aims for career-finishing run with WizardsBy BENJAMIN STANDIGWASHINGTON (AP) Dwight Howard brought the charm to his introductory news conference with the Wizards on Monday. The eight-time All-Star has lots of experience in such situations. The center now playing for his fourth team in four seasons...

AP Basketball WriterDragic getting ready for the season, by not playingBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) Goran Dragic usually needs to play in preseason games to get ready for the season.This year, the Miami point guard needed to not play.It has been a preseason like none other for Dragic, who...

AP Sports WriterUtah's top defense looks to slow down powerful RocketsBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) Utah's tough defense excelled against almost everyone in the league this season.The Jazz could not, however, find a way to slow down Houston's high-powered offense.Utah tied for first in the league in the regular...

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) Basketball Australia says world governing body FIBA will enter ''new territory'' when it investigates a bench-clearing brawl during Australia's World Cup qualifying match against the Philippines Monday. It would not rule out criminal charges being laid. Thirteen players, including four Australians, were ejected for their part in the...

The ATLANTA and the MEMPHIS will both be gunning for a victory on 10/19/2018 at 8:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. ATLANTA HAWKS vs MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES When: 8:00 PM  ET, Friday, October 19, 2018 Where: FedExForum, Memphis, Tennessee ROT TEAM PS OU ML 711 ATLANTA (-110) (-110)   712 MEMPHIS TV: 8:05 PM LINE: PREDICTION: MEMPHIS , ATLANTA Oddsmakers currently have the MEMPHIS listed as 7.5...

The INDIANA and the CLEVELAND will both be gunning for a victory on 10/27/2018 at 7:35 PM when they meet in a game matchup. INDIANA PACERS vs CLEVELAND CAVALIERS When: 7:30 PM  ET, Saturday, October 27, 2018 Where: Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland, Ohio ROT TEAM PS OU ML 709 INDIANA (-110) (-110)   710 CLEVELAND TV: 7:35 PM LINE: PREDICTION: CLEVELAND , INDIANA Oddsmakers currently have the CLEVELAND listed...

The MINNESOTA and the LA CLIPPERS will both be gunning for a victory on 11/5/2018 at 10:35 PM when they meet in a game matchup. MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES vs LA CLIPPERS When: 10:30 PM  ET, Monday, November 5, 2018 Where: Staples Center, Los Angeles, California ROT TEAM PS OU ML 517 MINNESOTA -5 (-110) 228.5 (-110) 175 -210 518 LA CLIPPERS TV: 10:35 PM LINE: -5 PREDICTION: LA CLIPPERS , MINNESOTA Oddsmakers currently...

The INDIANA and the HOUSTON will both be gunning for a victory on 11/11/2018 at 7:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. INDIANA PACERS vs HOUSTON ROCKETS When: 7:00 PM  ET, Sunday, November 11, 2018 Where: Toyota Center, Houston, Texas ROT TEAM PS OU ML 503 INDIANA -3 (-110) 209 (-110) 135 -155 504 HOUSTON TV: 7:05 PM LINE: -3 PREDICTION: HOUSTON , INDIANA Oddsmakers currently have the HOUSTON listed...

The HOUSTON and the CHARLOTTE will both be gunning for a victory on 2/8/2021 at 7:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. HOUSTON vs CHARLOTTE When: 2/8/2021 7:00 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 561 HOUSTON 3 (-110) 223.5 (-110) -160 140  562 CHARLOTTE TV: 7:00 PM LINE: PREDICTION: CHARLOTTE , HOUSTON Oddsmakers currently have the Houston listed as 3 point favorites versus the Charlotte, while...

AP Basketball WriterNBA, union reminds players that mental health help availableBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and National Basketball Players Association executive director Michele Roberts have sent a letter to players around the league reminding them that help with their mental wellness is available.The letter, a...