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Hield fined $25,000 by NBA for kicking ball into standsNEW YORK (AP) Sacramento guard Buddy Hield has been fined $25,000 by the NBA for kicking the ball into the stands following the Kings’ victory over Boston.The ball bounced toward midcourt after Marcus Smart’s potential winning shot bounced off...

AP Sports WriterCavaliers send Clarkson to Jazz for Exum, 2 2nd-round picksBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Cavaliers traded Jordan Clarkson before he could walk away.Cleveland dealt the veteran backup guard to the Utah Jazz for guard Dante Exum and two future second-round draft picks on Tuesday. The teams...

Atlanta hiring Lloyd Pierce as Hawks' next head coachATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Hawks are giving Lloyd Pierce his first head coaching job in the NBA, choosing a man who has been an assistant with Philadelphia and Memphis to rebuild the franchise.The Hawks announced Friday they had agreed to...

Nets' Kyrie Irving to have season-ending shoulder surgeryPHILADELPHIA (AP) Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving will have arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder and miss the rest of the season.The Nets made the announcement Thursday before playing the Philadelphia 76ers in their first game after the All-Star break.Coach Kenny...

Jordan, Magic, Pippen Dream Team sneakers being auctionedNEW YORK (AP) Sneakers worn by Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and Scottie Pippen while they played for the Dream Team are being auctioned.The sneakers, each signed by the Hall of Fame wearer, are part of the Lelands 2020 Spring Classic Auction...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Mavs chasing DeAndre Jordan again 3 years laterBy SCHUYLER DIXONDALLAS (AP) A person with knowledge of the situation says the Dallas Mavericks are making another run at DeAndre Jordan, three years after the center jilted them in free agency to stay with the Los...

The MEMPHIS and the GOLDEN STATE will both be gunning for a victory on 11/5/2018 at 10:35 PM when they meet in a game matchup. MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES vs GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS When: 10:30 PM  ET, Monday, November 5, 2018 Where: Oracle Arena, Oakland, California ROT TEAM PS OU ML 515 MEMPHIS -14 (-110) 218 (-110)   516 GOLDEN STATE TV: 10:35 PM LINE: -14 PREDICTION: GOLDEN STATE , MEMPHIS Oddsmakers currently...

AP Sports Writer3 billboards outside Cleveland urge James to sign with 76ersBy TOM WITHERSINDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) The courtship of LeBron James has taken an Oscar-worthy turn - toward Philadelphia.Three billboards urging James to leave the Cavaliers and sign with the Philadelphia 76ers this summer as a free agent...

AP Sports WriterLeBron James sitting out for Lakers against WarriorsBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) LeBron James was ruled out for the Los Angeles Lakers against the Golden State Warriors, two days after he returned from a 17-game absence with a strained left groin he hurt at Oracle Arena...

CHICAGO (AP) Bulls forward Mike Dunleavy Jr. is planning to see two specialists this week after he had a setback in his recovery from offseason back surgery.Coach Fred Hoiberg said Monday that Dunleavy is going to stop his on-court work and focus on rehabbing the injury for about...

Timberwolves kick in more $$ for arena renovationsMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx owner Glen Taylor is kicking another $9-12 million into the Target Center renovation project.The Timberwolves announced the additional funds on Tuesday. The team says the new money will be used to get new seats, railings...

AP Basketball WriterAnd now, 29 teams will start chasing the champion WarriorsBy TIM REYNOLDSThe alarm was sounded loud and clear by LeBron James not long after the NBA Finals ended, and every other player, coach and general manager around the league who did not end this season drenched in...