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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) - Thaddeus Young has informed the Brooklyn Nets he will become a free agent, and general manager Billy King says they want to keep the forward and center Brook Lopez.Young told the Nets on Monday, bypassing the $10.2 million he would have made next season...

AP Sports WriterAP Source: Nuggets trade for McRae, send Napier to WizardsBy PAT GRAHAMDENVER (AP) The Denver Nuggets have picked up guard Jordan McRae in a trade with Washington, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Thursday.In exchange, the Nuggets sent recently acquired guard...

AP Basketball WriterIrving rehabbing shoulder after shot, still may need surgeryBy BRIAN MAHONEYNEW YORK (AP) Kyrie Irving will keep rehabbing his right shoulder in hopes of rejoining the Brooklyn Nets this season, though acknowledged that he may need surgery.Irving said Saturday he chose to get a cortisone shot...

Clippers' George sits out game with strained hamstringLOS ANGELES (AP) Clippers forward Paul George was sitting out the team's game against the Golden State Warriors after he strained his left hamstring during practice Wednesday.Los Angeles coach Doc Rivers termed the injury as ''mild'' and said the early prognosis...

The New York Knicks and the Philadelphia 76ers will both be trying to pick up a win on 1/11/2017 at 7:05 PM when they battle in a NBA Matchup. New York Knicks vs Philadelphia 76ers When: 7:00 PM ET, Wednesday, January 11, 2017 Where: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ROT TEAM PS OU Money Line 701 NEW YORK 2...

Kobe Bryant may win yet another trophy - an OscarBy The Associated PressLOS ANGELES (AP) Does Kobe Bryant need another trophy? He might get one - at the Oscars.Bryant, the retired Los Angeles Lakers star, was nominated in the animated short category for ''Dear Basketball,'' based on a...

AP Sports WriterPierce signs with Boston to retire as member of CelticsBy KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) The Truth is retiring as a member of the Boston Celtics.The Celtics announced Monday that they have signed Paul Pierce to a contract so the 10-time All-Star can retire with the team he...

The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Boston Celtics will both be gunning for a victory on 3/1/2017 at 8:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics When: 8:00 PM  ET, Wednesday, March 1, 2017 Where: TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts ROT TEAM PS OU ML 509 Cleveland Cavaliers 1 (-110) 221.5 (-110) -115 -105 510 Boston Celtics TV: 8:05 PM LINE: 1 PREDICTION: BOSTON ,...

The CHARLOTTE and the DALLAS will both be gunning for a victory on 12/30/2020 at 8:35 PM when they meet in a game matchup. CHARLOTTE vs DALLAS When: 12/30/2020 8:35 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 577 CHARLOTTE -7.5 (-110) 222.5 (-110) 250 -330 578 DALLAS TV: 8:35 PM LINE: -7.5 PREDICTION: DALLAS , CHARLOTTE Oddsmakers currently have the DALLAS listed as -7.5 point favorites versus the CHARLOTTE,...

Hall of Famer Julius 'Dr. J' Erving falls ill at 76ers gamePHILADELPHIA (AP) Hall of Famer Julius Erving fell ill at the Philadelphia 76ers' game Friday night and was taken to a hospital.There was no immediate update on his condition.''Philadelphia 76ers legend Julius Erving fell ill at tonight's...

Silver says NBA considering G League team in MexicoMEXICO CITY (AP) The NBA is considering putting a G League team in Mexico, a potential way to gauge the feasibility of an NBA franchise there.Commissioner Adam Silver also announced plans to launch an NBA Academy in Mexico's capital during...

NBA offseason might start earlier than usual this yearCLEVELAND (AP) If the Golden State Warriors win the NBA championship on Friday night, it'll mark the earliest start to the offseason in more than three decades.The last time the NBA Finals ended on or before June 8 was back...