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AP Sports WriterCeltics F Hayward needs surgery on broken left handBy JIMMY GOLENBOSTON (AP) Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward needs surgery on his broken left hand, a move that is expected to keep him out for about six weeks.Hayward's agent, Mark Bartelstein, confirmed on Monday that Hayward needed...

Atlanta's Trae Young struggling in summer actionLAS VEGAS (AP) It's been a bumpy ride for Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young.The No. 5 overall pick out of Oklahoma has struggled in NBA summer League action. He made just 12 of 52 shots in three summer league games in...

The fans at Madison Square Garden will be treated to a game between the Boston Celtics and the New York Knicks when they take their seats on Sunday. Boston At New York When: 7:30 PM ET, Sunday, March 31, 2013 Where: Madison Square Garden, New York, New York TV: 7:30 p.m. ET,...

NBA selects Indianapolis to host 2021 All-Star GameINDIANAPOLIS (AP) The NBA has chosen Indianapolis to host the 2021 All-Star Game.Commissioner Adam Silver made the announcement Wednesday just hours before Paul George returned to Bankers Life Fieldhouse for the first time since the Pacers traded him to Oklahoma City...

AP Basketball WriterLakers' Isaiah Thomas: 'All you need is 1 team to love you'By TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) Isaiah Thomas still feels like there's time.He's four months away from free agency, the wheeling-and-dealing period when - the way things were looking a year ago - he would be signing...

Bucks sign veteran guard Kyle KorverMILWAUKEE (AP) The Milwaukee Bucks have added veteran guard Kyle Korver.The team announced the signing Thursday. The 38-year-old guard was waived July 7 by Phoenix - which acquired him in a trade with Memphis - making him a free agent.Korver had been traded...

Kings coach Joerger exits after suffering dizzy spellSAN ANTONIO (AP) Sacramento coach Dave Joerger will not return after suffering a dizzy spell two minutes into the Kings' game against the Spurs on Sunday night.Joerger slapped his hands together after a non-call, took two steps toward midcourt and then...

NBA Summer League nears its elite 8 as tourney continuesLAS VEGAS (AP) The NBA Summer League is nearing its elite eight.The quarterfinals would be set by the end of play Saturday, and it will include at least a couple of surprises.Toronto, the No. 29 seed that was winless...

The UTAH and the MIAMI will both be gunning for a victory on 12/2/2018 at 6:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. UTAH JAZZ vs MIAMI HEAT When: 6:00 PM  ET, Sunday, December 2, 2018 Where: American Airlines Arena, Miami, Florida ROT TEAM PS OU ML 707 UTAH 3.5 (-110) 209.5 (-110) -165 145 708 MIAMI TV: 6:05 PM LINE: 3.5 PREDICTION: MIAMI , UTAH Oddsmakers currently have the MIAMI...

AP Sports WriterPelicans' Van Gundy talks teaching, commitment to defenseBy BRETT MARTELNEW ORLEANS (AP) New Pelicans coach Stan Van Gundy sees a New Orleans roster brimming with young players who have obvious talent, but still have plenty to learn about the way basketball is played in the NBA.Van...

AP Basketball WriterFor LeBron, another Cavs' sweep is within reachBy TIM REYNOLDSLeBron James doesn't prolong the inevitable.The last seven times that James' teams have had a 3-0 lead in a playoff series, the matchup has ended in the most humane fashion - a sweep. He gets a chance at...

Wizards match Nets' offer sheet to keep PorterWASHINGTON (AP) The Washington Wizards matched the Brooklyn Nets' $106 million, four-year offer sheet to keep forward Otto Porter, making him the team's highest paid player.Team president Ernie Grunfeld announced the move Thursday. Under NBA rules, the Wizards had two days...