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AP Sports WriterLA Lakers sign C Tyson Chandler after buyout from SunsBy GREG BEACHAMLOS ANGELES (AP) Veteran center Tyson Chandler signed with the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, two days after reaching a buyout agreement with the Phoenix Suns.Chandler will provide needed frontcourt depth for the Lakers, who...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Cavs won't discipline Hood for refusal to playBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Rodney Hood's playoff problems now extend to off the court.Hood, who has seen his role reduced during his first postseason with Cleveland, will not be fined or suspended for refusing to enter Monday...

AP Basketball WriterAP source: VanVleet staying with Raptors, Hayward to HornetsBy TIM REYNOLDSFred VanVleet bet on himself. It paid off.Gordon Hayward, meanwhile, is heading to a new home.VanVleet agreed Saturday to a four-year, $85 million contract to remain with the Toronto Raptors, a person with direct knowledge of the...

Lakers claim Kostas Antetokounmpo off waivers from DallasEL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Lakers have been awarded the rights to Kostas Antetokounmpo on a waiver claim.The Lakers announced the move Monday to acquire the 21-year-old brother of Milwaukee Bucks star and league MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo.Kostas Antetokounmpo played...

AP Sports WriterThomas coming off bench in debut with Cavs, could start soonBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The seven-month wait for Isaiah Thomas is almost over.The All-Star point guard is making his debut with Cleveland on Tuesday night against the Portland Trail Blazers, returning to the floor for the...

Kansas' Jackson diversion requires apology, anger classesLAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) Former Kansas basketball player Josh Jackson must attend anger management classes, write a letter of apology and refrain from using alcohol or recreational drugs for a year as part of a diversion agreement arising from his confrontation with a...

The BROOKLYN and the WASHINGTON will both be gunning for a victory on 1/31/2021 at 7:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. BROOKLYN vs WASHINGTON When: 1/31/2021 7:00 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 525 BROOKLYN 7.5 (-110) 244 (-110) -330 250 526 WASHINGTON TV: 7:00 PM LINE: 7.5 PREDICTION: WASHINGTON , BROOKLYN Oddsmakers currently have the WASHINGTON listed as 7.5 point favorites versus the BROOKLYN,...

NBA players' trial resumes with testimony of man attackedBy Associated PressPHOENIX (AP) Testimony at the aggravated assault trial of NBA players Marcus and Markieff Morris has resumed with the testimony of a man the brothers are accused of beating.Erik Hood testified Tuesday that his relationship with the brothers...

The Latest: NBA, FIBA bringing pro league to AfricaCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Latest on NBA All-Star Weekend (all times local):12:50 p.m.The NBA is bringing a pro league to Africa.The Basketball Africa League, a collaboration between the NBA and the sport's global governing body FIBA, was announced Saturday. The...

AP Basketball WriterKnicks owner, MSG chairman James Dolan has coronavirusBy TIM REYNOLDSJames Dolan, the executive chairman of Madison Square Garden Company and owner of the New York Knicks, has tested positive for the coronavirus.The Knicks announced Dolan's diagnosis Saturday night. It is not clear when he was tested or...

The Latest: Westbrook caps historic season with MVP awardNEW YORK (AP) The Latest on the NBA awards show (all times local):11:10 p.m.Russell Westbrook has won the NBA's MVP award after setting a record with 42 triple-doubles last season.The Oklahoma City All-Star joined Oscar Robertson as the only players...

No positive coronavirus cases in latest NBA testing resultsLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) The NBA is into the postseason without having any confirmed coronavirus cases among players inside the bubble at Walt Disney World.The league and the National Basketball Players Association announced Wednesday that none of the 341...