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Sixers' Butler returns from strained groin against CavsCLEVELAND (AP) Jimmy Butler returned for the Philadelphia 76ers against the Cleveland Cavaliers after missing two games because of a strained groin.Sixers coach Brett Brown said before Sunday's matchup that Butler would be a game-time decision. The four-time All-Star went through...

Moore returns for Pelicans against HeatNEW ORLEANS (AP) Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry says guard E'Twaun Moore is ready to return from a lower leg strain that sidelined him for two games and is expected to play Sunday night against Miami.Gentry says forward Nikola Mirotic is missing his second...

The CHICAGO and the SAN ANTONIO will both be gunning for a victory on 12/15/2018 at 8:35 PM when they meet in a game matchup. CHICAGO BULLS vs SAN ANTONIO SPURS When: 8:30 PM  ET, Saturday, December 15, 2018 Where: AT&T Center, San Antonio, Texas ROT TEAM PS OU ML 509 CHICAGO -12.5 (-110) 210.5 (-110) 600 -950 510 SAN ANTONIO TV: 8:35 PM LINE: -12.5 PREDICTION: SAN ANTONIO , CHICAGO Oddsmakers...

The HOUSTON and the MEMPHIS will both be gunning for a victory on 12/15/2018 at 8:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. HOUSTON ROCKETS vs MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES When: 8:00 PM  ET, Saturday, December 15, 2018 Where: FedExForum, Memphis, Tennessee ROT TEAM PS OU ML 507 HOUSTON 2 (-110) 202 (-110) -125 105 508 MEMPHIS TV: 8:05 PM LINE: 2 PREDICTION: MEMPHIS , HOUSTON Oddsmakers currently have the MEMPHIS listed as...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Wizards acquire Ariza from Suns for Oubre, RiversBy STEPHEN WHYNOWASHINGTON (AP) After a three-way trade fell apart over mistaken identity, the Wizards are getting Trevor Ariza after all.Washington agreed in principle Saturday to acquire Ariza from the Phoenix Suns for Kelly Oubre Jr. and...

Williams out for Clippers against ThunderOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Lou Williams will sit out the Los Angeles Clippers' game against the Oklahoma City Thunder with a sore left hamstring.Clippers coach Doc Rivers made the announcement Saturday before the game.Williams, who is averaging 17.2 points and 4.5 assists, will miss...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Wizards acquire Ariza from Suns for Oubre, RiversBy STEPHEN WHYNOWASHINGTON (AP) After a three-way trade fell apart over mistaken identity, the Wizards are getting Trevor Ariza after all.Washington agreed in principle Saturday to acquire Ariza from the Phoenix Suns for Kelly Oubre Jr. and...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Wizards acquire Ariza from Suns for Oubre, RiversBy STEPHEN WHYNOWASHINGTON (AP) The Wizards are getting Trevor Ariza after all.Washington agreed in principle to acquire Ariza from the Phoenix Suns for Kelly Oubre Jr. and Austin Rivers, according to a person familiar with the deal....

AP Sports WriterAP source: Wizards acquire Ariza from Suns for Oubre, RiversBy STEPHEN WHYNOWASHINGTON (AP) The Wizards are getting Trevor Ariza after all.Washington agreed in principle to acquire Ariza from the Phoenix Suns for Kelly Oubre Jr. and Austin Rivers, according to a person familiar with the deal....

Knicks sign rookie Trier to guaranteed NBA deal, waive BakerNEW YORK (AP) The New York Knicks have signed guard Allonzo Trier to a guaranteed deal after the undrafted rookie's strong start to the season.The Knicks say Thursday that Trier became the first two-way player to sign a guaranteed...

AP Sports WriterJordan tells AP: Monk interaction was a 'tap of endearment'By STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Hornets owner Michael Jordan said it was a ''tap of endearment.''After watching a bizarre ending to Charlotte's win against Detroit on Wednesday, a bewildered Jordan lightly smacked the back of second-year guard...

AP Sports WriterJordan tells AP: Monk interaction was a 'tap of endearment'By STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Hornets owner Michael Jordan said it was ''tap of endearment.''After watching a bizarre ending to the Hornets' win against Detroit on Wednesday, a bewildered Jordan lightly smacked the back of second-year guard...