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AP Sports WriterJordan tells AP: Monk interaction was a 'tap of endearment'By STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Hornets owner Michael Jordan says lightly smacking the back of second-year guard Malik Monk's head in closing seconds of Wednesday night's win against the Pistons was a ''tap of endearment.''Monk and teammate...

Leonard sits with bruised hip as Raptors face WarriorsOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Kawhi Leonard is sitting out Toronto's showdown against the Golden State Warriors because of a bruised right hip.The star forward is inactive for the second straight game. Earlier in the day, he was deemed questionable while getting...

AP Sports WriterDinwiddie scores career-best 39, Nets top 76ers 127-124By ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) Spencer Dinwiddie scored a career-high 39 points off the bench and Allen Crabbe had 20 to lead the Brooklyn Nets to a 127-124 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night.Joel Embiid had 33 points...

Associated PressPopular Bulls visit Mexico amid reports of turmoilBy CARLOS RODRIGUEZMEXICO CITY (AP) Mexican fans have waited a lifetime for the opportunity to watch their favorite team, the Chicago Bulls, in their homeland. But hardly anyone envisioned that they'd get to see the current version of the team...

Associated PressPopular Bulls visit Mexico amid reports of turmoilBy CARLOS RODRIGUEZMEXICO CITY (AP) Mexican fans have waited a lifetime for the opportunity to watch their favorite team, the Chicago Bulls, in their homeland. But hardly anyone envisioned that they'd get to see the current version of the team...

Associated PressEx-Sacramento Kings executive admits to defrauding teamBy PAUL ELIASSAN FRANCISCO (AP) Court records show a former Sacramento Kings top executive has agreed to plead guilty to siphoning $13.4 million from the team to buy Southern California beachfront properties.Federal prosecutors in Sacramento, California, on Wednesday filed charges and...

Celtics' Horford to miss more games; Brown, Hayward out, tooWASHINGTON (AP) Al Horford will miss at least another few games for the Boston Celtics because of an injured left knee.The Celtics were also without Jaylen Brown and Gordon Hayward for their game against the Washington Wizards on Wednesday...

The PHOENIX and the SAN ANTONIO will both be gunning for a victory on 12/11/2018 at 8:35 PM when they meet in a game matchup. PHOENIX SUNS vs SAN ANTONIO SPURS When: 8:30 PM  ET, Tuesday, December 11, 2018 Where: AT&T Center, San Antonio, Texas ROT TEAM PS OU ML 533 PHOENIX -11.5 (-110) 217 (-110) 500 -750 534 SAN ANTONIO TV: 8:35 PM LINE: -11.5 PREDICTION: SAN ANTONIO , PHOENIX Oddsmakers...

The TORONTO and the LA CLIPPERS will both be gunning for a victory on 12/11/2018 at 10:35 PM when they meet in a game matchup. TORONTO RAPTORS vs LA CLIPPERS When: 10:30 PM  ET, Tuesday, December 11, 2018 Where: Staples Center, Los Angeles, California ROT TEAM PS OU ML 535 TORONTO (-110) (-110)   536 LA CLIPPERS TV: 10:35 PM LINE: PREDICTION: LA CLIPPERS , TORONTO Oddsmakers currently have...

The PORTLAND and the HOUSTON will both be gunning for a victory on 12/11/2018 at 8:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS vs HOUSTON ROCKETS When: 8:00 PM  ET, Tuesday, December 11, 2018 Where: Toyota Center, Houston, Texas ROT TEAM PS OU ML 531 PORTLAND -6 (-110) 219 (-110) 200 -250 532 HOUSTON TV: 8:05 PM LINE: -6 PREDICTION: HOUSTON , PORTLAND Oddsmakers currently have the HOUSTON...

The DETROIT and the PHILADELPHIA will both be gunning for a victory on 12/10/2018 at 7:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. DETROIT PISTONS vs PHILADELPHIA 76ERS When: 7:00 PM  ET, Monday, December 10, 2018 Where: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ROT TEAM PS OU ML 511 DETROIT -7 (-110) 222 (-110) 220 -300 512 PHILADELPHIA TV: 7:05 PM LINE: -7 PREDICTION: PHILADELPHIA , DETROIT Oddsmakers currently have the PHILADELPHIA...

The WASHINGTON and the INDIANA will both be gunning for a victory on 12/10/2018 at 7:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. WASHINGTON WIZARDS vs INDIANA PACERS When: 7:00 PM  ET, Monday, December 10, 2018 Where: Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana ROT TEAM PS OU ML 509 WASHINGTON -6 (-110) 214.5 (-110) 200 -250 510 INDIANA TV: 7:05 PM LINE: -6 PREDICTION: INDIANA , WASHINGTON Oddsmakers currently have the INDIANA...