Grizzlies exercise options for Morant, Jackson, ClarkeMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) The Memphis Grizzlies have a talented young core that they are determined to keep together, and they exercised the 2021-22 options for reigning NBA Rookie of the Year Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr., Brandon Clarke and Grayson Allen.The Grizzlies...
NBA says 1 new player case of coronavirus in latest testingNEW YORK (AP) The NBA said Wednesday that only one new case of coronavirus was found in test results from 549 players taken since Dec. 10.The league now has reported 57 player positive tests since the week preceding...
AP Sports WriterAntetokounmpo says he wanted to repay Milwaukee's loyaltyBy STEVE MEGARGEEMILWAUKEE (AP) Giannis Antetokounmpo said he appreciated the love the city of Milwaukee has shown him ever since his arrival as an 18-year-old rookie from Greece.So the reigning two-time MVP decided to show his loyalty to the...
Hornets' Gordon Hayward day to day after fracturing fingerCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Hornets forward Gordon Hayward is listed as day to day after breaking the bone at the base of his right pinky finger.The team says Hayward sustained an avulsion fracture of his fifth metacarpal on the right hand...
Harden returns to Rockets, scores 12 in preseason debutBy The Associated PressJames Harden was back in a Houston uniform.It's still unclear how many more times that'll happen.The three-time defending NBA scoring champion made his preseason debut with the Rockets on Tuesday night, after starting to practice with his team...
Harden returns to Rockets, scores 12 in preseason debutBy The Associated PressJames Harden was back in a Houston uniform.It's still unclear how many more times that'll happen.The three-time defending NBA scoring champion made his preseason debut with the Rockets on Tuesday night, after practicing only one time with his...
AP Sports WriterGiannis Antetokounmpo agrees to extension with BucksBy STEVE MEGARGEEMILWAUKEE (AP) Giannis Antetokounmpo has agreed to a supermax extension with the Milwaukee Bucks that takes the two-time reigning MVP off next summer's free-agent market.''I'm blessed to be a part of the Milwaukee Bucks for the next 5...
AP Sports WriterLakers' motivation for repeat: Do it again for LA's fansBy GREG BEACHAMLOS ANGELES (AP) Anthony Davis, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers returned to do it all again because they would love to do it right this time.Davis and James only needed one season together...
AP Sports WriterGiannis Antetokounmpo agrees to extension with BucksBy STEVE MEGARGEEMILWAUKEE (AP) Giannis Antetokounmpo says he's staying with the Milwaukee Bucks for at least five more seasons.''I'm blessed to be a part of the Milwaukee Bucks for the next 5 years,'' the two-time reigning MVP tweeted Wednesday.The 26-year-old...
AP Sports WriterHarden with Rockets as season nears, but future uncertainBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) James Harden remains a Houston Rocket for now.The superstar reported late for camp but is back with the team and new coach Stephen Silas expects him to be ''all in'' this season despite persistent...
AP Basketball WriterNet gains: High hopes in Brooklyn with Durant, Irving readyBy BRIAN MAHONEYNEW YORK (AP) Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving sent expectations soaring when they decided to come to Brooklyn.The Nets can at last try to live up to them.After waiting a year and a half since...
AP Sports WriterCeltics have faith youthful core can get them over the humpBy KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) The Celtics thought they were laying a foundation for seasons to come when they brought in All-Stars Al Horford, Kyrie Irving and Gordon Hayward in back-to-back summers in 2016 and 2017.Four years...
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The Atlanta Hawks and the Phoenix Suns will both be gunning for a victory on 3/30/2021 at 10:00 PM when they meet in an...