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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...

CHICAGO (AP) San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker returned to the lineup Thursday night against the Chicago Bulls after missing a game because of a bruised left knee. The seven-time All-Star did not play at Minnesota on Tuesday night after knocking knees with a Milwaukee Bucks defender the previous...

Associated PressStakes are high as Bucks, Raptors meet in Game 6By IAN HARRISONTORONTO (AP) There's no escaping the reality of what's at stake when the Toronto Raptors host the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals on Saturday night.The surging Raptors have won three straight,...

LeBron James, Kyrie Irving lead Cavaliers past Magic, 105-99CLEVELAND (AP) LeBron James scored 23 points, Kyrie Irving added 20 and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Orlando Magic for the 15th straight time, 105-99 on Saturday.Kevin Love scored 19 points to help the NBA champion Cavaliers improve to 3-0....

Detroit's Drummond ejected against ChicagoDETROIT (AP) Detroit center Andre Drummond was ejected early in the second half of the Pistons' matchup with the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night.Replays showed Drummond throwing the ball off the back of Bulls center Daniel Gafford's head. Gafford also received a technical foul...

AP Sports WriterHome sale: Latest LeBron billboard near superstar's houseBy TOM WITHERSINDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) LeBron James can almost see from his backyard the latest billboard enticing him to sign as a free agent.In response to other cities displaying signs hoping to land James, who can become a free...

Doncic returns to Mavericks' lineup after missing 4 gamesDALLAS (AP) Reigning NBA Rookie of the Year Luka Doncic returned to the Dallas Mavericks’ lineup on Thursday night against the San Antonio Spurs after missing four games because of a sprained right ankle.Doncic leads the league this season with...

The Latest: Malone says Nuggets' Jockic will have more helpBy The Associated PressThe Latest from NBA media days on Monday (all times EST):2:35 p.m.Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone gushed over all-star center Nikola Jokic's playoff performance, citing his average line of 25 points, 13 rebounds and nine assists last...

MIAMI (AP) Sacramento forward Rudy Gay left the Kings' game Thursday night against the Miami Heat after straining his left shoulder.Gay was hurt in the third quarter driving to the basket as Miami's Justise Winslow took a swipe at the ball. Gay immediately grabbed his shoulder and left...

AP Sports WriterGriffin: Pelicans project Zion Williamson debut for Jan. 22By BRETT MARTELMETAIRIE, La. (AP) Zion Williamson, the top choice in last summer’s NBA draft, is scheduled to make his regular season debut for the Pelicans on Jan. 22 when New Orleans hosts the the San Antonio Spurs,...

The WASHINGTON and the MINNESOTA will both be gunning for a victory on 11/28/2017 at 8:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. WASHINGTON vs MINNESOTA When: 8:00 PM  ET, Tuesday, November 28, 2017 Where: Target Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota ROT TEAM PS OU ML 503 WASHINGTON -6 (-110) 213.5 (-110) 200 -250 504 MINNESOTA TV: 8 p.m. ET, NBCSN Washington, FSN North (Minnesota) LINE: -6 PREDICTION: Timberwolves 107, Wizards 104 Oddsmakers currently have...

AP Sports WriterAP Source: Lakers plan to sign Dwight HowardBy GREG BEACHAMLOS ANGELES (AP) A person familiar with the decision says the Los Angeles Lakers intend to sign center Dwight Howard after he completes a buyout with Memphis.The person spoke on condition of anonymity Friday because the deal...