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AP Basketball WriterG League to offer $125,000 contracts to elite prospectsBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) The G League will begin offering ''select contracts'' worth $125,000 next year to elite prospects who are not yet eligible for the NBA, a move that could slightly lessen the handful of one-and-done players...

NBA revamps website dedicated to providing officiating infoNEW YORK (AP) The NBA is getting even more transparent about the calls its officials make.The league has revamped its nba.com/official website, adding video archives of plays that merited reviews as well as detailed breakdowns of the responsibilities of officiating crews...

AP Basketball WriterG League to offer $125,000 contracts to elite prospectsBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) The G League will begin offering ''select contracts'' worth $125,000 next year to elite prospects who are not yet eligible for the NBA, a move that could slightly lessen the handful of one-and-done players...

AP Basketball WriterG League to offer $125,000 contracts to elite prospectsBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) The G League is planning to offer an option to players who are not yet eligible for the NBA draft a chance to turn pro out of high school and avoid the college one-and-done...

AP Sports WriterDwight Howard sits out Wizards' opener with sore buttocksBy HOWARD FENDRICHWASHINGTON (AP) Dwight Howard sat out the Washington Wizards' season opener Thursday night with what the team said is a sore buttocks.Washington's new starting center missed all of training camp and the entire exhibition schedule. He...

Nuggets extend contract of coach Michael MaloneDENVER (AP) The Denver Nuggets agreed a contract extension with coach Michael Malone, who was in the final season of a four-year deal.The team didn't release details of the extension, but ESPN reported the extension was for two seasons.Under Malone, the Nuggets...

Dwight Howard misses Wizards season opener with injured backWASHINGTON (AP) New Washington Wizards center Dwight Howard is sitting out the team's season opener because of a lower-back injury.Howard missed all of training camp and Washington's entire exhibition schedule.Coach Scott Brooks said before the Wizards hosted the Miami Heat...

Suns sign G Jamal Crawford to 1-year contractPHOENIX (AP) The Phoenix Suns have officially announced the signing of veteran guard Jamal Crawford.Wednesday's announcement ahead of the team's season opener against Dallas came two days after there were multiple reports that Crawford and the Suns had agreed to a...

The MEMPHIS and the INDIANA will both be gunning for a victory on 10/17/2018 at 7:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES vs INDIANA PACERS When: 7:00 PM  ET, Wednesday, October 17, 2018 Where: Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana ROT TEAM PS OU ML 701 MEMPHIS -6.5 (-110) 208 (-110) 210 -270 702 INDIANA TV: 7:05 PM LINE: -6.5 PREDICTION: INDIANA , MEMPHIS Oddsmakers currently have the INDIANA...

The MIAMI and the ORLANDO will both be gunning for a victory on 10/17/2018 at 7:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. MIAMI HEAT vs ORLANDO MAGIC When: 7:00 PM  ET, Wednesday, October 17, 2018 Where: Amway Center, Orlando, Florida ROT TEAM PS OU ML 705 MIAMI 2.5 (-110) 210.5 (-110) -140 120 706 ORLANDO TV: 7:05 PM LINE: 2.5 PREDICTION: ORLANDO , MIAMI Oddsmakers currently have the ORLANDO listed...

The DALLAS and the PHOENIX will both be gunning for a victory on 10/17/2018 at 10:35 PM when they meet in a game matchup. DALLAS MAVERICKS vs PHOENIX SUNS When: 10:30 PM  ET, Wednesday, October 17, 2018 Where: Talking Stick Resort Arena, Phoenix, Arizona ROT TEAM PS OU ML 719 DALLAS 0 (-110) (-110) -110 -110 720 PHOENIX TV: 10:35 PM LINE: 0 PREDICTION: PHOENIX , DALLAS Oddsmakers currently have the...

The SACRAMENTO and the NEW ORLEANS will both be gunning for a victory on 10/19/2018 at 8:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. SACRAMENTO KINGS vs NEW ORLEANS PELICANS When: 8:00 PM  ET, Friday, October 19, 2018 Where: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, Louisiana ROT TEAM PS OU ML 705 SACRAMENTO (-110) (-110)   706 NEW ORLEANS TV: 8:05 PM LINE: PREDICTION: NEW ORLEANS , SACRAMENTO Oddsmakers...