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Timberwolves C Justin Patton out with injured right footMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Minnesota Timberwolves center Justin Patton is sidelined indefinitely after injuring his right foot during a workout.The Timberwolves said Sunday that Patton will undergo surgery.The 6-foot-11 center played in one game for Minnesota last season, scoring two points and...

Associated PressNot just Giannis: Deep Milwaukee Bucks roar into East finalsBy CHARLES F. GARDNERMILWAUKEE (AP) Giannis Antetokounmpo has carried the Milwaukee Bucks to the Eastern Conference finals for the first time since 2001.The Bucks have reason to believe they can go even further, thanks to a deep roster...

Spurs and Celtics? Already eliminated.Lakers and Heat? Didn't even make the playoffs.There's a new look to this NBA postseason, which will crown a champion that hasn't won the title in at least 17 years - and, quite possibly, a franchise that has never been on top.Of the eight conference...

AP Basketball WriterSan Antonio's RC Buford named NBA Executive of the YearBy JON KRAWCZYNSKIR.C. Buford is the last person to take a victory lap, especially when the San Antonio Spurs are in the middle of a second-round playoff fight with the Oklahoma City Thunder.The Spurs GM won't be extolling...

Lakers' Mozgov missing game against Hawks with eye contusionATLANTA (AP) The Los Angeles Lakers are without injured center Timofey Mozgov for Wednesday night's game against the Atlanta Hawks.Mozgov suffered a left eye contusion Tuesday night in a loss at Indiana.Rookie Ivica Zubac of Croatia will make his NBA...

AP Sports WriterClifford: Poor defense has led to Hornets' losing streakBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Hornets coach Steve Clifford points to one factor when explaining his team's five-game losing streak - a lack of defense.Charlotte went 0-5 on its recent road trip, surrendering an uncharacteristic 109.6 points per...

Wade signs sports and entertainment deal with WarnerMediaNEW YORK (AP) Retired NBA star Dwyane Wade is getting into the media business.Wade will be a regular analyst for TNT's studio coverage of the NBA on Tuesday nights alongside former Miami Heat teammate Shaquille O'Neal and Candace Parker this season....

AP Sports WriterPacers' Brogdon, Kings' Parker reveal they have virusBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Indiana Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon and Sacramento Kings forward Jabari Parker both revealed Wednesday that they have tested positive for the coronavirus.Both made announcements in the forms of statements released by their teams. And Brogdon...

ATLANTA vs GOLDEN STATE When: 10:30 PM ET, Monday, November 28, 2016 Where: Oracle Arena, Oakland, California ROT TEAM PS OU Money Line 513 ...

AP Basketball WriterLeBron James pumps up his hometown, Goodyear TireBy BRIAN MAHONEYLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) Akron's best-known native responded to President Donald Trump's attack on his Ohio hometown's iconic company, offering a shout-out of solidarity with the city, company and workers.''Not only has Goodyear been great for...

AP Basketball WriterAnd now, 29 teams will start chasing the champion WarriorsBy TIM REYNOLDSThe alarm was sounded loud and clear by LeBron James not long after the NBA Finals ended, and every other player, coach and general manager around the league who did not end this season drenched in...