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DALLAS (AP) - Rajon Rondo won't return before the All-Star break as the Dallas point guard recovers from breaking the orbital bone of his left eye.The Mavericks said Friday that Rondo would miss the remaining three games before the break, starting Saturday night against Portland. He will also miss...

Ex-NBA player Sebastian Telfair gets prison time in gun caseNEW YORK (AP) Former NBA player Sebastian Telfair has been sentenced to 3 1/2 years in prison in a New York City gun case.Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez said on Monday that Telfair received the term for his conviction...

The LA CLIPPERS and the UTAH will both be gunning for a victory on 1/1/2021 at 9:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. LA CLIPPERS vs UTAH When: 1/1/2021 9:00 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 541 LA CLIPPERS 2.5 (-110) 226 (-110) -140 120 542 UTAH TV: 9:00 PM LINE: 2.5 PREDICTION: UTAH , LA CLIPPERS Oddsmakers currently have the UTAH listed as 2.5 point...

AP Basketball WriterNBA pushes plan to reopen facilities until May 8 at earliestBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) The NBA has pushed back plans that would allow teams to reopen their practice facilities for at least one week, and cautioned that the new target is far from set in stone.The...

Grizzlies acquire Temple; McLemore returns to SacramentoMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) The Memphis Grizzlies have acquired guard Garrett Temple from the Sacramento Kings in exchange for guard Ben McLemore, center Deyonta Davis, a future second-round pick and cash considerations.Temple, 32, scored a career-high 8.4 points per game and shot 39.2...

AP Sports WriterButler practices again with Wolves, as opener nearsBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Jimmy Butler is still suiting up for the Minnesota Timberwolves, with the opener three days away.Despite his preference to play elsewhere, signs have begun to point to him staying with the Timberwolves at least to...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Hawks send center Dwight Howard to HornetsBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) Dwight Howard's Atlanta homecoming was short-lived.The Charlotte Hornets have reached an agreement to acquire Howard from the Hawks.The Hawks are sending Howard and the No. 31 overall pick in Thursday's NBA draft to Charlotte...

AP Sports WriterBlazers in familiar territory but with 2 new additionsBy ANNE M. PETERSONPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) The Portland Trail Blazers find themselves in much the same position as last season heading into the post-All-Star break stretch run.They're coming off a confidence-boosting win over Golden State.One thing is new...

Wizards announce contract extension for John WallWASHINGTON (AP) John Wall signed his $170 million, four-year contract extension that owner Ted Leonsis said provides the Washington Wizards with long-term stability.Team President Ernie Grunfeld announced the completion of the deal Wednesday. Wall said in a video posted on Twitter on...

AP Sports Writer76ers exec accused of trashing others anonymously on TwitterBy DAN GELSTONPHILADELPHIA (AP) The Philadelphia 76ers are investigating whether team president Bryan Colangelo used a variety of Twitter accounts to anonymously trash some of his own players and fellow executives and defend himself against criticism from fans...

AP Basketball WriterAP Source: Pistons' Christian Wood tests positive for virusBy TIM REYNOLDSChristian Wood of the Detroit Pistons has tested positive for the coronavirus, a person with direct knowledge of the situation said Saturday night.Wood is feeling fine, according to the person who spoke to The Associated Press on...

AP Sports WriterTrail Blazers unveil jersey sponsorshipBy ANNE M. PETERSONPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) The Portland Trail Blazers have announced a multi-year jersey sponsorship deal with Performance Health, an Illinois-based company that manufactures products for the rehabilitation and sports medicine markets.A logo for the company's product Biofreeze will be featured...