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Pistons sign Hall to 10-day contractDETROIT (AP) The Detroit Pistons have signed Donta Hall to a 10-day contract.The Pistons announced the move Saturday. The 6-foot-9 Hall has averaged 15.4 points in 36 games this season with the Pistons' Grand Rapids affiliate in the G League.Hall played four seasons...

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Pelicans All-Star power forward Anthony Davis says he'll return to the lineup Monday night when New Orleans tries to end Atlanta's 19-game winning streak.Davis, who missed one game and has had four days of rehabilitation since straining his left groin against Denver last Wednesday night,...

AP Sports WriterLayman's long-term injury near end, back at Wolves practiceBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jake Layman was finally cleared Thursday to return to practice, with his absence at 39 straight games and counting because of a sprained left toe.Star center Karl-Anthony Towns, however, does not...

Final day of NBA season will decide some seeds, matchupsBy The Associated PressThere will be final-night intrigue in the NBA.The two remaining playoff berths will be decided, along with the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference and the site for Game 1 of the series that starts this...

The SACRAMENTO and the HOUSTON will both be gunning for a victory on 12/31/2020 at 7:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. SACRAMENTO vs HOUSTON When: 12/31/2020 7:05 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 517 SACRAMENTO -4 (-110) 228.5 (-110) 155 -175 518 HOUSTON TV: 7:05 PM LINE: -4 PREDICTION: HOUSTON , SACRAMENTO Oddsmakers currently have the HOUSTON listed as -4 point favorites versus the SACRAMENTO,...

AP Sports WriterRare Air: LeBron on cusp of passing Jordan's scoring markBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) A generation of kids wanted to be like Michael Jordan. They bought his red-and-black Nikes and sported his No. 23 Bulls jersey. They mimicked Jordan's spin move and fadeaway jumper and even wagged...

AP Sports WriterIndiana Pacers promote Nate McMillan to head coachBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) The Indiana Pacers promoted assistant Nate McMillan to head coach on Monday, ending the search for Frank Vogel's replacement after less than two weeks.McMillan spent 12 seasons as the head coach in Seattle and Portland,...

The MILWAUKEE and the SACRAMENTO will both be gunning for a victory on 11/28/2017 at 10:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. MILWAUKEE vs SACRAMENTO When: 10:00 PM  ET, Tuesday, November 28, 2017 Where: Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, California ROT TEAM PS OU ML 509 MILWAUKEE 7 (-110) 199 (-110) -300 220 510 SACRAMENTO TV: 10 p.m. ET, FSN Wisconsin (Milwaukee), NBCSN California (Sacramento) LINE: 7 PREDICTION: Bucks 105, Kings 103 Oddsmakers...

Wolves: All-Star guard Butler has successful knee surgeryMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Timberwolves say All-Star guard Jimmy Butler underwent successful meniscus surgery on his right knee.The team announced Sunday that the operation was performed by Dr. Diane Dahm at Mayo Clinic in Rochester. Dahm is the team's orthopedic...

AP Sports WriterWarriors unveil Chase Center Experience, preview of arenaBy JANIE McCAULEYSAN FRANCISCO (AP) Imagine an ice skating rink in winter with a Rockefeller Center-like feel, fall farmers markets in a sparkling new waterfront park, fireworks over San Francisco Bay during the summer and big-name entertainment events.Oh, and...

The BOSTON and the CHARLOTTE will both be gunning for a victory on 4/8/2017 at 6:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. BOSTON vs CHARLOTTE When: 6:00 PM  ET, Saturday, April 8, 2017 Where: Spectrum Center, Charlotte, North Carolina ROT TEAM PS OU ML 703 BOSTON 2 (-110) 215 (-110) -125 105 704 CHARLOTTE TV: 6 p.m. ET, CSN New England (Boston), FSN Southeast (Charlotte) LINE:...

AP Sports WriterJazz center Rudy Gobert out 4 weeks with leg injuryBy KAREEM COPELANDSALT LAKE CITY (AP) Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert will be out for the next month with an injured right leg.The 7-foot-1 defensive player of the year candidate on Saturday had an MRI that revealed...