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AP Basketball WriterMired in more turbulent times, can Knicks find a way out?By BRIAN MAHONEYNEW YORK (AP) When Charles Oakley was yanked from his seats and put into handcuffs, the New York Knicks didn't just embarrass a stalwart from their past.They may have ensured more futility in their...

Garnett sues accountant over $77M lost to wealth managerMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Kevin Garnett is suing an accountant and his firm, alleging they helped a wealth manager steal $77 million from the retired Minnesota Timberwolves and Boston Celtics star.The federal malpractice lawsuit alleges Kentucky-based accountant Michael Wertheim and Welenken CPAs...

AP Sports WriterWarriors GM Bob Myers moves on from Durant with appreciationBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Bob Myers has accepted Kevin Durant's departure for the Brooklyn Nets with an appreciation for all the superstar forward accomplished with the franchise, even if the Golden State general manager would have...

AP Basketball WriterNBA slate has some old, something new - a Simmons 3-pointerBy BRIAN MAHONEYFrom Chris Paul in Oklahoma City to the Portland Trail Blazers back at Memorial Coliseum, the NBA schedule had the feel of something old on Tuesday.And it had something new, with Ben Simmons making a...

The Memphis Grizzlies and the Oklahoma City Thunder will both be trying to pick up a win on 1/11/2017 at 8:05 PM when they battle in a NBA Matchup. Memphis Grizzlies vs Oklahoma City Thunder When: 8:00 PM ET, Wednesday, January 11, 2017 Where: Chesapeake Energy Arena, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma ROT TEAM PS OU Money Line 705 MEMPHIS -4.5 (-110) 205...

Warriors' Draymond Green sued over alleged assault by coupleOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green was sued Tuesday by a couple who claim he and his entourage assaulted them last year in Michigan.Jermaine Edmondson and Bianca Williams filed the lawsuit seeking unspecified monetary damages in California's...

Rookie of the Year Morant wheeled off with ankle injuryNEW YORK (AP) Rookie of the Year Ja Morant left the court area in a wheelchair Monday night after spraining his left ankle in the first half of the Memphis Grizzlies' game in Brooklyn.Morant jumped to block a shot...

AP Sports WriterAP Source: Warriors G Stephen Curry wins 2nd straight MVPBy JOSH DUBOWOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Stephen Curry is adding a second straight MVP award to his record-setting season.A person with knowledge of the award says Curry will be announced as the winner perhaps as soon as Tuesday....

The PHOENIX and the DENVER will both be gunning for a victory on 10/20/2018 at 9:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. PHOENIX SUNS vs DENVER NUGGETS When: 9:00 PM  ET, Saturday, October 20, 2018 Where: Pepsi Center, Denver, Colorado ROT TEAM PS OU ML 515 PHOENIX -9.5 (-110) 224.5 (-110) 350 -500 516 DENVER TV: 9:05 PM LINE: -9.5 PREDICTION: DENVER , PHOENIX Oddsmakers currently have the DENVER listed...

The Latest: NBA renames All-Star Game MVP award for BryantCHICAGO (AP) The Latest on Saturday night at NBA All-Star weekend. (all times local):6:43 p.m.The NBA has renamed its All-Star Game MVP award in honor of Kobe Bryant.Commissioner Adam Silver announced the move on Saturday. Bryant and his 13-year-old...

AP Basketball WriterCharles Barkley has something to say about race in AmericaBy BRIAN MAHONEYNEW YORK (AP) Charles Barkley calls it friendly fire.When he talks about racial issues, it isn't only whites he risks angering. Some of the biggest complaints come from fellow blacks, who figure he's too rich,...

AP Sports WriterLeBron: Jordan chase is about motivation, not greatnessBy KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) LeBron James says his chase of Michael Jordan's accomplishments is simply personal motivation. It's not about wanting to establish himself as the NBA's greatest player.James spoke Thursday during the morning shootaround before the Cavaliers play...