NBA

Nuggets rookie Michael Porter Jr. undergoes back surgeryDENVER (AP) Denver Nuggets rookie forward Michael Porter Jr. has undergone back surgery in Dallas and there is no timetable for his return to the court.The team said Thursday the procedure of the lumbar spine was performed by Dr. Andrew Dossett...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Celtics re-sign Smart to 4-year, $52 million dealBy KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) The Boston Celtics have re-signed guard Marcus Smart.The 6-foot-4 defensive stalwart is returning to the team that picked him sixth overall in the 2014 draft after finding the market for a restricted free...

Pistons hire Grgurich, Nori as assistant coachesDETROIT (AP) The Detroit Pistons have hired Tim Grgurich and Micah Nori as assistant coaches.Grgurich most recently was an assistant for Milwaukee, but he's spent the last 27 years with NBA teams such as Seattle, Portland, Milwaukee, Phoenix, Denver and Dallas. New...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Celtics re-sign Smart to 4-year, $52 million dealBy KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) The Boston Celtics have re-signed guard Marcus Smart.The 6-foot-4 defensive stalwart is returning to the team that picked him sixth overall in the 2014 draft after finding the market for a restricted free...

Associated PressDeMarcus Cousins relishing fresh start in Golden StateBy MICHAEL WAGAMANOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) DeMarcus Cousins spent his first eight seasons in the NBA chasing two things - peace and the playoffs.After signing with Golden State as a free agent, the four-time All-Star center has no doubts he'll finally...

AP Sports WriterAP Source: Thunder trade Anthony to Hawks, waiver likelyBy CLIFF BRUNTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Carmelo Anthony is done in Oklahoma City.A person with knowledge of the details tells The Associated Press the Thunder are sending the veteran NBA forward and a 2022 protected first-round pick to Atlanta...

Hawks request waivers on guard Jaylen MorrisATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Hawks have requested waivers on guard Jaylen Morris, who appeared in six games with the team last season.Morris averaged 4.7 points and 2.7 rebounds in his brief time with the team.Morris, from Molloy College, signed two 10-day contracts...

Associated PressDeMarcus Cousins relishing fresh start in Golden StateBy MICHAEL WAGAMANOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) DeMarcus Cousins spent his first eight seasons in the NBA chasing two things - peace and the playoffs.After signing with Golden State as a free agent, the four-time All-Star center has no doubts he'll finally...

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 Basketball WriterTake that for data: NBA preps for expanded betting on gamesBy TIM REYNOLDSLAS VEGAS (AP) Here's a scenario: LeBron James is four assists and three rebounds shy of a triple-double after three quarters. A bettor, who is watching at home and utilizing a mobile app, decides...

AP Basketball WriterTake that for data: NBA preps for expanded betting on gamesBy TIM REYNOLDSLAS VEGAS (AP) Here's a scenario: LeBron James is four assists and three rebounds shy of a triple-double after three quarters. A bettor, who is watching at home and utilizing a mobile app, decides...

AP Basketball WriterTake that for data: NBA preps for expanded betting on gamesBy TIM REYNOLDSLAS VEGAS (AP) Here's a scenario: LeBron James is four assists and three rebounds shy of a triple-double after three quarters. A bettor, who is watching at home and utilizing a mobile app, decides...