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Grizzlies exercise third-year option on F Jarell MartinMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) The Memphis Grizzlies have exercised a third year contact option on forward Jarell Martin.Team officials announced the decision Friday.Martin played 27 regular-season games for the Grizzlies as a rookie last season and averaged 5.7 points, 3.2 rebounds and...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Charlotte Hornets forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist is expected to miss an extended period of time after an MRI revealed he has a torn labrum in his right shoulder.The team made the announcement Monday, but would not say if he needed surgery or how long he will...

AP Sports WriterHayward from hospital: It's hurting me that I can't be thereBy JIMMY GOLENBOSTON (AP) Celtics forward Gordon Hayward sent a video message from his hospital bed before heading into surgery on Wednesday night, telling Boston fans at the team's home opener: ''It's hurting me that I...

AP Sports WriterMike Brown joins Warriors after surviving May kitchen fireBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) A foot-long dark burn scar going from Mike Brown's right quadriceps down his lower leg reminds him each day of his good fortune.There are also the dozen or so round burn blotches on...

A person familiar with the situation says the Charlotte Bobcats have acquired Josh McRoberts from the Orlando Magic in exchange for Hakim Warrick. The person spoke to The Associated Press Thursday on condition of anonymity because the deal has not been officially announced. The 6-foot-10 McRoberts, who played at Duke, has...

The OKLAHOMA CITY and the ORLANDO will both be gunning for a victory on 1/2/2021 at 7:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. OKLAHOMA CITY vs ORLANDO When: 1/2/2021 7:05 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 549 OKLAHOMA CITY (-110) (-110)   550 ORLANDO TV: 7:05 PM LINE: PREDICTION: ORLANDO , OKLAHOMA CITY Oddsmakers currently have the ORLANDO listed as point favorites versus...

AP Basketball WriterDoc Rivers out as Clippers' coach, after seven seasonsBy TIM REYNOLDSLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) Doc Rivers would easily be considered the best coach in Los Angeles Clippers history. Most wins. Most playoff appearances. Top winning percentage.And now he's out.Rivers announced in a statement posted to...

LAS VEGAS (AP) Kobe Bryant has left the Lakers' exhibition game against Sacramento with a bruised left leg and will not return.Bryant appeared to be kneed on a second-half drive to the basket and went to the locker room. The Lakers called his injury a left lower-leg contusion.Bryant...

AP Sports Writer'Immaturity': So much for the Wizards' great expectationsBy HOWARD FENDRICHWASHINGTON (AP) For a team that entered the season thinking it was ready to win 50 games and reach the Eastern Conference finals, coach Scott Brooks' Washington Wizards sure did lose a lot of games against teams...

AP Sports WriterRajon Rondo has a knack for performing in the playoffsBy ANNE M. PETERSONPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) Rajon Rondo is healthy and he's locked in.That's good news for the New Orleans Pelicans, not so much for the Portland Trail Blazers. When Rondo is locked in during the postseason,...

Pistons agree to buy Suns' G League team for DetroitDETROIT (AP) The Detroit Pistons have agreed to buy the Northern Arizona Suns, and the NBA G League team is expected to begin playing in Detroit in 2021-22.The Pistons, the Phoenix Suns and the G League announced the purchase...

AP Basketball WriterFan who shoved Lowry in Game 3 is Warriors' investorBy TIM REYNOLDSOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) The fan that shoved Toronto guard Kyle Lowry during Game 3 of the NBA Finals is also an investor in the Golden State Warriors, and will not be permitted to attend any...