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Hornets bring back popular 'classic uniform' designCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Hornets have announced they're bringing back the uniform design worn by the original Charlotte Hornets from their inception in 1988 through 1997 for three games this season.The uniform will have ''Charlotte'' across the front of the teal jersey...

AP Sports WriterKevin Durant to miss Games 3, 4 of Western Conference finalsBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Warriors star Kevin Durant will miss the upcoming Games 3 and 4 of the Western Conference finals in Portland as he continues to recover from a strained right calf, and the...

Clippers voice Ralph Lawler to retire at end of seasonLOS ANGELES (AP) Ralph Lawler has announced his intention to retire as the television and radio voice of the Los Angeles Clippers at the end of the season, which will be his 40th with the NBA team.Lawler said Wednesday...

Lillard, Kemba, LeBron among noteworthy All-NBA picksNEW YORK (AP) Giannis Antetokounmpo and James Harden were unanimous selections to an All-NBA team that could mean big payoffs for Damian Lillard and Kemba Walker.Both of those guards were voted to one of the three teams announced Thursday, making them eligible...

AP Sports WriterNBA star Trae Young speaks at peaceful protest in OklahomaBy CLIFF BRUNTNORMAN, Okla. (AP) NBA All-Star Trae Young spoke at a peaceful protest of racial injustice and police brutality in his hometown on Monday.Young, the former University of Oklahoma star who now plays for the Atlanta...

Bledsoe, Bucks say point guard's left hand is fineMILWAUKEE (AP) Milwaukee guard Eric Bledsoe says an injury to his left hand didn't affect his play in the Bucks' Game 5 loss to the Boston Celtics.Bledsoe's left thumb and hand were wrapped after the 92-87 loss on Tuesday night....

AP Sports WriterStars Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant get going together at lastBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Kevin Durant took a moment's break from his own shooting work and glimpsed over at the adjoining court as Stephen Curry ran around the 3-point arc launching long jumpers as part of...

AP Sports WriterAnthony Davis agrees to 5-year deal to return to LakersBy GREG BEACHAMLOS ANGELES (AP) Anthony Davis finalized a five-year contract worth up to $190 million to return to the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday.One day after LeBron James agreed to a two-year, $85 million contract extension...

AP Basketball WriterSimmons, Mitchell and young NBA phenoms set for Rising StarsBy BRIAN MAHONEYBen Simmons thought he should be an All-Star by now.Yet each time Commissioner Adam Silver needed to tab an injury replacement from the Eastern Conference, he looked in another direction, to Simmons' disappointment.Simmons expressed disappointment he...

The PHILADELPHIA and the MEMPHIS will both be gunning for a victory on 11/10/2018 at 8:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. PHILADELPHIA 76ERS vs MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES When: 8:00 PM  ET, Saturday, November 10, 2018 Where: FedExForum, Memphis, Tennessee ROT TEAM PS OU ML 711 PHILADELPHIA -1.5 (-110) 210 (-110) 100 -120 712 MEMPHIS TV: 8:05 PM LINE: -1.5 PREDICTION: MEMPHIS , PHILADELPHIA Oddsmakers currently have the MEMPHIS listed as...

CHICAGO (AP) - The Chicago Bulls are healthy and have a chance to build some continuity.Consider that their big acquisition. The Bulls stood pat at Thursday's trade deadline and geared up for the stretch run with all their pieces in place.''We feel good about our team,'' coach Tom Thibodeau...

Embiid needs surgery on orbital fracture; has concussionPHILADELPHIA (AP) Philadelphia 76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid will need surgery on an orbital fracture of his left eye and he has a concussion.There was no timetable Thursday on how long Embiid would be sidelined. The 76ers are set to play...