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Phoenix Suns sign guard Isaiah CanaanPHOENIX (AP) The Phoenix Suns have signed guard Isaiah Canaan after receiving an injury hardship exemption from the NBA.Canaan will be available Wednesday night against the Toronto Raptors.Under the exemption, the Suns added Canaan because they have four players on the roster out...

The Golden State Warriors and the Toronto Raptors will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at Air Canada Centre. Golden State Warriors vs. Toronto Raptors When: 8:00 PM ET, Wednesday, November 16, 2016 Where: Air Canada Centre, Toronto, Ontario TV: 8 p.m. ET, ESPN, CSN Bay...

Bradley Beal scores 20 points, Wizards rout Cavaliers 119-95WASHINGTON (AP) Bradley Beal scored 20 points, Otto Porter added 15 and the Washington Wizards beat the undermanned Cleveland Cavaliers 119-95 on Wednesday night for their third straight victory.Rookie Collin Sexton had a career-high 24 points for Cleveland, and David...

Mavericks guard Lee out after getting hurt during hiatusDALLAS (AP) Veteran guard Courtney Lee will be sidelined when the Dallas Mavericks are scheduled to resume organized workouts next week.The Mavericks said Monday night that Lee hurt his left calf during the NBA hiatus. The team said he wouldn't...

AP Sports WriterKevin Durant feels the love in NBA's return to SeattleBy TIM BOOTHSEATTLE (AP) Kevin Durant got off the bus inside the loading dock of KeyArena about two hours before tipoff and made a quick glance toward the court, visible through the tunnel.He was back where his...

Clippers' George sits out game with strained hamstringLOS ANGELES (AP) Clippers forward Paul George was sitting out the team's game against the Golden State Warriors after he strained his left hamstring during practice Wednesday.Los Angeles coach Doc Rivers termed the injury as ''mild'' and said the early prognosis...

Delta: Flight carrying Oklahoma Thunder encountered birdCHICAGO (AP) Delta Airlines officials say a charter flight carrying the Oklahoma City Thunder basketball team from Minneapolis to Chicago apparently encountered a bird when it was landing.The early Saturday incident on Delta 8935 to Midway International Airport prompted several players, including...

Associated PressEx-Knicks star Charles Oakley arrested at Las Vegas casinoBy REGINA GARCIA CANOLAS VEGAS (AP) Former New York Knicks star Charles Oakley is being accused of gambling fraud after a wager at a Las Vegas casino last weekend, casino regulators said Thursday.Oakley was arrested Sunday at the Cosmopolitan...

AP Sports WriterCavs rookie Dylan Windler has setback with leg injuryBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Cavaliers rookie Dylan Windler has had a setback with a leg injury that has delayed his NBA debut.The No. 26 overall pick in this year's draft, Windler has yet to play for Cleveland after...

AP Basketball WriterThe NBA's showcase day -- Christmas -- has arrivedBy TIM REYNOLDSThe MVP is playing.So are the reigning champions, north of the border.And out in LA, the NBA's newest dynamic duos will square off as well.On the 65th day of the season, with 454 games - more than...

Commission calls for audit of Bucks player's arrestMILWAUKEE (AP) The Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission is calling for an audit of the stun gun arrest of Milwaukee Bucks guard Sterling Brown.The commission wrote to Chief Alfonso Morales asking for the audit and all body camera video of the...

Associated PressGreece coach Pitino makes plans without GiannisBy DEREK GATOPOULOSATHENS, Greece (AP) Greece coach Rick Pitino is planning on trying to qualify for the 2020 Olympics without Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo.Pitino officially took over as coach of the Greek national basketball team on Monday. He said he...