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AP Basketball WriterPorzingis rehabbing conservatively, unsure when he'll returnBy BRIAN MAHONEYGREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) Kristaps Porzingis is a one-of-a-kind player, a 7-foot-3 package strong enough to pound in the paint but with plenty of speed and shooting to play on the perimeter.That's ideal for the basketball court.Not so much...

AP Basketball WriterAP Source: Bucks opening up GM search after Hammond exitBy JON KRAWCZYNSKIA person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that the Milwaukee Bucks are opening up their search for a new general manager after John Hammond left to join the Orlando Magic.The person spoke...

HOUSTON (AP) James Harden took some time out after the Houston Rockets' win over the visiting Milwaukee Bucks to give a fan a present on a her 100th birthday. Video shows Harden signing a ball for the woman and spending a few moments sitting next to her in her courtside...

AP Sports Writer76ers' Fultz gets to make NBA debut at Wizards close to homeBy STEPHEN WHYNOWASHINGTON (AP) Markelle Fultz gets to start the next chapter of his career in a familiar setting.The No. 1 pick in the draft will make his NBA debut for the Philadelphia 76ers on...

Very little has gone according to plan for the Los Angeles Lakers this season. So little, in fact, that executive vice president Jim Buss said Thursday it would be foolish to "blow it up" until the team has played enough games together to correctly identify why it has so...

WACO, Texas (AP) Former Baylor standout Isaiah Austin has been cleared to play basketball again, 2 1/2 years after he was diagnosed with Marfan syndrome during a physical before the NBA draft. Austin revealed on his Instagram account this week that his doctor has given him the go-ahead to again...

The Chicago Bulls and the Cleveland Cavaliers will meet on the court at Quicken Loans Arena on Wednesday in a battle of division rivals. Chicago Bulls vs. Cleveland Cavaliers When: 8:00 PM ET, Wednesday, January 4, 2017 Where: Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland, Ohio ROT ...

Hawks sign C Alex Len, who spent last 5 years with SunsATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Hawks have signed center Alex Len.The 7-foot-1 Ukrainian was the fifth overall pick in the 2013 draft by Phoenix, but he didn't make much of an impact in five years with the Suns....

The SAN ANTONIO and the HOUSTON will both be gunning for a victory on 12/22/2018 at 8:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. SAN ANTONIO SPURS vs HOUSTON ROCKETS When: 8:00 PM  ET, Saturday, December 22, 2018 Where: Toyota Center, Houston, Texas ROT TEAM PS OU ML 527 SAN ANTONIO -5 (-110) 215.5 (-110) 175 -210 528 HOUSTON TV: 8:05 PM LINE: -5 PREDICTION: HOUSTON , SAN ANTONIO Oddsmakers currently...

AP Basketball WriterAP Source: Carmelo Anthony to return to NBA with BlazersBy BRIAN MAHONEYA person familiar with the details says Carmelo Anthony is returning to the NBA with the Portland Trail Blazers.The 10-time All-Star hasn't played since a short stint with the Houston Rockets ended a little more than...

MILWAUKEE (AP) The Philadelphia 76ers have signed point guard Phil Pressey after being granted an additional roster spot from the NBA for hardship relief.Pressey has appeared in 125 games with the Boston Celtics, averaging 3.1 points, and 2.9 assists in 14 minutes per game. Pressey was on the...

AP Sports WriterLeBron not faulting Warriors for building powerhouse teamBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) LeBron James knew what might happen when Kevin Durant merged with the Warriors, a 73-win team out for revenge.James understood the potential of this Golden State goliath with more firepower than perhaps anything the NBA...