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AP Basketball WriterSpurs Setback: Point guard Dejounte Murray lost to torn ACLBy TIM REYNOLDSDejounte Murray was driving past James Harden and on his way to the basket, showing one of the skills that made the San Antonio Spurs convinced he's the right point guard for their team.And then Murray's...

The MILWAUKEE and the GOLDEN STATE will both be gunning for a victory on 11/8/2018 at 10:35 PM when they meet in a game matchup. MILWAUKEE  BUCKS vs GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS When: 10:30 PM  ET, Thursday, November 8, 2018 Where: Oracle Arena, Oakland, California ROT TEAM PS OU ML 707 MILWAUKEE -7.5 (-110) 234.5 (-110) 250 -330 708 GOLDEN STATE TV: 10:35 PM LINE: -7.5 PREDICTION: GOLDEN STATE , MILWAUKEE Oddsmakers currently...

AP Sports WriterRude welcome: Irving set for return to 'rowdy' ClevelandBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Kyrie Irving is back where his NBA journey began six years ago.There are familiar faces, and some of them won't be as friendly as he remembered them.Traded to Boston this summer after he demanded...

Williamson to miss final preseason game with sore right kneeNEW YORK (AP) Zion Williamson won't play in New York in the New Orleans Pelicans' final preseason game because of a sore right knee.The Pelicans said Thursday that the No. 1 pick didn't travel with the team to New...

AP Sports WriterPortland's CJ McCollum joins the 50-point clubBy ANNE M. PETERSONPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) A smile crossed CJ McCollum's face in the fourth quarter as he sat on the bench and the hometown crowd chanted ''We Want CJ!''McCollum had already collected a milestone 50 points in the game...

AP Sports WriterJordan tells AP: Monk interaction was a 'tap of endearment'By STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Hornets owner Michael Jordan says lightly smacking the back of second-year guard Malik Monk's head in closing seconds of Wednesday night's win against the Pistons was a ''tap of endearment.''Monk and teammate...

The Latest: AP source: Markieff Morris to sign with PistonsBy The Associated PressThe Latest on NBA free agency (all times EDT):5:35 p.m.A person familiar with the situation says the Detroit Pistons and Markieff Morris have agreed on a two-year contract.The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of...

Ex-NBA player Glen Davis charged with West Hollywood assaultLOS ANGELES (AP) Los Angeles County prosecutors say former NBA player Ronald Glen Davis has been charged with attacking a man outside a club in West Hollywood.The district attorney's office said Thursday that Davis faces a felony assault charge.The player,...

Mavs sign former Baylor star Motley as undrafted free agentDALLAS (AP) The Mavericks have signed undrafted free agent Johnathan Motley of Baylor to a two-way contract with their team in the NBA's G League.Motley skipped his senior season with the Bears to enter the draft. The 6-foot-10 forward...

James sorry for posting rapper's 'Jewish money' lyricBy The Associated PressLeBron James is sorry for posting a lyric that referenced ''Jewish money.'' The Los Angeles Lakers star says he simply got caught up in the music, thought the lyric was a ''compliment'' and offers ''apologies, for sure.''The lyric comes...

The Toronto Raptors and the Detroit Pistons will both be gunning for a victory on 3/17/2017 at 7:35 PM when they meet in a game matchup. Toronto Raptors vs Detroit Pistons When: 7:30 PM  ET, Friday, March 17, 2017 Where: The Palace of Auburn Hills, Auburn Hills, Michigan ROT TEAM PS OU ML 805 Toronto RaptorsO -4 (-110) 200 (-110) 155 -175 806 Detroit Pistons TV: 7:30...

NEW YORK (AP) Lakers reserve guard Jordan Clarkson was fined $15,000 on Monday for hitting Heat guard Goran Dragic in the head with his forearm during Los Angeles' 127-100 victory over the Heat last week. Clarkson and Dragic collided several times while fighting for position under the basket during the...