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Video appears to show deputy first shoved Raptors presidentOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) A new video released by the attorneys of Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri appears to show an Alameda County sheriff's deputy initially shoved him twice leading to an altercation moments after his team had defeated the Golden...

Kobe Bryant moved into fourth place on the NBA's all-time scoring list in the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the Sacramento Kings, passing Wilt Chamberlain. Bryant's pull-up jumper from the foul line with 7:55 remaining in the second quarter gave Bryant 31,421 points for his career, edging past Chamberlain's 31,419...

AP Basketball WriterAnd now, the Heat prepare for life after Dwyane WadeBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) Dwyane Wade has gone full circle.He arrived in Miami in 2003, holding his 16-month-old son Zaire at the introductory news conference the day after the Heat drafted him and changed their franchise forever....

Jordan gets stake in DraftKings for advisory roleBy The Associated PressBOSTON (AP) DraftKings shares jumped in morning trading after announcing that basketball legend Michael Jordan would take an ownership stake in the company in exchange for becoming a special adviser to the sports betting site.Boston-based DraftKings said Jordan...

AP Sports WriterDavid West's reliable passing off the bench key for WarriorsBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, California (AP) For all the years David West yearned to be part of the great San Antonio Spurs franchise, he finally got that chance last season. Now, he is facing them from the other...

AP Basketball WriterAP source: Walker tells Hornets he's joining CelticsBy TIM REYNOLDSThe last time Kemba Walker was playing for a team in New England, he delivered a championship. Boston fans can only hope that repeats itself.A person with knowledge of the situation said Saturday that Walker has told the...

OAKLAND, California (AP) Klay Thompson hit his first seven shots and scored 18 of his 20 points in the opening period as the Golden State Warriors cruised past the undermanned Dallas Mavericks 116-95 in the NBA on Wednesday night. ''I feel it's coming every game, honestly,'' Thompson said. ''I won't...

Miller family says they're selling Jazz to Ryan SmithSALT LAKE CITY (AP) The majority interest of the Utah Jazz is being sold to technology entrepreneur Ryan Smith, a move that when formally approved by the NBA will end the Miller family's 35-year run as owners of the franchise.The...

The CHICAGO and the NEW ORLEANS will both be gunning for a victory on 11/7/2018 at 8:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. CHICAGO BULLS vs NEW ORLEANS PELICANS When: 8:00 PM  ET, Wednesday, November 7, 2018 Where: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, Louisiana ROT TEAM PS OU ML 511 CHICAGO -10.5 (-110) 230.5 (-110) 400 -600 512 NEW ORLEANS TV: 8:05 PM LINE: -10.5 PREDICTION: NEW ORLEANS ,...

Associated PressRaptors rested, ready for third shot at LeBron, CavaliersBy IAN HARRISONTORONTO (AP) TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors seem to have everything lined up in their favor heading into their postseason matchup against LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers.They're rested. The Raptors feel they are ready. They have...

AP Sports WriterEx-ABA commish Mike Storen, dad of Hannah Storm, dies at 84By BEN WALKERMike Storen, a former ABA commissioner and multisport marketing whiz and the father of ESPN broadcaster Hannah Storm, died Thursday. He was 84.Storm said her father died at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta of complications...

Bucks' Brogdon out again with hamstring issueDETROIT (AP) Milwaukee Bucks guard Malcolm Brogdon is out for a second straight game because of left hamstring soreness.Ersan Ilyasova is also missing Monday night's game at Detroit with a nose contusion. The Pistons are without guard Ish Smith (right adductor tear),...