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AP Basketball WriterChris Bosh expresses disappointment over Hall of Fame snubBy TIM REYNOLDSChris Bosh is not hiding his frustration about not being a finalist for this year’s enshrinement class for the Basketball Hall of Fame.The former Miami and Toronto forward released a video statement on social media Tuesday, using...

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 Sports WriterTowns returns to Wolves lineup after harrowing highway crashBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Karl-Anthony Towns was in the passenger seat on his way to meet the Minnesota Timberwolves at the airport when a semitruck slammed into the back of the vehicle at what he estimated was between...

AP Basketball WriterFormer NBA commissioner David Stern dies at 77By BRIAN MAHONEYNEW YORK (AP) David Stern, the basketball-loving lawyer who took the NBA around the world during 30 years as its longest-serving commissioner and oversaw its growth into a global powerhouse, died Wednesday. He was 77.Stern suffered a...

AP Basketball WriterOrlando Magic hire Steve Clifford as head coachBy TIM REYNOLDSSteve Clifford was there the last time the Orlando Magic were a playoff contender.He's being asked to make them one again.Clifford was announced Wednesday as the new coach of the Magic, a team that has missed the playoffs...

AP Sports WriterDraymond Green elevates game, brings it on both ends for W'sBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Draymond Green's remarkable postseason has pushed beyond basketball, featuring Charles Barkley declaring he'd like to punch the emotional Golden State forward, a death threat from a frustrated fan who Green encouraged...

McMillan gets rewarded by Pacers with contract extensionINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Indiana Pacers coach Nate McMillan has agreed to a contract extension.Terms of the deal were not immediately available Wednesday. McMillan had one year remaining on his previous deal.McMillan has a record of 181-136 in four seasons and needs one...

Raptors honor victims of van attack before Game 5TORONTO (AP) The Toronto Raptors honored the victims the deadly van attack Monday with a moment of silence Wednesday night before Game 5 of their playoff series against the Washington Wizards/Players from both teams held up banners with the hashtag...

Bucks officially announce hiring of coach Mike BudenholzerMILWAUKEE (AP) The Milwaukee Bucks have officially announced the hiring of Mike Budenholzer as their new coach.A person familiar with the search had told The Associated Press on Wednesday that the Milwaukee Bucks have reached an agreement with Budenholzer, the former...

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) Wesley Matthews returned to Portland on Tuesday night for the first time since leaving the team as a free agent last summer.Matthews was the center of attention for the Dallas Mavericks' first game against the Trail Blazers this season. The 28-year-old shooting guard was a...

AP Basketball WritersAP source: NBA players decide to continue season at DisneyBy BRIAN MAHONEY and TIM REYNOLDSLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) A person with knowledge of the situation says NBA players decided Thursday that they want to continue the season, coming to that consensus one day after three...

Associated PressIrving scores 32 as Cavaliers beat Rockets to stay unbeatenBy STEVE HERRICKCLEVELAND (AP) Kyrie Irving scored a season-high 32 points and the reigning NBA champion Cleveland Cavaliers remained undefeated, beating the Houston Rockets 128-120 on Tuesday night.Kevin Love scored 24 points while LeBron James added 19 points...