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Detroit's Jackson cleared for light runningDETROIT (AP) Pistons point guard Reggie Jackson still has no timeframe for a return to practice, nearly two months after spraining his right ankle.The team announced Wednesday that Jackson was entering the next stage of his rehab and has been ''cleared to begin...

Cavaliers game time changed to avoid World Series conflictCLEVELAND (AP) The NBA moved up the start time for Tuesday night's Cleveland Cavaliers game because of the World Series.The game against Houston at Quicken Loans Arena will now begin an hour earlier at 6 p.m. The NBA champions requested...

Lakers' Davis, Caruso out against PelicansNEW ORLEANS (AP) The Lakers have ruled out forward Anthony Davis and guard Alex Caruso for their game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday night.The Lakers said Davis, who played his first seven seasons in New Orleans, has a sore right knee....

AP Sports WriterRockets put premium on experience in new coach D'AntoniBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) Of all of Mike D'Antoni's strengths, the Houston Rockets valued his experience above all else.Houston introduced D'Antoni as their new coach on Wednesday with owner Leslie Alexander saying they wanted someone who could win...

AP Sports WriterPelicans' Holiday playing with 'rage' after finding peaceBy BRETT MARTELNEW ORLEANS (AP) If it looks like the normally low-key Jrue Holiday has been having the time of his life in the NBA playoffs - from interacting fans after big shots to, in one instance, mocking an...

Bulls' Mirotic opts not to have surgery for facial fracturesCHICAGO (AP) Chicago Bulls forward Nikola Mirotic has decided not to have surgery to repair the broken bones in his face.Vice president of basketball operations John Paxson tells Chicago's WBBM-AM 780 that Mirotic decided to let the fractures heal...

AP Sports WriterHarden with Rockets as season nears, but future uncertainBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) James Harden remains a Houston Rocket for now.The superstar reported late for camp but is back with the team and new coach Stephen Silas expects him to be ''all in'' this season despite persistent...

AP Basketball WriterAP source: Miami trading Hassan Whiteside to PortlandBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) Hassan Whiteside is heading to the Portland Trail Blazers, as the Miami Heat continue reshaping their roster.A person with knowledge of the situation said Monday that the Heat have agreed to trade Whiteside to the...

Cruz, Love, McCourty brothers among Ali award finalistsLOS ANGELES (AP) Nelson Cruz of the Minnesota Twins, Kevin Love of the Cleveland Cavaliers, and brothers Devin and Jason McCourty of the New England Patriots are among the nominees for the Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award.The other finalists announced Wednesday...

AP Basketball WriterRay Allen, the top 3-point shooter in NBA history, retiresBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) Ray Allen won championships in Boston and Miami, made one of the most memorable shots in NBA Finals history and has more 3-pointers than anyone who ever played in the league.More than two...

The SACRAMENTO and the MIAMI will both be gunning for a victory on 1/30/2021 at 8:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. SACRAMENTO vs MIAMI When: 1/30/2021 8:00 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 507 SACRAMENTO -5.5 (-110) 225 (-110) 180 -220 508 MIAMI TV: 8:00 PM LINE: -5.5 PREDICTION: MIAMI , SACRAMENTO Oddsmakers currently have the MIAMI listed as -5.5 point favorites versus the SACRAMENTO,...

The Charlotte Hornets and the Los Angeles Clippers will both be gunning for a victory on 2/26/2017 at 9:35 PM when they meet in a game matchup. Charlotte Hornets vs Los Angeles Clippers When: 9:30 PM  ET, Sunday, February 26, 2017 Where: Staples Center, Los Angeles, California ROT TEAM PS OU ML 815 Charlotte Hornets -10 (-110) 211 (-110) 375 -550 816 Los Angeles Clippers TV: 9:30...