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AP Sports WriterHome or away? LeBron's summer of suspense has startedBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Maybe it was poetic LeBron James had a supporting cast on his injured right hand.He was missing one in the NBA Finals.For the second time in a career still ascending after 15 years, James...

AP Sports WriterGordon Hayward's agent says his surgery 'went really well'By JIMMY GOLENBOSTON (AP) Celtics fans lined up to sign a banner urging Gordon Hayward to ''come back stronger than ever.'' One player wrote his injured teammate's initials on his shoe. The crowd that bought tickets to see...

Pelicans resting Zion Williamson against WizardsLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) The New Orleans Pelicans have scratched rookie Zion Williamson from the lineup for Friday night's game against the Washington Wizards.The team designated Friday a rest day for the NBA's top overall draft choice after he scored 24 points...

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...

Sixers' Embiid leaves game with shoulder injuryCLEVELAND (AP) Philadelphia 76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid left Wednesday night's game against Cleveland with an injured left shoulder.Embiid appeared to collide with Cavaliers center Ante Zizic while being fouled late in the first quarter. The 7-footer held his shoulder when he...

Ex-wife of slain NBA player agrees to face Tennessee chargesRIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) The ex-wife of former NBA player Lorenzen Wright will not fight authorities' attempt to send her from California to Tennessee, where she's charged with killing him nearly eight years ago.Sherra Wright briefly appeared in Riverside County...

Associated PressFlint scholarship plan gets $2M from Pistons owner, utilityBy DAVID EGGERTLANSING, Mich. (AP) Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores and a major Michigan utility's foundation each committed $1 million Wednesday to covering college tuition for Flint high school graduates in the wake of the city's water crisis.The $2...

AP Basketball WriterAP source: Assistant Nick Nurse to become coach of RaptorsBy TIM REYNOLDSA person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that Nick Nurse has agreed to become the next coach of the Toronto Raptors.Nurse is replacing Dwane Casey, who was fired after Toronto was swept...

AP Sports WriterOfficiating becomes focus of Warriors-Rockets Game 1By JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Before Golden State's group film session, Stephen Curry made a point Monday morning of studying on his own all 16 3-pointers James Harden attempted in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals.He wants to be...

AP Sports WriterMike Budenholzer out as coach of Atlanta HawksBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) Mike Budenholzer wanted to coach elsewhere. The Atlanta Hawks finally agreed it's a good idea.The Hawks and Budenholzer mutually agreed to part ways Wednesday in a move announced by the team in a three-sentence statement.The...

The SAN ANTONIO and the PORTLAND will both be gunning for a victory on 1/18/2021 at 3:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. SAN ANTONIO vs PORTLAND When: 1/18/2021 3:00 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 555 SAN ANTONIO -1 (-110) 226 (-110) -105 -115 556 PORTLAND TV: 3:00 PM LINE: -1 PREDICTION: PORTLAND , SAN ANTONIO Oddsmakers currently have the PORTLAND listed as -1 point...

The Latest: There will be basketball to watch this weekendBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:---The NBA, the National Basketball Players Association and ESPN will stream a HORSE tournament on ESPN's app.The NBA HORSE Challenge will have eight participants....