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AP Basketball WriterAs NBA camps open, Doc Rivers expresses concern for seasonBy TIM REYNOLDSThe first day of NBA training camp is supposed to be accompanied by brimming optimism, a time for players and coaches all taking those first steps toward what they hope is a championship.Such was the case...

The BROOKLYN and the INDIANA will both be gunning for a victory on 10/20/2018 at 7:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. BROOKLYN NETS vs INDIANA PACERS When: 7:00 PM  ET, Saturday, October 20, 2018 Where: Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana ROT TEAM PS OU ML 503 BROOKLYN -9 (-110) 211 (-110) 325 -450 504 INDIANA TV: 7:05 PM LINE: -9 PREDICTION: INDIANA , BROOKLYN Oddsmakers currently have the INDIANA...

Associated PressTrump's comments about anthem, Curry inflame sports starsBy CATHERINE LUCEY and TIM REYNOLDSSOMERSET, N.J. (AP) President Donald Trump doubled down on denouncing protests by NFL players and rescinded NBA star Stephen Curry's White House invitation on Saturday, a series of tweets that quickly inflamed football and basketball...

Oklahoma City's Andre Roberson out another 2 monthsOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Thunder guard Andre Roberson will miss at least two months after a setback in his recovery from left knee surgery.A Thunder spokesman said Roberson underwent a minor procedure Thursday. Roberson previously had been doing non-contact work in practice...

AP Sports WriterCeltics' Stevens remains humble as team continues to thriveBy KYLE HIGHTOWERWALTHAM, Mass. (AP) When Brad Stevens accepted the Celtics head coaching job five years ago, he didn't allow himself to get caught up in thinking about how he could add his name to the franchise's rich...

Grizzlies sign Douglas to 10-day contract, waive WilliamsMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) The Memphis Grizzlies have signed guard Toney Douglas to a 10-day contract and have waived forward Troy Williams.Douglas, 30 had played six games for Memphis in December and had averaged 5.8 points, 2.7 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 17.8...

Pelicans name Zatarain's as jersey patch sponsorMETAIRIE, La. (AP) The New Orleans Pelicans are adding a sponsorship patch to their jersey.The club says in an announcement made Wednesday that it has reached a jersey sponsorship deal with Louisiana food and seasoning company Zatarain's, starting this season.The club says...

The Portland Trail Blazer and the Minnesota Timberwolves will both be gunning for a victory on 4/3/2017 at 7:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. Portland Trail Blazer vs Minnesota Timberwolves When: 7:00 PM  ET, Monday, April 3, 2017 Where: Target Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota ROT TEAM PS OU ML 801 Portland Trail Blazer -1.5 (-110) 217 (-110) 100 -120 802 Minnesota Timberwolves TV: 7 p.m....

Associated PressRaptors denied permission to play in Canada, head to TampaBy ROB GILLIES and TIM REYNOLDSTORONTO (AP) The Toronto Raptors will start the NBA season next month in Tampa, Florida, because of travel restrictions the Canadian government has put in place stemming from the pandemic.The Raptors had been...

Chris Bosh still is unclear about what his future holds, and while mentioning how he's getting a ''taste of retirement'' stopped short of saying he will no longer pursue an NBA career. Bosh has been sidelined since last February because of complications related to blood clots. He's still technically a...

Wizards lose Thomas Bryant to torn ACL in left kneeWASHINGTON (AP) The Washington Wizards likely will be without center Thomas Bryant for the remainder of the season because of a partially torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.Bryant is one of only two players who started all...

Raptors sign Cameron Payne to strengthen backcourtTORONTO (AP) The Toronto Raptors have signed Cameron Payne, a guard who played last season with Chicago and Cleveland.The NBA champions on Thursday did not disclose financial terms for the free agent. They are looking to bolster a backcourt led by Kyle...