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AP Sports WriterHawks send center Dwight Howard to HornetsBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) Dwight Howard's Atlanta homecoming was short-lived.The Hawks sent Howard and the No. 31 overall pick in Thursday's NBA draft to Charlotte for center Miles Plumlee, shooting guard Marco Belinelli and the 41st pick, getting the deal...

AP Sports Writer76ers put trust in oft-injured Embiid as franchise playerBy DAN GELSTONPHILADELPHIA (AP) Joel Embiid's career statistics are measured more in tweets (2,400 and counting), Instagram followers (1.2 million-plus) and folk tales than point totals and triple-doubles.What's your favorite Embiid story? C'mon, everyone in Philly has one.Like...

The DALLAS and the UTAH will both be gunning for a victory on 11/7/2018 at 9:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. DALLAS MAVERICKS vs UTAH JAZZ When: 9:00 PM  ET, Wednesday, November 7, 2018 Where: Vivint Smart Home Arena, Salt Lake City, Utah ROT TEAM PS OU ML 515 DALLAS (-110) (-110)   516 UTAH TV: 9:05 PM LINE: PREDICTION: UTAH , DALLAS Oddsmakers currently have...

Kings name Jenny Boucek assistant player development coachSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) Former WNBA coach and player Jenny Boucek has joined the Sacramento Kings staff as an assistant player development coach.The Kings announced Friday that the ex-Seattle Storm coach was now on Dave Joerger's staff, returning to Sacramento where she...

AP Sports WriterMother of G League player who died sues NBA, PistonsBy NOAH TRISTERDETROIT (AP) The mother of a G League basketball player who died in March after collapsing on the court during a game has filed a federal lawsuit accusing the NBA and the Detroit Pistons of...

The DENVER and the HOUSTON will both be gunning for a victory on 4/5/2017 at 8:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. DENVER vs HOUSTON When: 4/5/2017 8:05 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 507 DENVER -9 (-110) 239 (-110) 325 -450 508 HOUSTON TV: 8:05 PM LINE: -9 PREDICTION: HOUSTON , DENVER Oddsmakers currently have the HOUSTON listed as -9 point favorites versus the DENVER,...

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) Nikola Vucevic scored 18 points, Shabazz Napier added 14 and the Orlando Magic took command early on the way to beating the Brazilian club Flamengo 90-73 on Saturday night as part of the NBA Global Games.The Magic led 13-2 early and eventually built a...

Arizona governor opens door for pro sports return in statePHOENIX (AP) Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has opened the door for professional sports to return to the state.Ducey said on Tuesday that professional sports, including MLB, NBA, NHL and NFL can resume without fans on Saturday. The state is...

The MINNESOTA and the OKLAHOMA CITY will both be gunning for a victory on 2/6/2021 at 8:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. MINNESOTA vs OKLAHOMA CITY When: 2/6/2021 8:05 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 543 MINNESOTA 2 (-110) 219 (-110)  110 -130 544 OKLAHOMA CITY TV: 8:05 PM LINE: PREDICTION: OKLAHOMA CITY , MINNESOTA Oddsmakers currently have the OKLAHOMA CITY listed as...

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) The Utah Jazz have signed free-agent rookie J.J. O'Brien.The team announced the signing Friday. Terms of the deal weren't disclosed.The 23-year-old forward played one season at the University of Utah and finished his college career at San Diego State. O'Brien averaged 10.3 points, 5.2...

The Latest: Jazz G Conley donates $200,000 to virus workBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:---Mike Conley of the Utah Jazz has donated a total of $200,000 to five communities to assist with the coronavirus response.Conley's donation will go...

Kings shift Stojakovic into assistant general manager roleSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) Peja Stojakovic is now an assistant general manager of the Sacramento Kings, after spending the last three seasons with the franchise in other executive capacities.Stojakovic will now be tasked with aiding Kings general manager Vlade Divac in areas...