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AP Sports WriterBlazers-Pistons, other events postponed because of stormBy ANNE M. PETERSONPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) The Portland Trail Blazers' game against the Detroit Pistons was among several sporting events postponed because of a winter storm that blew into Oregon on Saturday.Other games that were called off because of snow...

Orlando Magic (9-15, 13th in the Eastern Conference) and Portland Trail Blazers (12-10, seventh in the Western Conference) will both be gunning for a victory on 2/9/2021 at 10:00 PM when they meet in an NBA game matchup. ORLANDO vs PORTLAND When: 2/9/2021 10:00 PM Where: Portland ROT TEAM PS OU ML 513 ORLANDO 5.5 (-110) 225.5 (-110) 190 -120  514 PORTLAND TV: 10:00 PM LINE: PREDICTION: PORTLAND...

Griffin missing 3rd straight game for DetroitDETROIT (AP) Blake Griffin is out for a third straight game because of left knee soreness, leaving the Detroit Pistons short-handed again as the playoff race winds down.Detroit entered Wednesday night's game against Indiana in sixth place in the Eastern Conference, but...

AP Basketball WriterLonnie Walker IV settling in nicely with Spurs this summerBy TIM REYNOLDSLAS VEGAS (AP) These are highly uncertain times for the San Antonio Spurs.That's why Lonnie Walker IV might be so valuable.This is a summer where Spurs legend Tony Parker has already left for Charlotte, where...

AP Basketball WriterUSA Basketball plays first scrimmage in advance of World CupBy TIM REYNOLDSLAS VEGAS (AP) The first order of business for USA Basketball on Friday night was thanking its fans, so Donovan Mitchell grabbed a microphone to deliver the pregame message.He got right to the point.''We look...

AP Sports WriterBlazers want to take next step after playoff successBy ANNE M. PETERSONPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) The Trail Blazers got a taste of playoff success last season and that's shifted their mindset. Simply making the playoffs is no longer the goal, a championship is.Damian Lillard is once again...

LeBron James labels Charles Barkley 'a hater' for criticismDALLAS (AP) LeBron James has apparently had enough of Charles Barkley's criticism.Barkley took issue last week with James' call for the Cavaliers to secure another playmaker to help contend for a second-straight NBA title. The outspoken TNT ''Inside the NBA''...

AP Basketball WriterWizards, Beal agree on 2-year, $72 million extensionBy TIM REYNOLDSBradley Beal has agreed on a two-year extension worth nearly $72 million with Washington, a major victory for the Wizards and a move that will keep the All-Star guard out of free agency for at least the next...

Associated PressFormer Kings executive under federal investigationBy PAUL ELIASSAN FRANCISCO (AP) The Sacramento Kings said Thursday that federal authorities are investigating a former top executive after team officials uncovered suspicious financial transactions.The Kings said the FBI and federal prosecutors took formal action Monday to recover money former chief...

Lillard wins Bubble MVP, Williams picked as top coachLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) Portland's Damian Lillard has been unanimously selected as the top player of the NBA's seeding games at Walt Disney World, after averaging a league-best 37.6 points in the eight games.Phoenix's Monty Williams, who led the...

The Denver Nuggets and the Milwaukee Bucks will both be gunning for a victory on 3/1/2017 at 8:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. Denver Nuggets vs Milwaukee Bucks When: 8:00 PM  ET, Wednesday, March 1, 2017 Where: BMO Harris Bradley Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin ROT TEAM PS OU ML 511 Denver Nuggets -3.5 (-110) 226.5 (-110) 145 -165 512 Milwaukee Bucks TV: 8 p.m. ET,...

Knicks hire Obama's brother-in-law to fill front-office jobNEW YORK (AP) The New York Knicks have hired former President Barack Obama's brother-in-law to a front-office position.Craig Robinson was named vice president of player development Tuesday in a series of restructuring moves that followed the promotion of Steve Mills to...