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AP Sports WriterTake 2: Sexton to wear Irving's jersey number with CavaliersBy TOM WITHERSINDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) Collin Sexton endeared himself to the Cavaliers with his competitive streak, speed and attitude long before they picked him in the NBA draft.His jersey number showed them something else: He's fearless.Sexton made...

AP Sports WriterLakers' Ingram out for season with deep venous thrombosisBy GREG BEACHAMLOS ANGELES (AP) Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Ingram will miss the rest of the season after being diagnosed with a deep venous thrombosis in his right arm, the team announced Saturday.Ingram has missed the Lakers'...

AP Sports WriterBig men, big questions: Who is ready to play for 76ers?By DAN GELSTONPHILADELPHIA (AP) Joel Embiid yanked the rim with such force on a two-handed dunk that he managed a quick pull-up before he let go and snapped it back into position.''He's going to break the...

AP Sports WriterCurry in Japan to talk Tokyo Olympics, Rui HachimuraBy JIM ARMSTRONGTOKYO (AP) Stephen Curry is already looking ahead to the next challenge in his basketball career, including the chance to represent the United States at next year's Tokyo Olympics.Just over a week since his Golden State...

LOS ANGELES (AP) The Los Angeles Lakers have signed guard David Nwaba from their NBA Development League affiliate. Nwaba was in uniform on Tuesday night against the Charlotte Hornets. Nwaba has averaged 13.9 points, 7.0 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 38 games for the Los Angeles D-Fenders. Lakers coach Luke Walton says...

The MINNESOTA and the LA LAKERS will both be gunning for a victory on 11/7/2018 at 10:35 PM when they meet in a game matchup. MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES vs LA LAKERS When: 10:30 PM  ET, Wednesday, November 7, 2018 Where: Staples Center, Los Angeles, California ROT TEAM PS OU ML 519 MINNESOTA (-110) (-110)   520 LA LAKERS TV: 10:35 PM LINE: PREDICTION: LA LAKERS , MINNESOTA Oddsmakers currently have...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Celtics' Hayward opts out of final year of dealBy KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward opted out of the final year of a contract that would have paid him $34.1 million, making him a free agent, a person familiar with the situation...

AP Sports WriterButler practices again with Wolves, as opener nearsBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Jimmy Butler is still suiting up for the Minnesota Timberwolves, with the opener three days away.Despite his preference to play elsewhere, signs have begun to point to him staying with the Timberwolves at least to...

The HOUSTON and the OKLAHOMA CITY will both be gunning for a victory on 2/1/2021 at 8:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. HOUSTON vs OKLAHOMA CITY When: 2/1/2021 8:00 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 539 HOUSTON 4 (-110) 224 (-110) -175 155 540 OKLAHOMA CITY TV: 8:00 PM LINE: 4 PREDICTION: OKLAHOMA CITY , HOUSTON Oddsmakers currently have the OKLAHOMA CITY listed as 4...

AP Sports WriterLeap of faith: Cavs sign Michigan's Beilein to 5-year dealBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Cavaliers went back to college to get a coach.John Beilein has left Michigan following a successful 12-year run and will take his shot in the NBA, signing a five-year contract with Cleveland...

NEW YORK (AP) TNT will use broadcast teams featuring only former players and no traditional play-by-play men during five NBA doubleheaders later this season. The ''Players Only'' schedule runs Monday nights from Feb. 27 to March 27 and includes matchups such as Golden State-Oklahoma City on March 20 and Cleveland-San...

Associated PressLakers' Brandon Ingram out against Blazers with quad issuesBy DAN GREENSPANLOS ANGELES (AP) Lakers forward Brandon Ingram will not play against the Portland Trail Blazers because of a right quadriceps bruise and tendinitis in his left quadriceps.Los Angeles announced Ingram's absence prior to the game Saturday night....