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NEW ORLEANS (AP) Older, wiser and more aware of the world, LeBron James isn't afraid of letting his views known on politics or social issues or even the business of basketball. It wasn't always that way. But in his 14th season, with more NBA playing years in his rear-view mirror than...

Bulls' Blakeney to miss rest of season with of broken wristCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Bulls say guard Antonio Blakeney will miss the remainder of the season because of a broken bone in his left wrist.Blakeney was injured in Monday's loss at New York. He scored six points on...

AP Sports Writer76ers coach Brown says Embiid, Simmons healthy for restartBy DAN GELSTONPHILADELPHIA (AP) Philadelphia 76ers coach Brett Brown says All-Star guard Ben Simmons is “good to go” for the NBA restart after sitting out the final games before the shutdown with a back injury.Brown, whose contract runs...

The MILWAUKEE and the DENVER will both be gunning for a victory on 11/11/2018 at 8:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. MILWAUKEE BUCKS vs DENVER NUGGETS When: 8:00 PM  ET, Sunday, November 11, 2018 Where: Pepsi Center, Denver, Colorado ROT TEAM PS OU ML 507 MILWAUKEE -3.5 (-110) 223.5 (-110) 145 -165 508 DENVER TV: 8:05 PM LINE: -3.5 PREDICTION: DENVER , MILWAUKEE Oddsmakers currently have the DENVER listed...

AP Basketball WriterNBA says Chinese wanted Morey's firing; China denies claimBy TIM REYNOLDSThe rift between the NBA and China appeared to widen again Friday, as the fallout over Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey's tweet in support of anti-government protesters in Hong Kong continued.A day after NBA Commissioner Adam...

The Latest: Kanter returning to East with Boston CelticsBy The Associated PressThe Latest on NBA free agency Monday (all times EDT):7 p.m.Enes Kanter is coming back to the Eastern Conference, joining the Boston Celtics.Kanter's manager, Hank Fetic, wrote on Twitter that Kanter had agreed to two-year deal with the...

AP Sports WriterWarriors two-way guard Damion Lee breaks bone in right handBy JANIE McCAULEYSAN FRANCISCO (AP) Yet another member of the Golden State Warriors is injured, with two-way guard Damion Lee now out because of a broken right hand.The injury occurred during Golden State's 122-108 home loss to...

AP Sports WriterEmbiid, Simmons lead 76ers past Hornets 108-94By DAN GELSTONPHILADELPHIA (AP) Joel Embiid had 25 points and 19 rebounds and Ben Simmons had a triple-double to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 108-94 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night.Simmons had 11 points, 12 rebounds and...

AP Basketball WriterAP Source: Bucks getting Holiday to play with AntetokounmpoBy TIM REYNOLDSPoint guard Jrue Holiday is being traded from New Orleans to Milwaukee, which is aiming to give two-time reigning NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo the improved roster that he seeks with the decision on his supermax contract extension...

AP Entertainment WriterDennis Rodman keeps finding new ways to surpriseBy RYAN PEARSONLOS ANGELES (AP) Dennis Rodman keeps finding new ways to surprise.The 58-year-old former NBA star built his own personal brand of flamboyant individualism well before social media made every pro athlete accessible to fans, and outside the...

Milwaukee offers Bucks' player $400K to settle police suitMILWAUKEE (AP) Milwaukee city officials are offering Bucks guard Sterling Brown $400,000 to settle his lawsuit accusing police of using excessive force and targeting him because he's black when they confronted him over a parking violation.The city's Common Council authorized...

AP Sports WriterCavaliers visit owner Dan Gilbert, recovering from strokeBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Cleveland Cavaliers visited team owner Dan Gilbert, who is recovering at home after suffering a stroke in May.After playing an exhibition game in Detroit on Friday night, the Cavs delayed their trip to Boston...