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The New York Knicks and the Orlando Magic will both be gunning for a victory on 3/1/2017 at 7:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. New York Knicks vs Orlando Magic When: 7:00 PM  ET, Wednesday, March 1, 2017 Where: Amway Center, Orlando, Florida ROT TEAM PS OU ML 501 New York Knicks -1.5 (-110) 215 (-110) 100 -120 502 Orlando Magic TV: 7 p.m....

NBA mourns death of Gregg Popovich's wife, a 'real star'SAN ANTONIO (AP) LeBron James fought back tears. Former President Bill Clinton offered condolences. Craig Sager's daughter tweeted that she was ''just sick'' over the news.Such is the regard that so many, from so many walks of life, have...

Wizards' Thomas Bryant has a game for the record booksWASHINGTON (AP) Thomas Bryant's perfect night was something the NBA hadn't seen in nearly a quarter-century.Bryant's 14 for 14 effort from the floor in Washington's triple-overtime 149-146 win over Phoenix on Saturday night was the first such game in...

AP Basketball WriterAdebayo back in Heat lineup for Game 4; Dragic still outBy TIM REYNOLDSLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) Bam Adebayo returned for the Miami Heat. Goran Dragic is still waiting.Adebayo rejoined the lineup for Game 4 of the NBA Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday...

AP Sports WriterHawks' Wilcox out as GM, Budenholzer no longer presidentBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) Mike Budenholzer is resigning as the Atlanta Hawks' president of basketball operations and will remain as coach.The Hawks also have removed Wes Wilcox as general manager as part of the reorganization of their front...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Mavs reach agreement with 7-3 center MarjanovicBy SCHUYLER DIXONDALLAS (AP) A person with knowledge of the deal says the Dallas Mavericks and Boban Marjanovic have agreed on a contract that will likely make him their backup center.The addition of Marjanovic gives the Mavericks two...

NBA says Gasol should have gone to foul line late in Game 5OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) The NBA says Toronto's Marc Gasol should have been given two free throws with 49 seconds left of Game 5 of the NBA Finals in Toronto, a game that the Raptors lost to...

The Latest: Bucks G Pat Connaughton headed to Florida bubbleBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:---Milwaukee Bucks reserve guard Pat Connaughton flew to Florida on Saturday after a positive coronavirus test had kept him from joining his teammates at...

BROOKLYN (91)Johnson 6-16 4-4 19, Young 1-7 0-2 2, Lopez 8-15 4-4 20, Williams 1-7 0-0 2, Bogdanovic 3-9 0-0 8, Teletovic 0-2 0-0 0, Anderson 5-7 2-3 13, Jack 9-13 3-3 23, Plumlee 2-2 0-2 4. Totals 35-78 13-18 91.ATLANTA (96)Carroll 1-8 0-0 2, Millsap 7-11...

The Latest: There will be basketball to watch this weekendBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:---The NBA, the National Basketball Players Association and ESPN will stream a HORSE tournament on ESPN's app.The NBA HORSE Challenge will have eight participants....

AP Sports WriterUndrafted Clemons making impression in Vegas Summer LeagueBy CLIFF BRUNTWith Zion Williamson and Ja Morant out with injuries and R.J. Barrett struggling, the opportunity has presented itself for lesser-known players to get noticed during Las Vegas Summer League.Chris Clemons, an undrafted rookie from Campbell, has made an...

AP Basketball WriterSilver: NBA 'can do a better job' on free agency, rulesBy TIM REYNOLDSLAS VEGAS (AP) The NBA knows its rules about when teams can negotiate with free agents are not being followed.So expect changes on that front for 2020.The NBA's board of governors discussed ways Tuesday...