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AP Sports WriterCasey says Pistons have plenty of talent in placeBy NOAH TRISTERDETROIT (AP) Dwane Casey looks at the roster of the Detroit Pistons and sees a core of players capable of a lot more than the team accomplished last season.''Our time is now,'' Casey said.The Pistons introduced...

AP Sports WriterAP sources: Cavaliers reviewing Irving-Thomas tradeBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The blockbuster trade involving Kyrie Irving and Isaiah Thomas has hit a snag.It remains to be seen if it's a major one.The Cleveland Cavaliers are doing a ''deep and thorough'' review of the deal that sent Irving...

Knicks sign free-agent guard Tim Hardaway Jr.NEW YORK (AP) The New York Knicks have signed free-agent guard Tim Hardaway Jr. to a four-year, $71 million contract.The team announced the deal Saturday.The 6-foot-5 Hardaway returned to the Knicks after two seasons with the Atlanta Hawks. Last season, he had...

AP Sports WriterCavs investigating racial taunts of Spurs' Patty MillsBy TOM WITHERSINDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) The Cleveland Cavaliers are trying to identify the fan who racially taunted San Antonio guard Patty Mills.Mills is black and from Australia with an Aboriginal heritage. He was at the foul line in the...

Associated PressTrae Young shows why rebuilding Hawks could be fun to watchBy GEORGE HENRYATLANTA (AP) Trae Young just might make the Atlanta Hawks fun to watch this season.The rookie point guard flashed some dazzling ball-handling skills in his preseason debut, keeping his teammates and fans involved in the...

AP Sports WriterAP Source: Bucks to hire Jon Horst as general managerBy GENARO C. ARMASThe Milwaukee Bucks are staying in-house to fill their general manager vacancy.A league source with direct knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that the team plans to name director of basketball operations Jon...

AP Sports WriterLos Angeles honors Kobe, Gianna Bryant with public memorialBy GREG BEACHAMLOS ANGELES (AP) Kobe Bryant's wife offered a poignant portrait of her NBA superstar husband and their daughter Monday at a sold-out memorial service for the two, who were among nine people killed last month in...

The Washington Wizards and the Charlotte Hornets will both be gunning for a victory on 3/18/2017 at 7:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. Washington Wizards vs Charlotte Hornets When: 7:00 PM  ET, Saturday, March 18, 2017 Where: Spectrum Center, Charlotte, North Carolina ROT TEAM PS OU ML 505 Washington Wizards -1 (-110) 214 (-110) -105 -115 506 Charlotte Hornets TV: 7 p.m. ET, CSN...

Three days after losing their leader to cancer, the Minnesota Timberwolves are making sure everyone knows that Flip Saunders is still with them.The Timberwolves unveiled a new shooting shirt for pregame warmups in their season opener against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night. The gray shirts have ''WE''...

AP Sports WriterNew addition George gets star treatment in Oklahoma CityBy CLIFF BRUNTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Paul George never expected to end up in Oklahoma City.The Thunder and their fans are already making the pitch to keep him for a while.A day after hundreds of fans greeted George at...

AP Sports WriterLos Angeles honors Kobe, Gianna Bryant with public memorialBy GREG BEACHAMLOS ANGELES (AP) Kobe Bryant's wife offered a poignant portrait of her NBA superstar husband and their daughter Monday at a packed memorial service for the two, who were among nine people killed last month in...

AP Sports WriterJazz center Rudy Gobert out 4 weeks with leg injuryBy KAREEM COPELANDSALT LAKE CITY (AP) Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert will be out for the next month with an injured right leg.The 7-foot-1 defensive player of the year candidate on Saturday had an MRI that revealed...