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Harden must quarantine until Friday; could play in openerNEW YORK (AP) James Harden will be in quarantine until Friday, meaning the Houston Rockets star could be eligible to play Saturday when his team is to finally open its season in Portland.The Rockets were scheduled to play Wednesday...

The BOSTON and the PHOENIX will both be gunning for a victory on 11/8/2018 at 9:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. BOSTON CELTICS vs PHOENIX SUNS When: 9:00 PM  ET, Thursday, November 8, 2018 Where: Talking Stick Resort Arena, Phoenix, Arizona ROT TEAM PS OU ML 703 BOSTON 9.5 (-110) 211.5 (-110) -500 350 704 PHOENIX TV: 9:05 PM LINE: 9.5 PREDICTION: PHOENIX , BOSTON Oddsmakers currently have the...

Clippers' Paul George fined $35,000 for criticizing refsNEW YORK (AP) The NBA fined Paul George of the Los Angeles Clippers $35,000 on Thursday, two days after he was critical of the officiating after his team lost to the Philadelphia 76ers.The NBA said George was fined those comments, and...

Hawks sign rookie Jaylen Morris to multiyear dealATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Hawks have signed rookie guard Jaylen Morris to a multiyear contract.Morris earned the deal after previously signing two 10-day contracts, the latter on March 11.Morris, from Molloy College, has averaged 4.7 points in six games with Atlanta....

The DALLAS and the UTAH will both be gunning for a victory on 11/7/2018 at 9:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. DALLAS MAVERICKS vs UTAH JAZZ When: 9:00 PM  ET, Wednesday, November 7, 2018 Where: Vivint Smart Home Arena, Salt Lake City, Utah ROT TEAM PS OU ML 515 DALLAS (-110) (-110)   516 UTAH TV: 9:05 PM LINE: PREDICTION: UTAH , DALLAS Oddsmakers currently have...

Grizzlies exercise 4th-year option on forward Jarell MartinMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) The Memphis Grizzlies have exercised the fourth-year contract option on forward Jarell Martin.The Grizzlies announced the move Tuesday.The 25th pick overall in 2015, Martin convinced Memphis to keep him around after a strong performance during the preseason that...

AP Sports WriterAP source: No suspension for Cavs' Love for leaving benchBy JOSH DUBOWOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) J.R. Smith's blunder, a disputed replay overturn and a key missed free throw dealt the Cleveland Cavaliers an emotionally crushing loss in an opener of the NBA Finals that was ripe to...

AP Basketball WriterWarriors say Durant will practice before Game 5By TIM REYNOLDSTORONTO (AP) Kevin Durant was playing basketball on Sunday.The Golden State Warriors hope he will again on Monday.With the Warriors' backs to the wall now in the NBA Finals, Durant - now out for more than a...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Cavaliers fire coach Tyronn Lue after 0-6 startBy TOM WITHERSA person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press the Cleveland Cavaliers have fired coach Tyronn Lue after a 0-6 start.Lue was dismissed on Sunday, according to the person, who spoke to the AP on...

AP Basketball WriterTake that for data: NBA preps for expanded betting on gamesBy TIM REYNOLDSLAS VEGAS (AP) Here's a scenario: LeBron James is four assists and three rebounds shy of a triple-double after three quarters. A bettor, who is watching at home and utilizing a mobile app, decides...

Associated PressInfluential Mormons push for church-owned BYU in Big 12By MICHELLE L. PRICE and KAREEM COPELANDSALT LAKE CITY (AP) Some of Utah's most influential Mormons, including Mitt Romney, Gov. Gary Herbert and the president of the Utah Jazz, are lobbying to get the private, Mormon church-owned Brigham Young...

AP Sports WriterWarriors rout defending champion Cavaliers 126-91 in rematchBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, California (AP) Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors certainly looked ready to trade some more blows with LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers come June.The two-time reigning MVP hit five 3-pointers and had 20 points...