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Warriors suspend Bell 1 game for conduct detrimental to teamOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) The Golden State Warriors have suspended forward Jordan Bell for one game for conduct detrimental to the team.The Warriors said Wednesday that Bell would miss that night's game at Memphis. The team did not disclose a...

Grizzlies send former 1st-round pick Jarell Martin to MagicMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) The Memphis Grizzlies have sent forward Jarell Martin and cash considerations to the Orlando Magic in exchange for center Dakari Johnson and the draft rights to Tyler Harvey.Martin, 24, played three seasons with the Grizzlies and averaged...

Jazz forward Bojan Bogdanovic undergoes right wrist surgerySALT LAKE CITY (AP) The Utah Jazz have announced that forward Bojan Bogdanovic underwent surgery to repair a ruptured ligament in his right wrist.The procedure was performed Tuesday by orthopedic surgeon Dr. Michelle Carlson at Hospital for Special Surgery in New...

AP Sports WriterJordan: 6 NBA titles tougher than Harden, Westbrook streaksBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Michael Jordan says James Harden's streak of 30 straight 30-point games and Russell Westbrook's 10 straight triple-doubles are both impressive and tough to accomplish.But the Charlotte Hornets owner said Tuesday - flashing a...

AP Basketball WriterG League to offer $125,000 contracts to elite prospectsBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) The G League will begin offering ''select contracts'' worth $125,000 next year to elite prospects who are not yet eligible for the NBA, a move that could slightly lessen the handful of one-and-done players...

Associated PressTimberwolves hold off late rally, defeat Jazz 116-111By JOHN COONSALT LAKE CITY (AP) D'Angelo Russell had 25 points and six assists to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 116-111 victory over the Utah Jazz on Saturday night.Karl-Anthony Towns added 16 points and 12 rebounds for the Timberwolves....

Rockets' general manager's Hong Kong comments anger ChinaBEIJING (AP) Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey tried Sunday to defuse the rapidly growing fallout over his deleted tweet that showed support for Hong Kong anti-government protesters, saying he did not intend to offend any of the team's Chinese fans...

The Utah Jazz and the Detroit Pistons will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at The Palace of Auburn Hills. When: 6:00 PM ET, Sunday, November 9, 2014 Where: The Palace of Auburn Hills, Auburn Hills, Michigan TV: 6 p.m. ET, ROOT (Utah), FSN...

AP Sports WriterHobbled Celtics expect challenge from Giannis, BucksBy KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) By now, the Boston Celtics have come to expect adversity.They were barely five minutes into the season when Gordon Hayward's gruesome ankle injury offered the first collective gasp in what would be an 82-game schedule replete...

AP Basketball WriterAP source: NBA proceeding with tentative Nov. 18 draft planBy TIM REYNOLDSLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) The NBA is proceeding with tentative plans for a Nov. 18 draft, though has cautioned teams that the date could move yet again, a person with knowledge of the matter...

Indiana Pacers sign second-round draft pick Ike AnigboguINDIANAPOLIS (AP) The Indiana Pacers have signed second-round draft pick Ike Anigbogu, a center from UCLA.The Pacers announced the signing Wednesday. Terms weren't disclosed.Anigbogu, who is 6-foot-10, was the 47th overall pick in the draft. He played one season at UCLA...

AP Sports WriterAP Source: Rockets to acquire Chris Paul from ClippersBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) Chris Paul is heading to Houston to join James Harden, and the Rockets will soon have two All-Stars in the backcourt to lead their chase for a championship.The Rockets have reached an agreement to...