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L.A. CLIPPERS (117)Barnes 10-15 2-2 26, Griffin 11-16 8-11 30, Jordan 3-6 2-8 8, Paul 4-13 4-4 12, Redick 7-14 0-0 18, Crawford 5-15 2-2 13, Rivers 0-3 1-2 1, Hawes 2-5 0-0 4, Jones 0-2 0-0 0, Davis 2-3 1-2 5. Totals 44-92 20-31 117.SACRAMENTO (108)Williams...

NEW YORK (AP) - From coast to coast, the NBA draft was a big night for the biggest markets.The Los Angeles Lakers tabbed their next potential superstar in D'Angelo Russell. The New York Knicks landed a pair of players in the first round, selecting Kristaps Porzingis and later acquiring...

AP Sports WriterSpurs' Bryn Forbes continues to light up Las VegasBy KAREEM COPELANDThe Las Vegas Summer League's leading scorer, Bryn Forbes, continued his summer onslaught with 29 points and five assists in the Spurs' Round 2 86-81 victory over the Pelicans on Thursday.All of Thursday's winners advanced to the...

The PORTLAND and the WASHINGTON will both be gunning for a victory on 2/2/2021 at 8:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. PORTLAND vs WASHINGTON When: 2/2/2021 8:00 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 579 PORTLAND -2 (-110) 240.5 (-110) 105 -125 580 WASHINGTON TV: 8:00 PM LINE: -2 PREDICTION: WASHINGTON , PORTLAND Oddsmakers currently have the WASHINGTON listed as -2 point favorites versus the PORTLAND,...

AP Basketball WriterNBA postpones Nets-Lakers media sessions in ShanghaiBy TIM REYNOLDSThe NBA called off scheduled media sessions Wednesday for the Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Lakers in Shanghai, and it remains unclear if the teams will play in China this week as scheduled.The teams were practicing in Shanghai, where...

AP Sports WriterKings coach Walton focused on team, not lawsuitBy JOSH DUBOWSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) Sacramento Kings first-year coach Luke Walton says he is focused on his team and not worried about a lawsuit accusing him of sexual assault.Walton spoke publicly Friday at Kings media day for the first...

Associated PressJeff Weltman says Magic front-office position a 'dream job'By TERRANCE HARRISORLANDO, Fla. (AP) Jeff Weltman wanted to run his own organization and the Orlando Magic have given him that opportunity.Weltman was formally introduced Wednesday as the franchise's new president of basketball operations. The 52-year-old Weltman spent the...

AP Sports WriterHawks focus on re-signing Millsap following first-round exitBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) Paul Millsap confirmed on Saturday he ''probably will opt out'' of his contract and become an unrestricted free agent, leaving the Atlanta Hawks to plot their future following a painful first-round exit from the playoffs.Millsap...

AP Sports WriterShooting star: Curry makes 105 straight 3s post-practiceBy JANIE McCAULEYMarveling once again, Stephen Curry made 105 straight 3-pointers to finish practice Saturday leading into Golden State's game Sunday game at Chicago.The Warriors said they captured the final 103 on video at the Bulls' practice facility. Curry's shots...

Trail Blazers sign six-time All-Star Pau GasolPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) The Portland Trail Blazers have added six-time All-Star Pau Gasol to their roster.President of basketball operations Neil Olshey announced Gasol's signing Thursday.''Pau is a future Hall of Famer that brings invaluable championship experience and an elite skill set and...

AP Basketball WriterRondo, Howard back for another NBA Finals shot with LakersBy BRIAN MAHONEYLast time the Los Angeles Lakers ruled the NBA, Rajon Rondo and Dwight Howard were trying to beat them.Howard fell short with Orlando in the 2009 NBA Finals. Rondo lost with Boston in Game 7 in...

AP Sports WriterTony Parker says he's retiring from NBA after 18 seasonsBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Four-time NBA champion Tony Parker has announced he's retiring after 18 seasons.The 37-year-old guard said on Twitter Monday that it was an emotional decision and that it has been an ''incredible journey.''...