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AP Sports WriterCurry undergoes hand surgery, to miss at least 3 monthsBy JANIE McCAULEYSAN FRANCISCO (AP) Stephen Curry underwent surgery on his broken left hand and the Golden State Warriors say he will miss at least three months but is expected to make a full recovery.The Warriors announced...

AP Sports WriterGiannis just misses triple-double, Bucks beat Magic 112-95By FRED GOODALLORLANDO, Fla. (AP) Giannis Antetokounmpo nearly had a triple double with 19 points, 18 rebounds and nine assists, helping the NBA-best Milwaukee Bucks beat the Orlando Magic 112-95 on Saturday night.The Bucks won for the 13th time...

AP Sports WriterCousins joins Davis, giving Pelicans powerful pair up frontBy BRETT MARTELNEW ORLEANS (AP) DeMarcus Cousins is on his way out of Sacramento - and right into an All-Star frontcourt pairing with Anthony Davis.The New Orleans Pelicans acquired Cousins in a five-player, two-draft pick deal with the...

Anthony Davis returns to starting lineup vs. JazzNEW ORLEANS (AP) The New Orleans Pelicans have listed Anthony Davis as a starter in Sunday's game against Utah, marking the All-Star forward's return from a sprained left ankle after a one-game absence.Davis injured his ankle when he landed on Kosta...

AP Sports WriterPierce believes it is time for young Hawks to become winnersBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) Lloyd Pierce sees improvement in each of the five players he calls the core of the rebuilding Atlanta Hawks.There is pressure for the coach to deliver proof of that growth. Pierce says...

AP Sports WriterMichael Jordan donates $2M for hurricane relief in NCBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Michael Jordan is donating $2 million dollars to assist residents affected by Hurricane Florence.The former NBA star says the destruction caused by Hurricane Florence to his hometown of Wilmington, North Carolina, prompted him...

AP Basketball WriterAP source: NBA investigating Lakers-Rockets dustupBy TIM REYNOLDSThe NBA is looking to see what sanctions Chris Paul, Rajon Rondo and Brandon Ingram should face for their roles in an altercation that marred the final minutes of Saturday's game between the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers.A person...

Indiana takes on Chicago and will both be gunning for a victory on 12/26/2020 at 8:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. INDIANA vs CHICAGO When: 12/26/2020 8:00 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 512 INDIANA 3.5 (-110) 223 (-110) -165 145 512 CHICAGO TV: 8:00 PM LINE: 3.5 PREDICTION: CHICAGO , INDIANA Oddsmakers currently have the CHICAGO listed as 3.5 point favorites versus the INDIANA,...

Doncic, Young unanimous NBA All-Rookie 1st-teamersNEW YORK (AP) With Dallas' Luka Doncic and Atlanta's Trae Young leading the way, the top five NBA draft picks from 2018 have been selected as the top five NBA rookies this season.Doncic and Young were unanimous first-team selections for the NBA All-Rookie...

AP Sports WriterSixers GM Brand says Embiid, Simmons won't be tradedBy ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) The next coach of the Philadelphia 76ers can count on having Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons.One day after the Sixers fired Brett Brown following another early playoff exit, general manager Elton Brand said he's...

AP Sports WriterAfter renovation, Hoops Hall waiting to reopen with new lookBy JIMMY GOLENSPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) Workers wearing black masks and white gloves move through the corridors of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, pushing a cart loaded with high-top sneakers from some of the sport’s biggest...

Magic to allow up to 4,000 fans at home gamesORLANDO, Fla. (AP) The Orlando Magic said Monday that they plan to have 4,000 fans in seats for regular season games, with strict adherence to social distancing and other health protocols.The team will build up to that 4,000 figure,...