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AP Basketball WriterFormer NBA Commissioner Stern has emergency brain surgeryBy BRIAN MAHONEYNEW YORK (AP) The NBA said former Commissioner David Stern suffered a sudden brain hemorrhage Thursday and had emergency surgery.The league said in a statement its thoughts and prayers are with the 77-year-old Stern's family.Stern served exactly...

AP Basketball WriterNBA changing 3-point contest format at All-Star SaturdayBy TIM REYNOLDSThe NBA is changing the format to this season’s 3-point contest at All-Star Saturday Night in Chicago by adding a pair of deep shots that will be worth three points apiece.That change means each round will now be...

Ellis, Bullock suspended 5 games under NBA drug policyBy The Associated PressMonta Ellis of the Indiana Pacers and Reggie Bullock of the Detroit Pistons have been suspended five games under the NBA's anti-drug program.The league announced the suspensions Friday without disclosing details of the violations.The 31-year-old Ellis averaged 8.5...

Smashing debut: Giannis, Bucks cruise in new arena's openerBy The Associated PressGiannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks put on a smashing opening-night performance at their new arena.Antetokounmpo had 19 points, 13 rebounds and five assists, and the Bucks routed the Chicago Bulls 116-82 on Wednesday night in the first...

MIAMI (AP) The Miami Heat Charitable Fund, Carnival Corporation and the Micky and Madeleine Arison Family Foundation said Thursday they are giving up to $10 million in Hurricane Irma relief efforts across Florida and the Caribbean. The pledge starts with an immediate $2.5 million donation by the Arison family to...

The MIAMI and the ORLANDO will both be gunning for a victory on 10/17/2018 at 7:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. MIAMI HEAT vs ORLANDO MAGIC When: 7:00 PM  ET, Wednesday, October 17, 2018 Where: Amway Center, Orlando, Florida ROT TEAM PS OU ML 705 MIAMI 2.5 (-110) 210.5 (-110) -140 120 706 ORLANDO TV: 7:05 PM LINE: 2.5 PREDICTION: ORLANDO , MIAMI Oddsmakers currently have the ORLANDO listed...

Kings sign veteran guard Marcus Williams on Day 1 of campSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) The Sacramento Kings have signed guard Marcus Williams on the first day of training camp.The 31-year-old Williams is attempting a comeback after last playing in the NBA during 2009-10 season for Memphis, averaging 4.3 points...

Mavs star Doncic leaves early after injuring ankle vs HeatDALLAS (AP) Luka Doncic left a game against Miami early after the young Dallas Mavericks star sprained his right ankle while driving to the basket.The reigning rookie of the year's right foot landed on the foot of Heat guard...

The Latest: Bucks likely not taking entire traveling partyBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:---Milwaukee Bucks general manager Jon Horst says the group that travels to Florida on Thursday for the resumption of the season at Walt Disney World...

AP Basketball WriterRaptors' Nick Nurse voted NBA Coach of the YearBy BRIAN MAHONEYLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) Nick Nurse was close to quitting.He was 26 or 27 years old, coaching in Britain and wondering whether he had a future in the profession. He went to his hotel room...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Pelicans pick up team option for OkaforBy BRETT MARTELNEW ORLEANS (AP) A person familiar with the situation says the New Orleans Pelicans have picked up a team option on center Jahlil Okafor's contract through next season.The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition...

OAKLAND, California (AP) Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr will miss the NBA season opener as he continues to recover from back surgery.General manager Bob Myers told reporters Saturday that interim coach Luke Walton will coach the team for the season opener against New Orleans on Tuesday in...