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AP Basketball WriterNBA changing pre-draft process for workouts, interviewsBy TIM REYNOLDSThe NBA has told teams that they may not conduct or attend any workouts with draft-eligible players during the league’s coronavirus hiatus, a major change from typical procedures.Teams also are being prohibited “from watching, requesting, or sharing any video...

The San Antonio Spurs and the Memphis Grizzlies will both be gunning for a victory on 3/18/2017 at 9:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. San Antonio Spurs vs Memphis Grizzlies When: 9:00 PM  ET, Saturday, March 18, 2017 Where: FedExForum, Memphis, Tennessee ROT TEAM PS OU ML 511 San Antonio Spurs 3.5 (-110) 197 (-110) -165 145 512 Memphis Grizzlies TV: 9 p.m. ET,...

PHOENIX (99)Tucker 1-2 0-0 3, Mark.Morris 8-16 2-2 19, Len 1-6 2-2 4, G.Dragic 4-11 2-3 10, Bledsoe 8-15 8-9 25, Plumlee 0-0 0-0 0, Thomas 7-12 5-7 22, Marc.Morris 3-7 0-0 9, Green 3-9 0-0 7. Totals 35-78 19-23 99.NEW YORK (90)Anthony 9-19 6-6 25, Acy...

AP Sports WriterCeltics extend contracts of Ainge, StevensBy KYLE HIGHTOWERWALTHAM, Mass. (AP) Establishing continuity has always been at the core of the Boston Celtics' 17 NBA championships.The Celtics hope their latest moves in that regard will be a step toward reaching No. 18.The team announced Wednesday that it...

Associated Press76ers anthem singer says 'We Matter' shirt got her the bootBy DAN GELSTON and MESFIN FEKADUPHILADELPHIA (AP) Philadelphia 76ers national anthem singer Sevyn Streeter said she was told by the team she could not perform because of her ''We Matter'' jersey.She was scheduled to sing before the...

Chris Paul is questionable for the opener of the Western Conference semifinals when the Los Angeles Clippers visit the Houston Rockets on Monday. L.A. Clippers At Houston When: 9:30 PM ET, Monday, May 4, 2015 Where: Toyota Center, Houston, Texas TV: 9:30 p.m. ET, TNT PREDICTION: Rockets 123, Clippers 119 Join BetOnline and...

The potshots have come at the Golden State Warriors from all directions this offseason. Some rivals have dismissed their breathtaking championship run with a wave of the hand and a snort.The Warriors just got lucky, they said. They were able to stay mostly healthy for the entire grueling season,...

AP Sports Writer76ers fire Brett Brown after being swept out of playoffsBy DAN GELSTONPHILADELPHIA (AP) The Philadelphia 76ers fired coach Brett Brown on Monday, a day after his seventh season ended in a first-round postseason sweep.The 76ers were 43-30 this season and had woefully underachieved in a year...

UTAH (102)Hayward 10-16 4-7 27, Favors 8-18 4-7 20, Kanter 6-12 4-5 16, Exum 0-3 0-0 0, Ingles 1-5 2-2 5, Booker 3-4 0-0 6, Gobert 3-5 1-2 7, Burke 7-17 3-3 18, Millsap 1-5 0-0 3. Totals 39-85 18-26 102.PORTLAND (103)Batum 2-7 5-6 10, Aldridge 8-16...

AP Basketball WriterDurant out for Game 2 of NBA Finals; Iguodala has MRI on legBy TIM REYNOLDSTORONTO (AP) Golden State star Kevin Durant is going to miss Game 2 of the NBA Finals, and Andre Iguodala's health is of at least mild concern to the two-time defending champion...

The NBA and National Basketball Players Association are close to an agreement to test players' blood for human growth hormone (HGH), according to sources with direct knowledge of the talks. Testing could begin as soon as the 2013-14 season. The NBA has long had HGH on its list of banned...

AP Sports WriterAP sources: LeBron declines option, becomes free agentBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Two people familiar with the decision say LeBron James has told the Cleveland Cavaliers he is declining his $35.6 million contract option for next season and is a free agent.James' representatives told the Cavs on...