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AP Sports WriterHouston's Paul out for Game 7 against WarriorsBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) Houston's Chris Paul has been ruled out for Game 7 of the Western Conference finals against Golden State because of a strained right hamstring.Coach Mike D'Antoni says: ''Everybody came to the same conclusion. There's no...

The PHILADELPHIA and the OKLAHOMA CITY will both be gunning for a victory on 1/17/2021 at 7:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. PHILADELPHIA vs OKLAHOMA CITY When: 1/17/2021 7:00 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 541 PHILADELPHIA 3 (-110) 219.5 (-110) -155 135 542 OKLAHOMA CITY TV: 7:00 PM LINE: 3 PREDICTION: OKLAHOMA CITY , PHILADELPHIA Oddsmakers currently have the OKLAHOMA CITY listed as 3...

DENVER (AP) The Denver Nuggets say forward Wilson Chandler underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right hip.The team says Tuesday the arthroscopic surgery was performed at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York.Chandler is out for this season. He's expected to be ready for...

The WASHINGTON and the UTAH will both be gunning for a victory on 12/4/2017 at 9:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. WASHINGTON vs UTAH When: 9:00 PM  ET, Monday, December 4, 2017 Where: Vivint Smart Home Arena, Salt Lake City, Utah ROT TEAM PS OU ML 521 WASHINGTON (-110) (-110) 522 UTAH TV: 9 p.m. ET, NBCS Washington-plus, AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain (Utah) LINE: PREDICTION: Jazz...

Associated PressEx-wife of Lorenzen Wright charged with murder in 2010 deathBy ADRIAN SAINZMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) Authorities say the ex-wife of former NBA player Lorenzen Wright has been charged with first-degree murder in his death more than seven years ago.Memphis Police Director Michael Rallings said Saturday that Sherra Wright...

Derrick Rose could feel the tension inside the United Center every time he touched the ball during Team USA's 95-78 exhibition win over Brazil on Saturday night. The former MVP understands why. Saturday marked Rose's first game appearance in his home arena since tearing the medial meniscus in his right knee...

Associated PressAP Source: Bryant memorial set for Feb. 24 at Staples CenterBy STEFANIE DAZIOLOS ANGELES (AP) A public memorial service for Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven others killed in a helicopter crash is planned for Feb. 24 at Staples Center, a person with knowledge of the details...

AP Sports WriterNew Kings GM McNair commits to Luke Walton as coachBy JOSH DUBOWNew Sacramento Kings general manager Monte McNair said he is looking forward to working with coach Luke Walton to revive a franchise that has the longest current playoff drought in the NBA.McNair was hired last week...

AP Basketball WriterCharles Barkley has something to say about race in AmericaBy BRIAN MAHONEYNEW YORK (AP) Charles Barkley calls it friendly fire.When he talks about racial issues, it isn't only whites he risks angering. Some of the biggest complaints come from fellow blacks, who figure he's too rich,...

Associated PressThunder reach 3-year deal with All-Star WestbrookBy MURRAY EVANSOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) A month after Kevin Durant bolted for Golden State, All-Star guard Russell Westbrook signed a contract extension to stay in Oklahoma City.The team confirmed Thursday that Westbrook signed the extension. A person with direct knowledge of...

AP Basketball WriterNBA's offseason sprint continues with free agency startingBy TIM REYNOLDSNBA free agency is usually a weeklong frenzy. Deals get struck, then teams and players must wait a few days before they can sign those contracts. And from there, a few more months often pass before the player...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Cavs to make qualifying offer to Rodney HoodBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) A person familiar with the decision says the Cleveland Cavaliers will extend a $3.4 million qualifying offer to restricted free agent forward Rodney Hood.The person says the team will make the offer ahead...