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NEW ORLEANS (AP) The Sacramento Kings have agreed to trade DeMarcus Cousins and Omri Casspi to the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for Tyreke Evans, 2016 first-round draft pick Buddy Hield, Langston Galloway and first- and second-round draft picks this summer, a person familiar with the situation said Sunday...

Clarification: Stars fuel hope for mid-major prospectsCHICAGO (AP) In a story May 12 about the NBA Draft Combine, The Associated Press failed to clarify that Klay Thompson played at Washington State instead of a mid-major.A clarified version of the story is below:As he watched Golden State take out...

AP Sports WriterCleveland's 3 major teams link to fight for social changeBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Cleveland's three major professional sports franchises - the Browns, Cavaliers and Indians - are teaming up to fight social injustice.The move comes one day after the NBA postponed playoff games, and other leagues...

AP Sports WriterPaul receiving regular treatment to return for RocketsBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Rockets star Chris Paul is receiving treatment ''around the clock'' on his injured right hamstring and coach Mike D'Antoni hopes it will only be a matter of days before he is healthy again.The timeline...

Arson suspected at bar where Zach Randolph's brother killedMARION, Ind. (AP) Investigators have determined a fire likely was intentionally set at an Indiana bar, one day after the brother of NBA star Zach Randolph was fatally shot there.The fire happened at Hop's Blues Room in Marion early Sunday...

Associated PressClippers head into free agency with Jordan as question markBy JILL PAINTER LOPEZLOS ANGELES (AP) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jerome Robinson were introduced in Los Angeles on Monday as the newest Clippers guards. The duo, selected in the NBA draft last week, won't be under the bright spotlight...

The PHILADELPHIA and the DETROIT will both be gunning for a victory on 12/7/2018 at 7:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. PHILADELPHIA 76ERS vs DETROIT PISTONS When: 7:00 PM  ET, Friday, December 7, 2018 Where: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, Michigan ROT TEAM PS OU ML 501 PHILADELPHIA 2 (-110) 220 (-110) -125 105 502 DETROIT TV: 7:05 PM LINE: 2 PREDICTION: DETROIT , PHILADELPHIA Oddsmakers currently have the DETROIT...

Antetokounmpo features in Greek pandemic safety adATHENS, Greece (AP) Two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo has appeared in a government ad in his native Greece, released ahead of Christmas to urge people to observe public safety measures during the pandemic.''All victories start with defense,'' the Milwaukee Bucks star says,...

Associated PressOklahoma City Thunder retire Nick Collison's No. 4 jerseyBy MURRAY EVANSOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Nick Collison's No. 4 jersey was retired by the Oklahoma City Thunder during a ceremony before their game against the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night.It's the first number the Thunder have retired since the...

CHICAGO (AP) Bulls guard Dwyane Wade has been ruled out for their game against Charlotte because of swelling in his left knee.Wade is averaging 18.8 points in 32 games in his first season with his hometown Bulls. He could return Wednesday against Cleveland. Wade noticed the swelling following Saturday night's...

The NEW YORK and the BROOKLYN will both be gunning for a victory on 10/19/2018 at 7:35 PM when they meet in a game matchup. NEW YORK KNICKS vs BROOKLYN NETS When: 7:30 PM  ET, Friday, October 19, 2018 Where: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York ROT TEAM PS OU ML 703 NEW YORK (-110) (-110)   704 BROOKLYN TV: 7:35 PM LINE: PREDICTION: BROOKLYN , NEW YORK Oddsmakers currently...

AP Sports Writer76ers fire Brett Brown after being swept out of playoffsBy DAN GELSTONPHILADELPHIA (AP) Patient and positive, Brett Brown was the perfect coach for the Philadelphia 76ers when they set up a long-term home in the NBA basement.They'll be looking for someone else now that they want...