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Bulls sign former Celtics first-round pick draft pick HunterCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Bulls have signed former Boston Celtics first-round draft pick R.J. Hunter.The Bulls announced the move before Thursday's opener against the Celtics. The guard from Georgia State was let go by Boston this week.The 28th pick in...

The MILWAUKEE and the PORTLAND will both be gunning for a victory on 11/6/2018 at 10:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. MILWAUKEE BUCKS vs PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS When: 10:00 PM  ET, Tuesday, November 6, 2018 Where: Moda Center, Portland, Oregon ROT TEAM PS OU ML 707 MILWAUKEE -2 (-110) 226.5 (-110) 105 -125 708 PORTLAND TV: 10:05 PM LINE: -2 PREDICTION: PORTLAND , MILWAUKEE Oddsmakers currently have the PORTLAND...

AP Sports WriterEnes Kanter making most of second chance with Trail BlazersBy ANNE M. PETERSONPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) Looking back on it now, the Trail Blazers were clearly smart to pick up Enes Kanter after he was waived by the New York Knicks.Kanter was brought aboard by Portland as...

The Latest: Hornets to start NBA season without fansBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:---The Charlotte Hornets will not allow fans to attend home games to start the season because of the pandemic.The team said Monday it made...

AP Sports WriterCavs remain humble with chance to closeout Celtics in Game 5By KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) It took 10 games and halfway through the third round of the NBA playoffs before the Cleveland Cavaliers finally encountered their first true dose of resistance this postseason.After cruising to a 2-0...

AP Basketball WriterLakers' Cousins tears ACL in left knee, awaiting surgeryBy TIM REYNOLDSEL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) DeMarcus Cousins is facing rehab from another major injury, and the Los Angeles Lakers have endured their first big problem of a season with championship expectations.Cousins was diagnosed Thursday with a torn...

AP Sports WriterWarriors advance looking to build off strong first roundBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Kevin Durant drove coast-to-coast just before halftime for a monster two-handed slam.Klay Thompson swished a turnaround fadeaway as the halftime buzzer sounded and scurried for the tunnel hands raised high in triumph. Stephen...

AP Sports WriterDerrick White continues strong play, Spurs top Hawks 103-81By STEVE REEDThings are coming a little easier this summer for Derrick White.White, the 29th pick in last year's draft, is off to a fast start in the NBA Summer League. He scored 18 of his 21 points in...

ATLANTA (AP) - The Hawks keep reaping the rewards for their amazing season.For the first time since 1980, Atlanta will have three players in the NBA All-Star Game. Paul Millsap, Jeff Teague and Al Horford are joining their coach, Mike Budenholzer, for the Feb. 15 contest at Madison Square...

AP Sports WriterBucks juggle Giannis injury, Brogdon return to finish strongBy GENARO C. ARMASMILWAUKEE (AP) When given the choice, the Milwaukee Bucks will always prefer to have Giannis Antetokounmpo on the court closing out tight games.They're still winning while the All-Star forward rests a sore right ankle, a...

AP Sports WriterCurry undergoes hand surgery, to miss at least 3 monthsBy JANIE McCAULEYSAN FRANCISCO (AP) Stephen Curry will miss at least three months for the ailing Warriors because of a broken left hand that required surgery, the toughest blow yet early in an already difficult season for...

AP Sports WriterBoston bound: Cavs trade Irving to Celtics for Thomas, moreBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Kyrie Irving was tired of being teammates with LeBron James.Now he has to figure out how to beat him.Cleveland's All-Star guard, who asked owner Dan Gilbert to trade him earlier this summer, was...