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The Memphis Grizzlies and the Los Angeles Clippers will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at STAPLES Center. Memphis Grizzlies vs. Los Angeles Clippers When: 10:30 PM ET, Wednesday, January 4, 2017 Where: Staples Center, Los Angeles, California ROT ...

AP Basketball WriterKawhi back in Canada, NBA GMs think he'll go back to finalsBy BRIAN MAHONEYKawhi Leonard was back in Canada, where last season he won a championship.NBA general managers think he's going to win another one this season.They voted the Los Angeles Clippers as the favorites Thursday in...

The PHOENIX and the MEMPHIS will both be gunning for a victory on 10/27/2018 at 8:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. PHOENIX SUNS vs MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES When: 8:00 PM  ET, Saturday, October 27, 2018 Where: FedExForum, Memphis, Tennessee ROT TEAM PS OU ML 713 PHOENIX (-110) (-110)   714 MEMPHIS TV: 8:05 PM LINE: PREDICTION: MEMPHIS , PHOENIX Oddsmakers currently have the MEMPHIS listed as 11...

LAS VEGAS (AP) Lamar Odom is alert and his condition is improving after the former NBA star was found unconscious at a Nevada brothel a week ago, his family said Monday.Alvina Alston, publicist for Odom's aunt JaNean Mercer, said the former reality-TV personality is undergoing testing, but there...

Raptors' Ujiri won't be charged for shoving deputySAN FRANCISCO (AP) California prosecutors announced Tuesday that they won't charge Toronto Raptors President Masai Ujiri for shoving a sheriff's deputy after the NBA championship-winning game in Oakland last June.The Alameda County district attorney's office made the announcement when the Raptors...

The CLEVELAND and the MILWAUKEE will both be gunning for a victory on 12/10/2018 at 8:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. CLEVELAND CAVALIERS vs MILWAUKEE BUCKS When: 8:00 PM  ET, Monday, December 10, 2018 Where: Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, Wisconsin ROT TEAM PS OU ML 515 CLEVELAND -14 (-110) 221.5 (-110)   516 MILWAUKEE TV: 8:05 PM LINE: -14 PREDICTION: MILWAUKEE , CLEVELAND Oddsmakers currently have the MILWAUKEE listed...

Associated PressMagic beat Heat in NBA preseason gameBy TERRANCE HARRISORLANDO, Fla. (AP) The Orlando Magic got more than a veteran leader when they signed Marreese Speights to a one-year contract this offseason.They are seeing that Speights still has more than a little left to give on the floor,...

AP Sports WriterPaul, Thunder surprising league heading into stretch runBy CLIFF BRUNTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Chris Paul gets annoyed when the topic of the Thunder’s “surprising” success comes up.Expectations for Oklahoma City were low for many after an offseason during which the Thunder collected draft picks, traded Russell Westbrook...

AP Basketball WriterAgent: Raptors, Lowry agree on $31 million extensionBy TIM REYNOLDSKyle Lowry and the Toronto Raptors have agreed on a $31 million, one-year extension that could keep him with the NBA champions through the 2020-21 season.Agent Mark Bartelstein on Monday confirmed the agreement, which was first reported by...

The Associated PressPapa John's scores Shaq to help revive its imageBy JOSEPH PISANI and GARY GERARD HAMILTONNEW YORK (AP) Papa John's is getting ''Shaq-ified.''The pizza chain said Friday that basketball Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal will be its new pitchman, appearing in TV commercials and promoting Papa John's...

AP Sports WriterAfter long road, Maker adds intrigue to next month's draftBy ANDREW SELIGMANCHICAGO (AP) The picture of the Larry O'Brien Trophy that is his phone's wallpaper could be Thon Maker's reminder to maintain his focus and not lose sight of his ultimate goal.Or, maybe it just looks...

Associated PressAP source: Thunder, Westbrook agree on 3-year dealBy MURRAY EVANSOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) A month after Kevin Durant broke Oklahoma City's heart, Russell Westbrook has reaffirmed his desire to stay with the Thunder.The team confirmed Thursday that Westbrook had signed a contract extension. A person with direct knowledge...