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NBA rescinds technical on Warriors' Durant, Clippers' GreenNEW YORK (AP) The NBA has rescinded technical fouls called on Golden State's Kevin Durant and JaMychal Green of the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series.The players were called for double technicals early in the third...

AP Basketball WriterNBA postpones media sessions in Shanghai amid China riftBy TIM REYNOLDSNBA Commissioner Adam Silver told the Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday that the league is still expecting them to play as scheduled this week, even while the rift between the league and Chinese officials...

The Latest: Walton says 3 Kings better after positive testsBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:---Sacramento Kings coach Luke Walton says forward Jabari Parker has been cleared to end his self-isolation following a positive test for the coronavirus. Walton...

The UTAH and the DENVER will both be gunning for a victory on 1/17/2021 at 8:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. UTAH vs DENVER When: 1/17/2021 8:00 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 543 UTAH -1 (-110) 219.5 (-110) -105 -115 544 DENVER TV: 8:00 PM LINE: -1 PREDICTION: DENVER , UTAH Oddsmakers currently have the DENVER listed as -1 point favorites versus the UTAH,...

Forward Tyler Cavanaugh signs multi-year deal with HawksATLANTA (AP) Rookie forward Tyler Cavanaugh, who originally came to Atlanta on a two-way contract, has signed a multi-year deal with the Hawks.Cavanaugh has averaged 5.5 points and 3.2 rebounds in 19 games, including one start, since signing the two-way contract...

AP Sports WriterKings hope youth movement pays off in near futureBy JOSH DUBOWSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) Coach Dave Joerger strongly believes Sacramento's commitment to youth this season will pay off down the line in helping develop the Kings into a playoff contender.How soon that happens remains an open question.''It...

AP Sports WriterNo longer NBA champions, Cavaliers are now chasing WarriorsBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Once he congratulated Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry, LeBron James left the floor following Game 5 and found Kyrie Irving waiting for him.Cleveland's two stars embraced, and as they headed toward the locker room...

The DETROIT and the DENVER will both be gunning for a victory on 2/1/2021 at 9:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. DETROIT vs DENVER When: 2/1/2021 9:00 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 547 DETROIT 9.5 (-110) 220.5 (-110) 425 -550  548 DENVER TV: 9:00 PM LINE: PREDICTION: DENVER , DETROIT Oddsmakers currently have the DENVER listed as 9.5 point favorites versus the DETROIT, while...

AP Sports WriterBlazers in familiar territory but with 2 new additionsBy ANNE M. PETERSONPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) The Portland Trail Blazers find themselves in much the same position as last season heading into the post-All-Star break stretch run.They're coming off a confidence-boosting win over Golden State.One thing is new...

PBWA selects Dwyane Wade as Magic Johnson Award winnerMIAMI (AP) Dwyane Wade of the Miami Heat has been selected as this season's winner of the Magic Johnson Award, presented by the Pro Basketball Writers Association.Wade, who just completed his final season before retirement, was chosen as ''the player...

Suns' Alex Len suspended for 1 gamePHOENIX (AP) The NBA has suspended Phoenix Suns center Alex Len for one game without pay for leaving the bench during an on-court altercation in a Wednesday night game against the Grizzlies in Memphis.The NBA also fined three players $15,000 each for...

AP Sports WriterOfficiating becomes focus of Warriors-Rockets Game 1By JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Stephen Curry made a point Monday of studying all 16 3-pointers James Harden attempted in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals.He wants to be better prepared to defend the Houston star who has such...