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Associated PressConley says Grizzlies owner willing to trade him, GasolBy CLAY BAILEYMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) Guard Mike Conley says Grizzlies owner Robert Pera had told both he and center Marc Gasol that they will be mentioned in potential trade talks before reports that Memphis will be listening to offers...

AP Basketball WriterWhat's next for the NBA? A plan for testing is the big keyBy TIM REYNOLDSFor the NBA, it is not officially time to play. It’s getting closer, but the league isn’t there yet.The move to agree on a 22-team format for the resumption of the pandemic-interrupted season...

The DALLAS and the TORONTO will both be gunning for a victory on 1/18/2021 at 7:30 PM when they meet in a game matchup. DALLAS vs TORONTO When: 1/18/2021 7:30 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 561 DALLAS 3.5 (-110) 219.5 (-110) 145 -165  562 TORONTO TV: 7:30 PM LINE: PREDICTION: TORONTO , DALLAS Oddsmakers currently have TORONTO listed as 3.5 point favorites versus DALLAS, while the game’s...

No new details on Sacramento against Seattle, though the next All-Star decision might be New York versus New York. NBA commissioner David Stern fielded numerous questions Saturday but provided little news about the future of the Sacramento Kings during his last All-Star weekend news conference. A Seattle group has reached...

Delta: Bird likely caused damage to plane carrying ThunderCHICAGO (AP) Delta Airlines says a charter flight carrying the Oklahoma City Thunder from Minneapolis to Chicago apparently encountered a bird early Saturday when it was landing, causing damage that prompted some players to post photos on social media showing...

Spurs' Aldridge to miss 76ers game with sore kneeSAN ANTONIO (AP) Spurs power forward LaMarcus Aldridge will not play against the Philadelphia 76ers because of a sore right knee.San Antonio is already without Pau Gasol, its starting center, who underwent surgery Jan. 20 to repair a broken left...

AP Sports WriterNBA: Leonard not healthy so Clippers allowed to rest himBy BETH HARRISLOS ANGELES (AP) Kawhi Leonard isn't healthy three weeks into the season, according to the NBA, which says that as a result the Los Angeles Clippers can rest their new superstar.He was on the bench...

NEW YORK (AP) Los Angeles Clippers coach Doc Rivers was fined $15,000 by the NBA on Thursday for verbally abusing a game official and failing to leaving the court in a timely manner after his ejection. The incident happened with 18.6 remaining in the first overtime of the Clippers' 127-122...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Cavaliers fire coach Tyronn Lue after 0-6 startBy TOM WITHERSA person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press the Cleveland Cavaliers have fired coach Tyronn Lue after a 0-6 start.Lue was dismissed on Sunday, according to the person, who spoke to the AP on...

The Latest: Obama to speak at LeBron James’ graduation eventBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:---LeBron James promised the Class of 2020 something special for their virtual commencement celebrations, and he delivered.James revealed Tuesday that former President Barack Obama...

AP Sports WriterAntetokounmpo says he wanted to repay Milwaukee's loyaltyBy STEVE MEGARGEEMILWAUKEE (AP) Giannis Antetokounmpo said he appreciated the love the city of Milwaukee has shown him ever since his arrival as an 18-year-old rookie from Greece.So the reigning two-time MVP decided to show his loyalty to the...

Sixers' Embiid leaves game with shoulder injuryCLEVELAND (AP) Philadelphia 76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid left Wednesday night's game against Cleveland with an injured left shoulder.Embiid appeared to collide with Cavaliers center Ante Zizic while being fouled late in the first quarter. The 7-footer held his shoulder when he...