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The Houston Rockets and the Los Angeles Clippers will both be gunning for a victory on 3/1/2017 at 10:35 PM when they meet in a game matchup. Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Clippers When: 10:30 PM  ET, Wednesday, March 1, 2017 Where: Staples Center, Los Angeles, California ROT TEAM PS OU ML 519 Houston Rockets -1.5 (-110) 231.5 (-110) 100 -120 520 Los Angeles Clippers TV:...

Bucks agree to extension with Giannis AntetokounmpoBy JON KRAWCZYNSKI and GENARO C. ARMASThe Milwaukee Bucks have agreed to a contract extension with Giannis Antetokounmpo, locking up one of the most versatile players in the NBA.The Bucks announced the deal on Monday.A person familiar with the agreement told The Associated...

AP Sports WriterCavaliers re-sign veteran forward Richard JeffersonBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Veteran forward Richard Jefferson has re-signed with the NBA champion Cavaliers for two seasons after saying he would retire.Jefferson announced his return earlier this month on his Snapchat account, and the team made it official Thursday. The...

The Utah Jazz and the Golden State Warriors will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Oracle Arena. Utah At Golden State When: 10:30 PM ET, Saturday, March 21, 2015 Where: Oracle Arena, Oakland, California TV: 10:30 p.m. ET, ROOT (Utah), CSN Bay Area (Golden...

AP Sports WriterDivac, Sikma are centers of attention at Hall of FameBy PAT EATON-ROBBSPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) Vlade Divac and Jack Sikma were big men who could pass and hit a jump shot, helping redefine the post position in the NBA.They were the centers of attention Thursday, receiving...

AP Sports WriterZion Williamson leaves Pelicans for 'family medical matter'By BRETT MARTELZion Williamson left the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday to attend to what the club described as an “urgent family medical matter.”Williamson, the NBA’s top overall draft choice last summer, intends to rejoin the team in the Orlando,...

Associated PressCanada reviewing NBA plan to play in Toronto amid pandemicBy ROB GILLIESTORONTO (AP) The Canadian government is reviewing a proposal from the NBA and the Raptors to play in Toronto amid the pandemic.A spokesman for Health Minister Patty Hajdu said Tuesday officials have been in contact with...

Wizards announce contract extension for John WallWASHINGTON (AP) John Wall signed his $170 million, four-year contract extension that owner Ted Leonsis said provides the Washington Wizards with long-term stability.Team President Ernie Grunfeld announced the completion of the deal Wednesday. Wall said in a video posted on Twitter on...

Los Angeles Lakers forward Pau Gasol has a tear in the plantar fascia of his right foot, an MRI revealed Wednesday. The Lakers did not say how long Gasol will be out, but a league source told ESPNLosAngeles.com that an accurate time frame for his return is difficult to assess...

The desert is where losing streaks go to die lately, and the Atlanta Hawks are hoping a visit to the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday can nip a three-game slide. The Suns are losers of four of the last five and were kind enough to help the Minnesota Timberwolves and...

AP Basketball WriterSteve Nash eager to get started on new career as Nets coachBy BRIAN MAHONEYNEW YORK (AP) Steve Nash was a leader, a guy who loved to get the best out of his teammates on the court and build relationships with them off it.Those qualities helped him...

>NEW ORLEANS (AP) The NBA is going back to Africa.The league and the National Basketball Players Association announced Saturday that NBA Africa Game 2017 will be held on Aug. 5 in Johannesburg. It's the second time the NBA is playing on the continent, after a sold-out event there in...