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AP Sports WriterKemba Walker, Enes Kanter join CelticsBy JIMMY GOLENBOSTON (AP) Enes Kanter took a playful swipe at him.Kemba Walker will try to replace him.Kyrie Irving is no longer with the Celtics, but his brief flameout in Boston is still on the minds of fans in the city...

Clippers to return to Hawaii for training camp next seasonLOS ANGELES (AP) The Los Angeles Clippers will return to Hawaii for training camp next season for the second straight year.The team will travel to Honolulu in late September and hold camp at the University of Hawaii. Details and...

The BOSTON and the PORTLAND will both be gunning for a victory on 11/11/2018 at 9:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. BOSTON CELTICS vs PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS When: 9:00 PM  ET, Sunday, November 11, 2018 Where: Moda Center, Portland, Oregon ROT TEAM PS OU ML 509 BOSTON -2 (-110) 213.5 (-110) 105 -125 510 PORTLAND TV: 9:05 PM LINE: -2 PREDICTION: PORTLAND , BOSTON Oddsmakers currently have the PORTLAND...

Mom of T-wolves star Karl-Anthony Towns dies from COVID-19MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Jacqueline Cruz-Towns, the mother of Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns, died Monday due to complications from COVID-19 after more than a month of fighting the virus.The Timberwolves made the announcement via the Towns family, which requested privacy. Karl...

AP Sports WriterPhoenix Suns accelerate rebuilding process with 2016 draftBy JOHN MARSHALLPHOENIX (AP) Marquese Chriss wanted to play in Phoenix but figured his chance had passed when the Suns used the No. 4 overall pick of the NBA draft on Dragan Bender.Chriss' agent told him the next few...

The DENVER and the MEMPHIS will both be gunning for a victory on 11/7/2018 at 8:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. DENVER NUGGETS vs MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES When: 8:00 PM  ET, Wednesday, November 7, 2018 Where: FedExForum, Memphis, Tennessee ROT TEAM PS OU ML 509 DENVER 3.5 (-110) 206 (-110) -165 145 510 MEMPHIS TV: 8:05 PM LINE: 3.5 PREDICTION: MEMPHIS , DENVER Oddsmakers currently have the MEMPHIS listed as...

AP Sports WriterRajon Rondo has a knack for performing in the playoffsBy ANNE M. PETERSONPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) Rajon Rondo is healthy and he's locked in.That's good news for the New Orleans Pelicans, not so much for the Portland Trail Blazers. When Rondo is locked in during the postseason,...

AP Sports WriterSurprising Nuggets leading the Western ConferenceBy PAT GRAHAMDENVER (AP) The topic: Denver leading the Western Conference and whether teams are starting to take the Nuggets more seriously.The look from Nikola Jokic: Nearly expressionless. The Joker doesn't jest about this subject.''To be honest, I don't really care,''...

AP Basketball WriterBucks seeking 2-0 lead over Raptors in East finalsBy TIM REYNOLDSWhen the season started, everyone knew the Eastern Conference would have a new king.LeBron James left Cleveland, having taken his talents to Los Angeles.And even Milwaukee star Giannis Antetokounmpo wasn't sure who would take his place.''I didn't...

AP Sports WriterThunder F Kanter fractures forearm punching a chairBy CLIFF BRUNTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Oklahoma City forward Enes Kanter is out indefinitely after fracturing his right forearm punching a chair Thursday night during the Thunder's victory over the Dallas Mavericks.Thunder coach Billy Donovan said X-rays showed the break....

Grizzlies exercise third-year option on F Jarell MartinMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) The Memphis Grizzlies have exercised a third year contact option on forward Jarell Martin.Team officials announced the decision Friday.Martin played 27 regular-season games for the Grizzlies as a rookie last season and averaged 5.7 points, 3.2 rebounds and...

NBA fines Pelicans coach Gentry for criticizing officiatingNEW ORLEANS (AP) Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry has been fined $15,000 by the NBA for publicly criticizing the league's officiating following New Orleans' 107-101 loss to Houston on Saturday night.The punishment was announced Sunday by Kiki VanDeWeghe, the league's executive vice...