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The Washington Wizards and the Charlotte Hornets will both be gunning for a victory on 3/18/2017 at 7:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. Washington Wizards vs Charlotte Hornets When: 7:00 PM  ET, Saturday, March 18, 2017 Where: Spectrum Center, Charlotte, North Carolina ROT TEAM PS OU ML 505 Washington Wizards -1 (-110) 214 (-110) -105 -115 506 Charlotte Hornets TV: 7 p.m. ET, CSN...

AP Sports WriterMom of T-wolves star Karl-Anthony Towns dies from COVID-19By DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (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. She was 59.The Timberwolves made the announcement via...

NEW YORK -- Michele Roberts, the NBA players' union executive director, on Wednesday questioned several of the principles that for decades have governed owner-player relations in the league, objecting to the concept of a salary cap while making clear she'd push for much more than a 50-50 split of...

The fans at Toyota Center will be treated to a game between the Phoenix Suns and the Houston Rockets when they take their seats on Saturday. Phoenix At Houston When: 8:00 PM ET, Saturday, March 21, 2015 Where: Toyota Center, Houston, Texas TV: 8 p.m. ET, FSN Arizona (Phoenix), ROOT (Houston) PREDICTION: Rockets...

AP Basketball WriterRockets can advance, Thunder look to force a Game 7By TIM REYNOLDSThe law of averages says an Oklahoma City Thunder starter will make a 3-pointer relatively quickly on Monday night.Someone better, or else.Houston - which famously wasted a chance to reach the NBA Finals by missing 27...

Gobert lifts Jazz past Pelicans 106-104 in NBA restartLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) Rudy Gobert sank two free throws with 6.9 seconds left to cap a 14-point, 12-rebound and three-block performance, giving the Utah Jazz a 106-104 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans in the first game of...

AP Basketball WriterHeat say they are working with Adebayo to finalize extensionBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) Bam Adebayo and the Miami Heat are working on a contract extension, the team said Tuesday.Once the deal is finalized, Adebayo - when factoring in his current salary - would be guaranteed at...

Suns center Deandre Ayton suspended for 25 games by NBANEW YORK (AP) Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton has been suspended for 25 games without pay by the NBA for violating the terms of the NBA/NBPA Anti-Drug Program by testing positive for a diuretic.The NBA announced the suspension Thursday...

AP Basketball WriterAP source: Knicks agree to deal with Fizdale to be new coachBy BRIAN MAHONEYNEW YORK (AP) A person with knowledge of the details says the New York Knicks have agreed to hire David Fizdale as their new coach.The former Memphis Grizzlies coach will replace Jeff Hornacek,...

AP Basketball WriterAP Source: Taj Gibson joining Minnesota on 2-year, $28M dealBy JON KRAWCZYNSKIMINNEAPOLIS (AP) A person with knowledge of the negotiations says Taj Gibson is reuniting with coach Tom Thibodeau, agreeing on a two-year, $28 million deal to join the Minnesota Timberwolves.The person spoke to The Associated...

Manu Ginobili returning for 16th season with SpursSAN ANTONIO (AP) Manu Ginobili is returning for his 16th season with the San Antonio Spurs.The Spurs re-signed the 40-year-old Argentine guard Thursday. Terms of the deal weren't disclosed.Ginobili will become the eighth player in NBA history to spend his entire...

AP Basketball WriterDerrick Rose signs with Minnesota, reunites with ThibodeauBy TIM REYNOLDSDerrick Rose has signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves for the remainder of the season.The move reunites Rose and Timberwolves coach Tom Thibodeau, who were together in Chicago. The Wolves announced the signing on Thursday morning.Minnesota technically becomes the...