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Cavs' Love in concussion protocol, out against HornetsCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love has entered the NBA's concussion protocol after being elbowed in the face.Love was struck by Miami's Jordan Mickey during Tuesday night's 98-79 loss to the Heat. He briefly returned to the floor, but...

Grizzlies' Morant 'week to week' due to back spasmsMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) Memphis Grizzlies rookie guard Ja Morant didn’t travel for the team’s Sunday game at Minnesota due to back spams.The Grizzlies said Saturday in a release that Morant’s status is considered "week-to-week.”Morant first experienced the back spasms Monday...

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Russell Westbrook is reaching historic heights on his triple-double binge and his Oklahoma City teammates are flourishing. The Thunder's dynamic point guard has entered rarified air with six consecutive triple-doubles - the most since Michael Jordan's seven straight in 1989. He's taken the leading role in the...

AP Sports WriterPublic memorial service remembers the private Kobe BryantBy GREG BEACHAMLOS ANGELES (AP) Kobe Bryant’s wife remembered him as a devoted father and husband who arrived early for school pickups and wrote heartfelt cards and letters.Rob Pelinka, Bryant’s longtime agent and closest friend, recalled getting a text...

LOS ANGELES (AP) A person familiar with the search says Frank Vogel will be interviewed for the Lakers head coach opening. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday because they weren't at liberty to publicly discuss negotiations. Vogel flew to Los Angeles on Thursday. The 45-year...

AP Basketball WriterNets: Injured Kevin Durant likely won't play this seasonBy BRIAN MAHONEYNEW YORK (AP) Nets general manager Sean Marks says the expectation is Kevin Durant won't play this season, although the All-Star forward will have a say in determining when he's ready.Durant is recovering from surgery to...

The SAN ANTONIO and the HOUSTON will both be gunning for a victory on 2/6/2021 at 8:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. SAN ANTONIO vs HOUSTON When: 2/6/2021 8:05 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 545 SAN ANTONIO -3.5 (-110) 224.5 (-110) 145 -165 546 HOUSTON TV: 8:05 PM LINE: -3.5 PREDICTION: HOUSTON , SAN ANTONIO Oddsmakers currently have the HOUSTON listed as -3.5 point...

AP Sports WriterAP Source: Beilein interviewed for Pistons' openingBy NOAH TRISTERDETROIT (AP) A person with knowledge of the situation says Michigan's John Beilein has interviewed for the Detroit Pistons' coaching vacancy.The person spoke on condition of anonymity Friday because he was not authorized to speak publicly about the...

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) - The team coached by former NBA player Carl Herrera says his condition is improving following a shooting in Venezuela.The Gigantes de Guayana team said in a Twitter post that Herrera is no longer in critical condition and is ''completely out of danger.''Herrera was shot Saturday...

Warriors F Draymond Green fined by NBANEW YORK (AP) Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has been fined $25,000 by the NBA for publicly criticizing the league's officiating.The punishment was announced Monday by Kiki VanDeWeghe, the league's executive vice president for basketball operations.Green made his remarks after Golden...

Boston police tweet about Red Auerbach called 'tone-deaf'BOSTON (AP) Boston's police commissioner apologized Monday after the department faced heavy criticism for a now-deleted Black History Month tweet that celebrated a white man.The original post on the department's official Twitter account Sunday was in honor of the late former...

A new labor deal in the NBA is on the verge of being finalized, after owners voted Wednesday to approve a proposed seven-year collective bargaining agreement that was tentatively agreed to last week. The owners' vote was unanimous and players are expected to finish casting their ballots in the coming...