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The Memphis Grizzlies and the Los Angeles Clippers will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at STAPLES Center. Memphis Grizzlies vs. Los Angeles Clippers When: 10:30 PM ET, Wednesday, January 4, 2017 Where: Staples Center, Los Angeles, California ROT ...

AP Sports WriterPaul George committed to playing for Pacers in 2017-18By MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Paul George says he's committed to playing for the Indiana Pacers next season.Beyond that, he's not sure.At a charity softball game Thursday night in, George made his feelings clear. The forward is under contract...

AP Sports WriterGeorge Karl doesn't hold back in first bookBy ARNIE STAPLETONDENVER (AP) George Karl ambles into the Tattered Cover Bookstore for his first signing of his recently released ''Furious George'' memoir, and he looks refreshed, having dropped from near three bills to 230-some pounds.''I feel terrific,'' said...

Cavaliers waive Andrew Bogut, sign forward Larry SandersCLEVELAND (AP) Larry Sanders walked away from the NBA. He's coming back to a team that needs his help after Andrew Bogut's very short stint with Cleveland.Sanders, who left the league two years ago after five seasons with Milwaukee, signed Monday...

Former Michigan standout Matthews has torn ACLANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) Former Michigan standout Charles Matthews is dealing with a significant knee injury as the NBA draft approaches.Agent Adam Pensack confirmed Sunday night that Matthews tore his anterior cruciate ligament in a workout with the Boston Celtics and will...

AP Sports WriterHigh stakes for Warriors, Cavaliers in Game 7 of NBA FinalsBy JOSH DUBOWOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Stephen Curry knows that the record-setting 73 wins, awards and memorable moments that highlighted Golden State's special season will only be footnotes if the Warriors can't quickly find their missing game.The...

AP Basketball WriterChallenges upheld: Pacers, Kings get calls changed in IndiaBy TIM REYNOLDSOfficially, it's an NBA first: Coaches successfully argued referees' calls Saturday.Sacramento's Luke Walton became the first coach to win a challenge - a new option for coaches to use in the NBA this season - when he...

AP Basketball WriterNBA going with shorter games for Disney exhibition openersBy TIM REYNOLDSLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) The first exhibition games of the NBA restart will go a little more quickly than usual.The NBA is tweaking the rules for those initial matchups, going with 10-minute quarters instead of...

LeBron James adds Showtime doc to his small-screen portfolioBEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) LeBron James has yet to play a minute for the Los Angeles Lakers, yet the NBA superstar is already busy in Hollywood.James is behind the three-part documentary series, ''Shut Up and Dribble,'' announced Monday by Showtime.Set...

The HOUSTON and the OKLAHOMA CITY will both be gunning for a victory on 11/8/2018 at 8:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. HOUSTON ROCKETS vs OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER When: 8:00 PM  ET, Thursday, November 8, 2018 Where: Chesapeake Energy Arena, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma ROT TEAM PS OU ML 701 HOUSTON 4.5 (-110) 213 (-110) -200 170 702 OKLAHOMA CITY TV: 8:05 PM LINE: 4.5 PREDICTION: OKLAHOMA CITY ,...

Celtics' Hayward breaks left hand, out at least a monthSAN ANTONIO (AP) Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward will miss at least a month with a broken left hand after colliding with San Antonio's LaMarcus Aldridge on Saturday night.The Celtics say Hayward was sent for an X-ray that confirmed...

John Legend gets the 'Green Light' for NBA All-Star gigNEW YORK (AP) John Legend will return to the NBA All-Star weekend as the game's halftime performer, it was announced Monday.The Grammy- and Oscar-winning singer-songwriter performed the national anthem at the annual showcase in Houston in 2013. He was...