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AP Sports WriterCavs coach Beilein says he apologized for 'thugs' commentBy NOAH TRISTERDETROIT (AP) John Beilein's first season as an NBA coach took another turbulent turn because of a comment he made during a film session.Beilein said Thursday he had apologized after using the word ''thugs'' while reviewing...

AP Sports WriterLakers' Anthony Davis falls hard on tailbone, leaves gameBy GREG BEACHAMLOS ANGELES (AP) Anthony Davis left the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the New York Knicks in the third quarter Tuesday night after he bruised his lower back in a painful fall to the court.Davis was...

Associated PressButler, Herro lead Heat past Magic, 102-89By DICK SCANLONORLANDO, Fla. (AP) Miami got 24 points from Jimmy Butler and a big boost from rookie Tyler Herro on Saturday night. But it was a big game from center Meyers Leonard that put the Heat over the top in...

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,...

The BOSTON and the LA CLIPPERS will both be gunning for a victory on 2/5/2021 at 10:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. BOSTON vs LA CLIPPERS When: 2/5/2021 10:05 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 527 BOSTON -6.5 (-110) 220 (-110) 210 -270 528 LA CLIPPERS TV: 10:05 PM LINE: -6.5 PREDICTION: LA CLIPPERS , BOSTON Oddsmakers currently have the LA CLIPPERS listed as -6.5...

Lakers re-sign veteran Jared Dudley to 1-year dealEL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Lakers have re-signed veteran Jared Dudley to a one-year contract.The NBA champions announced the move Tuesday, giving them 13 players under contract as they head into training camp for the new season.The 35-year-old Dudley...

MILWAUKEE (AP) Energetic broadcaster Gus Johnson will be calling games for the up-and-coming Milwaukee Bucks this season.A team spokesman confirmed Monday night that Johnson would call 20 Bucks contests for Fox Sports Wisconsin.Johnson is a veteran play-by-play man who is best known for his calls of college basketball...

AP Sports WriterIsaiah Thomas looks to help Nuggets end playoff droughtBy PAT GRAHAMDENVER (AP) The debates have been so lively inside the Denver Nuggets locker room recently that coach Michael Malone wanders in to make sure everything's all right.Just the enthusiasm of guard Isaiah Thomas bubbling to the...

Utah and Oklahoma will both be gunning for a victory on 12/28/2020 at 8:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. UTAH vs OKLAHOMA CITY When: 12/28/2020 8:00 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 546 UTAH 7.5 (-110) 221 (-110) -330 250 546 OKLAHOMA CITY TV: 8:00 PM LINE: 7.5 PREDICTION: OKLAHOMA CITY , UTAH Oddsmakers currently have the OKLAHOMA CITY listed as 7.5 point favorites versus...

AP Sports WriterMarkelle Fultz set for the stage of being No. 1 pickBy TIM BOOTHIn the often unpredictable world of the NBA, there is some symmetry in Markelle Fultz and Ben Simmons likely becoming teammates as pros.Barring an unforeseen change, Fultz will be the No. 1 pick in the...

AP Basketball Writer'Use our platform': NBA coaches saying change must occurBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) The NBA plans to go to Disney World next month to finish a season, with a schedule calling for the 22 remaining teams to play more than 150 more games and for the league...

The Brooklyn Nets and the Minnesota Timberwolves will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Target Center. Brooklyn At Minnesota When: 8:00 PM ET, Wednesday, January 23, 2013 Where: Target Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota TV: 8 p.m. ET, YES (Brooklyn), Fox Sports North (Minnesota) Prediction: Nets 95, Timberwolves 93 Oddsmakers...