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Associated PressNowitzki passes Chamberlain for 6th on NBA scoring listBy DAVE JACKSONDALLAS (AP) Dirk Nowitzki of the Dallas Mavericks became the NBA's sixth-leading scorer Monday night with another of his signature long-range jumpers.Nowitzki took Luka Doncic's handoff and backed down New Orleans' Kenrich Williams before hitting a turnaround...

With an open roster spot and needing frontcourt help, the Cleveland Cavaliers are meeting with free agent forward Larry Sanders. The 28-year-old hasn't played since the 2014-15 season, when he averaged 7.3 points and 6.1 rebounds in 27 games for Milwaukee before the Bucks bought out his contract. Sanders announced...

The NEW YORK and the CHICAGO will both be gunning for a victory on 2/1/2021 at 8:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. NEW YORK vs CHICAGO When: 2/1/2021 8:00 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 537 NEW YORK -4 (-110) 218 (-110) 155 -175 538 CHICAGO TV: 8:00 PM LINE: -4 PREDICTION: CHICAGO , NEW YORK Oddsmakers currently have the CHICAGO listed as -4 point...

AP Sports WriterMavs owner Mark Cuban donates $10M after workplace probeBy SCHUYLER DIXONDALLAS (AP) Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban announced Wednesday he will contribute $10 million to help further the cause of women in sports and raise awareness about domestic violence after an investigation substantiated numerous incidents of...

The Portland Trail Blazers and the Los Angeles Lakers will both be gunning for a victory on 3/26/2017 at 9:35 PM when they meet in a game matchup. Portland Trail Blazers vs Los Angeles Lakers When: 9:30 PM  ET, Sunday, March 26, 2017 Where: Staples Center, Los Angeles, California ROT TEAM PS OU ML 719 Portland Trail Blazers 6.5 (-110) 221 (-110) -270 210 720 Los...

AP Basketball WriterBoogie Bomb: Warriors set to add DeMarcus Cousins to lineupBy TIM REYNOLDSDeMarcus Cousins will be ready to play at some point this season.And when he is, the two-time defending NBA champions will be waiting.Adding a fifth All-Star to their already glitzy lineup, the Golden State Warriors have...

AP Sports WriterBucks' investment in Holiday trade makes him feel wantedBy STEVE MEGARGEEMILWAUKEE (AP) Jrue Holiday took notice along with the rest of the NBA when he discovered the substantial package of players and picks the Milwaukee Bucks sacrificed to acquire him.The Bucks traded guards Eric Bledsoe and...

AP Basketball WriterAt last: The US arrives in China for the World CupBy TIM REYNOLDSSHANGHAI (AP) After a month of practice and years of planning, the U.S. men's basketball team has arrived at the World Cup.An all-night flight from Sydney to Shanghai that landed early Thursday brought the...

OAKLAND, California (AP) At every stop, in every road arena, Kobe Bryant is reflecting on 20 years of memories and many great basketball games.He's enjoying every second of this farewell ride despite all the losing, which isn't exactly how he intended to go into retirement.The 37-year-old Bryant returned...

Suns' Booker leaves game against Jazz due to ankle injuryPHOENIX (AP) Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker has sprained his left ankle in the first quarter against the Utah Jazz and left the game.Booker landed awkwardly as a pass came his way with 4:28 left in the quarter Wednesday...

AP Sports WriterLeBron undaunted by challenge of facing Warriors in FinalsBy TOM WITHERSINDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) LeBron James says the challenge of facing the Golden State Warriors in the Finals is ''up there'' with any of his career.Appearing in his seventh straight Finals, James knows the Cleveland Cavaliers are...

AP Sports WriterCavs' Thompson to miss 2 more weeks with sprained footBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Cavaliers forward Tristan Thompson will miss about two more weeks because of a sprained left foot, another blow to the NBA's worst team.The team provided the update Friday for the 6-foot-10 veteran, who...