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Lakers give LeBron a good show, make NBA Summer League semisLAS VEGAS (AP) The Los Angeles Lakers put on a good show for LeBron James.With James in attendance , the defending NBA Summer League champions cruised back into the semifinals, beating the Detroit Pistons 101-78 on Sunday.Second-round pick...

AP Sports WriterRestaurant, casino owner to buy Rockets from AlexanderBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) Restaurant and casino owner Tilman Fertitta has agreed to buy the Houston Rockets from Leslie Alexander.Terms were not released and must be approved by the NBA Board of Governors. The deal includes Clutch City Sports...

Associated PressRaptors denied permission to play in Canada, head to TampaBy ROB GILLIESTORONTO (AP) The Canadian government denied a request by the NBA and the Raptors to play in Toronto amid the pandemic, and the team says it will start the season next month in Tampa, Florida.''Ultimately, the...

AP Sports WriterGiannis just misses triple-double, Bucks beat Magic 112-95By FRED GOODALLORLANDO, Fla. (AP) Giannis Antetokounmpo nearly had a triple double with 19 points, 18 rebounds and nine assists, helping the NBA-best Milwaukee Bucks beat the Orlando Magic 112-95 on Saturday night.The Bucks won for the 13th time...

AP Basketball WriterSuspension over, Waiters returns to Heat locker roomBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) Dion Waiters returned to practice with the Miami Heat on Saturday, apologizing publicly for the incident on the team plane that led to his 10-game suspension.Waiters will be with the team for its three-game trip...

Lillard, Kemba, LeBron among noteworthy All-NBA picksNEW YORK (AP) Giannis Antetokounmpo and James Harden were unanimous selections to an All-NBA team that could mean big payoffs for Damian Lillard and Kemba Walker.Both of those guards were voted to one of the three teams announced Thursday, making them eligible...

The GOLDEN STATE and the SAN ANTONIO will both be gunning for a victory on 2/8/2021 at 8:30 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GOLDEN STATE vs SAN ANTONIO When: 2/8/2021 8:30 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 567 GOLDEN STATE (-110) (-110)   568 SAN ANTONIO TV: 8:30 PM LINE: PREDICTION: SAN ANTONIO , GOLDEN STATE Oddsmakers currently have the SAN ANTONIO...

Charlotte Bobcats rookie Michael Kidd-Gilchrist suffered a concussion and will remain hospitalized overnight for observation in Houston after teammate Jeff Taylor collided with him going for a rebound on Saturday night. Charlotte coach Mike Dunlap said Kidd-Gilchrist was moving his extremities and talking as he was wheeled off the floor....

AP Sports WriterPaul Westphal, Hall of Famer and NBA champion, dies at 70By BETH HARRISPaul Westphal, a Hall of Fame player who won a championship with the Boston Celtics in 1974 and later coached in the league and in college, died Saturday. He was 70.He died in Scottsdale, Arizona,...

AP Sports WriterHarden ready to help Rockets bounce back this seasonBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) When the NBA season tips off, James Harden will be able to run Mike D'Antoni's famed seven seconds or less offense in games that count.The question is whether the scheme of Houston's new coach...

CLEVELAND (AP) LeBron James is the only one of Cleveland's three big stars playing Wednesday night against Chicago. James, who has been battling a cold and flu bug that has been working its way through Cleveland's locker room, was questionable until 20 minutes before tip-off when the team announced he...

AP Sports WriterNBA coaches prepare for possible intriguing playoff matchupsBy KYLE HIGHTOWERWith NBA games indefinitely on hold there has been a lot of discussion about postseason possibilities - including by coaches around the league.They're preparing for what a resumption of the season that wascould look like in the wake...