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AP Sports WriterGriffin: Pelicans project Zion Williamson debut for Jan. 22By BRETT MARTELMETAIRIE, La. (AP) Zion Williamson, the top choice in last summer’s NBA draft, is scheduled to make his regular season debut for the Pelicans on Jan. 22 when New Orleans hosts the the San Antonio Spurs,...

The Golden State Warriors and the San Antonio Spurs will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at AT&T Center. Golden State At San Antonio When: 7:00 PM ET, Sunday, April 5, 2015 Where: AT&T Center, San Antonio, Texas TV: 7 p.m. ET, NBATV, CSN Bay...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Spurs' Becky Hammon plans to interview with BucksBy GENARO C. ARMASMILWAUKEE (AP) San Antonio Spurs assistant Becky Hammon plans to interview for the Milwaukee Bucks' coaching job, a person familiar with the search told The Associated Press.The person requested anonymity because the team does...

Lakers' Anthony Davis to wear own name on jersey in OrlandoLOS ANGELES (AP) Anthony Davis will wear his own name on the back of his jersey when the Los Angeles Lakers return to action.Davis confirmed his decision Sunday in a conference call from Orlando, where the Western Conference-leading...

AP Sports WriterGiannis, surging Bucks end 2018 with NBA's best recordBy GENARO C. ARMASMILWAUKEE (AP) Dynamic offense jump-started the Milwaukee Bucks' season. Tighter defense has propelled them to the best record in the NBA.The Bucks are 15 games over .500, an impressive beginning for Mike Budenholzer's tenure as...

They will both be gunning for a victory on 12/25/2020 at 10:30 PM when they meet in a game matchup. LA CLIPPERS vs DENVER When: 12/25/2020 10:30 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 586 LA CLIPPERS 3 (-110) 225 (-110) -155 135 586 DENVER TV: 10:30 PM LINE: 3 PREDICTION: DENVER , LA CLIPPERS Oddsmakers currently have the DENVER listed as 3 point favorites versus the LA CLIPPERS,...

Associated PressGreece coach Pitino makes plans without GiannisBy DEREK GATOPOULOSATHENS, Greece (AP) Greece coach Rick Pitino is planning on trying to qualify for the 2020 Olympics without Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo.Pitino officially took over as coach of the Greek national basketball team on Monday. He said he...

AP Sports WriterLong-range plan: Garland's shooting floored Cavs in workoutBy TOM WITHERSINDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) When Darius Garland realized the Cavaliers sent general manager Koby Altman, new coach John Beilein and his entire staff to his private pre-draft workout in Los Angeles, the Vanderbilt guard drew up a personal...

MEMPHIS (102)Je.Green 4-12 3-5 12, Randolph 6-15 7-8 19, Gasol 4-11 7-8 15, Conley 9-15 4-5 23, Lee 2-4 2-2 6, Allen 5-12 0-0 10, Udrih 1-3 2-4 4, Leuer 2-6 0-0 4, Koufos 1-2 2-2 4, Calathes 2-3 0-0 5. Totals 36-83 27-34 102.PHOENIX (101)Tucker 2-7...

AP Basketball WriterThe debut: Zion Williamson arrives, amid much fanfareBy TIM REYNOLDSLAS VEGAS (AP) Zion Williamson made the rim shake, which is what fans wanted.And then the scoreboard started to shake, which nobody wanted.It was a night unlike any other in NBA Summer League history - with a...

Associated PressSimmons out for 76ers against Pistons with back tightnessBy MATT SCHOCHDETROIT (AP) Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons is out Tuesday night against the Detroit Pistons because of back tightness.76ers coach Brett Brown says Simmons is questionable for Wednesday at Milwaukee after he left Saturday's game in the...

Associated PressRaptors rested, ready for third shot at LeBron, CavaliersBy IAN HARRISONTORONTO (AP) TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors seem to have everything lined up in their favor heading into their postseason matchup against LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers.They're rested. The Raptors feel they are ready. They have...