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AP Basketball WriterEx-UConn star, top NBA sixth man Cliff Robinson dies at 53By BRIAN MAHONEYCliff Robinson, an early star in UConn's rise to power and longtime top sixth man in the NBA, died Saturday. He was 53.Robinson's death was confirmed by UConn. No cause of death was given, though...

Bucks acquire Meeks from Wizards, teams swap 2nd-roundersMILWAUKEE (AP) The Milwaukee Bucks have acquired suspended guard Jodie Meeks, a future second-round draft pick and cash from the Wizards, sending a future second-round pick back to Washington.The NBA suspended Meeks in April for 25 games for a violation of...

Associated PressGrizzlies' Conley says big contract won't affect his playBy PHIL STUKENBORGMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) The Memphis Grizzlies wanted to keep Mike Conley so much that they gave their veteran point guard the richest contract in NBA history.For Conley, the basketball - and pressure - is in his court...

AP Sports WriterLongtime Clippers fan Crystal will be analyst for 1 gameBy JOE REEDYLOS ANGELES (AP) Los Angeles Clippers announcer Ralph Lawler was approached two months ago with a special request. A longtime season-ticket holder asked team president Gillian Zucker if he could call a game on television...

The CHICAGO and the MILWAUKEE will both be gunning for a victory on 11/16/2018 at 9:35 PM when they meet in a game matchup. CHICAGO BULLS vs MILWAUKEE BUCKS When: 9:30 PM  ET, Friday, November 16, 2018 Where: Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, Wisconsin ROT TEAM PS OU ML 715 CHICAGO -13.5 (-110) 224 (-110)   716 MILWAUKEE TV: 9:35 PM LINE: -13.5 PREDICTION: MILWAUKEE , CHICAGO Oddsmakers currently have the MILWAUKEE listed...

The Toronto Raptors and the Chicago Bulls will both be trying to pick up a win on 1/7/2017 at 8:05 PM when they battle in a NBA Matchup. Toronto Raptors vs. Chicago Bulls When: 8:00 PM ET, Saturday, January 7, 2017 Where: United Center, Chicago, Illinois ROT TEAM PS OU Money Line 709 TORONTO 2 (-110) 208 (-110) -140 120 710 CHICAGO TV: 8 p.m. ET,...

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Minnesota Timberwolves coach Sam Mitchell is inserting Kevin Martin into the starting lineup in hopes of jumpstarting a struggling offense.Martin will replace Tayshaun Prince and Andrew Wiggins will slide from shooting guard to small forward in a first five that also includes point guard Ricky Rubio,...

LeBron James labels Charles Barkley 'a hater' for criticismDALLAS (AP) LeBron James has apparently had enough of Charles Barkley's criticism.Barkley took issue last week with James' call for the Cavaliers to secure another playmaker to help contend for a second-straight NBA title. The outspoken TNT ''Inside the NBA''...

NBA corrects Lakers-Pacers scoring errorNEW YORK (AP) The NBA corrected a scoring error made last week in the Los Angeles Lakers' home victory over the Indiana Pacers.The NBA said Friday that Indiana's Glenn Robinson III was incorrectly credited with a 3-pointer on a jumper shot inside the 3-point...

Bucks' Nikola Mirotic out with left thumb injuryMILWAUKEE (AP) Milwaukee Bucks forward Nikola Mirotic is out indefinitely an examination of his left thumb revealed a sprain and a fracture.Since being acquired by the Bucks on Feb. 7, Mirotic has played in 14 games with three starts. He is...

AP Sports WriterCavaliers may find Love sooner than expectedBy TOM WITHERSINDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) As the Cavaliers experience growing pains with four new players, relief might be ahead: Kevin Love.The All-Star forward, sidelined since Jan. 29 with a broken left hand, said Friday he could return sooner than expected....

AP Sports WriterUndrafted Clemons making impression in Vegas Summer LeagueBy CLIFF BRUNTWith Zion Williamson and Ja Morant out with injuries and R.J. Barrett struggling, the opportunity has presented itself for lesser-known players to get noticed during Las Vegas Summer League.Chris Clemons, an undrafted rookie from Campbell, has made an...