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Isaiah Thomas fined for inappropriate language toward a fanNEW YORK (AP) Boston guard Isaiah Thomas has been fined $25,000 for inappropriate language toward a fan during the Celtics' Game 4 loss at Washington.The NBA announced the fine Wednesday.Game 5 is Wednesday night in Boston. The second-round series is...

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - When NBA union chief Michele Roberts watched Stephen Curry return to a game after his head slammed against the floor and he walked woozily to the locker room, she immediately took a closer look the league's concussion protocols.Two nights later, when Curry's Golden State teammate...

Jordan giving $100 million for racial equality, justiceCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Michael Jordan and the Jordan Brand are giving $100 million to organizations dedicated to promoting racial equality and social justice.In a joint statement Friday on social media, Jordan and the Jordan Brand said money will be paid over...

Grizzlies sign forward JaMychal Green to multiyear contractMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) The Memphis Grizzlies have signed forward JaMychal Green to a multiyear contract.Terms of the deal haven't been announced.Green, 27, is coming off the most productive season of his career. The 6-foot-9 forward averaged 8.9 points, 7.1 rebounds, 1.1...

Associated PressCanada reviewing NBA plan to play in Toronto amid pandemicBy ROB GILLIESTORONTO (AP) The Canadian government is reviewing a proposal from the NBA and the Raptors to play in Toronto amid the pandemic.A spokesman for Health Minister Patty Hajdu said Tuesday officials have been in contact with...

Suns sign restricted free agent big man Alan WilliamsPHOENIX (AP) The Phoenix Suns have signed big man Alan Williams to a three-year, $17 million contract.The restricted free agent agreed to the deal earlier this month and the Suns announced he re-signed on Wednesday.The 24-year-old Williams averaged 7.4 points...

Lakers overcome Ball's injury to beat Mavs, reach title gameLAS VEGAS (AP) Lonzo Ball's bid for a third straight triple-double was short-circuited by a calf injury. The lead he helped the Los Angeles Lakers build while he was in the game proved to be just enough to top...

ATLANTA (AP) Rapper Gucci Mane took full advantage of the ''Kiss Cam'' while attending an NBA game in his hometown of Atlanta, using his scoreboard appearance to pop the question to girlfriend Keyshia Ka'oir. Video of the proposal on Tuesday night shows Gucci Mane, whose real name is Radric Davis,...

Nets waive Yogi Ferrell, roster stands at 15NEW YORK (AP) The Brooklyn Nets have waived guard Yogi Ferrell to reduce their roster to the limit of 15.The former Indiana University guard averaged 4.3 points and 1.7 assists in three preseason games. Coach Kenny Atkinson raved about the 6-foot...

The BOSTON and the GOLDEN STATE will both be gunning for a victory on 2/2/2021 at 10:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. BOSTON vs GOLDEN STATE When: 2/2/2021 10:00 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 557 BOSTON 2.5 (-110) 224.5 (-110) -140 120 558 GOLDEN STATE TV: 10:00 PM LINE: 2.5 PREDICTION: GOLDEN STATE , BOSTON Oddsmakers currently have the GOLDEN STATE listed as 2.5...

Clippers' Bradley could miss rest of year following surgeryCHICAGO (AP) The Los Angeles Clippers say guard Avery Bradley could miss the rest of the season after having surgery to repair muscles in his pubic area.The Clippers expect the recovery time to be six to eight weeks, meaning they...

AP Basketball WriterIn tense political times, NBA heading to Israel this summerBy JON KRAWCZYNSKIAs the NBA prepares to bring its Basketball Without Borders program to Israel this summer, league officials hope that the first trip to the country can help bring children together during a time of increasing tension.Basketball...