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AP Sports WriterThunder GM: Coach Billy Donovan will return next seasonBy CLIFF BRUNTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Thunder general manager Sam Presti said coach Billy Donovan's job is safe, despite a disappointing season.Oklahoma City had high expectations this season after trading for Paul George and Carmelo Anthony to join reigning...

AP Basketball WriterSpurs say Aldridge had season-ending shoulder surgeryBy TIM REYNOLDSSeven-time All-Star LaMarcus Aldridge will miss the remainder of San Antonio’s season while he recovers from surgery on his right shoulder, a major blow to the Spurs' postseason chances, assuming the season continues as planned.The Spurs announced Monday that...

AP Basketball WriterAP source: Kawhi Leonard wants a trade from SpursBy TIM REYNOLDSKawhi Leonard's time with the San Antonio Spurs may soon be over.A person familiar with the situation says Leonard has told the Spurs that he would like to be traded this summer, the clearest sign yet that...

The BOSTON and the DETROIT will both be gunning for a victory on 1/1/2021 at 7:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. BOSTON vs DETROIT When: 1/1/2021 7:00 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 525 BOSTON (-110) (-110)   526 DETROIT TV: 7:00 PM LINE: PREDICTION: DETROIT , BOSTON Oddsmakers currently have the DETROIT listed as point favorites versus the BOSTON, while the...

AP Sports WriterAgent: LeBron inks 2-year, $85 million extension with LakersBy GREG BEACHAMLOS ANGELES (AP) LeBron James has agreed to a two-year, $85 million contract extension through the 2022-23 season with the Los Angeles Lakers.James' agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, confirmed the deal Wednesday during the first...

Mavs owner Mark Cuban fined $600,000 for tanking commentsDALLAS (AP) The NBA fined outspoken Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban $600,000 on Wednesday for comments about tanking during a podcast with Hall of Famer Julius Erving.Commissioner Adam Silver said the fine was for ''public statements detrimental to the NBA.''...

Bulls sign former LSU guard Blakeney to two-way contractCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Bulls have signed former LSU guard Antonio Blakeney to a two-way contract.Blakeney went undrafted after averaging 17.2 points and earning All-SEC second-team honors last season.Two-way contracts are new to the NBA for the upcoming season. They...

AP Basketball WriterAP source: NBA investigating Lakers-Rockets dustupBy TIM REYNOLDSThe NBA is looking to see what sanctions Chris Paul, Rajon Rondo and Brandon Ingram should face for their roles in an altercation that marred the final minutes of Saturday's game between the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers.A person...

AP Basketball WriterAnthem singer at Heat-76ers game kneels during performanceBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) A woman performing the national anthem before an NBA preseason game in Miami did so while kneeling at midcourt.Denasia Lawrence opened her jacket just before she started to sing, revealing a ''Black Lives Matter'' shirt,...

Cavaliers' Drummond sits against 76ers with calf strainCLEVELAND (AP) Cleveland Cavaliers center Andre Drummond has been ruled out for Wednesday night's game against the Philadelphia 76ers because of a strained left calf.Cavaliers coach J.B. Bickerstaff said the calf first bothered Drummond in Saturday's game against Miami and his...

PORTLAND, Oregon (AP) The Portland Trail Blazers' scheduled NBA game Saturday night against the Detroit Pistons was postponed till Sunday because of potentially severe weather conditions.The game Sunday at Moda Center is scheduled to start at 6 p.m. PST. ''The safety of our fans and players is always the highest...

AP Sports WriterStephen Curry doesn't need finals MVP, another title will doBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Before the NBA Finals began, Stephen Curry could only chuckle at how long it took for someone to inquire about how badly he wants to add a finals MVP to his decorated...