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AP Sports WriterIndiana Pacers promote Nate McMillan to head coachBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) The Indiana Pacers promoted assistant Nate McMillan to head coach on Monday, ending the search for Frank Vogel's replacement after less than two weeks.McMillan spent 12 seasons as the head coach in Seattle and Portland,...

Warriors say no decision has been made on White House visitOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) The Golden State Warriors say no decision has been made regarding a potential White House visit to celebrate their NBA title.The Warriors issued a statement Tuesday saying that ''today is all about celebrating our championship''...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Cavs interviewing 3 assistants for coaching jobBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) A person familiar with the Cleveland Cavaliers' coaching search tells The Associated Press the team is interviewing three NBA assistants this weekend for its vacancy.The Cavaliers met Friday night with Denver assistant Jordi Fernandez...

AP Sports WriterLeBron, back in Boston, for another Cavs farewellBy JIMMY GOLENBOSTON (AP) LeBron James and the depleted Cleveland Cavaliers won't get any sympathy from the Celtics when they return to Boston for Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals.Already laboring to reach his eighth straight NBA Finals...

The Denver Nuggets and the Oklahoma City Thunder will both be trying to pick up a win on 1/7/2017 at 8:05 PM when they battle in a NBA Matchup. Denver Nuggets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder When: 8:00 PM ET, Saturday, January 7, 2017 Where: Chesapeake Energy Arena, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma ROT TEAM PS OU Money Line 707 DENVER -7 (-110) 221...

AP Basketball WriterAntetokounmpo voted NBA's Defensive Player of the YearBy BRIAN MAHONEYLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) Giannis Antetokounmpo figured somebody was in trouble.Even though the Milwaukee Bucks had just defeated Orlando for a 3-1 lead in their playoff series, Mike Budenholzer wanted to talk to them in the...

Mavs' All-Star starter Doncic sprains right ankle againDALLAS (AP) Dallas Mavericks standout guard Luka Doncic has hurt his right ankle again just more than two weeks before he is set to start the All-Star Game.Doncic will miss the Mavericks' game in Houston on Friday night. He missed four...

PHILADELPHIA (AP) The Philadelphia 76ers signed point guard Kendall Marshall on Wednesday.Marshall was the 13th overall pick by Phoenix in 2012 and has played for the Suns, the Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee.He has averaged 5.3 points and 1.7 rebounds in 130 games.A two-year star for North Carolina,...

Hawks' Mike Scott out 4 weeks; Kelly signed, Tavares waivedATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Hawks say backup forward Mike Scott will be out about four weeks because of a sore left knee. To deal with his absence, the team has requested waivers on Edy Tavares and signed forward Ryan...

Hawks request waivers on guard Jaylen MorrisATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Hawks have requested waivers on guard Jaylen Morris, who appeared in six games with the team last season.Morris averaged 4.7 points and 2.7 rebounds in his brief time with the team.Morris, from Molloy College, signed two 10-day contracts...

The DENVER and the SACRAMENTO will both be gunning for a victory on 2/6/2021 at 5:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. DENVER vs SACRAMENTO When: 2/6/2021 5:05 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 531 DENVER 3.5 (-110) 230 (-110) -165 145 532 SACRAMENTO TV: 5:05 PM LINE: 3.5 PREDICTION: SACRAMENTO , DENVER Oddsmakers currently have the SACRAMENTO listed as 3.5 point favorites versus the DENVER,...

The DALLAS and the CHICAGO will both be gunning for a victory on 11/12/2018 at 8:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. DALLAS MAVERICKS vs CHICAGO BULLS When: 8:00 PM  ET, Monday, November 12, 2018 Where: United Center, Chicago, Illinois ROT TEAM PS OU ML 707 DALLAS (-110) (-110)   708 CHICAGO TV: 8:05 PM LINE: PREDICTION: CHICAGO , DALLAS Oddsmakers currently have the CHICAGO listed as...