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Lakers acquire Bullock from Pistons for rookie MykhailiukLOS ANGELES (AP) The Los Angeles Lakers acquired Reggie Bullock from the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday for rookie guard Svi Mykhailiuk and a future second-round draft pick.Bullock is a sixth-year pro who began his NBA career across town with the Clippers....

Doncic, Young unanimous NBA All-Rookie 1st-teamersNEW YORK (AP) With Dallas' Luka Doncic and Atlanta's Trae Young leading the way, the top five NBA draft picks from 2018 have been selected as the top five NBA rookies this season.Doncic and Young were unanimous first-team selections for the NBA All-Rookie...

AP Sports WriterPacers' Brogdon, Kings' Parker reveal they have virusBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Indiana Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon and Sacramento Kings forward Jabari Parker both revealed Wednesday that they have tested positive for the coronavirus.Both made announcements in the forms of statements released by their teams. And Brogdon...

Celtics sign Monroe in lone move at trade deadlineBOSTON (AP) The Celtics signed free agent center Greg Monroe in their lone move at the trade deadline on Thursday.Monroe was waived last week by Phoenix after being traded from Milwaukee in November. He is averaging 10.4 points and 7.4...

Steve Nash doesn't have an X's and O's answer for the optimum way for injured Los Angeles Lakers stars Pau Gasol and Dwight Howard to play together, but he does believe they can both figure it out by putting in the effort. "I don't know what the best way is...

The Latest: Obama to speak at LeBron James’ graduation eventBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:---LeBron James promised the Class of 2020 something special for their virtual commencement celebrations, and he delivered.James revealed Tuesday that former President Barack Obama...

AP Sports WriterHawks hire Warriors' Travis Schlenk as general managerBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Hawks have hired Travis Schlenk as general manager and head of basketball operations, giving the Golden State assistant GM control of personnel decisions.Schlenk succeeds Wes Wilcox, who resigned May 5 as part of...

ATLANTA (AP) - DeMarre Carroll's agent says an MRI on Carroll's left knee showed no structural damage, and Carroll is hoping to play for the Hawks by Friday night's Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.Mark Bartelstein told The Associated Press on Thursday that Carroll has only a knee...

The DETROIT and the GOLDEN STATE will both be gunning for a victory on 1/30/2021 at 10:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. DETROIT vs GOLDEN STATE When: 1/30/2021 10:00 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 513 DETROIT -4.5 (-110) 223.5 (-110) 170 -200 514 GOLDEN STATE TV: 10:00 PM LINE: -4.5 PREDICTION: GOLDEN STATE , DETROIT Oddsmakers currently have the GOLDEN STATE listed as -4.5...

Feb. 19 - Trade deadline (3 p.m. EST).April 15 - Last day of regular season.April 18 - Playoffs begin.

AP Sports WriterStephen Curry wants ownership stake in hometown PanthersBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) As a longtime fan of the Carolina Panthers, Stephen Curry is absolutely interested in having an ownership stake in the team.He reminds everyone his day job is as a star of the Golden State...

AP Sports WriterWithout George to start, Clippers still among NBA's bestBy BETH HARRISLOS ANGELES (AP) The Los Angeles Clippers shocked the NBA by landing two superstars to go with a proven supporting cast. Only one of them will be on the floor to start the season.Joining his third...