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At 7-foot-1, Marc Gasol isn't a little anything.He's surely not playing like Pau's little brother.For the first time since the Gasols have been in the NBA it's the younger one putting up the better numbers, and that's a big reason why the Memphis Grizzlies have been one of the...

The San Antonio Spurs will be trying to extend a winning streak on Wednesday when they take on the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. San Antonio Spurs vs. Sacramento Kings When: 10:30 PM ET, Wednesday, November 16, 2016 Where: Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, California TV: 10:30 p.m. ET, FSN Southwest (San...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Charlotte Hornets forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist is expected to miss an extended period of time after an MRI revealed he has a torn labrum in his right shoulder.The team made the announcement Monday, but would not say if he needed surgery or how long he will...

BIG3 allows players to use CBD for pain relief, recoveryNEW YORK (AP) The BIG3 says players in the 3-on-3 league of former NBA players are allowed to use cannabidiol (kan-uh-bih-DY'-ahl), or CBD, for pain management and recovery.Under the change announced Wednesday, the BIG3 becomes what's believed to be...

LOS ANGELES (AP) Together for six years now, Chris Paul and Blake Griffin have yet to make it past the second round of the playoffs. Heck, the Los Angeles Clippers haven't even gotten out of the first round two years running. And that's not the worst of it. The Clippers are...

Associated PressDoncic has 33 first-half points, Mavs hammer Warriors 142-94By DAVE JACKSONDALLAS (AP) Luka Doncic scored 33 of his 35 points in the first half and had yet another triple-double to help the Dallas Mavericks rout the short-handed Golden State Warriors 142-94 on Wednesday night.Doncic fell a point...

AP Basketball WriterSilver says NBA will consider many ideas if play can resumeBy TIM REYNOLDSThe NBA is considering an idea where some players would be quarantined or isolated for purposes of being able to compete against one another and provide basketball fans with some sort of diversion from the...

AP Basketball WriterAP Source: NBA changing 3-point contest format at All-StarBy TIM REYNOLDSA person with knowledge of the situation says the NBA is changing the format to this season’s 3-point contest at All-Star Saturday by adding a pair of deep shots that will be worth three points apiece.That change...

Bulls G Dunn out of concussion protocolCHICAGO (AP) Bulls point guard Kris Dunn is out of the NBA's concussion protocol, though he will miss at least two more games for Chicago.Executive vice president of basketball operations John Paxson says Dunn ''still has a long way to go conditioning-wise,''...

Heading to his locker to get dressed, Josh Smith griped a bit when told he would have to go to the podium for the second game in a row. Then he smiled. No way the Atlanta Hawks forward was getting out of those duties. Not after the way he played Monday...

Associated PressTicketing plan for Kobe Bryant public memorial releasedBy JOHN ANTCZAKLOS ANGELES (AP) The Los Angeles Lakers announced Friday that fans seeking to attend the Feb. 24 memorial for Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, at Staples Center must register to purchase tickets and there will be no...

AP Basketball WriterRay Allen, the top 3-point shooter in NBA history, retiresBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) Ray Allen won championships in Boston and Miami, made one of the most memorable shots in NBA Finals history and has more 3-pointers than anyone who ever played in the league.More than two...