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AP Sports WriterNBA teams paying closer attention to players' wingspanBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Not until Nate McMillan began being fitted for custom-made suits a few years into his NBA career three decades ago did he understand just how far his arms reached.When Bill Walton dominated at UCLA...

Associated PressKobe Bryant helicopter lacked recommended safety deviceBy BRIAN MELLEY, DAVID KOENIG and BERNARD CONDONLOS ANGELES (AP) The helicopter carrying Kobe Bryant didn’t have a recommended warning system to alert the pilot he was too close to land but it’s not clear it would have averted the crash...

AP Business WriterMichael Jordan gets stake in DraftKings for advisory roleBy MATT OTTSILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) DraftKings shares jumped in midday trading after announcing that basketball legend Michael Jordan would take an ownership stake in the company in exchange for becoming a special adviser to the sports betting...

Associated PressEx-wife of Lorenzen Wright charged with murder in 2010 deathBy ADRIAN SAINZMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) The ex-wife of former NBA player Lorenzen Wright has been charged in his slaying, more than seven years after his body was found in a field in his hometown of Memphis.Memphis Police Director...

Paul to bring slime as host of Kids' Choice Sports awardsLOS ANGELES (AP) Chris Paul is going to bring the slime as host of the Kids' Choice Sports awards.The Houston Rockets' guard will preside over the show airing July 22 on Nickelodeon where kids celebrate their favorite athletes...

AP Basketball WriterAP source: VanVleet staying with Raptors; Hayward to HornetsBy TIM REYNOLDSFred VanVleet bet on himself. It paid off.Gordon Hayward, meanwhile, is heading to a new home.VanVleet agreed Saturday to a four-year, $85 million contract to remain with the Toronto Raptors, a person with direct knowledge of the...

AP Basketball WriterNew pieces, but Nets not looking different than last seasonBy BRIAN MAHONEYNEW YORK (AP) The Brooklyn Nets' transformation from the shadows to the spotlight happened in just one night.Building a team that can live up to their new expectations is going to take much longer.Even with...

The Memphis Grizzlies and the San Antonio Spurs will both be gunning for a victory on 4/4/2017 at 8:35 PM when they meet in a game matchup. Memphis Grizzlies vs San Antonio Spurs When: 8:30 PM  ET, Tuesday, April 4, 2017 Where: AT&T Center, San Antonio, Texas ROT TEAM PS OU ML 715 Memphis Grizzlies -8 (-110) 193 (-110) 280 -360 716 San Antonio Spurs TV: 8:30...

Associated PressBody camera video is latest setback for Milwaukee policeBy IVAN MORENOMILWAUKEE (AP) Body camera video showing police using a stun gun on an NBA player over a parking violation is just the latest setback for efforts to improve the strained relationship between Milwaukee officers and the city's...

Wizards name Tommy Sheppard GM, part of front office redoWASHINGTON (AP) The Washington Wizards are making Tommy Sheppard their general manager, part of an organizational restructuring that includes other hires from outside the NBA.The moves announced Monday are part of the new leadership team for Monumental Basketball, a...

MIAMI (AP) - For the first time since Jan. 25, 2010, LeBron James returns to Miami as an opponent on Christmas Day when the Cleveland Cavaliers visit the Heat. Here's a look at perhaps the 10 most memorable moments of his times at AmericanAirlines Arena while donning the Heat...

Associated PressBall leads Pelicans past Pistons in overtime, 117-100By DAVE HOGGDETROIT (AP) Lonzo Ball scored five of his 17 points in overtime and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Detroit Pistons 117-110 on Monday in a matchup of injury-depleted teams.The Pistons are still missing starters Blake Griffin (knee),...