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AP Sports WriterNBA coaches prepare for possible intriguing playoff matchupsBy KYLE HIGHTOWERWith NBA games indefinitely on hold there has been a lot of discussion about postseason possibilities - including by coaches around the league.They're preparing for what a resumption of the season that wascould look like in the wake...

BEIJING (AP) Yao Ming has moved into management in a bid to hasten China's basketball development. The Chinese Basketball Association voted unanimously to appoint former Houston Rockets star as its president on Thursday, in a step toward reform for an organization which has in past been led by government bureaucrats. The...

Injured Austin Rivers to miss Clippers' game against HornetsLOS ANGELES (AP) Clippers guard Austin Rivers will miss the Los Angeles' game Sunday against Charlotte after injuring his right Achilles.The team said he is day-to-day after an MRI taken Saturday revealed no soft tissue injury or structural damage.Rivers, the...

AP Basketball WriterIn Orlando, everyone's back and expectations are highBy TIM REYNOLDSORLANDO, Fla. (AP) Aaron Gordon doesn't put much credence in outside expectations.The Orlando Magic weren't widely picked to be a playoff team last season, and then not only did the Magic make the postseason but wound up...

AP Basketball WriterKawhi Leonard, Paul George officially join LA ClippersBy TIM REYNOLDSLAS VEGAS (AP) Paul George and Kawhi Leonard are now officially with the Los Angeles Clippers, moves that bring both of them back to their native Southern California.It might not be forever: Both can become free agents...

The Latest: Orlando Magic give $50,000 to food bankBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:---The ownership of the Orlando Magic have announced a $50,000 donation to a Central Florida food bank and have teamed with Papa John's to offer...

AP Basketball WriterAP source: Chris Paul acquired by Phoenix from Oklahoma CityBy TIM REYNOLDSAll-Star guard Chris Paul is being traded from the Oklahoma City Thunder to the Phoenix Suns, where he'll play alongside one of the league's most dynamic young scorers in fellow All-Star Devin Booker, a person with...

Isaiah Thomas on trade to Cavaliers: "It still hurts."BOSTON (AP) Isaiah Thomas' two sons had different reactions to his trade from the Celtics to the Cavaliers.His older son, James, is excited that his dad will get to play alongside LeBron James. Thomas' younger son, Jaiden, had fallen in...

Edwards' 3s in the 3rd send Celtics to perfect preseasonBy The Associated PressFrom Larry Bird to Ray Allen, the Boston Celtics have suited up some of the best perimeter shooters in NBA history.None of them ever had a hotter hand from behind the arc in a quarter than rookie...

The HOUSTON and the SAN ANTONIO will both be gunning for a victory on 11/10/2018 at 8:35 PM when they meet in a game matchup. HOUSTON ROCKETS vs SAN ANTONIO SPURS When: 8:30 PM  ET, Saturday, November 10, 2018 Where: AT&T Center, San Antonio, Texas ROT TEAM PS OU ML 715 HOUSTON 2.5 (-110) 211 (-110) -140 120 716 SAN ANTONIO TV: 8:35 PM LINE: 2.5 PREDICTION: SAN ANTONIO , HOUSTON Oddsmakers...

AP Sports WriterLeap of faith: Cavs sign Michigan's Beilein to 5-year dealBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Cavaliers went back to college to get a coach.John Beilein has left Michigan following a successful 12-year run and will take his shot in the NBA, signing a five-year contract with Cleveland...

AP Sports WriterAP Source: Warriors G Stephen Curry wins 2nd straight MVPBy JOSH DUBOWOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Stephen Curry is adding a second straight MVP award to his record-setting season.A person with knowledge of the award says Curry will be announced as the winner perhaps as soon as Tuesday....