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OAKLAND, California (AP) Reigning NBA MVP Stephen Curry showed he hasn't lost a step or his swagger in the offseason, scoring 40 points to lead the Golden State Warriors to a 111-95 victory over New Orleans as the new season began Tuesday.Curry put on a familiar shooting clinic...

AP Basketball WriterAP source: Knicks agree to deal with Fizdale to be new coachBy BRIAN MAHONEYNEW YORK (AP) A person with knowledge of the details says the New York Knicks have agreed to hire David Fizdale as their new coach.The former Memphis Grizzlies coach will replace Jeff Hornacek,...

The Orlando takes on Washington and will both be gunning for a victory on 12/26/2020 at 7:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. ORLANDO vs WASHINGTON When: 12/26/2020 7:00 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 506 ORLANDO -2 (-110) 229 (-110) 105 -125 506 WASHINGTON TV: 7:00 PM LINE: -2 PREDICTION: WASHINGTON , ORLANDO Oddsmakers currently have the WASHINGTON listed as -2 point favorites versus the...

AP Basketball WriterNBA teams at Disney had tough travel-party decisions to makeBy TIM REYNOLDSThe 22 teams participating in the NBA restart were all at the Disney campus together for the first time Friday.None of them, however, made it to the Orlando, Florida, area with their usual travel party.Leaving families...

Bulls' Mirotic attends 1st game since fight with PortisCHICAGO (AP) Bulls forward Nikola Mirotic is attending a game for the first time since a preseason altercation with teammate Bobby Portis left him with several broken bones in his face as well as a concussion.Mirotic was at the United...

Oladipo leads Pacers over Rockets in their preseason openerBy The Associated PressVictor Oladipo made four 3-ponts and scored 24 points, Domantas Sabonis had 15 points and 12 rebounds, and the Indiana Pacers beat the Houston Rockets 110-100 on Thursday night in their preseason opener.TJ Leaf, starting in place of...

AP Sports WriterCeltics President Danny Ainge has mild heart attackBy KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) Boston Celtics President Danny Ainge had a mild heart attack and is expected to fully recover.The 60-year-old executive received immediate medical attention Tuesday night in Milwaukee, the team said in a statement Thursday. The Celtics...

NEW ORLEANS (AP) Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant played together for only 81 seconds in the All-Star Game, just one very early stint. It was enough for a signature highlight. A give-and-go - Westbrook to Durant, back to Westbrook for a dunk, rekindling their Oklahoma City magic for a moment -...

California Gov. Newsom clears way for pro sports to returnBy The Associated PressLOS ANGELES (AP) California Gov. Gavin Newsom has given the go ahead for professional sports teams in the state to play without spectators soon.The Democratic governor said during his news conference on Monday that sports could...

AP Sports WriterNBA says referees missed LeBron goaltending call in Game 5By TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The NBA said LeBron James' block in the closing seconds of Game 5 on Indiana's Victor Oladipo should have been called goaltending.In the league's Last Two Minute Report posted Thursday, the NBA said...

AP Sports WriterLaVine, Portis lead Bulls past short-handed Hawks, 129-122By CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) Zach LaVine scored 21 points, including four free throws in the final 17 seconds to stop Atlanta's comeback, and the Chicago Bulls beat the injury-depleted Hawks 129-122 on Sunday.Bobby Portis also had 21 points for...

Nuggets announce five-year extension for Jamal MurrayDENVER (AP) The Denver Nuggets have signed point guard Jamal Murray to the five-year, $170 million extension that the sides agreed to last month. The deal, which runs through the 2024-25 season, was announced Wednesday by President of Basketball Operations Tim Connelly.Murray,...