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AP Sports WriterSurprising Nuggets leading the Western ConferenceBy PAT GRAHAMDENVER (AP) The topic: Denver leading the Western Conference and whether teams are starting to take the Nuggets more seriously.The look from Nikola Jokic: Nearly expressionless. The Joker doesn't jest about this subject.''To be honest, I don't really care,''...

AP Basketball WriterAnthem singer at Heat-76ers game kneels during performanceBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) A woman performing the national anthem before an NBA preseason game in Miami on Friday night did so while kneeling at midcourt, and opening her jacket to show a shirt with the phrase ''Black Lives...

Chasity Melvin joins Hornets' G League team coaching staffCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Chasity Melvin has been hired by the Charlotte Hornets' G League team, the Greensboro Swarm, as an assistant coach.She becomes the first female coach in Hornets and Swarm history.The former North Carolina State standout was the 11th...

PHOENIX (AP) NBA players Marcus and Markieff Morris go on trial Monday on felony assault charges stemming from a beating outside a Phoenix recreation center more than two years ago. The twin brothers could face a maximum of nearly four years in prison if they are found guilty. A conviction...

Associated PressSimmons out for 76ers against Pistons with back tightnessBy MATT SCHOCHDETROIT (AP) Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons is out Tuesday night against the Detroit Pistons because of back tightness.76ers coach Brett Brown says Simmons is questionable for Wednesday at Milwaukee after he left Saturday's game in the...

Knicks sign former Stanford guard Chasson RandleNEW YORK (AP) The New York Knicks have signed former Stanford guard Chasson Randle.Terms of the deal weren't disclosed Thursday.The 6-foot-2 Randle played for CEZ Nymburk in the Czech Republic last season, averaging 12.8 points and 20.6 minutes. He appeared in three...

AP Sports WriterNuggets roar into playoffs for first time in 6 yearsBy ARNIE STAPLETONDENVER (AP) The Denver Nuggets ended their six-year playoff drought in style.After spending most of the season jockeying with the juggernaut Golden State Warriors for top billing in the West, the Nuggets fended off Portland...

The PHILADELPHIA and the DETROIT will both be gunning for a victory on 12/7/2018 at 7:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. PHILADELPHIA 76ERS vs DETROIT PISTONS When: 7:00 PM  ET, Friday, December 7, 2018 Where: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, Michigan ROT TEAM PS OU ML 501 PHILADELPHIA 2 (-110) 220 (-110) -125 105 502 DETROIT TV: 7:05 PM LINE: 2 PREDICTION: DETROIT , PHILADELPHIA Oddsmakers currently have the DETROIT...

The NEW YORK and the BROOKLYN will both be gunning for a victory on 10/19/2018 at 7:35 PM when they meet in a game matchup. NEW YORK KNICKS vs BROOKLYN NETS When: 7:30 PM  ET, Friday, October 19, 2018 Where: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York ROT TEAM PS OU ML 703 NEW YORK (-110) (-110)   704 BROOKLYN TV: 7:35 PM LINE: PREDICTION: BROOKLYN , NEW YORK Oddsmakers currently...

The CLEVELAND and the ORLANDO will both be gunning for a victory on 11/5/2018 at 7:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. CLEVELAND CAVALIERS vs ORLANDO MAGIC When: 7:00 PM  ET, Monday, November 5, 2018 Where: Amway Center, Orlando, Florida ROT TEAM PS OU ML 505 CLEVELAND -4.5 (-110) 213.5 (-110) 170 -200 506 ORLANDO TV: 7:05 PM LINE: -4.5 PREDICTION: ORLANDO , CLEVELAND Oddsmakers currently have the ORLANDO listed...

AP Sports WriterCavs complete trade with Hawks, Jefferson waived by AtlantaBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Valuable veteran Richard Jefferson has been traded from Cleveland to Atlanta and waived.The Cavaliers and Hawks finalized their trade on Saturday with Jefferson and guard Kay Felder going to Atlanta with a pair of...

AP Sports WriterLeBron James donates $2.5 million to Muhammad Ali exhibitBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) LeBron James is giving back to a champion who shaped his life.The Cavaliers star is donating $2.5 million to support an exhibit honoring Muhammad Ali exhibit at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American...