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Celtics' Jabari Bird taking a break after violence chargesBOSTON (AP) Boston Celtics guard Jabari Bird said he's taking a break from the team following charges that he choked and kicked his girlfriend and prevented her from leaving his apartment.In a statement Thursday, the 24-year-old Bird apologized to his...

Wolves finalize deal with Knicks for veteran forward DavisMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Timberwolves acquired veteran forward Ed Davis from the New York Knicks for Jacob Evans III, Omari Spellman and a 2026 second-round draft pick in a trade finalized Tuesday.The 31-year-old Davis has played in 668 regular-season games,...

AP Sports WriterCeltics' Isaiah Thomas getting help from Kobe BryantBy STEPHEN WHYNOWASHINGTON (AP) Isaiah Thomas is getting some praise, assistance and even a new nickname from some of basketball's biggest stars.The Boston Celtics guard said he's been talking and texting with Kobe Bryant to get tips about his...

AP Basketball WriterHarden caps preseason with a scoring flourishBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) James Harden sure seems in midseason form.Russell Westbrook isn't there yet.Harden, the reigning NBA scoring champion, scored 44 points in 35 minutes - 18 of those points coming in the third quarter - and the Houston...

AP Basketball WriterLeBron vs. Kyrie the latest entry in NBA rivalriesBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) LeBron James loves rivalries. Ohio State-Michigan. North Carolina-Duke. Cowboys-Redskins. Those are some of the favorite matchups he's cited over the years, ones that have been honed by the flowing of bad blood over generations.Kyrie...

The fans at FedExForum will be treated to a game between the Golden State Warriors and the Memphis Grizzlies when they take their seats on Friday. Golden State At Memphis When: 9:30 PM ET, Friday, May 15, 2015 Where: FedExForum, Memphis, Tennessee TV: 9:30 p.m. ET, ESPN PREDICTION: Warriors 100, Grizzlies 91 Join BetOnline...

The Memphis Grizzlies and the Portland Trail Blazers will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Moda Center. Memphis At Portland When: 10:30 PM ET, Saturday, April 25, 2015 Where: Moda Center at the Rose Quarter, Portland, Oregon TV: 10:30 p.m. ET, ESPN, SportSouth (Memphis),...

Heat guard Dion Waiters seeking second opinion on ankleMIAMI (AP) Dion Waiters of the Miami Heat is pursing a second opinion on his sprained left ankle, which has bothered him for months.Waiters indicated last month that offseason surgery is a strong possibility, and it's unclear if that plan...

AP Basketball WriterOlympic bound: US tops Brazil 89-73 at World CupBy TIM REYNOLDSSHENZHEN, China (AP) The first mission for the U.S. is complete: The Americans are going to the Tokyo Olympics.And now the World Cup quarterfinals are the next task.Kemba Walker and Myles Turner each scored 16 points,...

The CHICAGO and the NEW YORK will both be gunning for a victory on 11/5/2018 at 7:35 PM when they meet in a game matchup. CHICAGO BULLS vs NEW YORK KNICKS When: 7:30 PM  ET, Monday, November 5, 2018 Where: Madison Square Garden, New York, New York ROT TEAM PS OU ML 507 CHICAGO -2.5 (-110) 212.5 (-110) 120 -140 508 NEW YORK TV: 7:35 PM LINE: -2.5 PREDICTION: NEW YORK...

The Latest: Orlando Magic arena becomes distribution centerBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:---The Orlando Magic's home arena will become a distribution center for medical equipment and supplies as part of the ongoing response to the coronavirus pandemic.Orlando Mayor...

AP Basketball WriterIn a thriving NBA, tanking is the problem Silver can't solveBy BRIAN MAHONEYNEW YORK (AP) Adam Silver sees successes all around the NBA, yet can't stop thinking about the teams who aren't successful.And he can't make them try to be.Tanking is the problem the NBA commissioner...