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The Latest: NBA renames All-Star Game MVP award for BryantCHICAGO (AP) The Latest on Saturday night at NBA All-Star weekend. (all times local):6:43 p.m.The NBA has renamed its All-Star Game MVP award in honor of Kobe Bryant.Commissioner Adam Silver announced the move on Saturday. Bryant and his 13-year-old...

AP Sports WriterLeBron blasts Trump, calls him 'so-called president'By TOM WITHERSSANDUSKY, Ohio (AP) LeBron James went after President Donald Trump in an emotional speech on Tuesday night, calling him the ''so-called president'' while calling for unity in light of the Charlottesville tragedy.Standing on stage before students, parents and...

Toronto's Scotiabank Arena undergoing "reimagination"TORONTO (AP) While the Toronto Maple Leafs and Raptors gear up for next season, Scotiabank Arena is getting a multimillion-dollar face-lift.Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment president and CEO Michael Friisdahl calls it a ''reimagination'' of the venue that opened in February 1999.''We've got to...

AP Sports WriterLong shots: Odds against Cavs in NBA Finals against WarriorsBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The odds are longer than a Stephen Curry 3-pointer, Kevin Durant's wingspan or Draymond Green's catalog of technical fouls.LeBron James and the Cavaliers are being given little - or no - chance of...

Clippers sign free-agent center Joakim NoahLOS ANGELES (AP) The Clippers have signed free-agent center Joakim Noah, giving them an aggressive, physical presence with playoff experience.The 35-year-old two-time All-Star played 42 games with Memphis last season after agreeing to a buyout with the New York Knicks. He averaged 7.1...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Wizards acquire Ariza from Suns for Oubre, RiversBy STEPHEN WHYNOWASHINGTON (AP) After a three-way trade fell apart over mistaken identity, the Wizards are getting Trevor Ariza after all.Washington agreed in principle Saturday to acquire Ariza from the Phoenix Suns for Kelly Oubre Jr. and...

AP Sports WriterAP Source: Thunder F Anthony to opt in, take $28 millionBy CLIFF BRUNTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Oklahoma City Thunder forward Carmelo Anthony plans to opt in and take the $28 million he is due next season.The New York Times first reported the 34-year-old Anthony's decision to bypass...

DALLAS (AP) - Rajon Rondo won't return before the All-Star break as the Dallas point guard recovers from breaking the orbital bone of his left eye.The Mavericks said Friday that Rondo would miss the remaining three games before the break, starting Saturday night against Portland. He will also miss...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Kevin Durant declines to opt into contractBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) A person with direct knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press that Kevin Durant has declined to opt in for the second year of his contract with Golden State and will become...

The MILWAUKEE and the CHARLOTTE will both be gunning for a victory on 11/26/2018 at 7:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. MILWAUKEE BUCKS vs CHARLOTTE HORNETS When: 7:00 PM  ET, Monday, November 26, 2018 Where: Spectrum Center, Charlotte, North Carolina ROT TEAM PS OU ML 703 MILWAUKEE 4.5 (-110) 235.5 (-110) -200 170 704 CHARLOTTE TV: 7:05 PM LINE: 4.5 PREDICTION: CHARLOTTE , MILWAUKEE Oddsmakers currently have the CHARLOTTE...

AP Sports WriterIsaiah Thomas could be playing for Cavaliers next weekBy TOM WITHERSINDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) Isaiah Thomas played Santa Claus on Wednesday. Soon, he'll be playing point guard for the Cavaliers.Thomas said he could be on the floor in games as early as next week for Cleveland after...

AP Basketball WriterPatient Zero: Gobert's health scare shuts down NBA for nowBy TIM REYNOLDSIt started as a joke: Before leaving a post-practice interview session Rudy Gobert touched all the tape recorders that were placed before him on a table, devices that reporters who cover the Utah Jazz were using...