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AP Basketball WriterAnthony returns to face Knicks team rising behind PorzingisBy BRIAN MAHONEYNEW YORK (AP) Carmelo Anthony is coming to Kristaps Porzingis' house.Three months after the Knicks traded Anthony to Oklahoma City, their former All-Star is gone and quickly forgotten. Porzingis is playing nearly as well as Anthony...

AP Sports WriterThompson's status unclear as he recovers from knee surgeryBy JANIE McCAULEYSAN FRANCISCO (AP) Steve Kerr insists he isn't ruling All-Star guard Klay Thompson out for the entire season, yet the Golden State coach cautions that Thompson's recovery from surgery July 2 for a torn ACL in...

NBA's Steph Curry helps Howard U. start Division I golf teamWASHINGTON (AP) Two-time NBA MVP Stephen Curry is helping Howard University launch a Division I golf program.The Golden State Warriors star guard and the school announced the six-year partnership Monday.The specifics of his contribution were not disclosed.Howard officials...

No word on Irving's return to Nets after he misses 3 gamesNEW YORK (AP) The timing of Kyrie Irving's return to the Brooklyn Nets remains unknown, with coach Steve Nash saying Monday he had no update on the point guard's status.Irving has missed the last three games for...

The ATLANTA and the LA LAKERS will both be gunning for a victory on 11/11/2018 at 9:35 PM when they meet in a game matchup. ATLANTA HAWKS vs LA LAKERS When: 9:30 PM  ET, Sunday, November 11, 2018 Where: Staples Center, Los Angeles, California ROT TEAM PS OU ML 511 ATLANTA -11 (-110) 238 (-110) 450 -650 512 LA LAKERS TV: 9:35 PM LINE: -11 PREDICTION: LA LAKERS , ATLANTA Oddsmakers currently...

Lakers exercise 2019-20 options on Ball, Ingram, Kuzma, HartEL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Lakers have exercised their contract options for the 2019-20 season on Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball, Kyle Kuzma and Josh Hart.The Lakers made the expected moves Tuesday for their young core surrounding LeBron James.Ingram...

AP Sports WriterPistons land ex-Raptors coach Dwane Casey with 5-year dealBy LARRY LAGEDETROIT (AP) The Detroit Pistons have hired Dwane Casey as their new coach.Pistons owner Tom Gores announced the move Monday, calling Casey one of the most successful and respected coaches in the NBA.Casey was given a...

AP Basketball WriterDraft, free agency ... and lots of questions await the NBABy TIM REYNOLDSOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is expected to open next week's draft by announcing that Zion Williamson is the No. 1 overall selection headed to New Orleans. And four months after that,...

AP Sports WriterThomas says hip is mended and he's nearing Nuggets debutBy PAT GRAHAMDENVER (AP) Isaiah Thomas pronounced his surgically repaired hip as fit as it's ever going to be.His confidence? Now that's as healthy as ever with the point guard on the verge of his Denver Nuggets...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Grizzlies trade guard Mike Conley to Utah JazzBy TERESA M. WALKERA person with knowledge of the decision says the Memphis Grizzlies have traded veteran point guard Mike Conley, who has played the most games in franchise history, to the Utah Jazz.The person says the Grizzlies...

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Sacramento Kings forward Rudy Gay and guard Ben McLemore have been cleared to play in the team's season opener next week. The Kings said Saturday that a CT scan on Gay's jaw showed no fracture. He was injured in the second quarter of Sacramento's 93-92 win over...

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...