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Lakers' Rajon Rondo to have surgery on broken right handLOS ANGELES (AP) Lakers guard Rajon Rondo is expected to have surgery this week on his broken right hand.Los Angeles will be without the veteran point guard for at least a few weeks.Coach Luke Walton says Rondo was injured...

AP Basketball WriterDwyane Wade mourns cousin, urges tougher gun laws in ChicagoBy TIM REYNOLDSDwyane Wade lashed out against Chicago's gun laws, calling them weak and saying he has urged city officials in his hometown to enact changes to help both citizens and police.The Chicago Bulls star also said his...

AP Sports WriterIsaiah Thomas says "I am not damaged" in ESPN interviewBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) All-Star point guard Isaiah Thomas believes he will fully recover from a right hip injury that has threatened to void his recent trade to Cleveland.Thomas, who was dealt by the Boston Celtics to...

Raptors without injured Siakam, Gasol, Powell indefinitelyThe Toronto Raptors will be without Pascal Siakam, Marc Gasol and Norman Powell indefinitely after all three were injured at Detroit on Wednesday night.The team announced the diagnoses Thursday. Siakam hurt his groin during an awkward landing late in the fourth quarter of...

The BROOKLYN and the ATLANTA will both be gunning for a victory on 12/4/2017 at 7:35 PM when they meet in a game matchup. BROOKLYN vs ATLANTA When: 7:30 PM  ET, Monday, December 4, 2017 Where: Philips Arena, Atlanta, Georgia ROT TEAM PS OU ML 509 BROOKLYN (-110) (-110) 510 ATLANTA TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, YES (New York), FSN Southeast (Atlanta) LINE: PREDICTION: Hawks 107, Nets 104 Oddsmakers currently have...

AP Sports WriterLeBron blasts Trump, calls him "so-called President"By TOM WITHERSSANDUSKY, Ohio (AP) LeBron James swiped at President Trump on Tuesday, calling him the ''so-called president'' while calling for unity in light of the Charlottesville tragedy.Speaking on stage to students, parents and families connected his to foundation at...

Celtics committing $25 million to address racial injusticeBOSTON (AP) The Boston Celtics and their charitable arm, the Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation, are committing $25 million over the next 10 years for initiatives to address racial injustice and social inequities in the greater Boston area.The commitment will include $20...

AP Basketball WriterEllington finally gets his All-Star 3-point contest callBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) Wayne Ellington's primary role with the Miami Heat is clear: He's supposed to attempt a 3-pointer whenever possible.That's a winning formula for the Heat.And it got Ellington to All-Star weekend.Ellington is one of the eight...

AP Sports WriterPacers' Oladipo set for 1st game after recovery from injuryBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Victor Oladipo spent 12 months working, wondering and watching. He strengthened his body, his mind, his injured right knee and promised to return a better player.Now, he's finally healthy enough to start proving...

Raptors convert G League MVP's 2-way deal to NBA contractMIAMI (AP) The G League MVP is now eligible for the NBA playoffs.The Toronto Raptors converted guard Lorenzo Brown's contract to a standard NBA deal on Wednesday, meaning he'll be available to them in the postseason that starts this...

AP Sports WriterCeltics hope return home can slow LeBron, Cavs in Game 5By KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) The Celtics expected to see a different LeBron James in Cleveland after the Cavaliers fell into a 2-0 hole to open the Eastern Conference finals.Two games and back-to-back wins later , James...

AP Sports WriterWarriors facing elimination but undaunted entering Game 6By KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) If the Golden State Warriors are worried as they head into Game 6 of the Western Conference finals on the brink of elimination, they aren't showing it.''We have a chance to tie the series at...