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Kings promote Peja Stojakovic to assistant GMSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) The Sacramento Kings have promoted Peja Stojakovic to assistant general manager.General manager Vlade Divac announced the move Wednesday to put Stojakovic in a role where he will assist in management of player development, talent evaluation and oversight of the...

AP Basketball WriterLaVar Ball tells ESPN Walton has lost Lakers; coaches reactBy TIM REYNOLDSDallas Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle responded angrily Sunday after LaVar Ball's claim that the Los Angeles Lakers no longer want to play for coach Luke Walton.Ball, the outspoken father of Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball, made...

Cavaliers' Kevin Love returns to face UtahCLEVELAND (AP) Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love, who had surgery on his left knee last month, will return to the starting lineup against the Utah Jazz.Love had surgery Feb. 14 and was originally expected to miss six weeks. The defending NBA champions...

The PHOENIX and the MEMPHIS will both be gunning for a victory on 10/27/2018 at 8:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. PHOENIX SUNS vs MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES When: 8:00 PM  ET, Saturday, October 27, 2018 Where: FedExForum, Memphis, Tennessee ROT TEAM PS OU ML 713 PHOENIX (-110) (-110)   714 MEMPHIS TV: 8:05 PM LINE: PREDICTION: MEMPHIS , PHOENIX Oddsmakers currently have the MEMPHIS listed as 11...

AP Basketball WriterKnox won over Knicks and now expects to win over their fansBy BRIAN MAHONEYGREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) Kevin Knox took a call from someone who knew exactly what he experienced on draft night.New Yorkers didn't welcome Kristaps Porzingis with open arms, either.''He asked me how the fans...

The Philadelphia 76ers and Denver Nuggets will both be gunning for a victory on 3/30/2021 at 9:00 PM when they meet in an NBA game matchup. Philadelphia 76ers vs Denver Nuggets When: 3/30/2021 9:00 PM Where: Ball Arena, Denver, CO ROT TEAM PS OU ML 503 PHILADELPHIA 4 (-110) 221 (-110) 155 -175  504 DENVER TV: 9:00 PM LINE: -175 PREDICTION: Philadephia 76ers, Denver Nuggets Oddsmakers currently have Denver...

AP Basketball WriterAP Source: Jazz, Gobert agree on $205 million extensionBy TIM REYNOLDSA person with knowledge of the situation said the Utah Jazz and All-Star center Rudy Gobert have agreed on a contract extension that could be worth as much as $205 million over five seasons.Gobert's deal has a...

The Houston Rockets and the Golden State Warriors will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Oracle Arena. Houston At Golden State When: 9:00 PM ET, Thursday, May 21, 2015 Where: Oracle Arena, Oakland, California TV: 9 p.m. ET, ESPN PREDICTION: Warriors 118, Rockets 105 Join BetOnline...

AP Sports WriterZion Williamson leaves Pelicans for 'family medical matter'By BRETT MARTELZion Williamson left the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday to attend to what the club described as an “urgent family medical matter.”Williamson, the NBA’s top overall draft choice last summer, intends to rejoin the team in the Orlando,...

Lue taking leave from Cavaliers to address health issuesCLEVELAND (AP) Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue is taking a leave of absence from the team to address health issues that have included chest pains and loss of sleep.Lue said Monday in statement that tests have offered no conclusion about what...

AP Sports WriterPelicans' Van Gundy talks teaching, commitment to defenseBy BRETT MARTELNEW ORLEANS (AP) New Pelicans coach Stan Van Gundy sees a New Orleans roster brimming with young players who have obvious talent, but still have plenty to learn about the way basketball is played in the NBA.Van...

AP Sports WriterBigger, better? Cavs acquire C Andre Drummond from PistonsBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Cavaliers were expected to move a big man. Instead, they added another one.In the final hour before the NBA trading deadline, Cleveland acquired two-time All-Star center Andre Drummond from the Detroit Pistons in...