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Bulls expect Markkanen to miss 4-6 weeks with hip injuryCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Bulls expect forward Lauri Markkanen to miss four to six weeks because of an injured right hip.The Bulls said Friday the 7-footer from Finland had an MRI a day earlier.Markkanen is averaging 15 points and...

AP Sports WriterYogi who? Rookie helps last-place Mavs topple Cavs, 104-97By SCHUYLER DIXONDALLAS (AP) Yogi Ferrell was hours away from playing in an NBA Development League game when he got a call that Dallas wanted to sign him.Three days, two games and about 1,500 miles later, Cleveland stars...

The Utah Jazz and the Detroit Pistons will both be gunning for a victory on 3/15/2017 at 7:35 PM when they meet in a game matchup. Utah Jazz vs Detroit Pistons When: 7:30 PM  ET, Wednesday, March 15, 2017 Where: The Palace of Auburn Hills, Auburn Hills, Michigan ROT TEAM PS OU ML 609 Utah Jazz 2.5 (-110) 199.5 (-110) -140 120 610 Detroit Pistons TV: 7:30...

Zach Randolph's fast start helped the Memphis Grizzlies return to their inside dominance. Randolph had 13 of his 27 points in the first quarter and finished with 11 rebounds, and the Grizzlies beat the Los Angeles Clippers 94-82 on Thursday night to pull within 2-1 in this first-round series. "Zach...

Associated PressClosing arguments begin in NBA twin brothers' assault trialBy CLARICE SILBERPHOENIX (AP) Prosecutors urged a jury Thursday to convict NBA players Marcus and Markieff Morris of assault charges for their role in the 2015 beating of a former acquaintance in a case that has delayed the start...

AP Sports WriterYelich: Giannis winning NBA MVP in Milwaukee would be 'cool'By KEITH JENKINSMILWAUKEE (AP) Christian Yelich first met Giannis Antetokounmpo last month in downtown Milwaukee.The encounter happened inside a hallway at Fiserv Forum after Antetokounmpo and the Bucks eliminated the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference semifinals.The...

AP Sports WriterCeltics' Irving needs knee surgery, out for playoffsBy KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving will need surgery on his left knee and miss the rest of the regular season and playoffs.The team said Thursday his recovery time will be three to four months.In the...

AP Basketball WriterA whole new look, for a whole new NBA game experienceBy TIM REYNOLDSLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) There's no bench. The courtside broadcasters will not be courtside. And the stat crew will be doing their work inside what loosely can be described as an oversized hockey...

AP Sports WriterIn tight race, Suns' Booker pushes into All-Star discussionBy DAVID BRANDTPHOENIX (AP) Devin Booker has produced the kind of all-around numbers for the past few seasons that suggest he should be an NBA All-Star. He usually commands the respect of opposing defenses like an All-Star. His...

AP Sports WriterCavs' Love out 2 months with broken hand, avoids surgeryBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Cavaliers forward Kevin Love will miss two months with a broken left hand, but he does not need surgery.Love broke the fifth metacarpal Tuesday night in the first quarter of a loss at...

Celtics’ Kemba Walker has concussion-like symptomsDENVER (AP) Boston Celtics guard Kemba Walker collided with teammate Semi Ojeleye late in the second quarter, striking Ojeleye's abdomen area head-first and going down on to the court in a heap against the Denver Nuggets on Friday night.In a tweet, the Celtics...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Cavaliers to sign forward Larry SandersBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Larry Sanders walked away from the NBA. He's coming back to a team that needs his help.Sanders, who left the league two years ago, will sign with the champion Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday, a person...