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DENVER (AP) The Denver Nuggets signed veteran forward Mike Miller to a one-year deal Wednesday.Miller played last season for the Cleveland Cavaliers, where he saw action in 52 games and averaged 13.5 minutes. The 15-year veteran has also played for Memphis, Miami, Washington, Minnesota and Orlando.Drafted fifth overall...

The TORONTO and the PHILADELPHIA will both be gunning for a victory on 12/29/2020 at 7:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. TORONTO vs PHILADELPHIA When: 12/29/2020 7:05 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 557 TORONTO 0 (-110) 218.5 (-110) -110 -110 558 PHILADELPHIA TV: 7:05 PM LINE: 0 PREDICTION: PHILADELPHIA , TORONTO Oddsmakers currently have the PHILADELPHIA listed as 0 point favorites versus the TORONTO,...

AP Basketball WriterCliff Robinson, ex-UConn star, top NBA 6th man, dies at 53By BRIAN MAHONEYCliff Robinson guided UConn out from the bottom and almost helped take the Portland Trail Blazers to the top.He was one of the NBA's best sixth men, a versatile player who became a predecessor of...

AP Sports WriterAvery Bradley's defense has been key ingredient for CelticsBy KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) Avery Bradley has been doing all the little things to get the Boston Celtics over the hump this postseason.Yes, he created a buzz with his playoff-career high 29 points to give Boston a 3-2...

LOS ANGELES (AP) Clippers guard Chris Paul has sprained his left thumb against the Oklahoma City Thunder. A team spokesman for Los Angeles says Paul got hurt in the second quarter Monday night and won't return. Paul had eight points, six assists and three rebounds in 13 minutes. The star point...

AP Sports WriterCeltics hope to put road woes aside vs. Cavs in ClevelandBy KYLE HIGHTOWERWALTHAM, Mass. (AP) Home-court advantage has proven to be a valuable commodity for the Celtics so far this postseason.Boston is 9-0 at TD Garden during these playoffs and has blistered opponents early in games,...

The Golden State Warriors and the San Antonio Spurs will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at AT&T Center. Golden State At San Antonio When: 7:00 PM ET, Sunday, April 5, 2015 Where: AT&T Center, San Antonio, Texas TV: 7 p.m. ET, NBATV, CSN Bay...

AP Basketball WriterMagic Johnson, Larry Bird to get Lifetime Achievement AwardBy BRIAN MAHONEYNEW YORK (AP) Magic Johnson and Larry Bird, whose coast-to-coast rivalry in the 1980s propelled the NBA to a new level of popularity, will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award.The Hall of Famers and 1992...

AP Basketball WriterJazz stars Mitchell, Gobert test positive; Gobert apologizesBy TIM REYNOLDSDonovan Mitchell of the Utah Jazz confirmed Thursday that he has tested positive for the coronavirus, publicly saying that he is personally dealing with the pandemic that has temporarily shut down the NBA and other major sports leagues.Later,...

AP Sports WriterDeRozan, Embiid lined up for NBA Africa game in South AfricaBy GERALD IMRAYThe NBA will hold its Africa exhibition game in the South African capital of Pretoria on Aug. 4, with All Stars DeMar DeRozan and Joel Embiid lined up to play.The announcement for this year's exhibition...

CHICAGO (99)Dunleavy 5-6 1-2 14, Gasol 10-16 1-1 21, Noah 0-4 0-2 0, Rose 11-26 0-0 25, Butler 7-16 4-6 20, Gibson 3-5 2-4 8, Hinrich 2-3 1-1 6, Brooks 2-4 0-0 5, Mirotic 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 40-80 9-16 99.CLEVELAND (92)James 9-22 1-2 19, Miller 1-2...

Associated PressButler misses T-Wolves shootaround amid trade-demand dramaBy CHARLES F. GARDNERMILWAUKEE (AP) Jimmy Butler was absent as the Minnesota Timberwolves wrapped up preparations for their preseason finale Friday night.Butler has demanded a trade but returned to practice with the team Wednesday, a session that included him verbally challenging...