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AP Sports WriterSuns get Anderson, send Knight, Chriss to RocketsBy BOB BAUMPHOENIX (AP) The Phoenix Suns have completed a four-player trade that sends guard Brandon Knight and forward Marquese Chriss to the Houston Rockets for forward Ryan Anderson and guard De'Anthony Melton.Knight had been considered in line to...

Associated PressKobe Bryant's widow sues helicopter operator for deathsBy BRIAN MELLEYLOS ANGELES (AP) Kobe Bryant's widow sued the owner and operator of the helicopter that crashed in fog and killed the former Los Angeles Lakers star and their 13-year-old daughter last month as she publicly mourned their deaths...

Antetokounmpo suspended for Bucks' finale over headbuttLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) Giannis Antetokounmpo has been suspended for Milwaukee's final game of the regular season, handed a one-game penalty Wednesday for headbutting Washington's Moe Wagner.It's unknown if Antetokounmpo would have played in Thursday's game against Memphis anyway, given that...

AP Basketball WriterWaiters benefiting from lessons learned in past career stopsBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) Dion Waiters is quick to point out that he has learned plenty in a short time from Miami coach Erik Spoelstra and the assistants on the Heat staff.But he's had other teachers as well...

PHOENIX (AP) The Phoenix Suns suspended forward Markieff Morris two games without pay Thursday for what was termed ''conduct detrimental to the team.''The suspension came a day after Morris threw a towel at coach Jeff Hornacek in the fourth quarter of a 104-96 home loss to the Denver...

The WASHINGTON and the MINNESOTA will both be gunning for a victory on 11/28/2017 at 8:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. WASHINGTON vs MINNESOTA When: 8:00 PM  ET, Tuesday, November 28, 2017 Where: Target Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota ROT TEAM PS OU ML 503 WASHINGTON -6 (-110) 213.5 (-110) 200 -250 504 MINNESOTA TV: 8 p.m. ET, NBCSN Washington, FSN North (Minnesota) LINE: -6 PREDICTION: Timberwolves 107, Wizards 104 Oddsmakers currently have...

AP Sports WriterPelicans open Zion Williamson era on draft nightBy BRETT MARTELMETAIRIE, La. (AP) The Pelicans have officially begun the Zion Williamson era - just days after agreeing to trade away their last No. 1 overall draft choice.Based on the celebrating crowd jammed into a downtown promenade on...

Pistons' Blake Griffin out indefinitely after knee surgeryDETROIT (AP) Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin is out indefinitely after having surgery on his left knee.The Pistons announced Tuesday that Griffin will have an extended rehabilitation period with no timetable for his return.The 30-year-old Griffin was an All-Star last season...

The NEW YORK and the TORONTO will both be gunning for a victory on 12/31/2020 at 7:35 PM when they meet in a game matchup. NEW YORK vs TORONTO When: 12/31/2020 7:35 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 519 NEW YORK -8.5 (-110) 217 (-110) 300 -400 520 TORONTO TV: 7:35 PM LINE: -8.5 PREDICTION: TORONTO , NEW YORK Oddsmakers currently have the TORONTO listed as -8.5 point...

NCAA amends agent rules to no longer require college degreeINDIANAPOLIS (AP) The NCAA has backtracked on new certification standards and will no longer require a bachelor's degree for a sports agent to represent Division I men's basketball players who declare for the NBA draft while maintaining college eligibility.The...

The Latest: AP sources: Seth Curry returning to DallasBy The Associated PressThe Latest on NBA free agency Monday (all times ET):12:50 p.m.Seth Curry is returning to Dallas as a free agent after a year away.Two people with knowledge of the deal say Stephen Curry's younger brother and the Mavericks...

The WASHINGTON and the BROOKLYN will both be gunning for a victory on 1/3/2021 at 6:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. WASHINGTON vs BROOKLYN When: 1/3/2021 6:05 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 559 WASHINGTON -8.5 (-110) 242.5 (-110) 300 -400 560 BROOKLYN TV: 6:05 PM LINE: -8.5 PREDICTION: BROOKLYN , WASHINGTON Oddsmakers currently have the BROOKLYN listed as -8.5 point favorites versus the WASHINGTON,...