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LOS ANGELES (AP) Although Lamar Odom's marriage to Khloe Kardashian introduced him to untold millions of fans who don't know a power forward from a paparazzo, reality television notoriety was only a small part of a life largely spent in basketball.Odom won two NBA championships with the Los...

Bryant's widow 'devastated' by report deputies shared photosLOS ANGELES (AP) The widow of basketball star Kobe Bryant is “absolutely devastated" by allegations that deputies shared graphic photos of the helicopter crash scene where Bryant, their 13-year-old daughter and seven others were killed, her lawyer said in a statement...

AP Basketball WriterAP source: Knicks agree to trade Carmelo Anthony to ThunderBy BRIAN MAHONEYNEW YORK (AP) Carmelo Anthony won't be at Knicks training camp after all. He'll be in Oklahoma City, joining Russell Westbrook and Paul George in a loaded lineup.The Knicks agreed to trade Anthony to the...

Brooklyn Nets shooting guard Joe Johnson will miss Tuesday night's game against the New Orleans Hornets because of a sore left heel. C.J. Watson will start in his place. With four days before their next game against the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday night, the Nets essentially are giving Johnson five...

AP Basketball WriterAP source: Nets make Russell restricted free agentBy BRIAN MAHONEYNEW YORK (AP) A person with knowledge of the details says the Brooklyn Nets have extended a qualifying offer to D'Angelo Russell, making the point guard a restricted free agent.The decision Friday allows the Nets to match...

Thunder's Paul George has arthroscopic surgery on left kneeOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George has had arthroscopic surgery on his left knee.The procedure was performed Wednesday by Dr. Neal ElAttrache at the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles.George is expected to returning to normal offseason...

Silver says NBA considering G League team in MexicoMEXICO CITY (AP) The NBA is considering putting a G League team in Mexico, a potential way to gauge the feasibility of an NBA franchise there.Commissioner Adam Silver also announced plans to launch an NBA Academy in Mexico's capital during...

The Latest: Conley eager for HORSE tourney title roundBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:---Mike Conley Jr. expected to spend this week starting a quest for a championship with the Utah Jazz.He's playing for the NBA HORSE title instead.Conley...

AP Sports WriterBucks need better bench play to regain control vs RaptorsBy KEITH JENKINSMILWAUKEE (AP) The Bucks are back in Milwaukee looking to regain momentum in the Eastern Conference finals.Coach Mike Budenholzer believes the play of his bench will be a major factor in what happens in Game...

The PORTLAND and the SACRAMENTO will both be gunning for a victory on 11/12/2019 at 10:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. PORTLAND vs SACRAMENTO When: 10:00 PM  ET, Tuesday, November 12, 2019 Where: Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, California ROT TEAM PS OU ML 575 PORTLAND 2 (-110) 222.5 (-110) -125 105 576 SACRAMENTO TV: 10 p.m. ET, NBATV, NBCS Northwest (Portland), NBCS California (Sacramento) LINE: 2 PREDICTION: Kings 109, Trail...

AP Sports WriterGeorge, Mitchell uncertain for Game 2 of Thunder-JazzBy CLIFF BRUNTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Thunder forward Paul George and Utah guard Donovan Mitchell, the leading scorers for their respective teams in their first-round playoff series, are uncertain for Game 2 on Wednesday because of injuries.George scored 36 points...

Smart fined $15,000 for criticism of officiatingBOSTON (AP) Celtics guard Marcus Smart has been fined $15,000 for public criticism of officiating.NBA executive vice president of basketball operations Kiki VanDeWeghe announced the fine on Tuesday.After Boston's 123-120 loss to Houston on Saturday, Smart said Rockets guard James Harden is...