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NBA fines Clippers' Beverley $25,000 for verbal abuse of refLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) The NBA fined Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley $25,000 on Monday for verbally abusing a game official in Game 2 of his team's Western Conference semifinal series against the Denver Nuggets.The incident took...

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - The Golden State Warriors bet on Andrew Bogut staying healthy when they signed him to a three-year, $36 million extension before last season, and Bogut bet on himself by taking an incentive-rich deal.Both are cashing in.Golden State's rim-protector will play his 65th game of the...

Lakers G Rajon Rondo breaks thumb in practice, out 6-8 weeksLOS ANGELES (AP) Rajon Rondo broke his right thumb in practice with the Los Angeles Lakers in Florida.The veteran point guard will be out for six to eight weeks, the Lakers said Sunday night. Rondo will have surgery...

OAKLAND, California (AP) Houston outlasted Golden State in double overtime 132-127 and ended the Warriors' 12-game winning streak on Thursday, led by a triple double from James Harden.Harden notched his fourth triple-double of the season with 29 points, 15 rebounds and 13 assists as the Rockets ended a run...

Associated PressAtlanta Hawks, State Farm reach agreement to rename arenaBy JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr.ATLANTA (AP) Philips Arena in Atlanta is being renamed for State Farm after a $192.5 million renovation.The Atlanta Hawks and the insurance company announced Wednesday they have reached a 20-year deal on the naming rights for...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Pelicans add Nelson with Rondo outBy BRETT MARTELNEW ORLEANS (AP) A person familiar with the deal says guard Jameer Nelson has agreed to one-year, veteran minimum, free-agent contract with the New Orleans Pelicans.The person informed The Associated Press of the move on condition of...

NEW ORLEANS (AP) Atlanta Hawks shooting guard Kyle Korver has not played through more than half Thursday night against the New Orleans Pelicans amid trade reports involving the Cleveland Cavaliers. Korver has averaged nearly 28 minutes of action per game this season and has shot nearly 43 percent from 3-point...

AP Basketball WriterTake that for data: NBA preps for expanded betting on gamesBy TIM REYNOLDSLAS VEGAS (AP) Here's a scenario: LeBron James is four assists and three rebounds shy of a triple-double after three quarters. A bettor, who is watching at home and utilizing a mobile app, decides...

The Toronto Raptors and the Chicago Bulls will both be trying to pick up a win on 1/7/2017 at 8:05 PM when they battle in a NBA Matchup. Toronto Raptors vs. Chicago Bulls When: 8:00 PM ET, Saturday, January 7, 2017 Where: United Center, Chicago, Illinois ROT TEAM PS OU Money Line 709 TORONTO 2 (-110) 208 (-110) -140 120 710 CHICAGO TV: 8 p.m. ET,...

AP Sports WriterBridges, Zion lead U.S. over World in Rising Stars ChallengeBy ANDREW SELIGMANCHICAGO (AP) Miles Bridges soared like his boss in Chicago. Zion Williamson delivered his share of punishing dunks, even damaging the rim.It all added up to a high-flying start to the All-Star weekend.Bridges scored 20...

Associated PressTeague excited to be back with adopted hometown HawksBy GEORGE HENRYATLANTA (AP) Jeff Teague says he couldn't be happier to be back with his adopted hometown team.Teague, in his 11th NBA season, was hoping to return to his original club as a free agent this summer, but...

Lakers' Mozgov missing game against Hawks with eye contusionATLANTA (AP) The Los Angeles Lakers are without injured center Timofey Mozgov for Wednesday night's game against the Atlanta Hawks.Mozgov suffered a left eye contusion Tuesday night in a loss at Indiana.The Lakers say results were inconclusive from a CT...