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NBA's Warriors to replace 'Red Panda's' stolen $25k unicycleOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) The NBA's Golden State Warriors will buy the popular half-time entertainer known as the Red Panda Acrobat a custom-made, $25,000 unicycle to replace the one stolen from San Francisco's airport.KTVU-TV reports Friday that the team notified Rong...

Alvin Gentry had a successful run with Steve Nash and the previous version of the Phoenix Suns, leading them to the 2010 Western Conference finals. Gentry didn't mesh quite as well with the new bunch at Planet Orange and it cost him his job. Unable to get a revamped roster headed...

Bucks' Hill frustrated with social injustice, NBA bubbleLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) Milwaukee Bucks guard George Hill vented his frustration at social injustice Monday following the shooting by police of a Black man in Wisconsin, saying the NBA's decision to resume its season in a bubble at Walt...

Clippers sign free-agent center Joakim NoahLOS ANGELES (AP) The Clippers have signed free-agent center Joakim Noah, giving them an aggressive, physical presence with playoff experience.The 35-year-old two-time All-Star played 42 games with Memphis last season after agreeing to a buyout with the New York Knicks. He averaged 7.1...

Dwight Howard fined $35,000 for obscene gesture in ClevelandNEW YORK (AP) Dwight Howard of the Charlotte Hornets has been fined $35,000 for making an obscene gesture toward Cleveland fans.The NBA announced the fine on Saturday.Howard made the gesture in the second quarter of the Hornets' 100-99 loss to...

Utah Jazz sign Eric Griffin to two-way contractSALT LAKE CITY (AP) The Utah Jazz signed big man Eric Griffin to a two-way contract Thursday.Contract details were not released.Griffin was a member of the Jazz during NBA summer leagues in Salt Lake City and Las Vegas. He averaged 10.8...

Associated PressSpurs overcome Leonard injury, Harden to beat Rockets in OTBy RAUL DOMINGUEZSAN ANTONIO, Texas (AP) Danny Green scored seven of his 16 points in overtime, and the San Antonio Spurs overcame an injury to Kawhi Leonard to beat James Harden and the Houston Rockets 110-107 in overtime...

Manu Ginobili returning for 16th season with SpursSAN ANTONIO (AP) Manu Ginobili is returning for his 16th season with the San Antonio Spurs.The Spurs re-signed the 40-year-old Argentine guard Thursday. Terms of the deal weren't disclosed.Ginobili will become the eighth player in NBA history to spend his entire...

Hornets exercise options on Washington, BridgesCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Hornets have exercised the third-year contract option on forward PJ Washington and the fourth-year option on forward Miles Bridges.Neither move Wednesday comes as a surprise as both appear to figure into the team's long-term plans.Washington, a projected starter this...

Lakers exercise 2019-20 options on Ball, Ingram, Kuzma, HartEL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Lakers have exercised their contract options for the 2019-20 season on Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball, Kyle Kuzma and Josh Hart.The Lakers made the expected moves Tuesday for their young core surrounding LeBron James.Ingram...

AP Basketball WriterDragic getting ready for the season, by not playingBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) Goran Dragic usually needs to play in preseason games to get ready for the season.This year, the Miami point guard needed to not play.It has been a preseason like none other for Dragic, who...

The INDIANA and the ORLANDO will both be gunning for a victory on 12/7/2018 at 7:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. INDIANA PACERS vs ORLANDO MAGIC When: 7:00 PM  ET, Friday, December 7, 2018 Where: Amway Center, Orlando, Florida ROT TEAM PS OU ML 503 INDIANA -2 (-110) 206.5 (-110) 105 -125 504 ORLANDO TV: 7:05 PM LINE: -2 PREDICTION: ORLANDO , INDIANA Oddsmakers currently have the ORLANDO listed...