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AP Sports WriterKawhi Leonard has partial tear in left shoulderBy ANNE M. PETERSONPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich says forward Kawhi Leonard has a partial tear in his left shoulder.Popovich revealed the injury Sunday before San Antonio's game against the Trail Blazers. It was not...

AP Sports WriterEx-ABA commish Mike Storen, dad of Hannah Storm, dies at 84By BEN WALKERMike Storen, a former ABA commissioner and multisport marketing whiz and the father of ESPN broadcaster Hannah Storm, died Thursday. He was 84.Storm said her father died at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta of complications...

LAS VEGAS (AP) Lamar Odom won't be charged with any drug counts after the former NBA star was found unconscious last year at a Nevada brothel with cocaine in his system, prosecutors said Monday.Evidence in the case did not prove that Odom used the drug during his three...

NBA G League Grand Rapids player collapses during gameGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) An NBA G League player for the Grand Rapids Drive collapsed on the court near the end of a game with the Long Island Nets and was rushed to a hospital.Sarah Jbara, a spokeswoman for the...

The INDIANA and the MILWAUKEE will both be gunning for a victory on 2/3/2021 at 7:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. INDIANA vs MILWAUKEE When: 2/3/2021 7:00 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 559 INDIANA -8 (-110) 233 (-110) 280 -360 560 MILWAUKEE TV: 7:00 PM LINE: -8 PREDICTION: MILWAUKEE , INDIANA Oddsmakers currently have the MILWAUKEE listed as -8 point favorites versus the INDIANA,...

AP Sports WriterMonster mash: LeBron James undaunted by beastly WarriorsBy TOM WITHERSINDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) There's a four-headed, shot-making, scoreboard-breaking monster out West awaiting LeBron James and the Cavaliers.The Warriors are stomach-churning scary.James, though, can't run or hide. With eight NBA Finals appearances under his belt, he is ready...

AP Basketball WriterWizards cancel practice, NBA postpones 4th game amid virusBy TIM REYNOLDSThe Washington Wizards said Tuesday that two of their players are going on the NBA's health and safety protocols list and Orlando's game in Boston on Wednesday has been called off, the latest items in a wave...

AP Basketball WriterAP source: Kings, Zach Randolph agree to 2-year, $24M dealBy JON KRAWCZYNSKIA person with knowledge of the agreement tells The Associated Press that the Sacramento Kings have agreed to a two-year, $24 million deal with forward Zach Randolph.The sides came to agreement on Tuesday, reuniting Randolph with...

Raptors president fined $25K for walking on court to yellNEW YORK (AP) The NBA has fined Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri $25,000 for walking onto the court at halftime of Game 3 against the Cleveland Cavaliers to verbally confront officials for reversing a call.The league announced the fine...

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Ben Gordon ate avocados any time of day for their healthy fat, and also fueled his workouts with oatmeal and different juices or nutrient-rich smoothies.Gordon went the vegan route - no dairy or meat - for a stretch a few months back.''With that diet you...

AP Sports WriterJohn Havlicek, Boston Celtics great, dies at 79By KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) John Havlicek's legacy was built over 16 years with the Boston Celtics, eight of them as NBA champions, making him among the best to ever play the game.One play immortalized him forever.''Havlicek stole the ball!...

Rebuilding Hawks pick 76ers assistant Lloyd Pierce as coachATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Hawks are hiring a young coach in Lloyd Pierce to lead a rebuilding team that is about to add even more youth.The Hawks announced Friday they are giving Pierce his first head coaching job in the...