Basketball

Grizzlies' Ja Morant is 'pushing every button possible' to be ready for December return, coach says

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Off to an NBA-worst 1-8 start , the Memphis Grizzlies sure could use Ja Morant in the lineup. They'll have to wait until mid-December though. That's when the two-time All-Star guard's 25-game suspension is set to end.

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76ers' Kelly Oubre Jr. has a broken rib after being struck by vehicle that fled the scene

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — 76ers guard Kelly Oubre Jr. broke a rib when he was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene Saturday night in Philadelphia's Center City, authorities said.

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Knicks record season-highs in points, shooting percentage in 129-107 win over Hornets

NEW YORK (AP) — Julius Randle had 23 points, five rebounds and five assists, and the New York Knicks scored a season-high in their 129-107 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday. R.J.

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Memphis coach Taylor Jenkins fined $25,000 for public criticism of officiating

NEW YORK (AP) — Memphis coach Taylor Jenkins was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Sunday, two days after he publicly criticized officiating following his team's loss to Utah. Utah took 29 foul shots in that game, while Memphis took 13.

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Timberwolves face the Warriors, look for 6th straight victory

Minnesota Timberwolves (6-2, third in the Western Conference) vs. Golden State Warriors (6-4, fifth in the Western Conference) San Francisco; Sunday, 8:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Warriors -1; over/under is 223.

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Sacramento faces Cleveland, looks for 4th straight home win

Cleveland Cavaliers (4-5, ninth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Sacramento Kings (4-4, seventh in the Western Conference) Sacramento, California; Monday, 10 p.m.

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Spurs take on the Heat on 4-game skid

Miami Heat (5-4, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. San Antonio Spurs (3-6, 13th in the Western Conference) San Antonio; Sunday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: San Antonio enters the matchup against Miami after losing four straight games.

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Donovan Mitchell, Cavs take down Stephen Curry and Warriors 118-110

SAN FRANCSICO (AP) — The Cleveland Cavaliers stayed poised when things turned testy, and that showed J.B. Bickerstaff plenty about his team at this early stage.

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Magic beat Giannis, Bucks 112-97 for first win over Milwaukee in Orlando since 2018

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Paolo Banchero had 26 points and 12 rebounds, Orlando’s Wagner brothers combined for 43 points and the Magic dealt the Milwaukee Bucks their second straight loss, 112-97 on Saturday night.

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Adebayo scores 26 points as depleted Heat show off depth in 117-109 win over Hawks

ATLANTA (AP) — Bam Adebayo scored 26 points with 17 rebounds and rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr. added a career-high 20 points as the short-handed Miami Heat beat the Atlanta Hawks 117-109 on Saturday night for their fourth straight win.

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