Basketball

Erik Spoelstra's path from the Miami Heat video room to a contract like none other

MIAMI (AP) — Erik Spoelstra was hosting a clinic in the Philippines, his mother's homeland, this past summer while the Miami Heat coach was there as an assistant with USA Basketball for the World Cup.

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Damian Lillard will be available for matchup with Celtics, Bucks coach Adrian Griffin says

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks coach Adrian Griffin says Damian Lillard will be available for Thursday’s matchup with the Boston Celtics after missing a game for what the team labeled as personal reasons.

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Erik Spoelstra, Miami Heat agree on largest contract ever for NBA coach, AP source says

MIAMI (AP) — Erik Spoelstra and the Miami Heat have agreed on a contract extension, ensuring that the longest-tenured coach in franchise history only keeps adding to his team records for many years to come.

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LeBron James inks sports trading card deal with Fanatics, will appear in card with Bronny

LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James and his son, Bronny, will appear together on a unique sports trading card to herald the Los Angeles Lakers superstar’s new multiyear partnership with Fanatics.

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Toronto coach pounds table, rips officials after Lakers hold off Raptors 132-131 behind Davis' 41

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Toronto coach Darko Rajakovic went on a furious, table-pounding tirade against the officiating after the Los Angeles Lakers shot 23 free throws in the fourth quarter of a 132-131 win over the Raptors on Tuesday night.

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Bane scores 32 to help injury-riddled Grizzlies beat the Mavericks 120-103

DALLAS (AP) — Desmond Bane scored 32 points to lead the injury-riddled Memphis Grizzlies to a 120-103 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night.

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Boston hosts Minnesota after Brown's 40-point game

Minnesota Timberwolves (26-10, first in the Western Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (28-8, first in the Eastern Conference) Boston; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Celtics -6.5; over/under is 223.

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Charlotte plays Sacramento, aims to stop home losing streak

Sacramento Kings (22-14, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (8-26, 13th in the Eastern Conference) Charlotte, North Carolina; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Kings -6.

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Los Angeles takes on Toronto, seeks 5th straight home win

Toronto Raptors (15-21, 11th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (23-13, fourth in the Western Conference) Los Angeles; Wednesday, 10:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Clippers -9.

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Durant and the Suns take on conference foe Los Angeles

Phoenix Suns (19-18, ninth in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (18-19, 10th in the Western Conference) Los Angeles; Thursday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Western Conference foes Los Angeles and Phoenix will play on Thursday.

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