Basketball

Police can't 'corroborate criminal activity' in Giddey investigation, still under review by NBA

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma City’s Josh Giddey will not face charges related to an accusation that he had an improper relationship with an underage girl, police in Newport Beach, California, said Wednesday when announcing that it had closed its pro

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Pascal Siakam traded to the Pacers, while Raptors collect 3 1st-rounders

Pascal Siakam was traded to the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night, ending a run of nearly eight years with the Toronto Raptors during which he was a two-time All-NBA selection, two-time All-Star and part of the team that won the 2019 NBA title.

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Edwards has 27 points and eight assists to lead Timberwolves to 124-117 win over Pistons

DETROIT (AP) — Anthony Edwards had 27 points and eight assists to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 124-117 win against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night.

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Luka Doncic returns for Mavs to face Lakers after missing 3 games because of sprained ankle

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Luka Doncic returned to the Dallas Mavericks against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night after missing three games because of a sprained right ankle. Doncic is second in the NBA in scoring at 36.

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Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojević, 46, dies in Salt Lake City after heart attack

SALT LAKE CITY — Golden State Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojević, a mentor to two-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic and a former star player in his native Serbia, died Wednesday in Utah after suffering a heart attack, the team announced.

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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo sits out against Cavaliers because of bruised right shoulder

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Bucks may have to manage without Giannis Antetokounmpo for a bit.

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Sacramento faces Indiana, looks to break 3-game skid

Indiana Pacers (23-17, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Sacramento Kings (23-17, seventh in the Western Conference) Sacramento, California; Thursday, 10 p.m.

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George scores season-high 38 points to lead Clippers over Thunder 128-117 for 9th win in 11 games

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Paul George scored 18 of his season-high 38 points in the fourth quarter and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 128-117 on Tuesday night for their ninth win in 11 games.

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Suns end with 23-4 run, beat Kings 119-117 on Durant's free throws. Allen ties team mark with 9 3s

PHOENIX (AP) — Kevin Durant made two free throws with 1.8 seconds remaining and the Phoenix Suns staged a furious comeback to beat the Sacramento Kings 119-117 on Tuesday night.

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Joel Embiid scores 41 to lead the 76ers past fellow MVP Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets, 126-121

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid had 41 points and 10 assists to lead the Philadelphia 76ers past Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets 126-121 on Tuesday night in a battle of the last two NBA MVP s.

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