Basketball

Suns' Kevin Durant sits out against Thunder because of sprained left ankle

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Kevin Durant missed the Phoenix Suns' game Wednesday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder because of a sprained left ankle.

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Antetokounmpo scratched just before Bucks’ game against Hornets because of tightness in left calf

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo was scratched just before the Milwaukee Bucks’ game against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night because of tightness in his left calf.

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Bucks are adding Kyle Kuzma and sending Khris Middleton to the Wizards in a trade, AP source says

The Milwaukee Bucks are trading NBA champion and Olympic gold medalist Khris Middleton to the Washington Wizards and getting Kyle Kuzma back in the deal, a person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press on Wednesday.

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Booing of U.S. anthem continues at Canadian sporting events despite tariff pause

TORONTO — Canadian sports fans continue to voice their displeasure at American economic policies despite a pause in a trade war between Canada and the United States.

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Zach LaVine tells Kings fans he's going to be 'right there with them' ahead of his debut

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Zach LaVine had a message for fans as he prepared to make his Sacramento Kings debut Wednesday night against the Orlando Magic . He's passionate. He doesn't take this opportunity for granted.

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Thunder acquire center Daniel Theis from the Pelicans

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The New Orleans Pelicans traded center Daniel Theis and a 2031 second-round draft pick to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday for cash.

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Luka Doncic could make his Lakers debut as early as Saturday, coach JJ Redick says

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Luka Doncic could make his debut with the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday, coach JJ Redick said Wednesday.

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Timberwolves will be without Randle for at least 2 more weeks after MRI confirms groin strain

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle will be sidelined at least through the All-Star break with a strained right groin he suffered last week.

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LeBron is stunned by Lakers' trade of Anthony Davis, but he calls Luka Doncic 'my favorite player'

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — LeBron James says he spent two days in disbelief after the Los Angeles Lakers traded away Anthony Davis , his close friend and teammate for 5 1/2 years.

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Davis joins Mavericks, offers nod to magnitude of deal that sent Doncic to Lakers

Anthony Davis gave up a $6 million bonus as part of the seismic trade that brought him to the Dallas Mavericks and sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in a rare swap of superstars.

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