Basketball

Raptors forward Pascal Siakam out against Clippers with back spasms

LOS ANGELES — Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam will miss Wednesday night's road game against the Los Angeles Clippers with back spasms, the team announced before tip-off. Siakam had yet to miss any of Toronto's 37 games this season.

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Source: Veteran sports and broadcast executive Keith Pelley chosen as MLSE's new boss

TORONTO — Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment has settled on Keith Pelley, chief executive of golf's DP World Tour and former president of Rogers Media, as its new president and CEO, according to a source.

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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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