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OAKLAND, California (AP) Golden State's Draymond Green became the second Warriors player in history to post three straight triple-doubles, leading the hosts to a 111-101 victory over Charlotte which extended their winning streak in regular-season home games to 35.Green joined Tom Gola, who did it back in 1959-60,...

AP Basketball WriterKris Dunn's harrowing journey takes him to MinnesotaBy JON KRAWCZYNSKIMINNEAPOLIS (AP) John Seldon had just finished watching his son, Kris Dunn, finish an introductory press conference as the newest member of the Minnesota Timberwolves.It had been 36 hours of tears, joy and reflection for father and...

AP Sports WriterBig men, big questions: Who is ready to play for 76ers?By DAN GELSTONPHILADELPHIA (AP) Joel Embiid yanked the rim with such force on a two-handed dunk that he managed a quick pull-up before he let go and snapped it back into position.''He's going to break the...

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Paul George says he would like to play this season even though he understands the odds are against him making it back so fast from a gruesome right leg injury.In his first public comments in more than two months, Indiana's two-time All-Star told reporters Thursday that...

CLEVELAND (AP) - A person familiar with the decision says veteran forward Kendrick Perkins has agreed to sign with the Cavaliers, giving them more interior depth for the playoffs.Perkins, who won a title with the Boston Celtics in 2008, will sign with the Cavs as early as Monday said...

Pelicans waive Gee, keep StephensonMETIAIRE, La. (AP) The New Orleans Pelicans have waived veteran forward Alonzo Gee, a move that keeps recently acquired guard Lance Stephenson on the opening night roster.The 6-foot-5 Stephenson has struggled to find a long-term fit since leaving Indiana in 2014, playing with Charlotte,...

CLEVELAND (AP) - LeBron James listened to a question he's been asked in the past and began processing.On the eve of his fifth consecutive NBA Finals, the four-time league MVP who has carried the Cavaliers within four wins of a championship in his homecoming season, James appears to be...

AP Sports WriterHarden ready to help Rockets bounce back this seasonBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) When the NBA season tips off, James Harden will be able to run Mike D'Antoni's famed seven seconds or less offense in games that count.The question is whether the scheme of Houston's new coach...

AP Basketball WriterOptimism remains as NBA CBA talks near critical deadlineBy JON KRAWCZYNSKIAfter months of optimism surrounding a potential new collective bargaining agreement that would allow the NBA and the players' union to avoid another work stoppage, the momentum has slowed a bit as a critical date approaches.Both sides...

Former Celtics first-round draft pick joining BullsCHICAGO (AP) Former Boston Celtics first-round draft pick R.J. Hunter appears set to join the Chicago Bulls.He had a locker with his nameplate before Chicago's season opener against Boston, though the Bulls had not announced the move as of Thursday evening.The 28th...

$300K worth of jewelry taken from Derek Fisher's LA homeLOS ANGELES (AP) Los Angeles police say burglars got away with more than $300,000 worth of jewelry from the home of former Lakers guard Derek Fisher.Officer Drake Madison says the burglary happened Monday morning at the house in the...

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Toronto Raptors coach Dwane Casey says shooting guard Lou Williams is returning from a sprained ankle for Monday night's game against the Pelicans, while power forward Patrick Patterson is sitting out because of his sprained left knee.Williams, who averages 15.4 points, has missed only one...