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TORONTO (AP) Golden State had to work hard to win 112-109 at Toronto on Saturday and extend its NBA record season start to 21-0, led by Stephen Curry's nine 3-pointers and 44 points.The Warriors' superb start to the campaign has obscured some other strong early-season form by the...

Associated Press76ers anthem singer says 'We Matter' shirt got her the bootBy DAN GELSTON and MESFIN FEKADUPHILADELPHIA (AP) Philadelphia 76ers national anthem singer Sevyn Streeter said she was told by the team she could not perform because of her ''We Matter'' jersey.She was scheduled to sing before the...

ATLANTA (AP) - Mike Budenholzer may coach one of the best teams in the NBA.He can still get around Atlanta without being recognized.That suits him just fine.''I'm very fortunate that I can blend into the woodwork pretty easily,'' said Budenholzer, whose Hawks have soared to the top of the...

The Latest: Closing arguments beginning in Derrick Rose caseLOS ANGELES (AP) The Latest on the trial of a lawsuit accusing NBA star Derrick Rose and two others of gang rape (all times local):1:08 p.m.Closing arguments are beginning in the trial of a lawsuit alleging NBA star Derrick Rose...

CLEVELAND (AP) Cavaliers coach David Blatt said Thursday that LeBron James might not play for the remainder of Cleveland's exhibition season.James sat out his second straight game against Indiana after not playing Tuesday against Atlanta. The four-time MVP is healthy, but the Cavaliers want to limit his minutes...

SAN ANTONIO (AP) San Antonio built a giant 46-point lead thanks to its smothering defense before easing up to beat Utah 118-81 on Monday and extend its stellar start to the NBA season.The Spurs improved to 21-5 - the second-best start in franchise history - and retained their...

Associated PressLeonard's 36 points lead Spurs by Thunder, Westbrook, 108-94By RAUL DOMINGUEZSAN ANTONIO (AP) The San Antonio Spurs have admired the outstanding season Russell Westbrook is having and the Oklahoma City Thunder point guard didn't disappoint in person.Neither did the Spurs, who took playing Westbrook as a great...

AP Sports WriterSpurs look to close out Rockets with Leonard ailingBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) The San Antonio Spurs are a victory away from eliminating the Houston Rockets and advancing to the Western Conference finals for the first time since winning the NBA title in 2014.But entering Thursday night's...

Ex-soccer star Holiday faces tumor with husband Jrue's helpNEW ORLEANS (AP) Former U.S. soccer star Lauren Holiday has been diagnosed with a brain tumor while pregnant, and her husband, New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday, is taking indefinite leave from the NBA club to care for his wife,...

LOS ANGELES (AP) Although Lamar Odom's marriage to Khloe Kardashian introduced him to untold millions of fans who don't know a power forward from a paparazzo, reality television notoriety was only a small part of a life largely spent in basketball.Odom won two NBA championships with the Los...

AP Basketball WriterA thankful Popovich bids farewell to 'irreplaceable' DuncanBy TIM REYNOLDSGregg Popovich bade an emotional farewell to Tim Duncan's playing career Tuesday, the longtime San Antonio coach saying the now-retired Spurs star was the best teammate anyone could have known.Sounding as if he were choking up at times...

MILWAUKEE (AP) Energetic broadcaster Gus Johnson will be calling games for the up-and-coming Milwaukee Bucks this season.A team spokesman confirmed Monday night that Johnson would call 20 Bucks contests for Fox Sports Wisconsin.Johnson is a veteran play-by-play man who is best known for his calls of college basketball...