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Associated PressTeague excited to be back with adopted hometown HawksBy GEORGE HENRYATLANTA (AP) Jeff Teague says he couldn't be happier to be back with his adopted hometown team.Teague, in his 11th NBA season, was hoping to return to his original club as a free agent this summer, but...

Timberwolves PG Jeff Teague out vs. Bucks with knee injuryMILWAUKEE (AP) The Minnesota Timberwolves have ruled point guard Jeff Teague out for their game at Milwaukee because of an injury to his left knee that occurred the previous night.The Wolves announced Thursday before taking on the Bucks that...

PHILADELPHIA (AP) Joel Embiid cupped both ears, imploring fans to cheer even louder, and flashed a wide smile as he soaked in the ''MVP'' and ''Trust The Process'' chants. With Embiid leading the way, the Philadelphia 76ers are no longer the laughingstock of the NBA. Embiid scored 26 points, Ersan Ilyasova...

Paul George insisted a little rest and a new focus would make change everything for the Indiana Pacers. He made sure that prediction came true Sunday. Following the best season of his three-year career, George opened the playoffs by producing the first postseason triple-double of his career -- 23 points,...

AP Sports WriterLeBron still slowed by sprained left ankle, misses practiceBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) LeBron James remains sidelined with a sprained left ankle and the Cavaliers plan to keep him out of an upcoming scrimmage.James hasn't practiced since Wednesday, when he rolled his ankle during the team's second...

AP Basketball WriterLakers brace for Harden, Westbrook and small-ball RocketsBy BRIAN MAHONEYLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers pushed aside one of the NBA's best backcourts in the first round.Here comes another.James Harden, Russell Westbrook and the Houston Rockets are the opponent when...

AP Sports WriterGolden State's Curry returns in Game 4 against the BlazersBy ANNE M. PETERSONPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) Reigning NBA MVP Stephen Curry will return from a right knee sprain for Game 4 of Golden State's playoff series against the Trail Blazers on Monday night.Warriors coach Steve Kerr said...

Kevin Love and Kyrie Irving are NBA veterans in every sense of the word.They are multi-time All-Stars, 3-point contest champions and both have played integral roles on Team USA, with Love winning Olympic gold in 2012 and Irving capturing the world championship last year in Spain.Come Sunday, the Cleveland...

AP Basketball WriterAP Source: Shabazz Muhammad returning to TimberwolvesBy JON KRAWCZYNSKIMINNEAPOLIS (AP) A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that Shabazz Muhammad has agreed to return to the Minnesota Timberwolves on a one-year deal.The Wolves and Muhammad agreed to terms on the veteran minimum...

AP Sports WriterThompson says on social media he is staying with WarriorsBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) All-Star guard Klay Thompson is staying put with the Golden State Warriors.Thompson announced his decision on his Instagram account Monday, using a clip of Leonardo DiCaprio in the movie ''The Wolf of...

CHICAGO (AP) President Barack Obama spent a whirlwind Tuesday back in his hometown.In less than a full day, he spoke to a gathering of police chiefs, raised money for fellow Democrats at back-to-back-fundraisers, sat courtside at the Chicago Bulls' season opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers, and poked back...

Associated PressSpurs' Popovich on Trump's election: 'That's disgusting.'By RAUL DOMINGUEZSAN ANTONIO (AP) Saying he fears for the country's future, San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich made his frustrations and anger over Donald Trump's election known Friday night.''He is in charge of our country,'' Popovich said. ''That's disgusting.''Popovich spoke...