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NEW YORK (AP) - Little League phenom Mo'ne Davis was pretty impressive on the basketball court, too.Playing in the All-Star Celebrity Game against opponents more than twice her age, Davis momentarily silenced trash-talking ''Wedding Ringer'' star Kevin Hart, driving past him for an easy layup Friday night.The 13-year-old blew...

AP Sports WriterAfter long road, Maker adds intrigue to next month's draftBy ANDREW SELIGMANCHICAGO (AP) The picture of the Larry O'Brien Trophy that is his phone's wallpaper could be Thon Maker's reminder to maintain his focus and not lose sight of his ultimate goal.Or, maybe it just looks...

AP Sports WriterWill he or won't he? Nurkic's return still uncertainBy ANNE M. PETERSONPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) Portland center Jusuf Nurkic's availability for the opening game of the Trail Blazers' playoff series against the Golden State Warriors remains uncertain.Nurkic has missed seven games with a non-displaced right leg fracture.There...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Cavaliers to sign forward Larry SandersBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) A person familiar with the decisions says the Cleveland Cavaliers will sign free agent forward Larry Sanders.Sanders is in Cleveland taking his physical and is expected to be under contract by later Monday, said the...

AP Sports WriterLeBron James brings title home to ClevelandBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) LeBron James came home with the trophy he promised, and the championship Cleveland has coveted for 52 years.The NBA superstar, born and raised in nearby Akron, stepped off a plane Monday and hoisted the shiny Larry...

HOUSTON (114)Ariza 7-13 2-3 19, Jones 3-12 1-2 7, Motiejunas 6-9 4-4 18, Beverley 3-4 0-0 8, Harden 8-19 10-11 28, Smith 4-9 2-4 10, Dorsey 0-1 0-2 0, Brewer 9-16 5-6 24, Terry 0-3 0-0 0, McDaniels 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 40-86 24-32 114.DENVER (100)Gallinari...

July 1 - Free agency opens.July 9 - Free-agent contracts can be signed.July 10-20 - NBA Summer League, Las Vegas.

CHICAGO (AP) - With the return of Derrick Rose and the addition of Pau Gasol, the Chicago Bulls came into the season with soaring expectations.Now, it's time to deliver.The Bulls open the playoffs at home against the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday eyeing on a deep run after battling injuries...

AP Basketball WriterNBA Development League to tinker with 4- and 5-person crewsBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) The NBA is going to take a look at having more officials on the court.The league said Monday that nine upcoming NBA Development League games will feature four- and five-person crews instead of...

AP Sports WriterNo Bull: Wade, Butler, Rondo stand ground on strong commentsBy ANDREW SELIGMANCHICAGO (AP) - Dwyane Wade and Jimmy Butler weren't backing down after questioning the Chicago Bulls' desire. Rajon Rondo wasn't issuing any retractions for firing back at them.There was an uneasy detente in place Friday for...

Dudley, Jennings fined $35,000 each for roles in altercationPHOENIX (AP) The NBA has fined Jared Dudley of the Phoenix Suns and Brandon Jennings of the Washington Wizards $35,000 apiece for their roles in an altercation during a game Tuesday night in Phoenix.The fines were announced Thursday.Dudley was fined...

Warriors agree to 2-year lease extension in OaklandOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) The Golden State Warriors have agreed to a two-year lease extension to remain at Oracle Arena in Oakland before a planned move to San Francisco for the 2019-20 season.The Joint Powers Authority that controls the arena said Wednesday...