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AP Sports WriterHawks focus on re-signing Millsap following first-round exitBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) Paul Millsap confirmed on Saturday he ''probably will opt out'' of his contract and become an unrestricted free agent, leaving the Atlanta Hawks to plot their future following a painful first-round exit from the playoffs.Millsap...

Rockets' Nene fined for escalating fight with Spurs' DedmonNEW YORK (AP) The NBA has fined Houston Rockets center Nene $15,000 for escalating a fight with San Antonio Spurs center Dewayne Dedmon in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals.The league announced the fine Wednesday, hours before Game 2...

Associated PressLowry, Ibaka to test free agency as Raptors face busy summerBy IAN HARRISONTORONTO (AP) After another unsuccessful attempt at taking down LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Toronto Raptors face a summer of change.Kyle Lowry will opt out of the final year of his contract to...

AP Sports WriterWall's late 3 leads Wiz past Celtics 92-91, forces Game 7By HOWARD FENDRICHWASHINGTON (AP) John Wall hit a 3-pointer with 3.5 seconds left for the go-ahead basket, then hopped atop the scorer's table and yelled to celebrate at the conclusion of the Washington Wizards' 92-91 victory...

Indiana Pacers sign second-round draft pick Ike AnigboguINDIANAPOLIS (AP) The Indiana Pacers have signed second-round draft pick Ike Anigbogu, a center from UCLA.The Pacers announced the signing Wednesday. Terms weren't disclosed.Anigbogu, who is 6-foot-10, was the 47th overall pick in the draft. He played one season at UCLA...

AP Basketball WriterAP source: Kings, Zach Randolph agree to 2-year, $24M dealBy JON KRAWCZYNSKIA person with knowledge of the agreement tells The Associated Press that the Sacramento Kings have agreed to a two-year, $24 million deal with forward Zach Randolph.The sides came to agreement on Tuesday, reuniting Randolph with...

AP Basketball WriterAfter a dunkfest in Game 1, Cavs must slow Warriors at rimBy TIM REYNOLDSThe first-half list of baskets for Golden State's Kevin Durant in Game 1 of the NBA Finals went like this: layup, dunk, jumper, dunk, dunk, dunk, dunk, layup, dunk, layup.Most were easy.And easy isn't...

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Pelicans All-Star power forward Anthony Davis says he'll return to the lineup Monday night when New Orleans tries to end Atlanta's 19-game winning streak.Davis, who missed one game and has had four days of rehabilitation since straining his left groin against Denver last Wednesday night,...

AP Sports WriterCavaliers in chaos after GM leaves on eve of pivotal summerBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Nothing ever seems good enough for Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert.Not a championship. Not three straight appearances in the NBA Finals. Not a rapt fan base. Not being forgiven by LeBron James.He's demanding....

Associated PressGrizzlies' Parsons out indefinitely with left knee injuryBy CLAY BAILEYMEMPHIS, Tennessee (AP) Memphis Grizzlies forward Chandler Parsons, the team's biggest offseason free agent acquisition, is out indefinitely because of a partial tear of the meniscus in his left knee.Parsons, who signed a four-year, $94 million contract over...

AP Sports WriterBling and baseball: Cleveland at center of sports stormBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Blinking back tears, LeBron James extended his right ring finger, the one sparkling with 400 diamonds, and touched the championship banner.As it rose from a golden, miniature Cleveland skyline toward the ceiling, Queen's ''We...

Timberwolves kick in more $$ for arena renovationsMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx owner Glen Taylor is kicking another $9-12 million into the Target Center renovation project.The Timberwolves announced the additional funds on Tuesday. The team says the new money will be used to get new seats, railings...