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AP Sports WriterWolves sign Gibson, Teague, finalize latest step in overhaulBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Timberwolves have finalized contracts with power forward Taj Gibson and point guard Jeff Teague, two complementary additions to a roster that has undergone a huge overhaul.Gibson and Teague signed their deals on...

That's the Tooth: Celtics guard Thomas has more dental workBOSTON (AP) Isaiah Thomas' mouth is bearing the brunt of the physical playoff series between the Celtics and Wizards.TV viewers watched as one of Thomas' front teeth flew out of his mouth in a collision with Washington's Otto Porter...

AP Basketball WritersLeBron: Union prioritizes help for retired players in talksBy JON KRAWCZYNSKI and TIM REYNOLDSNBA players are pushing for more money in the next collective bargaining agreement - for the players who came before them.Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James, vice president of the NBPA's executive committee, told The...

AP Sports WriterGreen shows range, leads Warriors past Jazz for 2-0 leadBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Now, the Golden State Warriors want Draymond Green to pack his 3-point shot for the altitude of Salt Lake City.Green showed Quin Snyder his hot hand and range up close, knocking down...

DALLAS (93)Jefferson 3-6 0-0 7, Nowitzki 4-16 3-4 12, Chandler 5-7 1-2 11, Rondo 2-4 0-0 4, Ellis 4-9 3-6 12, Aminu 3-5 4-6 10, Harris 3-8 0-0 9, Smith 1-2 1-2 3, Villanueva 7-15 0-0 20, Barea 2-10 0-0 5. Totals 34-82 12-20 93.MIAMI (72)Granger 0-6...

AP Sports WriterDefending Rockets' Harden is a chess match worth watchingBy CLIFF BRUNTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Oklahoma City swingman Andre Roberson often was praised by his coach and teammates for playing suffocating defense on James Harden during their first-round playoff series.Houston's MVP candidate still averaged 33.2 points against the...

Grizzlies' Rabb to miss summer league games; injured ankleMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) Memphis Grizzlies rookie forward Ivan Rabb will miss the first three summer league games as he recovers from a sprained left ankle.The Grizzlies said Saturday that Rabb would be re-evaluated and the team would update his situation...

Wall's knees look just fine in explosive game against 76ersWASHINGTON (AP) Washington's John Wall threw down three one-handed dunks in the first half of the Wizards' 100-79 victory over Philadelphia on Thursday, demonstrating his full recuperation from knee surgery.Wall scored all of his nine points in the first...

AP Basketball WriterAP Source: Rockets, Nene reach agreement a 2nd timeBy JON KRAWCZYNSKIThe Houston Rockets and Nene have a contract - again.A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that the Rockets agreed to terms with Nene on a three-year deal worth $11 million. It comes...

MINNESOTA (98)Wiggins 7-15 15-16 29, Payne 5-8 4-6 14, Hamilton 2-4 2-2 6, LaVine 6-12 4-4 18, Martin 2-8 2-2 6, Budinger 3-10 2-2 8, Hummel 3-6 0-0 7, L.Brown 4-11 2-2 10, Onuaku 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 32-74 31-34 98.L.A. LAKERS (106)Johnson 4-11 0-0 10, Kelly...

AP Sports WriterNo longer NBA champions, Cavaliers are now chasing WarriorsBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Once he congratulated Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry, LeBron James left the floor following Game 5 and found Kyrie Irving waiting for him.Cleveland's two stars embraced, and as they headed toward the locker room...

AP Basketball WriterButler trade sets the stage for looming free agencyBy JON KRAWCZYNSKIAs draft night approached, some of the heavy hitters in the NBA - Cleveland, San Antonio, Houston, Boston, the Clippers among them - were jockeying, making calls and looking for deals to try to position themselves to...