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AP Sports WriterStephen Curry, Warriors finalize $201 million, 5-year dealBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Stephen Curry has delivered his share of success already to a franchise that desperately needed it. Now, he's being paid for all he has done - and certainly will do.Curry finalized his new contract...

AP Sports WriterLeBron not faulting Warriors for building powerhouse teamBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) LeBron James knew what might happen when Kevin Durant merged with the Warriors, a 73-win team out for revenge.James understood the potential of this Golden State goliath with more firepower than perhaps anything the NBA...

AP Sports WriterAP Source: Bucks to hire Jon Horst as general managerBy GENARO C. ARMASThe Milwaukee Bucks are staying in-house to fill their general manager vacancy.The team plans to name director of basketball operations Jon Horst as its next GM, a person with direct knowledge of the situation told...

Timberwolves' Taj Gibson arrested after NYC traffic stopMINNEAPOLIS (AP) New Minnesota Timberwolves player Taj Gibson was arrested for a traffic violation in New York City.The New York Police Department says a 2016 Mercedes Benz sedan made an illegal U-turn in Queens early Thursday. Police stopped the car and...

AP Sports WriterBrewhaha: LeBron upset with brewery over photo with beerBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) LeBron James is in a bit of a brewhaha over his beer-bottle grab.On Monday night, James jokingly swiped a beer bottle from a surprised courtside server during the third quarter of Cleveland's playoff game...

AP Basketball WriterIn tense political times, NBA heading to Israel this summerBy JON KRAWCZYNSKIAs the NBA prepares to bring its Basketball Without Borders program to Israel this summer, league officials hope that the first trip to the country can help bring children together during a time of increasing tension.Basketball...

John Stockton's father passes away in Washington stateSPOKANE, Wash. (AP) The father of Hall of Famer John Stockton has died. He was 89.John H. ''Jack'' Stockton died Saturday in Spokane.Jack Stockton was the co-founder of Jack and Dan's tavern, which has received national attention in recent years as...

Golden State Warriors parade set for Thursday in OaklandOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) The city of Oakland is gearing up for a Thursday parade to celebrate the Golden State Warriors latest NBA title, officials said following their win.As fans snapped up victory shirts and hats Tuesday following a night of...

Former Knicks exec, Mariners PR man Childs dies at age 84DUBLIN, Calif. (AP) Hal Childs, a former assistant general manager for the New York Knicks and public relations director for the Golden State Warriors and Seattle Mariners, has died of complications from heart disease. He was 84.Childs' wife,...

AP Sports WriterHawks' Wilcox out as GM, Budenholzer no longer presidentBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) Mike Budenholzer is resigning as the Atlanta Hawks' president of basketball operations and will remain as coach.The Hawks also have removed Wes Wilcox as general manager as part of the reorganization of their front...

AP Basketball WriterTimberwolves sign 3-year deal with Fitbit for jersey patchBy JON KRAWCZYNSKIMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Timberwolves are jumping into the jersey patch game, signing a three-year deal for a Fitbit patch on their new uniforms.The Timberwolves announced the deal on Tuesday. The Wolves say Fitbit also will...

Former NY Knick Charles Oakley heading to trial in AugustNEW YORK (AP) Former New York Knicks player Charles Oakley has chosen to go to trial in August on charges he struck a security guard at Madison Square Garden.Oakley appeared briefly before a Manhattan judge on Friday. He rejected...