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AP Basketball WriterNo questioning Durant's decision now as Warriors near titleBy BRIAN MAHONEYCLEVELAND (AP) Kevin Durant never demanded he'd get to take the biggest shot of the NBA Finals.The Golden State Warriors made no promises and he knew there were no guarantees. When they met last summer in...

AP Sports WriterAP Source: Pelicans, Holiday, to meet when free agency opensBy BRETT MARTELNEW ORLEANS (AP) Guard Jrue Holiday and the New Orleans Pelicans have scheduled a meeting for midnight Friday when NBA free-agency begins, a person familiar with the situation said.The person spoke to The Associated Press...

AP Sports WriterNBA announces 2019 All-Star game will held in CharlotteBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The NBA All-Star game is headed back to Charlotte in 2019, a couple of years longer than anticipated.The NBA announced that the All-Star weekend will be held Feb. 15-17 in Charlotte and the...

AP Legal Affairs WriterWife of Clippers' Reed wants domestic battery charge droppedBy CURT ANDERSONMIAMI (AP) The wife of Los Angeles Clippers center Willie Reed said Wednesday she does not wish to press battery charges against her husband after an argument between the couple led to his weekend arrest.Jasmine...

AP Sports WriterNBA All-Star game coming to Charlotte in 2019By STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The NBA All-Star game will be coming to Charlotte in 2019, two years after the city was to host the event.The NBA announced Wednesday the game will be played at Spectrum Center, home of...

Muscala signs 2-year, $10 million deal to remain with HawksATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Hawks have re-signed power forward Mike Muscala to a two-year, $10 million deal.The 6-foot-11 Muscala, who was an unrestricted free agent, could play a bigger role as he returns for his fifth season following the...

Memphis Grizzlies sign former Oregon forward Dillon BrooksMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) The Memphis Grizzlies have signed former Oregon forward Dillon Brooks, a second-round pick in last month's NBA draft.Terms of the deal weren't disclosed.Brooks was selected by the Houston Rockets with the 45th overall pick. The Grizzlies acquired him...

AP Sports WriterWith new contract, Stephen Curry vows to do more off courtBy JANIE McCAULEYWALNUT CREEK, Calif. (AP) A rich new contract in hand, Stephen Curry is more determined than ever to give back both his time and financial resources wherever he is needed in the Bay Area.The...

AP Sports WriterPaul George committed to playing for Pacers in 2017-18By MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Paul George says he's committed to playing for the Indiana Pacers next season.Beyond that, he's not sure.At a charity softball game Thursday night in, George made his feelings clear. The forward is under contract...

AP Sports WriterPierce signs with Boston to retire as member of CelticsBy KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) Paul Pierce is retiring as a member of the Boston Celtics.The Celtics announced Monday that they have signed Pierce to a contract so the 10-time All-Star can retire with the team where he...

AP Basketball WriterAP Source: Bucks opening up GM search after Hammond exitBy JON KRAWCZYNSKIBoasting a budding star and an impressive roster of young talent, the Milwaukee Bucks are opening up their search for a new general manager to lead them into contention in the Eastern Conference.After longtime GM John...

Knicks sign free-agent guard Tim Hardaway Jr.NEW YORK (AP) The New York Knicks have signed free-agent guard Tim Hardaway Jr. to a four-year, $71 million contract.The team announced the deal Saturday.The 6-foot-5 Hardaway returned to the Knicks after two seasons with the Atlanta Hawks. Last season, he had...