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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...

Pelicans add 6-8 rookie Quincy Ford to preseason rosterMETAIRIE, La. (AP) The New Orleans Pelicans say they've signed swing player Quincy Ford to their preseason roster.The 6-foot-8 Ford, an undrafted rookie out of Northeastern, is expected to see playing time at shooting guard and small forward.Ford played for...

AP Sports WriterLeBron, Cavs have reeling Celtics in must-win for Game 2By KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) LeBron James did pretty much whatever he wanted to against the Celtics in the Cavaliers' dominating win in Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference finals.He was efficient, scoring from the outside, rolling...

AP Sports WriterKevin Durant's menacing defense leads the way for WarriorsBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Kevin Durant is growing a little tired of questions about his ability to play defense.''Underrated?'' Durant responded when recently asked about the perception of his D. ''My coaches don't feel like that.''Neither does...

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 WritersAP source: Lakers sign Caldwell-Pope for 1 year, $18 millionBy GREG BEACHAM and JON KRAWCZYNSKILOS ANGELES (AP) The Los Angeles Lakers have signed free agent guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope to a one-year, $18 million contract, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press.Caldwell-Pope was...

AP Basketball WriterUdonis Haslem returning to Heat for 15th seasonBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) Udonis Haslem believes he can still play, and the Miami Heat apparently agree.The three-time NBA champion has signed a one-year, $2.3 million deal to remain with the Heat for what will be his 15th season....

AP Sports WriterWarriors GM Myers confident Kerr will return to full healthBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers fully expects Steve Kerr to find a solution to his debilitating health issues and be back on the bench without being forced out of coaching...

AP Sports WriterBulls management gives no clarity on Butler's futureBy ANDREW SELIGMANCHICAGO (AP) There were no bold proclamations or promises for sweeping changes from Chicago Bulls management on Wednesday for a team that barely made the playoffs.They gave no clarity on Jimmy Butler's future with the team and...

AP Sports WriterThomas lobbies for calls with Celtics-Wizards series tiedBy STEPHEN WHYNOWASHINGTON (AP) Isaiah Thomas feels as though he was shut down by the Washington Wizards and the referees in Game 4.Thomas said after the Boston Celtics' 121-102 loss Sunday that the officiating needs to change as the...

Associated PressMagic hire veteran Weltman to head basketball operationsBy TERRANCE HARRISORLANDO, Fla. (AP) Jeff Weltman is the new president of basketball operations for the Orlando Magic, who have failed to reach the playoffs for five consecutive seasons.The former Toronto general manager is a veteran NBA executive but relatively...

Judge denies request to block funding tied to Detroit arenaDETROIT (AP) A judge has denied a request to block some public funding for Little Caesars Arena and the Detroit Pistons' move from the suburbs.U.S. District Court Judge Mark Goldsmith issued his decision late Monday, saying a requested injunction...