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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 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...

AP Sports WriterReports: Thunder C Kanter's father detained in TurkeyBy CLIFF BRUNTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Thunder center Enes Kanter's father has been detained in Turkey, the country's official news agency reported Friday.Mehmet Kanter was detained in his Istanbul home for an investigation undertaken by a prosecutor's office in northwestern...

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 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...

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...

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 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...

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 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...

Wife of Clippers' Reed wants domestic battery charge droppedMIAMI (AP) The wife of Los Angeles Clippers center Willie Reed says she does not wish to press battery charges against her husband.The attorney for Jasmine Reed issued a statement Wednesday saying the situation was blown out of proportion and...