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Golden State Warriors parade set for Thursday in OaklandOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) After a night of celebrating the Golden State Warriors latest NBA title, fans snapped up victory shirts and hats Tuesday, while Oakland crews were busy hanging championship banners along the parade route.The parade will take place Thursday...

Pacers continue offseason overhaul by signing BogdanovicINDIANAPOLIS (AP) The Indiana Pacers have officially signed forward Bojan Bogdanovic.Word of the reported two-year, $21 million deal initially leaked Friday .The Croatian native finished with career highs of 13.7 points and 3.4 points last season, playing 81 games with the Brooklyn...

Wizards' G League team to play in Washington in 2018-19WASHINGTON (AP) The Wizards will have their own team in the developmental NBA G League that will be based in Washington and begin playing in the 2018-19 season.The Wizards announced the acquisition of the team Wednesday that will play...

AP Sports WriterCeltics stagger on: Isaiah Thomas done, may need surgeryBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Isaiah Thomas pushed his undersized body - and the Boston Celtics - as far as he possibly could.Battling a hip injury the past two months and then playing through the darkest period of his...

AP Basketball WriterRockets sign Harden to $228 million deal, NBA's richestBy JON KRAWCZYNSKILAS VEGAS (AP) The Houston Rockets have signed star guard James Harden to a four-year, $228 million contract extension, the richest contract in NBA history.The Rockets said Saturday the extension will run through 2022-23 season but...

Pistons hire Walters as assistant coachAUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Pistons have hired Rex Walters as an assistant coach.The team announced the move Thursday. The Pistons also named Rob Werdann coach of the Grand Rapids Drive, and agreed to a two-year extension with the Drive as their...

AP Sports WriterTrade rumors swirl, as usual; Suns prepare for No. 4 pickBy BOB BAUMPHOENIX (AP) ''Tanking'' the season didn't quite get the desired results for the Phoenix Suns.They entered the draft lottery with the second-best odds to land the No. 1 pick. Instead, they are back at...

Stephen Curry, Warriors finalize $201 million, 5-year dealOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Stephen Curry has finalized his new contract, signing his $201 million, five-year deal after he reached agreement when the free agency period began July 1.His contract initially was the richest ever, until James Harden topped it with a...

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...

AP Sports WriterCavs try to adjust on both ends after Game 1 beatingBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Tyronn Lue has a new No. 1 priority for LeBron James and his Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 2 of the NBA Finals: Stop the ball. First and foremost, then make sure...

Tatum, Celtics 3-0, Summer League set for tournament stageBy The Associated PressJayson Tatum might not need long to win his first championship with the Boston Celtics.The Celtics improved to 3-0 in the NBA Summer League on Tuesday with an 88-83 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. Tatum, the No. 3...

AP Sports WriterRockets acquire Chris Paul from Clippers in 8-player dealBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) Chris Paul is heading to Houston to join James Harden, and the Rockets will soon have two All-Stars in the backcourt to lead their chase for a championship.The Rockets acquired Paul from the Clippers...