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Associated PressJames scores 35, Cavs take 3-0 lead with 115-94 victoryBy IAN HARRISONTORONTO (AP) Last year, LeBron James and the Cavaliers had their postseason win streak end in Canada.This time, Cleveland came across the border and kept right on rolling.James scored 35 points, Kevin Love had 16 points...

Thunder add experience with signings of Patterson, FeltonOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Raymond Felton and Patrick Patterson have each played in the NBA long enough to appreciate the importance of playing for a team with legitimate title aspirations.Both believe they found that in Oklahoma City, a point they made clear...

Chris Webber finally a dad after 'many years of trying'By The Associated PressRetired NBA star Chris Webber has become a dad after what he says was ''many years of trying.''Webber posted a picture of himself holding twin newborns on Instagram earlier this week. He says he and his...

AP Sports WriterWarriors coach Steve Kerr not yet ready to return to benchBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Steve Kerr is involved in just about everything but the actual game-day coaching for the Golden State Warriors - film session, coaches meetings, game-planning and practice.He's just not yet ready from...

Pistons sign Anthony Tolliver, re-sign Reggie BullockDETROIT (AP) The Detroit Pistons have signed free agent Anthony Tolliver and have re-signed Reggie Bullock.Terms of the deals weren't disclosed.Tolliver, 32, played in 65 games and made nine starts for the Sacramento Kings last season. The 6-foot-8 forward averaged 7.1 points,...

AP Basketball WriterNBA changes some rules, with hopes of making games speedierBy JON KRAWCZYNSKILAS VEGAS (AP) The NBA wants to see the finish of its games go a bit more quickly.The league's Board of Governors unanimously approved some changes that will potentially eliminate four time-outs per game, help...

Associated PressBig3 officials hopeful Iverson can return to court this weekBy JOE REEDYEven though their marquee name has played sparingly, the founders of the Big3 are happy that the quality of play is getting better as the league reaches the midpoint of its season.The 3-on-3 league featuring former NBA...

Memphis Grizzlies sign forward Rade Zagorac of SerbiaMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) The Memphis Grizzlies have signed forward Rade Zagorac (RAH-day ZAH-go-rahtz) originally acquired in a draft night trade in 2016.Terms of the deal were not announced.The 6-foot-9, 205-pound Zagorac has played professionally in Serbia since 2011. The native of...

AP Sports WriterAP sources: Kyrie Irving asks Cavaliers to trade himBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Kyrie Irving wants the stage for himself.Cleveland's All-Star point guard has asked the Cavaliers to trade him, two people familiar with the situation told the Associated Press on Friday. Irving made the request last...

Pacers acquire guard Cory Joseph from RaptorsINDIANAPOLIS (AP) The Indiana Pacers have acquired guard Cory Joseph from the Toronto Raptors in exchange for the draft rights of forward Emir Preldzic.Joseph, who is 6-foot-3, averaged 9.3 points, 2.9 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 25 minutes last season. He made 22...

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 Eastern Conference finals.He was efficient, scoring from the outside, rolling downhill...

Celebrity trainer Gunnar Peterson hired by LakersLOS ANGELES (AP) A celebrity trainer known for getting the Kardashian clan into shape is going to work for the Los Angeles Lakers.Gunnar Peterson is the Lakers' new director of strength and endurance training, the team announced Wednesday.Peterson has been a favorite...