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AP Basketball WriterSuspension over, Waiters returns to Heat locker roomBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) Dion Waiters returned to practice with the Miami Heat on Saturday, apologizing publicly for the incident on the team plane that led to his 10-game suspension.Waiters will be with the team for its three-game trip...

Wizards complete trade to acquire Ariza from SunsWASHINGTON (AP) The Wizards have completed a trade to acquire forward Trevor Ariza from the Phoenix Suns for forward Kelly Oubre Jr. and guard Austin Rivers.Washington general manager Ernie Grunfeld announced the deal Monday after it was agreed to in principle...

Suns waive center Greg MonroePHOENIX (AP) The Phoenix Suns have waived center Greg Monroe in a buyout agreement.Monroe was acquired from Milwaukee last Nov. 7 in the trade that sent Eric Bledsoe to the Bucks. He becomes an unrestricted free agent if he clears waivers.Monroe averaged 11.3 points,...

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Steve Kerr has no problem putting aside his cellphone late at night and grabbing a book before bed.The Golden State coach, fighting a bit of a March cold, does find himself reminding wife Margot not to wake up and send text messages in the middle...

AP Sports WriterMood swing: LeBron, Cavs home looking to turn around FinalsBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) LeBron James laughed as he came around the backstage partition after arriving fashionably late for his crowded, post-practice news conference.As he stepped onto the podium, back among friendly faces and in the building...

LOS ANGELES (AP) Chris Paul is back in the Los Angeles Clippers' lineup after missing five weeks with a torn ligament in his left thumb. The star point guard was set to play Friday night against the San Antonio Spurs, the second-place team in the West. Paul had been out since...

AP Sports WriterCavs sign David Nwaba; guard played with Bulls last seasonBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Cavaliers made another move in their post-LeBron James makeover, signing free-agent guard David Nwaba to a one-year contract.The deal is for the veteran's minimum of $1.5 million.The 25-year-old Nwaba played for Chicago...

Pelicans' Davis doubtful vs. Wizards, MRI shows ankle sprainMETAIRIE, La. (AP) The New Orleans Pelicans say imaging of All-Star forward Antony Davis' left ankle confirms a diagnosis of a sprain and that he'll be listed as doubtful against the Washington Wizards on Friday night.Davis hurt his ankle in...

AP Sports WriterWarriors fall at home to Celtics again: Boston wins 99-86By JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, California (AP) The Boston Celtics had their way in Golden State's typically imposing building again. Last April, it was wrecking the Warriors' record 54-game home winning streak.This time, they spoiled Golden State's lone appearance...

AP sports WriterAP Source: Pelicans begin interviews for GM postBy BRETT MARTELNEW ORLEANS (AP) A person familiar with the process says the New Orleans Pelicans have begun interviewing candidates to become the club's new general manager.The person says the list of candidates includes current Pelicans interim general manager...

NBA fines Westbrook $25,000 for language; Jazz ban fanNEW YORK (AP) The NBA has fined Oklahoma City guard Russell Westbrook $25,000 for the language he directed toward a fan in Utah.Meanwhile, the Jazz have banned the fan from all events at their arena permanently and effective immediately.Westbrook says...

AP Sports WriterNunn's 22 points lead Heat past Thunder, 115-108By CLIFF BRUNTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) ?? Kendrick Nunn scored 22 points to help the Miami Heat top the Oklahoma City Thunder 115-108 on Friday night.Nunn, the two-time Eastern Conference rookie of the month, was coming off a 33-point effort Wednesday...