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The Latest: Durant, Warriors lead Cavs 60-52 at halftimeOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) The Latest on Game 1 of the NBA Finals Thursday night (all times local):7:20 p.m.Welcome back to the NBA Finals, Kevin Durant.Back on the league's championship stage for the first time since 2012, Durant has 23 points...

AP Sports WriterAP Source: Hayward declines player option, now a free agentBy KAREEM COPELANDSALT LAKE CITY (AP) Gordon Hayward is officially a free agent.The Utah Jazz forward has declined the player-option final year on his contract as expected and will now test the market as an unrestricted free...

Associated PressFlint scholarship plan gets $2M from Pistons owner, utilityBy DAVID EGGERTLANSING, Mich. (AP) Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores and a major Michigan utility's foundation each committed $1 million Wednesday to covering college tuition for Flint high school graduates in the wake of the city's water crisis.The $2...

AP Sports WriterLeBron calls for love, unity before taking swipe at TrumpBy TOM WITHERSSANDUSKY, Ohio (AP) Along with getting good grades and listening to their parents, LeBron James has encouraged kids in his foundation's educational program to stand up for their beliefs.On Tuesday night, the superstar gave a...

The Clippers sign guard Milos TeodosicLOS ANGELES (AP) The Clippers have signed guard Milos Teodosic.Terms of the deal weren't announced Monday.Teodosic joins the Clippers after a 13-year career playing in Serbia, Greece and Russia. The 30-year-old led Serbia to a silver medal at last year's Rio de Janeiro...

AP Basketball WriterFrustrated fan: McEnroe says Knicks a 'total train wreck'By BRIAN MAHONEYNEW YORK (AP) John McEnroe had a ringside seat for the ugliest bout at Madison Square Garden last season.He was sitting just feet away when former Knicks star Charles Oakley was surrounded by security officials at...

Associated PressTrump tells NBA star Curry that White House visit is offBy CATHERINE LUCEYSOMERSET, N.J. (AP) President Donald Trump says if a basketball player doesn't want to visit the White House to celebrate an NBA title, then don't bother showing up.Trump responded Saturday on Twitter to Golden State...

Golden State Warriors bring back fan favorite JaVale McGeeOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) The Golden State Warriors are keeping all three of their centers from a championship season, re-signing 7-footer JaVale McGee to a one-year deal Tuesday for the veteran minimum of about $2.3 million.McGee is a fan favorite for...

AP Basketball WriterAP Source: Nuggets hire Calvin Booth as assistant GMBy JON KRAWCZYNSKIMINNEAPOLIS (AP) A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that the Denver Nuggets have hired former Minnesota Timberwolves executive Calvin Booth as an assistant GM.Booth spent the previous four seasons in the...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Cavs to make offer to keep Kyle KorverBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Unable to chase any high-profile free agents, the Cavaliers want to retain one of their own.With an eye on closing the gap on Golden State after losing in the NBA Finals, the Cavs...

AP Sports WriterAP Source: Cavs to promote Koby Altman to full-time GMBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) A person familiar with the decision says the Cleveland Cavaliers are promoting assistant general manager Koby Altman to be their full-time GM.Altman has been serving as the club's interim GM for the past...

Associated PressCharles Oakley sues Knicks owners, claiming defamationBy LARRY NEUMEISTERNEW YORK (AP) Former New York Knicks star Charles Oakley sued the team's owners Tuesday, saying he was defamed when they claimed he committed assault and was an alcoholic after his February arrest at a game.The lawsuit details how...