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Associated PressEx-Sacramento Kings executive admits to defrauding teamBy PAUL ELIASSAN FRANCISCO (AP) Court records show a former Sacramento Kings top executive has agreed to plead guilty to siphoning $13.4 million from the team to buy Southern California beachfront properties.Federal prosecutors in Sacramento, California, on Wednesday filed charges and...

Herro, Nunn help Heat reach 3-0 in NBA Summer LeagueBy The Associated PressAfter a couple easy wins to start the NBA Summer League, things finally got tougher for the Miami Heat.Tyler Herro and Kendrick Nunn made sure they got through it.Herro scored 25 points, Nunn added 19 and the...

After missing the last three games with a torn labrum in his right shoulder, Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard made his return Sunday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Howard was examined by Lakers' doctor Steve Lombardo before the game and cleared to return. Howard was injured in the second half of...

NBA's Steph Curry helps Howard U. start Division I golf teamWASHINGTON (AP) Two-time NBA MVP Stephen Curry is helping Howard University launch a Division I golf program.The Golden State Warriors star guard and the school announced the six-year partnership Monday.The specifics of his contribution were not disclosed.Howard officials...

Associated PressGrizzlies' Conley says big contract won't affect his playBy PHIL STUKENBORGMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) The Memphis Grizzlies wanted to keep Mike Conley so much that they gave their veteran point guard the richest contract in NBA history.For Conley, the basketball - and pressure - is in his court...

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - A celebratory night quickly turned into a puzzling one for the Golden State Warriors.With the long-range shots not falling as usual and sloppy play from the start, a night that started with Stephen Curry being handed the Most Valuable Player trophy ended with the first...

Capsule preview of the Raptors-Cavaliers seriesBy The Associated PressCapsule and prediction for the Eastern Conference semifinal series between Cleveland and Toronto that begins Monday:---No. 2 CLEVELAND CAVALIERS (51-31, 4-0) vs. No. 3 TORONTO RAPTORS (51-31, 4-2)Season series: Cavaliers, 3-1.Story line: Rematch of last season's Eastern Conference finals, won by...

AP Sports WriterPaul George committed to playing for Pacers in 2017-18By MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Paul George is committed to playing for the Indiana Pacers next season.After that, it's anybody's guess.The four-time All-Star forward provided clarity on his short-term plan Thursday before playing in a charity softball game just...

Cleveland OKs last chunk of financing to upgrade Cavs' arenaCLEVELAND (AP) Cleveland officials have committed the final chunk of financing for $140 million in upgrades planned at the Cavaliers' home arena.The makeover of Quicken Loans Arena would include more space for dining and gathering.The cost of renovations to...

US rolls past Uruguay in FIBA World Cup qualifying, 114-57LAS VEGAS (AP) The U.S. is another step closer to qualifying for the FIBA Basketball World Cup.Frank Mason III scored 16 points and the U.S. beat Uruguay 114-57 on Friday night in the Americans' first game of the second...

In blow to Wizards, Westbrook out a week with injured legWASHINGTON (AP) Washington Wizards point guard Russell Westbrook is expected to sit out a week with an injured left leg, the latest blow to a team that entered Monday with a 2-8 record.The Wizards announced before Monday night's...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Pelicans add Nelson with Rondo outBy BRETT MARTELNEW ORLEANS (AP) A person familiar with the deal says guard Jameer Nelson has agreed to one-year, veteran minimum, free-agent contract with the New Orleans Pelicans.The person informed The Associated Press of the move on condition of...