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AP Sports WriterTony Parker says he's retiring from NBA after 18 seasonsBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Four-time NBA champion Tony Parker announced Monday he's retiring after 18 seasons.The 37-year-old guard said on Twitter it was an emotional decision. Parker played 17 seasons for the San Antonio Spurs and...

AP Sports WriterTony Parker says he's retiring from NBA after 18 seasonsBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Four-time NBA champion Tony Parker has announced he's retiring after 18 seasons.The 37-year-old guard said on Twitter Monday that it was an emotional decision and that it has been an ''incredible journey.''...

Former Michigan standout Matthews has torn ACLANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) Former Michigan standout Charles Matthews is dealing with a significant knee injury as the NBA draft approaches.Agent Adam Pensack confirmed Sunday night that Matthews tore his anterior cruciate ligament in a workout with the Boston Celtics and will...

AP Basketball WriterVanVleet, Raptors aren't smiling now, but they might be soonBy BRIAN MAHONEYTORONTO (AP) Fred VanVleet had a face that only a country of hockey fans could love.A bandage covering stitches under his right eye. Swelling near the side of his nose. Fresh dental work to repair...

AP Basketball WriterNot done yet: Warriors, Raptors prepare for Game 5By TIM REYNOLDSTORONTO (AP) The word of the day Sunday that best summed up the NBA Finals was ''yet.''As in, Golden State isn't ready to give up its throne - yet.Kawhi Leonard hasn't bought any property in Toronto...

AP Basketball WriterWarriors say Durant will practice before Game 5By TIM REYNOLDSTORONTO (AP) Kevin Durant was playing basketball on Sunday.The Golden State Warriors hope he will again on Monday.With the Warriors' backs to the wall now in the NBA Finals, Durant - now out for more than a...

AP Basketball WriterWarriors say Durant will practice before Game 5By TIM REYNOLDSTORONTO (AP) The Golden State Warriors say Kevin Durant will practice Sunday with hopes of playing in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Monday night.Durant has not played since straining a calf muscle on May 8....

AP Basketball WriterAnalysis: Warriors' hopes hinge on Durant coming backBy TIM REYNOLDSOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) When Game 4 was over, while Toronto fans were waving Canadian flags in celebration inside an otherwise-stunned Oracle Arena, a glum-faced Kevin Durant was outside the Golden State locker room to greet equally glum...

AP Basketball WriterIn big trouble: Warriors trail Raptors 3-1 in NBA FinalsBy TIM REYNOLDSOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) The biggest challenge of this five-year run for the Golden State Warriors has arrived.Win three in a row, two of them on the road - or else.It is quite the predicament, and...

AP Sports WriterNowitzki soaking up retirement after 21 seasons with MavsBy SCHUYLER DIXONARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Dirk Nowitzki eventually plans on working out again. The recently retired star of the Dallas Mavericks wants to stay in somewhat decent shape.The big German hasn't put a timeline on it - he's...

AP Sports WriterWith cracks in a dynasty showing, Warriors are on the brinkBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Draymond Green has said it often: This run by the Golden State Warriors won't last forever.And forever could be coming up fast.From Day One the entire team was determined to enjoy...

AP Basketball WriterWith Leonard leading way, Raptors on cusp of 1st NBA titleBy TIM REYNOLDSOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) There was a moment, not long before the postseason started, when Toronto coach Nick Nurse learned all that he really needed to know about Kawhi Leonard and what makes the man...