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AP Basketball WriterUdonis Haslem returning to Heat for 15th seasonBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) Udonis Haslem believes he can still play, and the Miami Heat apparently agree.The three-time NBA champion has signed a one-year, $2.3 million deal to remain with the Heat for what will be his 15th season....

MILWAUKEE (102)Antetokounmpo 8-12 2-3 18, O'Bryant 2-3 0-0 4, Sanders 5-6 0-2 10, Knight 3-10 0-0 8, Mayo 1-6 1-3 3, Dudley 7-12 0-0 16, Pachulia 1-3 3-4 5, Bayless 7-13 0-0 16, Marshall 4-6 1-2 10, Middleton 5-10 1-1 12. Totals 43-81 8-15 102.L.A. CLIPPERS...

Associated PressDeRozan likely to receive warm welcome in Toronto returnBy IAN HARRISONTORONTO (AP) From fellow athletes to star entertainers, DeMar DeRozan has seen plenty of celebrities soaking up an extended round of appreciative applause from fans.''When they get that long standing ovation, I always thought that was the...

AP Sports WriterAP Source: Cavaliers agree to terms with Cedi OsmanBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed to terms with Turkish forward Cedi Osman, a person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press.The Cavaliers drafted Osman in the second round in 2015 and their...

AP Sports WriterHouston's Capela develops into pivotal player for RocketsBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) Houston's Clint Capela certainly isn't a household name, and doesn't get nearly the attention other centers like Ruby Gobert and Karl-Anthony Towns receive.But after he outshined those stars the first two rounds of the playoffs,...

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...

NBA Finals ratings highest since Jordan's last title in 1998CLEVELAND (AP) The first two games of the NBA Finals are the most-watched since Michael Jordan's final championship in 1998.Despite two lopsided outcomes, Golden State's two home wins over Cleveland averaged 19.6 million viewers, according to numbers released Monday...

Spurs' Derrick White out indefinitely after breaking toeSAN ANTONIO (AP) San Antonio Spurs point guard Derrick White is out indefinitely after breaking his left second toe.White had offseason surgery on the same toe, but the Spurs said Monday the fracture is a new injury.White missed training camp, the...

Ja Morant not participating in games at draft combineCHICAGO (AP) Ja Morant is not taking part in the games portion of the draft combine that opens Thursday.That's not uncommon for players who are expected to be among the top picks in the NBA draft, and it's widely projected...

AP Sports WriterHornets' Clifford: Howard can return to All-Star levelBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Charlotte coach Steve Clifford is confident he can help newly acquired Hornets center Dwight Howard become a dominant force and an NBA All-Star again.Clifford is familiar with Howard, having coached him for six seasons...

AP Sports WriterHome sale: Latest LeBron billboard near superstar's houseBy TOM WITHERSINDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) LeBron James can almost see from his backyard the latest billboard enticing him to sign as a free agent.In response to other cities displaying signs hoping to land James, who can become a free...

AP Sports WriterLos Angeles Lakers sign veteran Spanish center Marc GasolBy GREG BEACHAMLOS ANGELES (AP) The Los Angeles Lakers have signed veteran Spanish center Marc Gasol.The NBA champions confirmed the latest step in their roster reconfiguration Tuesday by announcing the addition of the 35-year-old Gasol, who spent the...