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Rockets' Paul fined $35K for 'reckless' contact with refNEW YORK (AP) Houston Rockets guard Chris Paul has been fined $35,000 for what the...

AP Sports WriterOfficiating becomes focus of Warriors-Rockets Game 1By JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Stephen Curry made a point Monday of studying all 16...

AP Sports WriterBucks expecting another hard-fought matchup with CelticsBy KYLE HIGHTOWERMuch has changed since the Celtics outlasted the Bucks during their seven-game slugfest in...

AP Sports WriterNuggets, Blazers series features Jokic against LillardBy PAT GRAHAMDENVER (AP) The Joker versus Dame. Versatile big man against prodigious scorer.They are...

AP Sports WriterD'Antoni: Harden not only MVP, but most improved, tooBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) Houston coach Mike D'Antoni thinks James Harden should win...

AP Sports WriterRockets eager for another chance at the champion WarriorsBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) From coach Mike D'Antoni to his stars James...

AP Sports WriterStarless Clippers ready to shop in summer free-agent marketBy BETH HARRISLOS ANGELES (AP) The Los Angeles Clippers overcame low expectations and...

Memphis promotes Tayshaun Prince to VP of basketball affairsMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) The Memphis Grizzlies have promoted Tayshaun Prince to vice president of basketball...

AP Sports WriterPortland's Kanter uncertain for 2nd round with hurt shoulderBy ANNE M. PETERSONPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) Trail Blazers center Enes Kanter's status for...

AP Basketball WriterRaptors and 76ers made changes this season, and now face offBy TIM REYNOLDSThe last time Toronto and Philadelphia played was on February...

Durant scores 38 points in half, 1 shy of NBA playoff recordLOS ANGELES (AP) Kevin Durant has scored 38 points in the first...

AP Sports WriterPortland's Kanter uncertain for 2nd round with hurt shoulderBy ANNE M. PETERSONPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) Trail Blazers center Enes Kanter's status for...