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Ralph Lawler to be joined by Bill Walton on Clippers' callLOS ANGELES (AP) Ralph Lawler will be joined by Bill Walton when the 80-year-old broadcaster calls his final regular-season game for the Los Angeles Clippers on April 10.Walton is a friend and former on-air partner of Lawler, who...

AP Sports WriterLike Mike: LeBron overwhelmed after passing Jordan, his heroBy GREG BEACHAMLOS ANGELES (AP) From the very first day LeBron James picked up a basketball, he wanted to be like Mike.James and his closest friends idolized Michael Jordan while they grew up together on Akron's competitive playgrounds...

AP Sports WriterLeBron James passes Michael Jordan for 4th in career scoringBy GREG BEACHAMLOS ANGELES (AP) LeBron James moved past Michael Jordan into fourth place on the NBA's career scoring list Wednesday night.The Los Angeles Lakers superstar scored his 32,293rd point on a driving layup in the second...

AP Sports WriterAndrew Bogut rejoining Warriors, adds depth at centerBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) The Golden State Warriors signed Andrew Bogut, who is expected to rejoin the team next week and add depth heading into the playoffs.The Warriors made the announcement Wednesday, after Bogut was cleared by his...

AP Sports WriterAndrew Bogut rejoining Warriors, adds depth at centerBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Andrew Bogut is rejoining the Golden State Warriors after being cleared by his Australian team, the Sydney Kings.The Warriors made the announcement Wednesday. Golden State had an open roster spot and chose to use...

AP Sports WriterAndrew Bogut rejoining Warriors, adds depth at centerBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Andrew Bogut is rejoining the Golden State Warriors after being cleared by his Australian team, the Sydney Kings.Golden State had an open roster spot and chose to use it at center. The Warriors lost...

AP Sports WriterLeBron James passes Michael Jordan for 4th in career scoringBy GREG BEACHAMLOS ANGELES (AP) LeBron James moved past Michael Jordan into fourth place on the NBA's career scoring list Wednesday night.The Los Angeles Lakers superstar scored his 32,293rd point on a driving layup in the second...

Jordan in starting lineup for Knicks after missing 5 gamesPHOENIX (AP) New York Knicks center DeAndre Jordan is listed in the starting lineup for Wednesday night's game against the Phoenix Suns.Jordan had missed the last five games with a sprained left ankle. He last played on Feb. 22.Jordan...

Celtics G Kyrie Irving out vs. Kings with bruised left thighSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving will miss the game against the Sacramento Kings with a thigh injury.The team said Irving will miss the game Wednesday night with a bruised left thigh. Irving played the previous...

Raptors and Rockets to play 2 pre-season games in JapanTOKYO (AP) The Toronto Raptors and the Houston Rockets will play two pre-season games in October at the Saitama Super Arena, the basketball venue for next year's Tokyo Olympics.In a statement Tuesday, the NBA said it has staged 12...

AP Basketball WriterRaptors, Rockets to play in Japan next preseasonBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) Toronto and Houston will play a pair of preseason games in Japan next season.The NBA announced Monday night that the Raptors and Rockets will play on Oct. 8 and Oct. 10 at the Saitama Super...

Wade passes Jordan for most blocked shots by a guardMIAMI (AP) Dwyane Wade now has more blocked shots than any guard in NBA history.The Miami Heat star swatted away the 1,052nd shot of his career Monday night, blocking an attempt by Atlanta's B.J. Johnson. When factoring in regular-season...