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AP Sports WriterThompson hot hand carries Warriors into Game 7 with RocketsBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Klay Thompson flashed back to a night he left the arena still in uniform, furious about his forgettable performance against Denver.It used to be he struggled to shake off a bad night,...

AP Sports WriterHoops Hall mulls date for Bryant, Class of 2020 inductionBy JIMMY GOLENThe Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame was gearing up for a great year: not just the all-but-certain election of NBA superstars like Kobe Bryant, Kevin Garnett and Tim Duncan, but also a chance to unveil...

AP Sports WriterGriffin enjoying resurgence a year after trade to PistonsBy NOAH TRISTERDETROIT (AP) Blake Griffin doesn't need to jump over any cars to be a hit in the Motor City.A year after arriving in Detroit with his career at a crossroads, a more earthbound Griffin is doing...

Boston's Smart fined for public criticism of officiatingNEW YORK (AP) Boston guard Marcus Smart has been fined $15,000 by the NBA for public criticism of the officiating.The NBA fined Smart on Friday, a day after his comments following the Celtics' 108-87 victory at Charlotte.''Really, just, I wish they...

Associated PressReport: Los Angeles deputies shared Kobe Bryant crash photosBy STEFANIE DAZIOLOS ANGELES (AP) Authorities are investigating whether deputies shared graphic photos of the helicopter crash scene where Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter and seven others were killed, according to a newspaper report.The Los Angeles Times reported...

Spurs' DeRozan fined $25K for throwing ball toward refNEW YORK (AP) San Antonio Spurs guard DeMar DeRozan has been fined $25,000 by the NBA for heaving a ball past an official and into the stands of a playoff game against the Denver Nuggets.The fine was handed down Sunday...

EASTERN CONFERENCENo. 1 GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS (67-15, 4-0) vs. No. 5 MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES (55-27, 4-1)Season Series: Warriors, 2-1. The teams split two games in Memphis, then Golden State won its lone home game of the season series by a deceptive four-point margin - since the Warriors led by 27...

CORDOBA, Argentina (AP) The U.S. basketball team won the FIBA AmeriCup, rallying from a 20-point deficit to beat host Argentina 81-76 on Sunday night. Comprised of NBA G League players, the Americans went undefeated under former NBA coach Jeff Van Gundy to win the former FIBA Americas tournament in their...

AP Sports WriterCavaliers sign forward Larry Sanders, waive Andrew BogutBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Larry Sanders walked away from the NBA. He's coming back to a team that needs his help.Sanders, who left the league two years ago after five seasons with Milwaukee, signed Monday with the struggling Cleveland...

Blazers make Trevor Ariza trade with Sacramento officialPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) The Portland Trail Blazers have acquired veteran forward Trevor Ariza from the Sacramento Kings.Portland also gets Wenyen Gabriel and Caleb Swanigan from the Kings in exchange for Kent Bazemore, Anthony Tolliver and two second-round draft picks.Ariza, a 15-year...

Associated PressNBA's Silver backs Kanter's decision to skip London tripBy ZAC BOYERLONDON (AP) NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says the safety and security of players will always be paramount for the league after New York Knicks center Enes Kanter did not travel to London for his team's game against...

Nowitzki to miss Mavs' opener as left ankle rehab continuesDALLAS (AP) Dirk Nowitzki's debut in his record 21st season with the Dallas Mavericks won't be in the opener.Coach Rick Carlisle said Friday the 40-year-old Nowitzki will miss ''multiple weeks'' with a longer-than-expected recovery from left ankle surgery in...