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Warriors' Stephen Curry sits out against 76ers with fluSAN FRANCISCO (AP) Stephen Curry’s return to the Golden State Warriors has been put on hold after the two-time MVP was declared out Saturday night gainst the Philadelphia 76ers because of the flu.Curry was diagnosed with Influenza A by a...

AP Basketball WriterHeat, Celtics both see ways to improve before Game 2By TIM REYNOLDSLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) On the first off day of this season's Eastern Conference finals, it might have been difficult to tell on Wednesday which team was holding the 1-0 lead in the series.Based...

Hawks F Alex Poythress (knee) to miss at least 3 gamesATLANTA (AP) Hawks forward Alex Poythress will miss at least three games after being injured in Atlanta's home-opening win over Dallas.The team said Friday that Poythress sustained a capsular sprain and bone bruise to his left knee. He...

Trail Blazers sign Wade Baldwin to 2-way contractPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) The Portland Trail Blazers have signed guard Wade Baldwin to a two-way contract.Baldwin was the 17th overall pick in the 2016 draft by Memphis. The former Vanderbilt player averaged 3.2 points, 1.4 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 28.2 minutes...

AP Sports WriterZion Williamson starts, but doesn't finish, for PelicansBy BRETT MARTELZion Williamson completed the Pelicans' opening possession by slicing through two converging Jazz defenders and laying the ball in off the glass with his left hand as he was fouled.It was an auspicious beginning to a performance that...

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) Kyle Korver feels mostly moved in. Off the floor, that is. The newest member of the Cleveland Cavaliers still has some adjusting to do before he feels completely at home with the NBA champions, who have struggled of late. ''Every day it gets better and better,'' he said. Acquired...

The Memphis Grizzlies and the Portland Trail Blazers will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Moda Center. Memphis At Portland When: 10:30 PM ET, Saturday, April 25, 2015 Where: Moda Center at the Rose Quarter, Portland, Oregon TV: 10:30 p.m. ET, ESPN, SportSouth (Memphis),...

AP Sports WriterWarriors ready for fresh start as they prepare to face SpursBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Kevin Durant is confident Golden State's struggles down the stretch might be just what makes the defending champions dominant on the postseason stage again.Maybe not quite 16-1 this time around, sure,...

Mavs sign former Baylor star Motley as undrafted free agentDALLAS (AP) The Mavericks have signed undrafted free agent Johnathan Motley of Baylor to a two-way contract with their team in the NBA's G League.Motley skipped his senior season with the Bears to enter the draft. The 6-foot-10 forward...

Phoenix Suns fire general manager Ryan McDonoughPHOENIX (AP) The Phoenix Suns have fired general manager Ryan McDonough barely a week before the season begins.James Jones and Trevor Bukstein will share the GM duties on an interim basis for the Suns. Jones is the team's vice president of basketball...

CLEVELAND (AP) The wife of PGA champion Jason Day is suffering from concussion symptoms after NBA star LeBron James crashed into her during a Cavaliers game.Day's agent, Bud Martin, issued a statement Friday morning saying Ellie Day ''is resting comfortably and appreciates all of those who have reached...

AP Basketball Writer'The Last Dance' look at Jordan's last title starts April 19By TIM REYNOLDSThe long-awaited look at Michael Jordan’s last championship season with the Chicago Bulls is finally set for release.ESPN and Netflix announced on Tuesday that the 10-part documentary series called “The Last Dance” will run in...