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Celtics: Hayward has surgery, will be ready for next seasonBOSTON (AP) The Boston Celtics say forward Gordon Hayward had surgery to remove a plate and screws in his broken left leg and will be ready to start next season.Hayward missed almost the entire season after breaking his leg...

AP Sports WriterAndre Iguodala out for Golden State in Game 1 of NBA FinalsBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Golden State forward Andre Iguodala will be out for Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night as he recovers from a bone bruise in his left knee that...

AP Sports Writer76ers exec accused of trashing others anonymously on TwitterBy DAN GELSTONPHILADELPHIA (AP) The Philadelphia 76ers are investigating whether team president Bryan Colangelo used a variety of Twitter accounts to anonymously trash some of his own players and fellow executives and defend himself against criticism from fans...

AP Sports WriterMother of G League player who died sues NBA, PistonsBy NOAH TRISTERDETROIT (AP) The mother of a G League basketball player who died in March after collapsing on the court during a game has filed a federal lawsuit accusing the NBA and the Detroit Pistons of...

Callahan, Mauer lead referee selections for NBA FinalsOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Veterans Mike Callahan and Ken Mauer, along with first-timer David Guthrie, are among the 12 referees who have been selected to work the NBA Finals.The league announced the group Wednesday.Callahan has worked 19 games in the Finals and...

AP Basketball WriterOrlando Magic hire Steve Clifford as head coachBy TIM REYNOLDSSteve Clifford was there the last time the Orlando Magic were a playoff contender.He's being asked to make them one again.Clifford was announced Wednesday as the new coach of the Magic, a team that has missed the playoffs...

Callahan, Mauer lead referee selections for NBA FinalsOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Veterans Mike Callahan and Ken Mauer, along with first-timer David Guthrie, are among the 12 referees who have been selected to work the NBA Finals.The league announced the group Wednesday.Callahan has worked 19 games in the Finals and...

AP Sports WriterMother of G League player who died sues NBA, PistonsBy NOAH TRISTERDETROIT (AP) The mother of a G League basketball player who died in March after collapsing on the court during a game has filed a lawsuit accusing the NBA and the Detroit Pistons of negligence.Zeke...

AP Sports Writer76ers investigate critical tweets linked to ColangeloBy DAN GELSTONPHILADELPHIA (AP) The Philadelphia 76ers are investigating whether team president Bryan Colangelo used Twitter accounts to anonymously trash some of his own players and fellow executives and to defend himself against criticism from fans and the sports media.The...

AP Sports Writer76ers exec accused of trashing others anonymously on TwitterBy DAN GELSTONPHILADELPHIA (AP) The Philadelphia 76ers are investigating whether team president Bryan Colangelo used a variety of Twitter accounts to anonymously trash some of his own players and fellow executives and defend himself against criticism from fans...

Associated PressJudge: $20 million bond for ex-wife of slain NBA playerBy ADRIAN SAINZMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) A Tennessee judge issued a $20 million bond Wednesday for the ex-wife of former NBA player Lorenzen Wright in his shooting death nearly eight years ago.Shelby County Criminal Court Judge Lee Coffee said...

AP Sports WriterLong shots: Odds against Cavs in NBA Finals against WarriorsBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The odds are longer than a Stephen Curry 3-pointer, Kevin Durant's wingspan or Draymond Green's catalog of technical fouls.LeBron James and the Cavaliers are being given little - or no - chance of...