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AP Sports WriterWarriors will decide soon whether to visit Trump White HouseBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Coach Steve Kerr expects the Golden State Warriors to meet as a group in the coming days to decide whether to visit President Donald Trump's White House as NBA champions.General manager Bob...

Mike Budenholzer out as coach of Atlanta HawksATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Hawks and coach Mike Budenholzer mutually agreed to part ways.The Hawks announced the move Wednesday night in a three-sentence statement.The decision was not totally unexpected as Budenholzer was granted permission to interview with other teams even though...

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Off-color jokes. Criticizing officiating. Lamenting a tough portion of the schedule. The Golden State Warriors have rarely dealt with adversity over the last three regular seasons. Now that it has arrived, there are signs of tension and frustration with a team trying to find a groove without Kevin...

The DENVER and the MINNESOTA will both be gunning for a victory on 1/3/2021 at 7:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. DENVER vs MINNESOTA When: 1/3/2021 7:05 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 565 DENVER 8.5 (-110) 230.5 (-110) -400 300 566 MINNESOTA TV: 7:05 PM LINE: 8.5 PREDICTION: MINNESOTA , DENVER Oddsmakers currently have the MINNESOTA listed as 8.5 point favorites versus the DENVER,...

Leonard, George vs. Doncic, Porzingis as Clippers meet MavsLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) Los Angeles Clippers stars Kawhi Leonard and Paul George were playing together at a high level before the coronavirus stopped the NBA in its tracks. They've regained their form just in time for the playoffs...

AP Sports WriterButler practices again with Wolves, as opener nearsBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Jimmy Butler is still suiting up for the Minnesota Timberwolves, with the opener three days away.Despite his preference to play elsewhere, signs have begun to point to him staying with the Timberwolves at least to...

AP Sports WriterMcCaw joins Cavaliers after Warriors don't match offerBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Former Warriors swingman Patrick McCaw is practicing with the Cavaliers, who signed him to a two-year, $6 million offer sheet last week.McCaw officially joined the Cavaliers' roster on Monday after Golden State decided not to...

AP Sports WriterJames, Love help Cavs rout Celtics 117-104 in Game 1By KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) LeBron James had 38 points, nine rebounds and seven assists and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Boston Celtics 117-104 on Wednesday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.Kevin Love added a...

Associated PressFormer NBA player's ex-wife pleads not guilty in his deathBy ADRIAN SAINZMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) The ex-wife of former NBA player Lorenzen Wright pleaded not guilty Monday to murder charges in his death more than seven years ago.Sherra Wright's lawyers entered the plea in Shelby County criminal court...

AP Sports WriterThompson says on social media he is staying with WarriorsBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) All-Star guard Klay Thompson says on social media he is staying put with the Golden State Warriors, using a clip of Leonardo DiCaprio in the movie ''The Wolf of Wall Street'' with...

SAN ANTONIO (AP) San Antonio hit a season-high 13 3-pointers to beat state rival Houston 121-103 on Saturday, as all four NBA divisional leaders in action recorded victories.Golden State lost reigning MVP Stephen Curry to a fresh leg injury but did just enough to beat Denver in overtime,...

Nuggets forward Juancho Hernangomez out with mononucleosisDENVER (AP) Denver Nuggets forward Juancho Hernangomez will be sidelined for an undetermined amount of time because of mononucleosis.Hernangomez didn't travel with the Nuggets as they kick off a four-game trip in Charlotte on Wednesday. Hernangomez will remain in Denver ''as part...