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AP Sports WriterAP sources: Hornets begin narrowing coaching searchBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) People familiar with the situation say the Hornets are narrowing their head coaching search after interviewing several candidates.The people say the list of coaches who have interviewed include Celtics assistant Jay Larranaga, Raptors assistant Nick...

AP Sports WriterWarriors' shooters deal with off-nights in different waysBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) When Stephen Curry's shot needs a little something, he dives into ''The Menu.'' Warriors teammate Klay Thompson might put up a few extra shots after an off night. If Kevin Durant is trying to...

NBA asks Raptors to tell rapper Drake to tone it downTORONTO (AP) The NBA has asked the Toronto Raptors to tell rapper Drake to avoid a repeat of his verbal exchanges with Cleveland's Kendrick Perkins during Game 1 of Toronto's second-round series against the Cavaliers.Drake, who has been...

AP Basketball WriterJazz heading home, looking for 2-1 lead on the RocketsBy TIM REYNOLDSQuin Snyder walked into his news conference after Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals with a stoic look, slowly rubbing his forehead, barely if ever cracking anything that would resemble a smile.And he was on...

AP Sports WriterWarriors' shooters deal with off-nights in different waysBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) When Stephen Curry's shot needs a little something, he dives into ''The Menu.'' Warriors teammate Klay Thompson might put up a few extra shots after an off night. If Kevin Durant is trying to...

AP Sports WriterRookies Fultz, Tatum having different playoff experiencesBy KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) When Markelle Fultz spent two days in Boston last June visiting the Celtics during the pre-draft process, it felt like home.He walked the streets downtown and later found himself soaking up the history that clings to...

AP Sports WriterSuns hire Jazz assistant Igor Kokoskov as new head coachBy BOB BAUMPHOENIX (AP) The Phoenix Suns have hired Utah Jazz assistant Igor Kokoskov as their new head coach.The 46-year-old Serbian becomes the first NBA head coach born and raised outside North America. He served as a...

Warriors' McCaw cleared for limited on-court workNEW ORLEANS (AP) Golden State Warriors reserve guard Patrick McCaw has been cleared for limited on-court activities as he tries to come back from a spinal bruise that has sidelined him since March 31.The Warriors are not providing a specific timeline for...

Warriors guard Patrick McCaw cleared to do on-court workOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Golden State guard Patrick McCaw has been cleared to do some modified shooting and on-court running following a frightening fall at Sacramento on March 31 when he lost feeling in his lower half and was taken out...

AP Basketball WriterAP source: Knicks agree to deal with Fizdale to be new coachBy BRIAN MAHONEYNEW YORK (AP) David Fizdale is coming back to coaching as the latest pick of the New York Knicks to turn around their franchise.The Knicks agreed to hire Fizdale on Thursday, a person...

AP Basketball WriterAP source: Knicks agree to deal with Fizdale to be new coachBy BRIAN MAHONEYNEW YORK (AP) A person with knowledge of the details says the New York Knicks have agreed to hire David Fizdale as their new coach.The former Memphis Grizzlies coach will replace Jeff Hornacek,...

AP Basketball WriterAP source: Knicks agree to deal with Fizdale to be new coachBy BRIAN MAHONEYNEW YORK (AP) A person with knowledge of the details says the New York Knicks have agreed to hire David Fizdale as their new coach.The former Memphis Grizzlies coach will replace Jeff Hornacek,...