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Golden State Warriors parade set for Thursday in OaklandOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) The city of Oakland is gearing up for a Thursday parade to celebrate the Golden State Warriors latest NBA title, officials said following their win.As fans snapped up victory shirts and hats Tuesday following a night of...

Doncic signs rookie deal with Mavs for $5.5M in first yearDALLAS (AP) Luka Doncic has signed his rookie contract with the Dallas Mavericks that will pay the third overall pick $5.5 million next season.The Mavericks announced Monday night that the 19-year-old EuroLeague MVP had signed the deal.Dallas moved...

AP Sports WriterLeBronzed? James honored by drive to build statue of himBy TOM WITHERSINDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) LeBron James may go from idolized to immortalized in his hometown.A GoFundMe account has been established with a goal to raise $1 million to sculpt and erect a life-size statue of James...

Hawks forward Mike Scott out 4 week with sore left kneeATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Hawks say backup forward Mike Scott will be out about four weeks because of a sore left knee.Scott has yet to play this season. He will undergo a series of procedures that do not...

Associated PressSpurs unsure if Duncan or Ginobili will returnBy RAUL DOMINGUEZSAN ANTONIO (AP) San Antonio's unexpected and abrupt end to the season brings on another stressful summer that begins with what has become an annual quandary.Will Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili return?''I really don't know what they're going...

AP Sports WriterMichael Jordan's recruitment helped Hornets land HaywardBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Hornets owner Michael Jordan and general manager Mitch Kupchak had no intentions of spending money on a big-name free agent this offseason.But things changed quickly when Gordon Hayward opted out of his contract with the...

The LA CLIPPERS and the MINNESOTA will both be gunning for a victory on 12/3/2017 at 7:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. LA CLIPPERS vs MINNESOTA When: 7:00 PM  ET, Sunday, December 3, 2017 Where: Target Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota ROT TEAM PS OU ML 705 LA CLIPPERS -12.5 (-110) 212.5 (-110) 600 -950 706 MINNESOTA TV: 7 p.m. ET, Prime Ticket (Los Angeles), FSN North (Minnesota) LINE: -12.5 PREDICTION: Timberwolves...

AP Sports WriterLakers' Anthony Davis to travel after negative MRI from fallBy GREG BEACHAMLOS ANGELES (AP) Anthony Davis plans to travel with the Los Angeles Lakers on their upcoming road trip after he bruised his buttocks in a nasty fall.The Lakers announced encouraging news about their six-time All-Star's...

AP Basketball WriterNBA returning to Chinese state television after 1-year banBy TIM REYNOLDSLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) The NBA is returning to Chinese state television after a one-year absence.CCTV announced Friday that it would air Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami...

AP Sports WriterEven with Leonard and George, Clippers stall in playoffsBy BETH HARRISLOS ANGELES (AP) The more things changed for the Los Angeles Clippers, the more they stayed the same.They shocked the league by adding superstars Kawhi Leonard and Paul George to a proven cast, immediately creating major...

ATLANTA (AP) Coach Mike Budenholzer is still reluctant to provide an answer to the lone question mark in the Atlanta Hawks lineup.From all indications, though, Kent Bazemore will be the starting small forward when the regular season begins next week.The 6-foot-5 swingman has started all five preseason games...

AP Sports WriterRockets acquire Chris Paul from Clippers in 8-player dealBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) Chris Paul is heading to Houston to join James Harden, giving the Rockets two All-Stars in the backcourt to lead their chase for a championship.In the NBA's second blockbuster trade in less than a...