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AP Sports WriterAndrew Bogut rejoining Warriors, adds depth at centerBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) The Golden State Warriors signed Andrew Bogut, who is expected to rejoin the team next week and add depth heading into the playoffs.The Warriors made the announcement Wednesday, after Bogut was cleared by his...

Lakers' Mozgov missing game against Hawks with eye contusionATLANTA (AP) The Los Angeles Lakers are without injured center Timofey Mozgov for Wednesday night's game against the Atlanta Hawks.Mozgov suffered a left eye contusion Tuesday night in a loss at Indiana.Rookie Ivica Zubac of Croatia will make his NBA...

Reports: Khloe Kardashian has given birth to a girlNEW YORK (AP) It appears Khloe Kardashian is finally a mother.Several outlets have reported that the 33-year-old reality star has given birth to a baby girl, but her representatives have not commented. TMZ was first to report details of the...

UTAH (93)Hayward 9-17 5-6 24, Favors 9-14 2-2 20, Kanter 3-8 0-2 6, Exum 2-4 0-0 6, Ingles 2-6 2-2 6, Gobert 6-7 2-4 14, Burke 2-13 0-0 5, Millsap 0-2 0-0 0, Booker 1-3 1-2 3, Johnson 3-6 0-0 9. Totals 37-80 12-18 93.PHOENIX (100)Tucker 4-6...

AP Basketball WriterBucks, Heat set to open Eastern Conference semifinal seriesBy TIM REYNOLDSThe Milwaukee Bucks were no more than 10 minutes removed from winning their first-round series, and coach Mike Budenholzer had already shifted his thinking to what awaits against the Miami Heat.Such is life for coaches in the...

AP Basketball Writer'A sad day': NBA reacts to Capitol protest, Blake decisionBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) With words and actions, several NBA teams showed dismay Wednesday hours after a violent mob loyal to President Donald Trump was able to storm the U.S. Capitol and in response to a decision...

AP Sports WriterHornets' Walker says he'd take less than $221M to re-signBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Three-time All-Star point guard Kemba Walker says he'd be willing to work with the Hornets and take less than the ''supermax'' $221 million contract he's eligible to receive to re-sign with Charlotte.The...

AP Sports WriterStephen Curry set to return for Warriors on Thursday nightBy JANIE McCAULEYSAN FRANCISCO (AP) Stephen Curry is scheduled to return from a more than four-month absence with a broken left hand to play for Golden State against the Toronto Raptors on Thursday night.The Warriors announced Wednesday...

AP Sports WriterLue returns to coaching Cavaliers after health scareBy TOM WITHERSINDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue says ''piercing'' chest pains persuaded him to take a medical leave.He is returning to the sideline Thursday night after missing nine games. The 40-year-old coach says he's feeling much better....

AP Basketball WriterFormer NBA commissioner David Stern dies at 77By BRIAN MAHONEYNEW YORK (AP) David Stern, the basketball-loving lawyer who took the NBA around the world during 30 years as its longest-serving commissioner and oversaw its growth into a global powerhouse, died Wednesday. He was 77.Stern suffered a...

AP Sports WriterFor Isaiah Thomas, no hard feelings in his return to BostonBy BY KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) Isaiah Thomas wanted to make thing one perfectly clear during his return to Boston: He isn't holding onto any hard feelings about the way he left.Thomas returned to TD Garden on...

Spurs spoil Durant's Warriors debut in 129-100 routOAKLAND, California (AP) San Antonio's Kawhi Leonard scored a career-high 35 points as the Spurs emphatically spoiled Kevin Durant's long-awaited Golden State debut Tuesday with a 129-100 rout that sent Warriors fans for the exits early on the team's opening night.Cleveland,...