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Bring on the Herd: Bucks round up D-League team nameOSHKOSH, Wis. (AP) The Milwaukee Bucks will be rounding up the Herd.The Bucks announced that their new NBA Developmental League team in Oshkosh will be known as the Wisconsin Herd. A new arena is being built for the team,...

NBA, NBPA say sparking social change will be goal of restartNEW YORK (AP) The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association said Wednesday that dealing with racial matters will be a shared goal during the resumed season.The league and union announced they will ''take collective action to combat...

Grizzlies exercise third-year option on F Jarell MartinMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) The Memphis Grizzlies have exercised a third year contact option on forward Jarell Martin.Team officials announced the decision Friday.Martin played 27 regular-season games for the Grizzlies as a rookie last season and averaged 5.7 points, 3.2 rebounds and...

AP Basketball WriterNBA's ties with China, worth billions, now under strainBy TIM REYNOLDSIt wasn't even a month ago that NBA Commissioner Adam Silver sat overlooking center court at an arena in Beijing, watching the gold-medal game at the World Cup with other basketball dignitaries.That night was all smiles.Silver's return...

Steve Adams named to New Zealand World Champs squadWELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams has been named to New Zealand's provisional squad for the basketball World Cup but is not expected to play because of long-standing feud with Basketball New Zealand.Adams' name was included...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) The Memphis Grizzlies have given up on their first-round draft pick from 2014, waiving guard Jordan Adams in their moves to trim their roster for the regular season. The Grizzlies announced Monday they also waived center Matt Costello. The 6-foot-5, 209-pound Adams played in just 32 games over...

Mbah a Moute dislocates shoulder in meaningless Rockets gameLOS ANGELES (AP) Houston Rockets forward Luc Mbah a Moute has dislocated his right shoulder in a meaningless game for the Western Conference leaders.Mbah a Moute was injured during the first half against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night.Mbah...

AP Sports WriterBob Myers' care for people goes long way as Warriors GMBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) When Bob Myers hosts a dinner party, he is the guy who once it's all over has a pretty good read on the entire evening: who had a great time, who...

Pistons and guard Reggie Jackson agree on contract buyoutDETROIT (AP) The Detroit Pistons and Reggie Jackson have agreed on a contract buyout, paving the way for the veteran guard to sign with another team.Detroit announced the agreement Tuesday.Jackson is in the final season of his five-year, $80 million...

ATLANTA (95)Carroll 5-12 3-4 16, Millsap 6-14 2-2 16, Horford 4-18 0-0 8, Teague 4-8 4-6 12, Bazemore 1-6 3-4 5, Antic 0-1 3-3 3, Schroder 1-12 5-6 8, Mack 4-8 2-2 10, Jenkins 3-3 2-2 9, Brand 0-0 0-0 0, Muscala 2-3 1-1 5, Daye...

AP Sports WriterSteve Kerr rules out Stephen Curry for playoffs' first roundBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Stephen Curry will miss the first round of the playoffs next month because of a sprained left knee.Coach Steve Kerr on Sunday ruled out the two-time MVP for the best-of-seven first round...

AP Basketball WriterMark down the dates: NBA unveils full 2017-18 scheduleBy BRIAN MAHONEYNEW YORK (AP) DeMarcus Cousins will make an early season trip back to Sacramento, while Gordon Hayward will wait almost all season to see Utah again.Chris Paul's return to his old Clippers home is part of...