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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...

MILWAUKEE (AP) The Toronto Raptors keep getting themselves into tough situations in the playoffs. They hope their resilience helps make them stronger as they get ready to face the Cleveland Cavaliers again. At the least, the Raptors will need to get better at holding onto big leads after blowing a 25-point...

The New Orleans Pelicans and the Miami Heat will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at AmericanAirlines Arena. New Orleans At Miami When: 7:30 PM ET, Saturday, February 21, 2015 Where: American Airlines Arena, Miami, Florida TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, FSN New Orleans, Sun Sports (Miami) PREDICTION: Heat...

MIAMI (AP) - For the first time since Jan. 25, 2010, LeBron James returns to Miami as an opponent on Christmas Day when the Cleveland Cavaliers visit the Heat. Here's a look at perhaps the 10 most memorable moments of his times at AmericanAirlines Arena while donning the Heat...

AP Sports WriterPelicans acquire Adams as final piece of 4-team Holiday dealBy BRETT MARTELVeteran 7-foot NBA center Steven Adams has agreed to a two-year extension with the Pelicans following his trade to New Orleans as part of a four-team deal that also sent guard Jrue Holiday from the Pelicans...

The Dallas Mavericks and the Washington Wizards will both be gunning for a victory on 3/15/2017 at 7:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. Dallas Mavericks vs Washington Wizards When: 7:00 PM  ET, Wednesday, March 15, 2017 Where: Verizon Center, Washington, District of Columbia ROT TEAM PS OU ML 603 Dallas Mavericks -7 (-110) 207 (-110) 220 -300 604 Washington Wizards TV: 7 p.m. ET,...

AP Sports WriterGuarding Bucks' Giannis presents Raptors a playoff puzzleBy GENARO C. ARMASMILWAUKEE (AP) Giannis Antetokounmpo presents a defensive conundrum for the Toronto Raptors.Assign a shorter player on the 6-foot-11 Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks star can take advantage on the block. Put a taller player on him...

HOUSTON (AP) LeBron James hopes Johnny Football can get back to the player he was in college.The Cavaliers superstar dropped Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel as a business client earlier this month after his numerous off-the-field issues. But he's still rooting for the 2012 Heisman Trophy winner to turn...

Whiteside (hip) upgraded to questionable by HeatMIAMI (AP) Hassan Whiteside is apparently nearing a return to the Miami Heat lineup.The Heat are listing their starting center as questionable for Thursday's game against the Chicago Bulls. Whiteside hasn't played in three weeks because of pain in his left hip,...

AP Sports WriterLeBron James nearing deadline on contract option with CavsBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) LeBron James is approaching a deadline that may be little more than a starting line.Not just for him, but for free agency around the league.The NBA's most impactful player has until 11:59 p.m. Friday...

Nets' Lin expected to miss season with right knee injuryNEW YORK (AP) Brooklyn Nets guard Jeremy Lin is expected to miss the rest of the season because of a ruptured patella tendon of the right knee.Lin was hurt midway through the fourth quarter of the Nets' 140-131 loss...

AP Basketball WriterWarriors, Cavaliers say they're not going to White HouseBy TIM REYNOLDSCLEVELAND (AP) Stephen Curry and LeBron James spoke their minds last year. They have not changed their minds this year.No matter whose team wins the NBA championship, neither superstar will be at the White House anytime...