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AP Sports WriterCavaliers practicing patience during long postseason layoffBy TOM WITHERSINDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) Kyrie Irving misses the sounds, the sights, the stress of...

AP Sports WriterWarriors' Kerr returns to practice for 1st time in 3 weeksBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Ailing Golden State coach Steve Kerr...

AP Sports WriterCavs center Tavares breaks his hand during practiceBy TOM WITHERSINDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) Cavaliers backup center Walter Tavares broke his right hand...

AP Sports WriterWall's late 3 leads Wiz past Celtics 92-91, forces Game 7By HOWARD FENDRICHWASHINGTON (AP) John Wall hit a 3-pointer with 3.5...

AP Sports WriterNo Love lost: Cavs star accepts reduced role as champs rollBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Kevin Love doesn't mind being a third...

Leonard won't play in Game 6 for SpursHOUSTON (AP) San Antonio All-Star Kawhi Leonard won't play in Game 6 of the Western Conference...

AP Sports WriterHome's where the heart is for Wiz, Celtics as Game 6 arrivesBy HOWARD FENDRICHWASHINGTON (AP) Isaiah Thomas' Boston Celtics and John...

AP Sports WriterAvery Bradley's defense has been key ingredient for CelticsBy KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) Avery Bradley has been doing all the little things...

AP Sports WritersStar wars: LeBron, Durant moving toward NBA Finals reunionBy TOM WITHERS and JANIE McCAULEYKevin Durant admires LeBron James from afar, marveling at...

A game-by-game look at the 23 matchups between LeBron, KDBy The Associated PressLeBron James and Kevin Durant have squared off 23 times, with James...

AP Sports WriterWarriors' Brown blending his style into Kerr's foundationBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) They often hear him arrive at work from upstairs...

AP Sports WriterBradley scores 29, Celtics power past Wizards, 123-101By KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) Playing in the Garden has brought out the Boston Celtics'...