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AP Sports WriterWarriors want to 'destroy everything' and limit Jazz ralliesBy KAREEM COPELANDSALT LAKE CITY (AP) ?? The Golden State Warriors have cruised so easily through the six games of the playoffs that the biggest challenge, so far, may have been themselves.The reigning Western Conference champions are a perfect...

AP Sports WriterHawks' Wilcox out as GM, Budenholzer no longer presidentBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Hawks' next general manager will have total authority of personnel decisions following moves on Friday which dismantled the two-tier management team of Mike Budenholzer and Wes Wilcox.Budenholzer resigned as the Hawks' president...

AP Sports WriterGreen shows range, leads Warriors past Jazz for 2-0 leadBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Now, the Golden State Warriors want Draymond Green to pack his 3-point shot for the altitude of Salt Lake City.Green showed Quin Snyder his hot hand and range up close, knocking down...

AP Sports WriterHawks' Wilcox out as GM, Budenholzer no longer presidentBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) Mike Budenholzer resigned as the Atlanta Hawks' president of basketball operations and will remain as coach, the team announced on Friday.The Hawks also removed Wes Wilcox as general manager as part of the reorganization...

AP Sports WriterHawks' Wilcox out as GM, Budenholzer no longer presidentBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) Mike Budenholzer is resigning as the Atlanta Hawks' president of basketball operations and will remain as coach.The Hawks also have removed Wes Wilcox as general manager as part of the reorganization of their front...

LaVar Ball's company unveils son Lonzo Ball's $495 shoesLOS ANGELES (AP) The company run by the outspoken father of top NBA prospect Lonzo Ball has unveiled a signature shoe for the former UCLA star with an eye-popping price tag of $495 a pair.LaVar Ball's Big Baller Brand unveiled...

LaVar Ball's company unveils son Lonzo Ball's $495 shoesLOS ANGELES (AP) The company run by the outspoken father of top NBA prospect Lonzo Ball has unveiled a signature shoe for the former UCLA star with an eye-popping price tag of $495 a pair.LaVar Ball's Big Baller Brand unveiled...

Milwaukee Bucks eager to keep Snell, await Monroe decisionST. FRANCIS, Wis. (AP) After a late-season run to make the playoffs and an encouraging first-round series, the Milwaukee Bucks have every right to be hopeful. They also have a lot of questions as the offseason looms.Center Greg Monroe has...

AP Basketball WriterNBA point guards, beware: The injuries are piling upBy TIM REYNOLDSSan Antonio's Tony Parker needs surgery to fix his left leg and won't play again until next season. Toronto's Kyle Lowry is dealing with a nasty sprained ankle. Utah's George Hill is sitting out with a bad...

AP Sports WriterDefending Rockets' Harden is a chess match worth watchingBy CLIFF BRUNTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Oklahoma City swingman Andre Roberson often was praised by his coach and teammates for playing suffocating defense on James Harden during their first-round playoff series.Houston's MVP candidate still averaged 33.2 points against the...

AP Sports WriterRoad sweet road: LeBron relishes away games in playoffsBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) For LeBron James, traveling isn't a violation, but rather a delight.After showing his passport at the Canadian border, James will settle in and take inventory of his new surroundings in Toronto on Friday.The Cleveland...

Jazz point guard George Hill out of Game 2 with toe injurySALT LAKE CITY (AP) Utah Jazz starting point guard George Hill will not play against the Golden State Warriors in Game 2 due to left big toe soreness. The injury has lingered throughout the season and kept...