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AP Sports WriterRockets put premium on experience in new coach D'AntoniBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) Of all of Mike D'Antoni's strengths, the Houston Rockets valued his experience above all else.Houston introduced D'Antoni as their new coach on Wednesday with owner Leslie Alexander saying they wanted someone who could win...

AP Sports WriterThunder star Kevin Durant not rushing to decide on futureBy CLIFF BRUNTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Kevin Durant has a lot to consider in the next month.The face of the Thunder franchise since its move from Seattle in 2008 is heading into free agency, and what he chooses...

AP Sports WriterRockets put premium on experience in new coach D'AntoniBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) Of all of Mike D'Antoni's strengths, the Houston Rockets valued his experience above all else.Houston introduced D'Antoni as their new coach on Wednesday with owner Leslie Alexander saying they wanted someone who could win...

AP Sports WriterGeorge continues comeback by earning video game coverBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Paul George didn't like his video game rating.So he worked on changing it.After making a remarkable comeback from a broken right leg, the Indiana Pacers' three-time All-Star was rewarded by being put on the cover...

AP Sports WriterGeorge continues comeback by earning video game coverBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Now Paul George has his own cover story.Less than two years after snapping his right leg in a Team USA scrimmage, the manufacturer of NBA 2K17 announced Wednesday that the Indiana Pacers' three-time All-Star will...

AP Basketball WriterRound 2: LeBron, Curry square off again in NBA FinalsBy JON KRAWCZYNSKIOAKLAND, California (AP) LeBron versus Steph. King James versus the Baby-faced Assassin.Any way you slice it, it's a dream matchup for the league in the NBA Finals. Again.A second straight championship showdown between LeBron James...

News flash: Stephen Curry uses UberOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) When it comes to getting around town, two-time NBA MVP Stephen Curry says he is just like everybody else: He uses Uber.The Golden State Warriors star says he was speaking with one of his drivers just the other day about...

AP Sports WriterAndre Iguodala's defense keys Warriors' return to NBA FinalsBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) All season long, MVP Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green drew the attention and accolades.When it comes to the biggest moments of the playoffs, that's when the Golden State Warriors turn to...

AP Sports WriterCeltics extend contracts of Ainge, StevensBy KYLE HIGHTOWERWALTHAM, Mass. (AP) Establishing continuity has always been at the core of the Boston Celtics' 17 NBA championships.The Celtics hope their latest moves in that regard will be a step toward reaching No. 18.The team announced Wednesday that it...

AP Sports WriterAndre Iguodala's defense keys Warriors' return to NBA FinalsBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) All season long, MVP Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green drew the attention and accolades.When it comes to the biggest moments of the playoffs, that's when the Golden State Warriors turn to...

AP Basketball WriterAfter lots of losing, 76ers hope to win big in NBA lotteryBy BRIAN MAHONEYNEW YORK (AP) The Philadelphia 76ers lost plenty the previous two seasons, though never managed to lose the most.This season, they finally fell all the way to the bottom.The potential payoff comes Tuesday,...

AP Basketball WriterCapsule preview of the Cavaliers-Raptors East finalsBy BRIAN MAHONEYA look at the Eastern Conference finals between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors (with regular-season and playoff records):---No. 1 CLEVELAND CAVALIERS (57-25, 8-0) vs. No. 2 TORONTO RAPTORS (56-26, 8-6)Season series: Raptors, 2-1. Toronto pulled out two wins...