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AP Basketball WriterCavs and Warriors headline MLK Day for the NBABy JON KRAWCZYNSKIThere are days the NBA holds dear, days the league sets even more emphasis on putting its best foot forward.Opening night, Christmas Day, All-Star weekend. They are all important dates for the league to engage its fans,...

AP Sports WriterPick 6: Celtics end draft with plenty of 'NBA bodies'By JIMMY GOLENWALTHAM, Mass. (AP) The Boston Celtics had an extra-long table lined up for their post-draft news conference Friday, a day after they picked six players.When it came time for the traditional picture of the rookies...

AP Sports WriterHanded the starting job, Schroder ready to shine for HawksBy PAUL NEWBERRYATLANTA (AP) Dennis Schroder was back in his native Germany this past summer, driving around with his best friend, when his cellphone began to buzz.Schroder couldn't check it out while behind the wheel. Even when...

Magic acquire guard C.J. Wilcox in trade with ClippersORLANDO, Fla. (AP) The Orlando Magic have acquired third-year guard C.J. Wilcox and cash from the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for Devyn Marble and a future second round draft pick.Wilcox, who appeared in 23 games last season for the...

Bucks agree to extension with Giannis AntetokounmpoBy JON KRAWCZYNSKI and GENARO C. ARMASThe Milwaukee Bucks have agreed to a contract extension with Giannis Antetokounmpo, locking up one of the most versatile players in the NBA.The Bucks announced the deal on Monday.A person familiar with the agreement told The Associated...

NEW YORK (AP) Law enforcement officials say New York Knicks player Cleanthony Early has been shot in the leg during a robbery outside a Queens strip club.The two officials say Early was in a cab at around 4:30 a.m. Wednesday outside the club CityScapes when the vehicle was...

NEW YORK (AP) Police say New York Knicks forward Derrick Williams has reported that $617,000 in jewelry has vanished from his apartment.Police say they are searching for two women in the case. They released surveillance video footage late Wednesday of two well-dressed women leaving a club in Manhattan's...

AP Sports WriterWary of rust, Cavs sweat in gym while awaiting next roundBy TOM WITHERSINDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) Even coach Tyronn Lue came off the floor sweating on Saturday.Don't think for a second the unbeaten Cavaliers have been lounging around the past week as they've waited for their next...

AP Sports WriterThompson scores 24, Warriors beat Lakers 112-107By KAREEM COPELANDNew Los Angeles Lakers NBA coach Luke Walton's first matchup against Golden State, where he won a championship as an assistant in 2015, went as expected - with a Warriors' rout.Klay Thompson scored 24 to lead the Warriors to...

The fans at Toyota Center will be treated to a game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Houston Rockets when they take their seats on Tuesday. Dallas At Houston When: 9:30 PM ET, Tuesday, April 21, 2015 Where: Toyota Center, Houston, Texas TV: 9:30 p.m. ET, TNT, TXA 21 (Dallas), ROOT (Houston) PREDICTION:...

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Pistons have recalled Brandon Jennings.Detroit made the move Sunday after the guard played in one game for the team's NBA D-League team. Jennings had 11 points and 12 assists in 27 minutes for the Grand Rapids Drive on Thursday, playing in his...

CLEVELAND (AP) - Golden State coach Draymond Green is battling back spasms but is expected to play in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.Coach Steve Kerr says Green is getting treatment Wednesday and will be evaluated each day, but ''should be OK'' for Thursday's game.The runner-up for Defensive Player...