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AP Sports WriterWarriors' shooters deal with off-nights in different waysBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) When Stephen Curry's shot needs a little something, he dives into ''The Menu.'' Warriors teammate Klay Thompson might put up a few extra shots after an off night. If Kevin Durant is trying to...

NBA G League player under doctors' care after collapseGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) An NBA G League player for the Grand Rapids Drive who collapsed on the court near the end of a game with the Long Island Nets is currently under care by doctors.The Drive said in a...

METAIRIE, La. (AP) Jarrett Jack joined the New Orleans Pelicans on a 10-day contract, giving the team backcourt depth as it heads into its final 24 games with a playoff berth within reach. The 11-year veteran hasn't played since seriously injuring his right knee 32 games into the 2015-16 season...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Harden headed to Nets in blockbuster 4-team dealBy BRIAN MAHONEY and KRISTIE RIEKENJames Harden is heading to Brooklyn, joining old teammate Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving to give the Nets a potent trio featuring some of the NBA's highest scorers.The Nets agreed to acquire the...

AP Sports WriterWarriors rest up and gear up to face Thunder in West finalsBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, California (AP) Stephen Curry surprised coach Steve Kerr with how quickly he found his groove the past two games after returning from a right knee injury, even with a few more misses...

AP Basketball WriterFor some rookies, NBA draft isn't the start of a pro careerBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) Isaiah Hartenstein's NBA odyssey will start at the draft.His pro career started years ago.Unlike Markelle Fultz, Lonzo Ball, Josh Jackson, Jayson Tatum and most everyone else who will get their names...

Lawyer: City needs to admit guilt in Bucks player's arrestMILWAUKEE (AP) An attorney for Bucks guard Sterling Brown says Milwaukee's $400,000 offer to settle Brown's lawsuit against the city over his arrest last year is insufficient because it doesn't include an admission of guilt.Attorney Mark Thomsen said Wednesday...

AP Sports WriterLakers' Anthony Davis to travel after negative MRI from fallBy GREG BEACHAMLOS ANGELES (AP) Anthony Davis plans to travel with the Los Angeles Lakers on their upcoming road trip after he bruised his buttocks in a nasty fall.The Lakers announced encouraging news about their six-time All-Star's...

AP Basketball WriterPat Riley says Heat growth will be up to the playersBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) Pat Riley has a trip to his California home awaiting, followed by a vacation with his wife.He can now relax a little.The 2017-18 Miami Heat are going to look a lot like...

Williamson wows home crowd, Pelicans beat Jazz 128-127By The Associated PressZion Williamson wowed the home crowd with another impressive preseason performance, scoring 26 points and grabbing five rebounds in New Orleans' 128-127 win over the Utah Jazz on Friday night.Javon Bess was credited with the game-winning layup in the...

Wolves' Towns questionable vs. Knicks after car accidentMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns was questionable for Friday night's game in New York against the Knicks after a car accident in the Minneapolis area.The Star Tribune reports Towns was headed to the airport Thursday when he was involved...

AP Sports WriterRockets to honor Texas school shooting victims before Game 5By KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) When the Houston Rockets suit up for Thursday night's Western Conference finals game, they'll carry onto the court a remembrance of the 10 people who lost their lives in last week's Texas school...