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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Warriors reserve forward Marreese Speights has a strained right calf that could keep him out for the rest of Golden State's series with the Memphis Grizzlies.The Warriors said Sunday that Speights had an MRI exam that showed a moderate strain, and the forward will be...

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The New Orleans Pelicans say forward Anthony Davis is expected to return from a chest injury for Tuesday night's game against the Utah Jazz.The injury caused Davis to leave last Friday night's victory over Cleveland in the first quarter and then sit out Sunday night's...

Knicks waive group of veterans ahead of NBA free agencyNEW YORK (AP) The New York Knicks waived veterans Elfrid Payton, Taj Gibson and Wayne Ellington and declined their team option on Bobby Portis on Thursday, just a year after signing them in free agency.The Knicks signed all the...

AP Sports WriterDrummond scores 28, Sexton 26 as Cavaliers down Spurs in OTBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Andre Drummond returned from a leg injury to score 28 points and add 17 rebounds, and Kevin Love made a big 3-pointer in overtime to lift the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 132-129...

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,...

Giannis Antetokounmpo ruled out because of back sorenessATLANTA (AP) Giannis Antetokounmpo sat out the Milwaukee Bucks' game at Atlanta on Friday night because of back soreness.Coach Mike Budenholzer ruled out Antetokounmpo, last season's NBA MVP and the second-leading scorer this season, before league-leading Milwaukee faced the Hawks.''His back...

Pelicans add Teresa Weatherspoon, AJ Diggs to coaching staffNEW ORLEANS (AP) The New Orleans Pelicans have hired Teresa Weatherspoon and AJ Diggs as assistant coaches with a focus on player development.The club says the new assistants have been assigned to work with the Pelicans' two-way players and will...

AP Basketball WriterFinally: Warriors-Rockets is the series everyone wantedBy TIM REYNOLDSThe buildup for this series truly began in February, with some pointed comments from Golden State's Draymond Green.Or in October, when Houston won at Golden State on ring night.Or in June, when the Rockets landed Chris Paul.Whenever it started,...

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) The Boston Celtics got a scare when they were told of a bomb threat on their private flight to Oklahoma City. The Boston Globe (http://bit.ly/2hbx9Jc ) reports the plane landed safely around 5:00 p.m. at Will Rogers World Airport, where players were told to leave their bags...

Thunder sign Luguentz Dort to multi-year dealOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) The Oklahoma City Thunder announced a multiyear contract with rookie Luguentz Dort on Wednesday. Terms were not disclosed.Dort has averaged 6.2 points, 1.9 rebounds and 0.8 steals in 22 minutes per game this season. Oklahoma City has posted a...

T-wolves finalize acquisition of 6 players, including LaymanMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Timberwolves have finalized the acquisition of six players for roster depth and reserve roles, including a sign-and-trade deal with Portland for forward Jake Layman.The Timberwolves then completed a trade with Golden State as part of the deal...

AP Basketball WriterRematch! James, Antetokounmpo are All-Star captains againBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) It’ll be an All-Star rematch: Team LeBron vs. Team Giannis.LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers and Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks will be the captains for the NBA All-Star Game, just as they were...