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OAKLAND, California (AP) Golden State's Draymond Green became the second Warriors player in history to post three straight triple-doubles, leading the hosts to a 111-101 victory over Charlotte which extended their winning streak in regular-season home games to 35.Green joined Tom Gola, who did it back in 1959-60,...

AP Sports WriterKerr acknowledges cursing out of frustration with GreenBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Steve Kerr acknowledged using an expletive to air his frustrations with Draymond Green when speaking to assistant coach Mike Brown during Sunday's 115-111 loss to the lowly Suns. The moment was caught on video...

The SACRAMENTO and the NEW ORLEANS will both be gunning for a victory on 10/19/2018 at 8:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. SACRAMENTO KINGS vs NEW ORLEANS PELICANS When: 8:00 PM  ET, Friday, October 19, 2018 Where: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, Louisiana ROT TEAM PS OU ML 705 SACRAMENTO (-110) (-110)   706 NEW ORLEANS TV: 8:05 PM LINE: PREDICTION: NEW ORLEANS , SACRAMENTO Oddsmakers...

AP Sports WriterLuka Doncic gives Mavs hope of transition to next Euro starBy SCHUYLER DIXONDALLAS (AP) Luka Doncic is getting help from a variety of angles as the teenager makes the transition from European basketball to the NBA with the Dallas Mavericks.The Slovenian rookie has mom to keep...

Charlotte Hornets and Washington Wizards will both be gunning for a victory on 3/30/2021 at 7:00 PM when they meet in an NBA game matchup. Charlotte Hornets (23-22) vs Washington Wizards (16-28) When: 3/30/2021 7:00 PM Where: Capital One Area ROT TEAM PS OU ML 501 Charlotte 2.5 (-110) 231.5 (-110) -140 120  502 Washington TV: Fox Sports Southeast, FOX Sports GO App and WFNZ 610...

Pelicans add Weatherspoon, 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 two new assistants have been assigned to work closely with the Pelicans' two-way players and will...

In blow to Wizards, Westbrook out a week with injured legWASHINGTON (AP) Washington Wizards point guard Russell Westbrook is expected to sit out a week with an injured left leg, the latest blow to a team that entered Monday with a 2-8 record.The Wizards announced before Monday night's...

AP Basketball WriterStephen Curry won't be on US Olympic basketball team in RioBy BRIAN MAHONEYStephen Curry has withdrawn from consideration from the Olympics, leaving the U.S. basketball team without the NBA's MVP.Curry said Monday in a statement that he has decided to pull out for ''several factors - including...

Hawks center Dedmon cleared to resume basketball activitiesATLANTA (AP) Hawks center Dewayne Dedmon has been cleared to resume basketball activities as he recovers from a stress reaction in his left tibia.Coach Mike Budenholzer said a CT scan showed the bone is healing on schedule, though Dedmon might need...

NBA fines Draymond Green $50,000 for Devin Booker commentsLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green's suggestion for Devin Booker's future did not amuse the NBA.The league fined Green $50,000 on Sunday for violating the league's anti-tampering rule with his comments about Booker, the Phoenix...

AP Sports WriterDerrick White continues strong play, Spurs top Hawks 103-81By STEVE REEDThings are coming a little easier this summer for Derrick White.White, the 29th pick in last year's draft, is off to a fast start in the NBA Summer League. He scored 18 of his 21 points in...

AP Sports WriterHawks hire Warriors' Travis Schlenk as general managerBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Hawks hired Travis Schlenk as general manager and head of basketball operations on Thursday, giving the Golden State assistant GM control of personnel decisions.Schlenk succeeds Wes Wilcox, who resigned May 5 as part...