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Bulls' Dunn returns from concussion, starts against RaptorsCHICAGO (AP) Guard Kris Dunn is back in the Chicago Bulls' lineup after missing 11 games because of a concussion.The second-year pro was starting Wednesday night against the Eastern Conference-leading Toronto Raptors. Coach Fred Hoiberg said Dunn would probably play about...

The Golden State Warriors and the New Orleans Pelicans will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Smoothie King Center. Golden State At New Orleans When: 8:00 PM ET, Saturday, April 25, 2015 Where: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, Louisiana TV: 8 p.m. ET, ESPN, CSN Bay...

AP Sports WriterCavs sign Drew to new coaching contract for rest of seasonBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Cleveland Cavaliers assistant Larry Drew has agreed to a new contract to be the team's interim coach for the remainder of this season.Drew had asked the team to restructure his deal if...

NEW YORK (AP) - Stephen Curry bested Golden State Warriors teammate Klay Thompson and six others to win his first 3-point contest, and Minnesota's Zach Lavine put on a spectacular aerial display to take home the dunk competition during All-Star Saturday night.Curry scored 27 points in the final round....

AP Sports WriterAP Source: Cavs, Bickerstaff agree to multi-year contractBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Cleveland Cavaliers and coach J.B. Bickerstaff have agreed to terms on a multi-year contract, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Tuesday.Bickerstaff took over the Cavs when former Michigan coach...

Chicago Bulls sign guard Antonio Blakeney to NBA contractCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Bulls have signed guard Antonio Blakeney to an NBA contract.Undrafted out of LSU in 2017, Blakeney signed a two-way deal with the Bulls and averaged 7.9 points in 19 games while splitting time between Chicago and...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Suns, Ariza agree to 1-year, $15 million contractBy BOB BAUMPHOENIX (AP) A person with knowledge of the situation says forward Trevor Ariza has agreed to a one-year, $15 million contract with the Phoenix Suns.The person asked to remain anonymous because the agreement cannot be...

Los Angeles Lakers extend qualifying offer to Julius RandleEL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Lakers have extended a $5.6 million qualifying offer to forward Julius Randle, making him a restricted free agent.The Lakers made the move Wednesday, ensuring they can match any offer sheet from another team...

Zion Williamson gets favorable ruling in lawsuit by ex-agentMIAMI (AP) A Florida appeals court has granted Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson’s motion to block his former marketing agent’s effort to have the ex-Duke star answer questions about whether he received improper benefits before playing for the Blue Devils.The order...

Embiid needs surgery on orbital fracture; has concussionPHILADELPHIA (AP) Philadelphia 76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid will need surgery on an orbital fracture of his left eye and he has a concussion.There was no timetable Thursday on how long Embiid would be sidelined. The 76ers are set to play...

Green fouls LeBron, appears to mock him for floppingOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Draymond Green and LeBron James went at it again in the first half of the Cavaliers' visit to Golden State on Monday.Their latest dustup came with 6:55 left in the first half. Golden State led 52-35 when...

Kings coach Luke Walton accused of sex assault in lawsuitLOS ANGELES (AP) New Sacramento Kings coach Luke Walton has been accused of sexual assault in a lawsuit by a former sports reporter.''I thought he was going to rape me,'' Kelli Tennant said at a news conference Tuesday, one...