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AP Basketball WriterLeBron James among 44 US Olympic basketball team finalistsBy TIM REYNOLDSLeBron James is considering a return to the Olympics.James - a two-time gold medalist and three-time Olympian - was among 44 players announced by USA Basketball on Monday as finalists for the team that will play in...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Mavs adding Kidd-Gilchrist after Charlotte buyoutBy SCHUYLER DIXONDALLAS (AP) The Dallas Mavericks are set to add veteran Michael Kidd-Gilchrist to their young core as they close in on the franchise's first trip to the playoffs in four years.Kidd-Gilchrist, the No. 2 pick in the...

Towns, Russell each buy 1,000 T-wolves tickets for giveawayMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Minnesota Timberwolves co-stars Karl-Anthony Towns and D'Angelo Russell have each purchased 1,000 tickets to the team's next home game for an online giveaway.The Timberwolves announced the promotion Monday in advance of hosting Charlotte on Wednesday night, which is...

AP Basketball WriterLeBron James among 44 US Olympic basketball team finalistsBy TIM REYNOLDSLeBron James is considering a return to the Olympics.James - a two-time gold medalist and three-time Olympian - is among 44 players announced by USA Basketball on Monday as finalists for the team that will play in...

Associated PressMiddleton, Bledsoe help Bucks beat Kings minus AntetokounmpoBy JIM HOEHNMILWAUKEE (AP) Khris Middleton and Eric Bledsoe scored 28 points apiece to lead the Milwaukee Bucks past the Sacramento Kings 123-111 on Monday night, as the Bucks won without new father Giannis Antetokounmpo.Antetokounmpo, the reigning MVP, missed the...

Bucks without Giannis, who announces new baby on TwitterMILWAUKEE (AP) The Milwaukee Bucks will be without Giannis Antetokounmpo for Monday night’s game against the Sacramento Kings after the All-Star forward posted a picture of his new baby on his Twitter account.Antetokounmpo, the reigning MVP who also is scheduled...

Kobe Bryant's widow expresses grief, anger in online postLOS ANGELES (AP) Vanessa Bryant expressed grief and anger in an Instagram post Monday as she copes with the deaths of her husband Kobe Bryant, their daughter Gigi and seven other people in a helicopter crash last month.“My brain refuses...

AP Basketball WriterLeBron James among 44 US Olympic basketball team finalistsBy TIM REYNOLDSLeBron James is considering a return to the Olympics.James - a two-time gold medalist and three-time Olympian - was among 44 players announced by USA Basketball on Monday as finalists for the team that will play in...

Clippers' Leonard to sit out game against CavaliersCLEVELAND (AP) Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard is out because of a sore left knee against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday night.The Clippers have been monitoring the workload for Leonard, who will miss his 13th game of the season. Los...

AP Sports WriterGiannis just misses triple-double, Bucks beat Magic 112-95By FRED GOODALLORLANDO, Fla. (AP) Giannis Antetokounmpo nearly had a triple double with 19 points, 18 rebounds and nine assists, helping the NBA-best Milwaukee Bucks beat the Orlando Magic 112-95 on Saturday night.The Bucks won for the 13th time...

AP Sports WriterStruggling Hornets waive forwards Kidd-Gilchrist, WilliamsBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Hornets waived former No. 2 overall pick Michael Kidd-Gilchrist and 15-year NBA veteran Marvin Williams on Saturday.The 6-foot-6 Kidd-Gilchrist was selected behind Kentucky teammate Anthony Davis in the 2012 draft, but he found himself out...

Clippers waive Isaiah Thomas 2 days after acquiring himLOS ANGELES (AP) The Los Angeles Clippers waived guard Isaiah Thomas on Saturday, two days after acquiring him as part of a three-team trade.The move had been expected since Thursday's deal with the Wizards and Knicks.Thomas has averaged 18.1 points...