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AP Basketball WriterKawhi back in Canada, NBA GMs think he'll go back to finalsBy BRIAN MAHONEYKawhi Leonard was back in Canada, where last season he won a championship.NBA general managers think he's going to win another one this season.They voted the Los Angeles Clippers as the favorites Thursday in...

Pistons exercise 2020-21 option on KennardDETROIT (AP) The Detroit Pistons have exercised their team option for the 2020-21 season on Luke Kennard.The Pistons also announced Thursday that they signed guard Craig Sword and waived Todd Withers.The 6-foot-6 Kennard averaged 9.7 points last season and shot 39% from 3-point...

Williamson to miss final preseason game with sore right kneeNEW YORK (AP) Zion Williamson won't play in New York in the New Orleans Pelicans' final preseason game because of a sore right knee.The Pelicans said Thursday that the No. 1 pick didn't travel with the team to New...

Lakers exercise 4th-year contract option on Kyle KuzmaEL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Lakers have exercised their contract option on forward Kyle Kuzma for the 2020-21 season.The Lakers made the move Thursday on Kuzma, who is currently out with a foot injury suffered while playing for USA...

Michael Jordan opens first of 2 medical clinics in CharlotteCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) An emotional Michael Jordan unveiled the first of two medical clinics he and his family funded to provide care to underprivileged members of the community.The six-time NBA champion and Hornets owner was on hand Thursday for...

AP Basketball WriterWizards sign Beal to 2-year, $72 million extensionBy TIM REYNOLDSBradley Beal signed a two-year extension worth nearly $72 million with Washington on Thursday, a major victory for the Wizards and a move that will keep the All-Star guard out of free agency for at least the next...

Michael Jordan opens first of 2 medical clinics in CharlotteCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) An emotional Michael Jordan unveiled the first of two medical clinics he and his family funded in Charlotte, North Carolina that will provide care to underprivileged members of the community.The six-time NBA champion and Hornets owner...

Michael Jordan opens first of 2 medical clinics in CharlotteCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) An emotional Michael Jordan unveiled the first of two medical clinics he and his family funded in Charlotte, North Carolina that will provide care to underprivileged members of the community.The six-time NBA champion and Hornets owner...

AP Basketball WriterWizards, Beal agree on 2-year, $72 million extensionBy TIM REYNOLDSBradley Beal has agreed on a two-year extension worth nearly $72 million with Washington, a major victory for the Wizards and a move that will keep the All-Star guard out of free agency for at least the next...

AP Basketball WriterBarrett falls vs Duke teammate Reddish, and Zion is nextBy BRIAN MAHONEYNEW YORK (AP) RJ Barrett kept misfiring, a rough start to his college reunion week at Madison Square Garden.Barrett did plenty of things well but not shooting, going 4 for 14 on Wednesday night in...

AP Basketball WriterBarrett falls vs Duke teammate Reddish, and Zion is nextBy BRIAN MAHONEYNEW YORK (AP) RJ Barrett kept misfiring, a rough start to his college reunion week at Madison Square Garden.Barrett did plenty of things well but not shooting, going 4 for 14 on Wednesday night in...

AP Basketball WriterBarrett falls vs Duke teammate Reddish, and Zion is nextBy BRIAN MAHONEYNEW YORK (AP) RJ Barrett kept misfiring, a rough start to his college reunion week at Madison Square Garden.Barrett did plenty of things well but not shooting, going 4 for 14 on Wednesday night in...