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AP Sports WritersAs NBA-China tweet rift continues, James enters spotlightBy TIM REYNOLDS and GREG BEACHAMEL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) LeBron James has stepped into...

AP Sports WriterBlazers want to take next step after playoff successBy ANNE M. PETERSONPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) The Trail Blazers got a taste of...

AP Sports WriterRockets focused on basketball after fallout from GM's tweetBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) The Rockets are back home in Houston, looking to...

AP Basketball WriterDavis hurt, Nets finish sweep of Lakers in China, 91-77By TIM REYNOLDSAnthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers did not get out...

AP Sports WriterCavaliers visit owner Dan Gilbert, recovering from strokeBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Cleveland Cavaliers visited team owner Dan Gilbert, who is...

Williamson wows home crowd, Pelicans beat Jazz 128-127By The Associated PressZion Williamson wowed the home crowd with another impressive preseason performance, scoring 26 points...

Williamson wows home crowd, Pelicans beat Jazz 128-127By The Associated PressZion Williamson wowed the home crowd with another impressive preseason performance, scoring 26 points...

Kings forwards Ariza, Giles to miss last 2 preseason gamesSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) Sacramento Kings forward Trevor Ariza will miss the final two preseason...

AP Basketball WriterNBA decides to remain silent for rest of China tripBy TIM REYNOLDSThe NBA will complete its trip to China in silence.Saturday's game...

AP Basketball WriterMedia events canceled in China for NBA preseason gameBy TIM REYNOLDSIn response to the NBA defending Daryl Morey's freedom of speech, Chinese...

Pacers exercise contract options on Leaf, Aaron HolidayINDIANAPOLIS (AP) The Indiana Pacers have exercised contract options on TJ Leaf and Aaron Holiday.Leaf was...

AP Basketball WriterSeen but not heard: Lakers, Nets, NBA are silent in ShanghaiBy TIM REYNOLDSLeBron James raised his arms in appreciation of the cheering...