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AP Sports WriterAP Source: Cavaliers agree to terms with Cedi OsmanBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed to terms with Turkish forward Cedi Osman, a person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press.The Cavaliers drafted Osman in the second round in 2015 and their...

AP Sports WriterGM Dennis Lindsey focused on Jazz retaining their ownBy KAREEM COPELANDSALT LAKE CITY (AP) The Utah Jazz took the long stride from lottery team to the No. 5 seed in the NBA Western Conference playoffs this season but general manager Dennis Lindsey knows significant hurdles remain...

AP Sports WriterJazz point guard scenario to influence Hayward decisionBy KAREEM COPELANDSALT LAKE CITY (AP) Teams are lining up to offer Gordon Hayward a max contract when free agency begins Saturday morning. How the Utah Jazz address their point guard situation could affect the All-Star's decision as much...

AP Sports WriterAinge's leadership in spotlight as Celtics chase 18th titleBy KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) When you work for the Boston Celtics, there's no need for daily reminders about your motivations. They're constantly casting shadows overhead.''There's only one goal in Boston,'' Celtics coach Brad Stevens recently said. ''There's 17...

Pistons guard Caldwell-Pope suspended for 2 gamesNEW YORK (AP) Detroit Pistons guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope was suspended for two games without pay by the NBA on Friday for pleading guilty to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated.Caldwell-Pope was sentenced to a year of probation last week in a March...

Cousins, Porzingis, Lowry to play in NBA Africa GameNEW YORK (AP) DeMarcus Cousins of the New Orleans Pelicans, Kyle Lowry of the Toronto Raptors and Kristaps Porzingis of the New York Knicks will play for Team World in the NBA Africa Game.Dirk Nowitzki and Kemba Walker had already...

AP Sports WriterAP Source: Rockets to acquire Chris Paul from ClippersBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) Chris Paul is heading to Houston to join James Harden, and the Rockets will soon have two All-Stars in the backcourt to lead their chase for a championship.The Rockets have reached an agreement to...

AP Basketball WriterRussell Westbrook wins NBA MVP; Rockets, Bucks take 2 awardsBy BRIAN MAHONEYNEW YORK (AP) Russell Westbrook moved past Oscar Robertson and kept right on going to the top of the NBA.Westbrook was voted MVP on Monday night after setting a record with 42 triple-doubles during his...

Ex-financial adviser gets 4 years for defrauding Tim DuncanSAN ANTONIO (AP) An ex-financial adviser to retired San Antonio Spurs player Tim Duncan has been sentenced to four years in federal prison for defrauding the former NBA star of millions of dollars.Federal prosecutors say 49-year-old Charles Banks of Atlanta...

AP Basketball WriterAP Source: Taj Gibson joining Minnesota on 2-year, $28M dealBy JON KRAWCZYNSKIMINNEAPOLIS (AP) A person with knowledge of the negotiations says Taj Gibson is reuniting with coach Tom Thibodeau, agreeing on a two-year, $28 million deal to join the Minnesota Timberwolves.The person spoke to The Associated...

Utah Jazz sign forward Royce O'NealeSALT LAKE CITY (AP) The Utah Jazz signed forward Royce O'Neale on Wednesday.Contract details were not released.The 6-foot-6, 215-pound wing played for Gran Canaria in Spain last season and averaged 8.3 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.1 assists. O'Neale was a member of the...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Free agent Derrick Rose agrees to deal with CavsBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) For the moment, the Cavaliers have one content, proven point guard.Free agent Derrick Rose agreed Monday to sign with Cleveland, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press. Rose, a...