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The Latest: Dr. Vivek Murthy to talk on Twitter to NBA fansBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:---Dr. Vivek Murthy, the former surgeon general of the United States under President Barack Obama and someone who has advised the NBA...

AP Sports WriterSnagged: AP sources say Cavs reviewing Irving-Thomas tradeBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Just went it appeared the Cavaliers' chaotic summer had calmed, there's a flare-up.That blockbuster deal between Cleveland and Boston is stuck.The Cavaliers have some concerns about guard Isaiah Thomas' health and are doing a ''deep...

AP Basketball WriterAP Source: Thunder lock up Oladipo, working on AdamsBy JON KRAWCZYNSKIA person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that the Oklahoma City Thunder have agreed to terms on a four-year, $84 million contract with guard Victor Oladipo.The decision came with hours to spare before...

AP Basketball WriterSpurs' Tony Parker out for rest of playoffs with quad injuryBy JON KRAWCZYNSKIOne of Gregg Popovich's top priorities in the final weeks of the regular season was making sure the San Antonio Spurs got veteran point guard Tony Parker healthy and in rhythm for the playoff push.More...

AP Sports WriterOakley calls Knicks owner a 'bully' for fan altercationBy DAN GELSTONFormer New York Knicks star Charles Oakley says team owner James Dolan is a ''bully'' for threatening to ban fans from Madison Square Garden.Oakley, a longtime NBA enforcer and rebounding machine, said Dolan was wrong to mouth...

Associated PressBall leads Pelicans past Pistons in overtime, 117-100By DAVE HOGGDETROIT (AP) Lonzo Ball scored five of his 17 points in overtime and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Detroit Pistons 117-110 on Monday in a matchup of injury-depleted teams.The Pistons are still missing starters Blake Griffin (knee),...

Lakers re-sign veteran Jared Dudley to 1-year dealEL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Lakers have re-signed veteran Jared Dudley to a one-year contract.The NBA champions announced the move Tuesday, giving them 13 players under contract as they head into training camp for the new season.The 35-year-old Dudley...

AP Basketball WriterFor LeBron, another Cavs' sweep is within reachBy TIM REYNOLDSLeBron James doesn't prolong the inevitable.The last seven times that James' teams have had a 3-0 lead in a playoff series, the matchup has ended in the most humane fashion - a sweep. He gets a chance at...

Indiana Pacers parting with guard Lance StephensonINDIANAPOLIS (AP) The Indiana Pacers are parting ways with guard Lance Stephenson, the gritty veteran who brought energy off the bench in last season's surprising run to the playoffs.The team will not pick up the team option next season, Pacers President of...

Paul George said he expects to make a full recovery from the gruesome lower right leg fracture he suffered a couple of weeks ago during a Team USA scrimmage. George spoke to reporters Friday afternoon for the first time since the injury. He said he is trying to stay positive...

The Latest: Team Stephen takes 42-31 lead vs. Team LeBronLOS ANGELES (AP) The Latest from Sunday's NBA All-Star Game and events around the league's annual showcase (all times local):6:10 p.m.Team Stephen took a 42-31 lead over Team LeBron after the first quarter of the new-look NBA All-Star Game.Rather...

Associated PressFamilies sue helicopter company in deadly Kobe Bryant crashBy BRIAN MELLEYLOS ANGELES (AP) Family members of four of the eight passengers killed in a helicopter crash with Kobe Bryant and his daughter have joined the NBA star's widow in filing wrongful death lawsuits against the companies that...