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AP Sports WriterCavaliers execs reject Irving trade talk, deny team in chaosBy TOM WITHERSINDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert spent more than 30 minutes presenting a positive portrait of his franchise.The reality is that the Cavs are troubled.In his first public comments since Kyrie Irving asked to...

AP Sports WriterIt's time for No. 1 pick Fultz to turn 76ers into winnersBy DAN GELSTONPHILADELPHIA (AP) Markelle Fultz already has his first turnover as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers.It came in an Instagram post sponsored by a watch company. ''Excited to head to (City) and join...

Associated PressSpurs overcome Leonard injury to beat Rockets in overtimeBy RAUL DOMINGUEZSAN ANTONIO, Texas (AP) Danny Green scored seven of his 16 points in overtime, and the San Antonio Spurs overcame an injury to Kawhi Leonard to beat James Harden and the Houston Rockets 110-107 on Tuesday to...

Tatum, Celtics 3-0, Summer League set for tournament stageBy The Associated PressJayson Tatum might not need long to win his first championship with the Boston Celtics.The Celtics improved to 3-0 in the NBA Summer League on Tuesday with an 88-83 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. Tatum, the No. 3...

AP Sports WriterJazz flatten Clippers 104-91, win 1st-round series 4-3By BETH HARRISLOS ANGELES (AP) The young Utah Jazz have grown up quickly.Gordon Hayward scored 26 points as the Jazz eliminated the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday with a 104-91 victory, closing out the first-round series 4-3 to earn...

Associated PressSpurs overcome Leonard injury, Harden to beat Rockets in OTBy RAUL DOMINGUEZSAN ANTONIO, Texas (AP) Danny Green scored seven of his 16 points in overtime, and the San Antonio Spurs overcame an injury to Kawhi Leonard to beat James Harden and the Houston Rockets 110-107 in overtime...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Justin Zanik, David Morway join Jazz front officeBy KAREEM COPELANDSALT LAKE CITY (AP) A person with knowledge of the situation says the Utah Jazz have reached agreements with Justin Zanik and David Morway to join the front office.Zanik returns to the Jazz after serving...

AP Sports WriterGordon Hayward's free agency will be story of Jazz offseasonBy KAREEM COPELANDSALT LAKE CITY (AP) All Gordon Hayward could do was smile as he fielded question after question Tuesday about his expected free agency.It signaled the beginning of the Jazz offseason, where Hayward's decision could have...

AP Sports WriterHawks send center Dwight Howard to HornetsBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) Dwight Howard's Atlanta homecoming was short-lived.The Hawks sent Howard and the No. 31 overall pick in Thursday's NBA draft to Charlotte for center Miles Plumlee, shooting guard Marco Belinelli and the 41st pick, getting the deal...

AP Sports WriterPierce signs with Boston to retire as member of CelticsBy KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) The Truth is retiring as a member of the Boston Celtics.The Celtics announced Monday that they have signed Paul Pierce to a contract so the 10-time All-Star can retire with the team he...

Stephen Curry, Warriors finalize $201 million, 5-year dealOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Stephen Curry has finalized his new contract, signing his $201 million, five-year deal after he reached agreement when the free agency period began July 1.His contract initially was the richest ever, until James Harden topped it with a...

AP Basketball WriterTimberwolves sign 3-year deal with Fitbit for jersey patchBy JON KRAWCZYNSKIMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Timberwolves are getting into the jersey advertisement game with a Fitbit patch in a three-year deal.The Timberwolves announced the marketing collaboration for the team's first jersey patch on Tuesday. Fitbit also will...