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Associated PressCeltics' Irving coy on possible reunion with LeBronBy GETHIN COOLBAUGHBOSTON (AP) Kyrie Irving is playing coy about the possibility of reuniting with his former Cleveland Cavaliers teammate LeBron James next season in Boston.The Celtics guard on Tuesday deferred when asked about the prospect of the team pursuing...

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...

NBA's Antetokounmpo in Greek tourism campaignATHENS, Greece (AP) NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo is appearing in a tourism campaign to promote his native Greece.He's in a promotional video launched by the Greek tourism ministry on Friday in Athens.Antetokounmpo's parents migrated to Greece from Nigeria, and the Milwaukee Bucks forward...

AP Basketball WriterLonnie Walker IV settling in nicely with Spurs this summerBy TIM REYNOLDSLAS VEGAS (AP) These are highly uncertain times for the San Antonio Spurs.That's why Lonnie Walker IV might be so valuable.This is a summer where Spurs legend Tony Parker has already left for Charlotte, where...

Hawks G Young to miss Thursday game with sprained ankleATLANTA (AP) Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young has been ruled out of Thursday night's game against the Miami Heat with a sprained right ankle.Young underwent treatment at the team's training complex after being hurt Tuesday in a 112-97 loss...

AP Sports WriterYelich: Giannis winning NBA MVP in Milwaukee would be 'cool'By KEITH JENKINSMILWAUKEE (AP) Christian Yelich first met Giannis Antetokounmpo last month in downtown Milwaukee.The encounter happened inside a hallway at Fiserv Forum after Antetokounmpo and the Bucks eliminated the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference semifinals.The...

Judge refuses to dismiss sex suit against Derrick RoseLOS ANGELES (AP) A federal judge has refused to dismiss a lawsuit alleging New York Knicks player Derrick Rose and two friends drugged and gang-raped a woman.On Wednesday, federal Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald said a jury must decide whether to...

Brooklyn Nets player charged with assaulting girlfriendNEW YORK (AP) Brooklyn Nets player Rodions Kurucs has been arrested for allegedly assaulting his former girlfriend inside his apartment.The 21-year-old Latvian-born small forward turned himself in on Tuesday and was arraigned on a misdemeanor assault charge. He's due back in court...

AP Sports WriterKnicks' Kanter to skip London trip, fearing Erdogan reprisalBy GREG BEACHAMLOS ANGELES (AP) New York center Enes Kanter will not travel to London for the Knicks' upcoming international game because he believes he could be assassinated for his opposition to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.Kanter announced...

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) Basketball Australia says world governing body FIBA will enter ''new territory'' when it investigates a bench-clearing brawl during Australia's World Cup qualifying match against the Philippines Monday. It would not rule out criminal charges being laid. Thirteen players, including four Australians, were ejected for their part in the...

AP Basketball WriterAP source: Knicks agree to deal with Fizdale to be new coachBy BRIAN MAHONEYNEW YORK (AP) A person with knowledge of the details says the New York Knicks have agreed to hire David Fizdale as their new coach.The former Memphis Grizzlies coach will replace Jeff Hornacek,...

AP Basketball WriterGasol completes historic double, Spain wins World CupBy TIM REYNOLDSBEIJING (AP) Marc Gasol looked to the sky as confetti fell, some sticking to his massive shoulders, and then cradled and kissed the giant golden chalice that goes to the World Cup champions.He's getting good at hoisting...