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AP Sports WriterDavid West's reliable passing off the bench key for WarriorsBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, California (AP) For all the years David West yearned to be part of the great San Antonio Spurs franchise, he finally got that chance last season. Now, he is facing them from the other...

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...

AP Basketball WriterAP Source: Blake Griffin opts out, becomes free agentBy TIM REYNOLDSBlake Griffin has decided to test free agency, telling the Los Angeles Clippers that he is opting out of the final year of his contract.A person with direct knowledge of Griffin's plans confirmed the decision to The...

AP Basketball WriterIt's done: Wade makes it official, signs with ClevelandBy TIM REYNOLDSThe wake-up calls for Dwyane Wade were coming at 5:45 a.m. for much of the summer. An hour or so later, he and LeBron James would be in the gym together working on their games.And the chemistry...

AP Sports WriterNo Love lost: Cavs star accepts reduced role as champs rollBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Kevin Love doesn't mind being a third wheel or a fourth or even a fifth.His scoring average has dipped and he's taking fewer shots. And he's OK with that. He has not...

AP Basketball Writer'Thank you': Chris Bosh writes an open letter to MiamiBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) Chris Bosh has written an open letter to Miami, thanking the city for supporting him for the past seven years.Bosh published the letter on Sunday, without any mention of his current health or...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Pelicans agree to terms with Rajon RondoBy BRETT MARTELA person with knowledge of the situation of tells The Associated Press that the New Orleans have agreed in principle on a one-year deal with Rajon Rondo.The person says Rondo is expected to sign his contract next...

AP Basketball WriterAP Source: Cavaliers re-sign Korver for 3 years, $22 millionBy JON KRAWCZYNSKIA person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that the Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed to terms with shooter Kyle Korver on a three-year, $22 million contract.The Cavaliers reached agreement with Korver on Sunday....

AP Sports WriterRound trip: Mike Brown returns to Cleveland with WarriorsBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Mike Brown happily slid into his normal seat to coach Steve Kerr's left for Game 2 of the NBA Finals. For the first time in weeks the Warriors were whole again.Brown has moved before...

Charles Oakley plans to play Sunday in Big3 gameNEW YORK (AP) Charles Oakley is checking himself in for the Big3's regular-season finale.Oakley plans to play for the first time this season on Sunday in Los Angeles, the league says Friday.The former New York Knicks All-Star is the coach...

LaVar Ball appears at WWE event, son LaMelo uses slurLOS ANGELES (AP) LaVar Ball has brought his Big Baller Brand from the basketball court to the wrestling ring.The outspoken father of NBA draft No. 2 pick Lonzo Ball showed up with the newly minted Los Angeles Laker and...

Bring on the Herd: Bucks round up D-League team nameOSHKOSH, Wis. (AP) The Milwaukee Bucks will be rounding up the Herd.The Bucks announced that their new NBA Developmental League team in Oshkosh will be known as the Wisconsin Herd. A new arena is being built for the team,...