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AP Sports WriterBradley scores 29, Celtics power past Wizards, 123-101By KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) Avery Bradley scored a playoff career-high 29 points as the Boston Celtics beat the Washington Wizards 123-101 on Wednesday night to take a 3-2 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.Al Horford added 19 points, seven...

Wizards announce contract extension for John WallWASHINGTON (AP) John Wall signed his $170 million, four-year contract extension that owner Ted Leonsis said provides the Washington Wizards with long-term stability.Team President Ernie Grunfeld announced the completion of the deal Wednesday. Wall said in a video posted on Twitter on...

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...

AP Sports WriterLeBron teaming with Showtime on NBA documentaryBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) LeBron James will help tell a story he's still shaping.The Cavaliers superstar is teaming with Showtime on a documentary that will examine the modern NBA and the league's impact on popular culture worldwide. James, who has...

Not max: Noel signs $4.1M qualifying offer with MavericksDALLAS (AP) Nerlens Noel has signed his $4.1 million qualifying offer from the Dallas Mavericks.The team announced the signing Monday of the 6-foot-11 center, who had been a restricted free agent and now will be unable to sign a long-term...

Wizards announce contract extension for John WallWASHINGTON (AP) John Wall signed his $170 million, four-year contract extension that owner Ted Leonsis said provides the Washington Wizards with long-term stability.Team President Ernie Grunfeld announced the completion of the deal Wednesday. Wall said in a video posted on Twitter on...

AP Basketball WriterAP source: Knicks, Rockets talking, no Anthony deal imminentBy BRIAN MAHONEYNEW YORK (AP) The New York Knicks and Houston Rockets are still trying to work out a deal involving Carmelo Anthony, though it may take some time - if it happens.The teams continue to talk about...

AP Sports WriterLeBron blasts Trump, calls him 'so-called president'By TOM WITHERSSANDUSKY, Ohio (AP) LeBron James went after President Donald Trump in an emotional speech on Tuesday night, calling him the ''so-called president'' while calling for unity in light of the Charlottesville tragedy.Standing on stage before students, parents and...

James Harden giving $1 million for Harvey reliefHOUSTON (AP) Houston Rockets point guard James Harden says he will donate $1 million to the city of Houston to aid in Harvey recovery.Harden made the announcement Saturday with Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner. They spoke at a news conference at the...

Trail Blazers sign first-rounders Collins, SwaniganPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) The Portland Trail Blazers have signed first-round draft picks Zach Collins and Caleb Swanigan.Portland dealt the No. 15 and No. 20 picks to Sacramento for Collins, the No. 10 pick. The 7-footer, who played off the bench in his lone...

Cavs sign free agent guard Jose CalderonCLEVELAND (AP) The Cavaliers have signed free agent guard Jose Calderon to a one-year contract.The 35-year-old Calderon, who is entering his 13th season in the NBA, will back up All-Star Kyrie Irving. Cleveland never found a good solution at that position last...

AP Sports WriterCeltics' Thomas out for rest of playoffs with hip injuryBy JIMMY GOLENBOSTON (AP) Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas will miss the rest of the playoffs because of a hip injury, further damaging - if not outright dooming - the team's chances in the Eastern Conference finals...