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AP Sports WriterBoston bound: Cavs trade Irving to Celtics for Thomas, moreBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Kyrie Irving was tired of being teammates with LeBron James.Now he has to figure out how to beat him.Cleveland's All-Star guard, who asked owner Dan Gilbert to trade him earlier this summer, was...

AP Basketball WriterAP Source: Taj Gibson joining Minnesota on 2-year, $28M dealBy JON KRAWCZYNSKIMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Taj Gibson is on his way to Minnesota, giving Tom Thibodeau another trusted veteran to join Jimmy Butler and the new-look Timberwolves.Gibson agreed to terms on a two-year, $28 million deal on Sunday,...

AP Sports WriterAP sources: Kyrie Irving asks Cavaliers to trade himBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Kyrie Irving wants the stage for himself.Cleveland's All-Star point guard has asked the Cavaliers to trade him, two people familiar with the situation told the Associated Press on Friday. Irving made the request last...

The Latest: Westbrook caps historic season with MVP awardNEW YORK (AP) The Latest on the NBA awards show (all times local):11:10 p.m.Russell Westbrook has won the NBA's MVP award after setting a record with 42 triple-doubles last season.The Oklahoma City All-Star joined Oscar Robertson as the only players...

Mavericks sign MWC player of year Clavell from Puerto RicoDALLAS (AP) The Dallas Mavericks have signed free agent guard Gian Clavell, an undrafted rookie who has played for Puerto Rico's national team.Clavell was the Mountain West Conference player of the year at Colorado State last season. He averaged...

AP Sports WriterUnderdog Isaiah Thomas facing biggest challenge of careerBy KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) Isaiah Thomas' basketball journey is littered with decision-makers who have underestimated the diminutive guard.He was selected last in the 2011 NBA draft coming out of Washington, and when he arrived in Boston he looked only...

AP Basketball WriterSixers No. 1 overall pick Fultz injures left ankleBy JON KRAWCZYNSKILAS VEGAS (AP) No. 1 overall pick Markelle Fultz needed to be helped off the court with an injury to his left ankle in the Philadelphia 76ers' summer league game Saturday night against Golden State.Fultz appeared...

Golden State Warriors bring back fan favorite JaVale McGeeOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) The Golden State Warriors are keeping all three of their centers from a championship season, re-signing 7-footer JaVale McGee.The team made the announcement Tuesday but did not disclose details. McGee is a fan favorite for his ability...

AP Basketball WriterUS men's basketball enters a new world - without its starsBy BRIAN MAHONEYThe jerseys say USA, though that's about all that will be recognizable.When the U.S. men's basketball team returns to action later this month, fans might be left wondering, ''the red, white and who?''The Americans are...

AP Sports WriterHouston Rockets owner Alexander is selling teamBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) The Houston Rockets are going up for sale.Rockets CEO Tad Brown made the announcement Monday, hours after owner Leslie Alexander made the decision.''It's been my great joy and honor to own the Houston Rockets for the...

Bulls: No decision yet on Rondo's future with teamCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Bulls are not ready to say whether veteran point guard Rajon Rondo will be back for a second season.Vice president of basketball operations John Paxson says that ''is still to be determined.'' The Bulls can pay...

AP Basketball WriterAP Source: Nuggets hire Calvin Booth as assistant GMBy JON KRAWCZYNSKIMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Denver Nuggets have hired former Minnesota Timberwolves front office executive Calvin Booth as an assistant GM, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Tuesday.Booth spent the previous four...