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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...

AP Sports WriterPaul Millsap's Nuggets signing brings him back to his rootsBy PAT GRAHAMDENVER (AP) Paul Millsap was welcomed back to his old neighborhood with a reception that included a drum line and cheering children.It was a contrast to how the newest Denver Nuggets player left town years...

Hawks sign former Duke guard Quinn Cook, 2 more playersATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Hawks have signed guards Quinn Cook and Josh Maggette and forward Tyler Cavanaugh.Cook, from Duke, played five games with Dallas and nine games with New Orleans as a rookie last season. He averaged 5.6 points...

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 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...

Wizards match Nets' offer sheet to keep PorterWASHINGTON (AP) The Washington Wizards matched the Brooklyn Nets' $106 million, four-year offer sheet to keep forward Otto Porter, making him the team's highest paid player.Team president Ernie Grunfeld announced the move Thursday. Under NBA rules, the Wizards had two days...

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 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...

The Latest: Warriors lead 93-72 heading into 4th quarterOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) The Latest on Game 1 of the NBA Finals Thursday night (all times local):8:05 p.m.A pair of double-digit scoring runs in the third quarter has Golden State in full control of Game 1 of the NBA Finals.Kevin...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Pelicans get Clark on 1-year deal at vet minimumBy BRETT MARTELNEW ORLEANS (AP) A person familiar with the situation says former Golden State Warriors guard Ian Clark has agreed to play for the New Orleans Pelicans on a one-year, veteran minimum contract.The person spoke...

Associated PressTrump tells NBA star Curry that White House visit is offBy CATHERINE LUCEY and TIM REYNOLDSSOMERSET, N.J. (AP) Stephen Curry and President Donald Trump agree on one thing: The Golden State star is not going to the White House anytime soon.Trump tweeted Saturday that Curry is no...

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...