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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...

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 WriterAP source: Knicks promote Steve Mills, hire Scott PerryBy BRIAN MAHONEYNEW YORK (AP) A person with knowledge of the details says the New York Knicks have promoted Steve Mills to president and hired Scott Perry as general manager.Mills takes over the position left vacant by Phil...

LA Lakers sign summer league star Alex Caruso to 2-way dealEL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Lakers have signed summer league standout Alex Caruso to a two-way contract.The Lakers announced the deal Thursday.Caruso spent last season with Oklahoma City's G League affiliate after going undrafted out of...

Associated PressFlint scholarship plan gets $2M from Pistons owner, utilityBy DAVID EGGERTLANSING, Mich. (AP) Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores and a major Michigan utility's foundation each committed $1 million Wednesday to covering college tuition for Flint high school graduates in the wake of the city's water crisis.The $2...

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...

Greece's Antetokounmpo to miss Eurobasket due to knee injuryATHENS, Greece (AP) Milwaukee Bucks star and Greece international basketballer Giannis Antetokounmpo says he will miss the Eurobasket because of a knee injury.In a Facebook post on Saturday, Antetokounmpo says he failed to complete physicals because of excessive pain. Antetokounmpo...

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...

AP Sports WriterWarriors newbie Jordan Bell gets call from Draymond GreenBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Jordan Bell knows he will most certainly get an earful from Draymond Green come training camp as a Golden State Warriors rookie.Green came looking for him on draft night with a FaceTime attempt...