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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...

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: Kevin Durant agrees to 2-year deal with WarriorsBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) The NBA Finals MVP gladly accepted a pay cut.One day shy of a year after announcing his decision to join the powerhouse Warriors, Kevin Durant took far less than he could have...

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 Sports WriterJodie Meeks, Washington Wizards agree to deal in free agencyBy HOWARD FENDRICHFree-agent shooting guard Jodie Meeks has agreed to join the Washington Wizards, according to the agency that represents him.ASM Sports sent out a tweet on Sunday saying Meeks ''has committed to signing'' with the Wizards.That post...

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

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...

Associated PressCleveland Cavaliers renew plans for $140M arena makeoverBy DAKE KANGCLEVELAND (AP) The Cleveland Cavaliers are reviving a $140 million renovation of Quicken Loans Arena just over a week after the project was scrapped.The team announced Wednesday it'll also extend its lease at the facility for seven extra...

AP Basketball WriterNBA's summer season starts on Saturday in OrlandoBy TIM REYNOLDSORLANDO, Fla. (AP) It's impossible to know what to expect from Markelle Fultz's first taste of NBA games.His three most recent predecessors in the No. 1 overall draft pick club all had wildly different experiences. Andrew Wiggins...

AP Sports WriterJodie Meeks, Washington Wizards agree to deal in free agencyBy HOWARD FENDRICHThe agency that represents Jodie Meeks says the free-agent shooting guard has agreed to join the Washington Wizards.ASM Sports sent out a tweet on Sunday saying Meeks ''has committed to signing'' with the Wizards.That post did...