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Chris Paul re-elected president of the NBPANEW YORK (AP) Chris Paul has been re-elected president of the National Basketball Players Association.Paul's new four-year term begins immediately. He will be assisted by the union's newly elected vice president, Garrett Temple of the Sacramento Kings.In his first term as president,...

AP Sports WriterRockets acquire Chris Paul from Clippers in 8-player dealBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) Chris Paul is heading to Houston to join James Harden, and the Rockets will soon have two All-Stars in the backcourt to lead their chase for a championship.In the NBA's second blockbuster trade in...

AP Sports WriterAP Source: Cavs to promote Koby Altman to full-time GMBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) A person familiar with the decision says the Cleveland Cavaliers are promoting assistant general manager Koby Altman to be their full-time GM.Altman has been serving as the club's interim GM for the past...

AP Sports WriterLeBron calls for love, unity before taking swipe at TrumpBy TOM WITHERSSANDUSKY, Ohio (AP) Along with getting good grades and listening to their parents, LeBron James has encouraged kids in his foundation's educational program to stand up for their beliefs.On Tuesday night, the superstar gave a...

The Latest: Durant, Warriors lead Cavs 60-52 at halftimeOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) The Latest on Game 1 of the NBA Finals Thursday night (all times local):7:20 p.m.Welcome back to the NBA Finals, Kevin Durant.Back on the league's championship stage for the first time since 2012, Durant has 23 points...

Associated PressTrump tells NBA star Curry that White House visit is offBy CATHERINE LUCEYSOMERSET, N.J. (AP) President Donald Trump says if a basketball player doesn't want to visit the White House to celebrate an NBA title, then don't bother showing up.Trump responded Saturday on Twitter to Golden State...

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...

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 Sports WriterAP source: Cavs to make offer to keep Kyle KorverBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Unable to chase any high-profile free agents, the Cavaliers want to retain one of their own.With an eye on closing the gap on Golden State after losing in the NBA Finals, the Cavs...

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...

AP Basketball WriterFrustrated fan: McEnroe says Knicks a 'total train wreck'By BRIAN MAHONEYNEW YORK (AP) John McEnroe had a ringside seat for the ugliest bout at Madison Square Garden last season.He was sitting just feet away when former Knicks star Charles Oakley was surrounded by security officials at...

The Clippers sign guard Milos TeodosicLOS ANGELES (AP) The Clippers have signed guard Milos Teodosic.Terms of the deal weren't announced Monday.Teodosic joins the Clippers after a 13-year career playing in Serbia, Greece and Russia. The 30-year-old led Serbia to a silver medal at last year's Rio de Janeiro...