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AP Sports WriterSnagged: AP sources say Cavs reviewing Irving-Thomas tradeBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Just when it appeared the Cavaliers' chaotic summer had calmed, there's a flare-up.That blockbuster deal between Cleveland and Boston is stuck.The Cavaliers have some concerns about guard Isaiah Thomas' health and are doing a ''deep...

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 Trump, calling him the ''so-called president'' while calling for unity in light of the Charlottesville tragedy.Standing on stage before students, parents and families...

Lakers fined $500K by NBA for tampering involving GeorgeNEW YORK (AP) New Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka's contact with Paul George's agent violated the NBA's anti-tampering rule and has resulted in Los Angeles being fined $500,000.The league said Thursday that a law firm's independent investigation didn't find evidence...

AP Sports WriterDone deal: AP Source says Cavs getting '20 pick from CelticsBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The blockbuster trade, delayed and in jeopardy of dying, is done: Kyrie Irving is headed to the Celtics, Isaiah Thomas is coming to the Cavaliers and the NBA can take a well-earned...

AP Basketball WriterRussell Westbrook wins NBA MVP; Rockets, Bucks take 2 awardsBy BRIAN MAHONEYNEW YORK (AP) Russell Westbrook was voted NBA MVP on Monday night after setting a record with 42 triple-doubles last season.Westbrook's victory ended the first NBA Awards show, which included two wins apiece for the...

Associated PressCharles Oakley sues Knicks owners, claiming defamationBy LARRY NEUMEISTERNEW YORK (AP) Former New York Knicks star Charles Oakley sued the team's owners Tuesday, saying he was defamed when they claimed he committed assault and was an alcoholic after his February arrest at a game.The lawsuit details how...

AP Sports WriterKidd looks to get young Bucks back up to speed quicklyBy GENARO C. ARMASMILWAUKEE (AP) Jason Kidd's face dripped with sweat as he hurried off the court. It was as if the Bucks coach was running through the preseason drills himself instead of overseeing them.That familiar...

Celtics to retire Paul Pierce's No. 34BOSTON (AP) The Boston Celtics will retire Paul Pierce's No. 34 during their Feb. 11 game against the Cleveland Cavaliers.The longtime Celtics forward will be the 22nd player so honored - the first since 2003.Pierce was drafted by Boston in 1998 and...

Celtics to retire Paul Pierce's No. 34BOSTON (AP) The Boston Celtics will retire Paul Pierce's No. 34 during their Feb. 11 game against the Cleveland Cavaliers.The longtime Celtics forward will be the 22nd player so honored - the first since 2003.Pierce was drafted by Boston in 1998 and...

AP Sports WriterRestaurant, casino owner to buy Rockets from AlexanderBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) Tilman Fertitta, a billionaire restaurant and casino owner from Houston, agreed to buy the Houston Rockets from Leslie Alexander on Tuesday.Terms were not released and must be approved by the NBA Board of Governors. In...

AP Sports WriterIsaiah Thomas says "I am not damaged" in ESPN interviewBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) All-Star point guard Isaiah Thomas believes he will fully recover from a right hip injury that has threatened to void his recent trade to Cleveland.Thomas, who was dealt by the Boston Celtics to...

Associated PressTrump's comments about anthem, Curry inflame sports starsBy CATHERINE LUCEY and TIM REYNOLDSSOMERSET, N.J. (AP) President Donald Trump doubled down on denouncing protests by NFL players and rescinded NBA star Stephen Curry's White House invitation on Saturday, a series of tweets that quickly inflamed football and basketball...