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Suns' 2nd-round pick Davon Reed undergoes surgeryPHOENIX (AP) The Phoenix Suns say second-round pick Davon Reed has undergone surgery to repair a torn meniscus and will be sidelined an estimated four to six months.The guard, the 32nd overall pick out of Miami, averaged 14 points, four rebounds and...

AP Sports WriterCavs encouraged by sudden twist in arena makeover projectBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) A group opposing a $140 million renovation to Cleveland's Quicken Loans Arena has dropped its petitions for a city referendum, clearing the way for the project to be approved.Earlier this week, Cavaliers owner Dan...

AP Basketball WriterAP source: Knicks agree to trade Carmelo Anthony to ThunderBy BRIAN MAHONEYNEW YORK (AP) A person with knowledge of the deal says the New York Knicks have agreed to trade Carmelo Anthony to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Knicks will get Enes Kanter, Doug McDermott and...

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 resulted in a $500,000 fine for Los Angeles on Thursday.The league said a law firm's independent investigation didn't find evidence...

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and TIM REYNOLDSSOMERSET, N.J. (AP) President Donald Trump doubled down on denouncing protests by NFL players and rescinded NBA star Stephen Curry's White House invitation on Saturday, a series of tweets that quickly inflamed football and basketball...

Charles Oakley sues Knicks owners, claiming defamationNEW YORK (AP) Former New York Knicks star Charles Oakley has sued the team's owners, saying he was defamed when they claimed he committed assault and was an alcoholic.The lawsuit details how Oakley was treated before and after he was forcefully removed...

AP Sports WriterRestaurant, casino owner to buy Rockets from AlexanderBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) Restaurant and casino owner Tilman Fertitta has agreed to buy the Houston Rockets from Leslie Alexander.Terms were not released and must be approved by the NBA Board of Governors. The deal includes Clutch City Sports...

Former Lakers coach Scott loses jewelry, watches in heistLOS ANGELES (AP) Police say an estimated $200,000 in watches, jewelry, high-end purses and cash were stolen from the home of former Los Angeles Lakers coach Byron Scott.The break-in at Scott's Hermosa Beach house is the latest in a string...

AP Basketball WriterGoran Dragic back with Heat after summer title for SloveniaBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) A quick summary of the last few weeks in the life of Miami guard Goran Dragic:He led Slovenia, his mother's homeland and the place he calls home, to an improbable gold medal at...

AP Sports WriterInjured 76ers center Embiid not cleared for 5-on-5 drillsBy DAN GELSTONPHILADELPHIA (AP) Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has not been cleared for 5-on-5 drills and the team will take a cautious approach in his return from his injured left knee.Embiid's career has been riddled with injuries...

Irving: No cares about LeBron's feelings when leaving CavsBOSTON (AP) New Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving says he doesn't care if anyone took it personally that he left Cleveland, even Cavaliers star LeBron James.Appearing Monday on ESPN's ''First Take,'' Irving said he doesn't feel like he owed...

AP Sports WriterCenter Plumlee returning to Nuggets on 3-year, $41M dealBy PAT GRAHAMDENVER (AP) Mason Plumlee lived out of a hotel last season after being acquired in a February trade and didn't get a chance to venture out much in Denver.He hopes to change all that - even...