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AP Sports WriterFinally finished: Cavs-Celtics modify, complete big tradeBy 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, late-summer break.For a minute.Concerned...

AP Sports WriterBulls go all in on rebuild, gear up for run at high pickBy ANDREW SELIGMANCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Bulls went all in to challenge for the big prize. A championship? Not in the near future.Their eyes are on the lottery and a shot at the No....

Bulls bring back Collins as special adviserCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Bulls are bringing back former coach Doug Collins to help them rebuild, this time as senior adviser of basketball operations.The team announced Tuesday he will serve as ''an expert resource'' for the front office and coaching staff and...

AP Basketball WriterBig3 begins: 3-on-3 league has close games, not much IversonBy BRIAN MAHONEYNEW YORK (AP) Allen Iverson plans to be more spectator than scorer in the Big3.The Iverson of old might be the only thing Ice Cube's new 3-on-3 basketball venture can't deliver.The rapper-actor's league of former...

AP Sports WriterIrving doesn't mention LeBron in his goodbye to ClevelandBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Kyrie Irving did not mention LeBron James, now his former teammate, while thanking Cleveland fans after his trade to Boston was finalized.Irving, who is now officially a member of the Celtics after the teams...

AP Basketball WriterWinslow's return starts off nicely, Heat top Hawks 96-90By TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) Justise Winslow's first game in more than nine months was a success, and that's a good sign for the Miami Heat.Winslow had six points, eight rebounds and three blocked shots in 23 minutes, and...

Associated PressNBA players go on trial in 2015 Phoenix assaultBy CLARICE SILBERPHOENIX (AP) NBA players Marcus and Markieff Morris went on trial Monday on felony assault charges stemming from a 2015 beating that prosecutors labeled as an ''orchestrated attack'' and defense lawyers dismissed as a ploy to get...

Bucks re-sign 40-year-old G Jason TerryMILWAUKEE (AP) The Milwaukee Bucks have re-signed Jason Terry after the veteran guard shot 42.7 percent from 3-point range last season.The Bucks announced the contract Monday night. There was no word on the length or value of the deal.The 40-year-old Terry is beginning...

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...

Spurs resign Patty Mills, a 41-percent 3-point shooterSAN ANTONIO (AP) The San Antonio Spurs have re-signed reserve guard Patty Mills, who shot 41 percent from 3-point range last season.The Spurs announced the deal Friday, though details of the contract were not disclosed per team policy.Mills has spent the...

AP Sports WriterAP Source: Thunder star Russell Westbrook signs extensionBy CLIFF BRUNTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) A person with the knowledge of the agreement tells The Associated Press that star point guard Russell Westbrook has signed a contract extension to remain in Oklahoma City.The person spoke Friday on condition of...

Curry scores 40, Warriors rout Wolves 142-110 in ShanghaiBy The Associated PressStephen Curry finished off his China trip with a performance ripped right out of his MVP highlight reel.Curry scored 40 points to lead the Golden State Warriors to a 142-110 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday in...