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Associated Press WritersNFL anthem protests evolve past Kaepernick's original intentBy JESSE J. HOLLAND and ERRIN HAINES WHACKWhat began more than a year ago with a lone NFL quarterback protesting police brutality against minorities by kneeling silently during the national anthem before games has grown into a roar with hundreds...

AP Sports WriterAP Source: Thunder star Russell Westbrook signs extensionBy CLIFF BRUNTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Russell Westbrook is staying with the Thunder.The superstar point guard and reigning NBA MVP has signed a contract extension to remain in Oklahoma City, a person with the knowledge of the agreement said Friday....

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...

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...

Former Lakers, Bulls assistant Frank Hamblen dies at 70LOS ANGELES (AP) Frank Hamblen, who won seven NBA championships as an assistant to Phil Jackson in Los Angeles and Chicago, died Saturday. He was 70.The Lakers said Hamblen died in Del Mar. They did not provide a cause of...

AP Basketball WriterKnicks expect Carmelo Anthony at training camp next weekBy BRIAN MAHONEYGREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) When training camp opens, the New York Knicks expect Carmelo Anthony right where he's been - in their uniform and in their starting lineup.The Knicks said Friday they plan for Anthony to report...

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...

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...

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...

Manu Ginobili returning for 16th season with SpursSAN ANTONIO (AP) Manu Ginobili is returning for his 16th season with the San Antonio Spurs.The Spurs re-signed the 40-year-old Argentine guard Thursday. Terms of the deal weren't disclosed.Ginobili will become the eighth player in NBA history to spend his entire...

AP Sports WriterLeBron James rolls left ankle, misses practiceBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) LeBron James turned his left ankle during practice Wednesday night, his first workout with newly signed teammate Dwyane Wade.A Cavaliers spokesman said James had X-rays, which were negative. The three-time NBA champion didn't practice Thursday so...

AP Sports WriterCavs owner vows to never move team from ClevelandBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert vowed Thursday to ''never'' move his NBA team from Cleveland.Earlier this week, Gilbert scrapped plans for a $140 million renovation for Quicken Loans Arena, prompting speculation he might leave the...