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Associated PressNBA twins miss start of training camp while standing trialBy CLARICE SILBERPHOENIX (AP) NBA training camps began this week for the Boston Celtics and Washington Wizards, but two starters from the teams were noticeably absent. Twin brothers Marcus and Markieff Morris were in a Phoenix courtroom standing...

AP Basketball WriterShabazz Muhammad returning to TimberwolvesBy JON KRAWCZYNSKIMINNEAPOLIS (AP) After a lot of twists and turns throughout the summer, Shabazz Muhammad staying right where he's been all along.Muhammad agreed to terms on a one-year deal to return to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday, an important development for...

Associated PressMan testifies in trial over NBA players assaultBy CLARICE SILBERPHOENIX (AP) The man accusing NBA players Marcus and Markieff Morris of aggravated assault was pressed Tuesday by defense lawyers about his financial motives in the case.An Arizona grand jury indicted the Morris brothers on felony aggravated assault...

Associated PressGreek federation accuses Bucks of staging player's absenceBy DEMETRIS NELLASATHENS, Greece (AP) Greece's basketball federation accused the Milwaukee Bucks and the NBA of hatching a plan to prevent Giannis Antetokounmpo on Saturday from playing in the European championship.About an hour after Antetokounmpo posted on Facebook and Instagram...

AP Sports WriterRestaurant, casino owner to buy Rockets for $2.2 billionBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) Restaurant and casino owner Tilman Fertitta agreed to buy the Houston Rockets from Leslie Alexander on Tuesday for an NBA-record $2.2 billion, a person with knowledge of the details said.The price surpasses the $2...

Associated PressMan testifies in trial over NBA players assaultBy CLARICE SILBERPHOENIX (AP) The man accusing NBA players Marcus and Markieff Morris of aggravated assault was pressed Tuesday by defense lawyers about his financial motives in the case.An Arizona grand jury indicted the Morris brothers on felony aggravated assault...

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...

Bulls hire Respert as director of player developmentCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Bulls have hired former Michigan State star Shawn Respert as director of player development.The Spartans' career scoring leader, Respert is a longtime NBA assistant coach who also has worked in scouting. He most recently was a regional...

AP Sports WriterWarriors will decide soon whether to visit Trump White HouseBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Coach Steve Kerr expects the Golden State Warriors to meet as a group in the coming days to decide whether to visit President Donald Trump's White House as NBA champions.General manager Bob...

Nuggets will retire Fat Lever's number in December ceremonyDENVER (AP) The Denver Nuggets will retire the number of point guard Lafayette ''Fat'' Lever in a December ceremony as the team commemorates 50 years of basketball in the city.Lever suited up for the Nuggets from 1984-90 and shined in...

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...