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AP Sports WriterLeBron's home loyalty could push him to re-sign with CavsBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) LeBron James sprung to his feet and screamed along with thousands of delirious Cleveland fans.When Indians outfielder Rajai Davis connected off Chicago Cubs reliever Aroldis Chapman for a tying home run in the...

Cavs sign free agent guard Jose CalderonCLEVELAND (AP) The Cavaliers have signed free agent guard Jose Calderon to a one-year contract.The 35-year-old Calderon, who is entering his 13th season in the NBA, will back up All-Star Kyrie Irving. Cleveland never found a good solution at that position last...

Spurs' Tony Parker has surgery on ruptured quad tendonSAN ANTONIO (AP) The Spurs say veteran guard Tony Parker has undergone successful surgery to repair a ruptured left quadriceps tendon.The team said Friday's procedure was performed by Spurs physician Dr. David Schmidt and a timeline for Parker's return will...

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) - The pain in Kevin Love's surgically repaired left shoulder has become manageable. The Cleveland forward is now dealing with a different ache - the sting of sitting and watching the NBA Finals.Knocked from his first playoffs in the opening round by injury, Love spoke Sunday...

Associated PressConley says Grizzlies owner willing to trade him, GasolBy CLAY BAILEYMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) Guard Mike Conley says Grizzlies owner Robert Pera had told both he and center Marc Gasol that they will be mentioned in potential trade talks before reports that Memphis will be listening to offers...

Associated PressTimberwolves hold off late rally, defeat Jazz 116-111By JOHN COONSALT LAKE CITY (AP) D'Angelo Russell had 25 points and six assists to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 116-111 victory over the Utah Jazz on Saturday night.Karl-Anthony Towns added 16 points and 12 rebounds for the Timberwolves....

AP Sports WriterAP source: Pelicans to acquire Mirotic from BullsBy BRETT MARTELNEW ORLEANS (AP) A person familiar with the decision says the New Orleans Pelicans have acquired forward Nikola Mirotic and a second-round draft pick from the Chicago Bulls for center Omer Asik, guards Jameer Nelson and Tony...

AP Basketball WriterIt's done: Jimmy Butler trade to Philadelphia completedBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) All-Star forward Jimmy Butler is now a member of the Philadelphia 76ers, after they and the Minnesota Timberwolves received approval from the league office Monday on the terms of the trade that was agreed to...

Lakers exercise 2019-20 options on Ball, Ingram, Kuzma, HartEL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Lakers have exercised their contract options for the 2019-20 season on Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball, Kyle Kuzma and Josh Hart.The Lakers made the expected moves Tuesday for their young core surrounding LeBron James.Ingram...

The Memphis Grizzlies and the Oklahoma City Thunder will both be trying to pick up a win on 1/11/2017 at 8:05 PM when they battle in a NBA Matchup. Memphis Grizzlies vs Oklahoma City Thunder When: 8:00 PM ET, Wednesday, January 11, 2017 Where: Chesapeake Energy Arena, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma ROT TEAM PS OU Money Line 705 MEMPHIS -4.5 (-110) 205...

Detroit's Jackson cleared for light runningDETROIT (AP) Pistons point guard Reggie Jackson still has no timeframe for a return to practice, nearly two months after spraining his right ankle.The team announced Wednesday that Jackson was entering the next stage of his rehab and has been ''cleared to begin...

CHICAGO (AP) LeBron James dressed like a champion - a World Series champion. James made good on a bet with close friend Dwyane Wade and showed up wearing a Chicago Cubs uniform before Friday night's game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Chicago Bulls. James made a friendly wager on the World...