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AP Sports WriterLeBron still slowed by sprained left ankle, misses practiceBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) LeBron James remains sidelined with a sprained left ankle and the Cavaliers plan to keep him out of an upcoming scrimmage.James hasn't practiced since Wednesday, when he rolled his ankle during the team's second...

Grizzlies sign forward JaMychal Green to multiyear contractMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) The Memphis Grizzlies have signed forward JaMychal Green to a multiyear contract.Terms of the deal haven't been announced.Green, 27, is coming off the most productive season of his career. The 6-foot-9 forward averaged 8.9 points, 7.1 rebounds, 1.1...

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 an NFL quarterback protesting police brutality against minorities by kneeling silently during the national anthem before games has grown into a roar with hundreds of...

Suns give T.J. Warren $50 million, four-year extensionPHOENIX (AP) T.J. Warren has signed a $50 million, four-year contract extension with the Phoenix Suns.The 6-foot-8 forward, nicknamed ''Tony Buckets'' by teammates, is entering his fourth NBA season. He averaged career highs of 14.4 points and 5.1 rebounds over 66...

AP Basketball WriterAndrew Wiggins signs contract extension with TimberwolvesBy JON KRAWCZYNSKIMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Timberwolves have signed Andrew Wiggins to a new contract extension.The Timberwolves announced on Wednesday that the two sides had reached agreement on a multiyear contract. Terms were not disclosed, but owner Glen Taylor said...

NBA players' trial resumes with testimony of man attackedBy Associated PressPHOENIX (AP) The aggravated assault trial of NBA players Marcus and Markieff Morris has resumed with the testimony from the man the brothers are accused of beating.Erik Hood testified Tuesday that his relationship with the brothers became strained...

The Latest: Lawyers for NBA twins focus on victim's motiveBy Associated PressPHOENIX (AP) The Latest on the assault trial of NBA players Marcus and Markieff Morris (all times local):4:33 p.m.A defense lawyer has pressed the man the Morris brothers are accused of beating on whether knowing about the...

The Latest: Lawyers press victim about assets of NBA twinsPHOENIX (AP) The Latest on the assault trial of NBA players Marcus and Markieff Morris (all times local):5 p.m.A defense lawyer has pressed the man the Morris brothers are accused of beating on whether knowing about the NBA players'...

AP Sports WriterNew-look Grizzlies leaning heavily on Parsons in new eraBy TERESA M. WALKERMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) The Memphis Grizzlies made significant roster moves during the offseason and still believe they can extend the franchise's streak of seven straight playoff appearances.It all hinges on the health of Chandler Parsons'...

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...

AP Sports WriterThunder's Big 3 lead way in 102-91 win over PelicansBy CLIFF BRUNTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) The Thunder's new Big Three looked ready to do big things in their first action together.Fans got their first chance to see reigning MVP Russell Westbrook and All-Stars Paul George and Carmelo...

AP Basketball WriterNBA suggests to teams unity ideas, reminds of anthem ruleBy BRIAN MAHONEYNEW YORK (AP) The NBA is recommending teams address fans or show videos expressing themes of unity before their first home games, while reminding them of the rule that players must stand for the national...