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AP Sports WriterCavs coach Lue says friends shot in Las Vegas tragedyBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) For Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue, the shootings in Las Vegas became personal.Lue said he personally knows three people who were shot Sunday night when a gunman armed with high-powered assault rifles smashed open...

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...

AP Sports WriterBulls bring back Collins as special adviserBy ANDREW SELIGMANCHICAGO (AP) Doug Collins has returned to the Chicago Bulls. Just not on the sideline this time around.The rebuilding Bulls hired Collins on Tuesday to serve senior adviser of basketball operations, providing ''an expert resource'' for the front...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 Sports WriterNick Young eager to help champion Warriors in any roleBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Nick Young passed up a shot, and then another, uncharacteristic of the charismatic guard with a sweet stroke.That's when he heard from Andre Iguodala. And Steve Kerr.Just shoot it.Regardless of how large...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Wade to sign with Cavaliers, reunite with LeBronBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Together again: LeBron and D-Wade. Just like old times.Dwyane Wade has decided to sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers and reunite with LeBron James, a person familiar with the situation told the Associated Press...

Associated PressLakers are happy with the hype surrounding rookie Lonzo BallBy STEVE DILBECKEL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) He has a Facebook reality show and a family shoe brand. His dad talks big on ESPN. He was the No. 2 overall draft pick and expects to transform one of the...

Seth Curry out indefinitely for Mavs with left leg injuryDALLAS (AP) Dallas Mavericks guard Seth Curry is out indefinitely after being diagnosed with a stress reaction of his left tibia.The Mavericks said Saturday that no timetable has been set for his return and he would be re-evaluated weekly.Curry,...