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Former Celtics, Canisius guard Johnny McCarthy dies at 86BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) John McCarthy, who won an NBA title with 1964 Boston Celtics and helped the Canisius Golden Griffins to a pair of NCAA Tournament appearances in the 1950s, has died. He was 86.Canisius announced that McCarthy died Saturday...

June 25 - NBA draft.July 1 - Free agency opens.July 9 - Free-agent contracts can be signed.July 10-20 - NBA Summer League, Las Vegas.

DENVER (AP) The Denver Nuggets signed veteran forward Mike Miller to a one-year deal Wednesday.Miller played last season for the Cleveland Cavaliers, where he saw action in 52 games and averaged 13.5 minutes. The 15-year veteran has also played for Memphis, Miami, Washington, Minnesota and Orlando.Drafted fifth overall...

Associated PressSpurs facing tough task containing high-scoring RocketsBy RAUL DOMINGUEZSAN ANTONIO (AP) After surviving an intense, physical battle with the Memphis Grizzlies, the San Antonio Spurs now face James Harden and the freewheeling Houston Rockets.With a leading MVP candidate leading its offense in Harden, Houston averaged 112.8 points...

AP Sports WriterJason Terry gives young Milwaukee Bucks lift on, off courtBy GENARO C. ARMASMILWAUKEE (AP) As teammates changed around him in the locker room and made postgame dinner plans, guard Jason Terry eased forward in his seat at his locker, still in full uniform.The elder statesman of...

AP Sports WriterClarkson's Philippines edged by Zhou's China at Asian GamesBy STEPHEN WADEJAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) The Philippines was vastly improved with Cleveland Cavaliers guard Jordan Clarkson added to the team to face China at the Asian Games.Just one problem.Although the U.S.-born Clarkson led all scorers with 28 points,...

OAKLAND, California (AP) Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr will miss the NBA season opener as he continues to recover from back surgery.General manager Bob Myers told reporters Saturday that interim coach Luke Walton will coach the team for the season opener against New Orleans on Tuesday in...

AP Basketball WriterAP source: Miami trading Hassan Whiteside to PortlandBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) Hassan Whiteside is heading to the Portland Trail Blazers, as the Miami Heat continue reshaping their roster.A person with knowledge of the situation said Monday that the Heat have agreed to trade Whiteside to the...

Arrest warrant issued for Lakers center DeMarcus CousinsMOBILE, Ala. (AP) Alabama police have issued an arrest warrant for Los Angeles Lakers center DeMarcus Cousins on a misdemeanor domestic violence charge for harassing communications. .The Mobile municipal court website indicates a warrant was issued for harassing communications, but does...

Indiana museum to tell story of basketball great Larry BirdTERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) A planned museum will tell the story of basketball great Larry Bird and his Indiana roots.Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb announced Saturday that the museum will be part of a convention center being built in Terre...

TORONTO (AP) Chicago's Jimmy Butler broke Michael Jordan's team record for points in a half, scoring 40 of his 42 after the break to lead the Bulls to a 115-113 win against Toronto on Sunday.Jordan had 39 in the second half of a game against Milwaukee in 1989.Among...

Associated PressKawhi Leonard says he is ready to go after quadriceps injuryBy IAN HARRISONTORONTO (AP) Kawhi Leonard spoke publicly in his first appearance as a Toronto Raptor and said he is physically ready to play.Leonard joined the Raptors in a summertime blockbuster trade with the San Antonio Spurs....