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Bucks lose 2022 2nd-round pick over early Bogdanovic talksNEW YORK (AP) The Milwaukee Bucks were docked a 2022 second-round pick after the NBA determined the team held discussions with Bogdan Bogdanovic or his agent before it was allowed under free agency rules.The league said Monday the Bucks' rule...

AP Sports WriterAP Source: Kuzma gets 3-year, $40M extension with LakersBy GREG BEACHAMLOS ANGELES (AP) Forward Kyle Kuzma has agreed to a three-year, $40 million extension to remain with the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers, a person familiar with the deal said Sunday.The person spoke to The Associated...

AP Basketball WriterGobert signs $205 million, five-year extension with JazzBy TIM REYNOLDSRudy Gobert arrived in Utah seven years ago as a relative unknown, without a lot of fanfare and with some serious questions about his potential.Those days are long forgotten.Gobert has signed a contract extension with the Jazz, the...

AP Basketball WriterAP Source: Jazz, Gobert agree on $205 million extensionBy TIM REYNOLDSA person with knowledge of the situation said the Utah Jazz and All-Star center Rudy Gobert have agreed on a contract extension that could be worth as much as $205 million over five seasons.Gobert's deal has a...

Detroit Pistons waive F Dzanan MusaDETROIT (AP) The Detroit Pistons waived forward Dzanan Musa.The Pistons announced the move Sunday. Detroit acquired Musa from the Brooklyn Nets last month. He appeared in one preseason game and had one rebound and one assist in 12 minutes.The Pistons open their season...

The Latest: No fans for Grizzlies, Memphis men's hoopsBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:---No fans will be allowed inside FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee, to watch either the NBA's Grizzlies or the Memphis men's basketball team due to rising...

Westbrook debuts for Wizards in win over DetroitBy The Associated PressRussell Westbrook made his Washington Wizards debut. Nikola Vucevic pushed Orlando out to a fast start against the Charlotte Hornets.And, the Atlanta Hawks won a free-throw shooting contest against the Memphis Grizzlies in which 59 fouls were called.In the...

Irving leads rout of Celtics in return to Boston GardenBy The Associated PressKyrie Irving circled the Boston Garden parquet floor performing an apparent spiritual ritual waving a burning substance in his hands before tipoff, then proceeded to torch his former teamAP Photo transref:MAMS107, transref:MAMS103, transref:MAMS102, transref:MAMS101, transref:MAMS110, transref:TPA118, transref:TPA119,...

Irving leads rout of Celtics in return to Boston GardenBy The Associated PressKyrie Irving circled the Boston Garden parquet floor performing an apparent spiritual ritual waving a burning substance in his hands before tipoff, then proceeded to torch his former teamAP Photo transref:MAMS107, transref:MAMS103, transref:MAMS102, transref:MAMS101, transref:MAMS110, transref:TPA118, transref:TPA119,...

Kyrie Irving cleanses court in return to BostonBOSTON (AP) Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving appeared to perform a spiritual ritual on the new Boston Garden court on Friday night before he played in the arena for the first time since leaving the Celtics.Irving circled the iconic parquet floor...

Hawks' Okongwu to miss first 2 games of regular seasonATLANTA (AP) Atlanta Hawks first-round pick Onyeka Okongwu will miss at least the first two games of the regular season because of a foot injury.The team said Friday the 6-foot-9 center from Southern California was continuing his rehabilitation for...

AP Basketball WriterWest preview: LeBron's Lakers load up for a run at a repeatBy BRIAN MAHONEYLeBron James barely had time to put down his latest trophy before having to start defending it.It was an extremely short offseason for the Los Angeles Lakers, who won their 17th NBA championship on...