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AP Sports WriterButler to join Wolves in opener at Spurs, despite asking outBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Just like last season, Jimmy Butler and the Minnesota Timberwolves traveled to San Antonio for their opener.After all the disruption caused by Butler's trade request that became public a week before training...

AP Sports WriterVinsanity grinds into a 21st season, rare company in the NBABy PAUL NEWBERRYATLANTA (AP) Vince Carter feels like a 20-something again.Always does when this time of year rolls around.Never mind the specks of gray in his beard, all the wear and tear on his body, a...

Bulls announce deal with Zenni, will wear sponsorship patchCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Bulls and Zenni Optical have announced a five-year deal that makes the online eyewear retailer the first company to place a sponsorship patch on the franchise's jersey.The patch will be on the left breast of the...

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...

WNBA All-Star Toliver hired by NBA's Wizards as assistantWASHINGTON (AP) WNBA All-Star Kristi Toliver will be an assistant coach for player development for the NBA's Washington Wizards this season.Toliver's job was one of several changes to coach Scott Brooks' staff announced by the Wizards on Tuesday, two days...

NBA rosters have international players from 42 countriesNEW YORK (AP) NBA rosters have players from a record-tying 42 countries and territories to open this season.This is the fifth consecutive season in which all 30 teams have at least one international player on the opening-night roster.Canada is represented by...

AP Sports WriterWarriors prepare for bittersweet arena move across the bayBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) If anybody understands an arena's link to a city, to a faithful fan base, Kevin Durant does.Durant played the final NBA game in KeyArena for the Seattle SuperSonics a decade ago before the...

AP Basketball WriterNBA Preview: It's the Warriors, and then everyone elseBy TIM REYNOLDSNBA Commissioner Adam Silver will be at Oracle Arena on Tuesday night, handing the Golden State Warriors what will be their third set of championship rings from the last four seasons.A banner will be displayed. Highlights will...

AP Basketball WriterNBA Preview: It's the Warriors, and then everyone elseBy TIM REYNOLDSNBA Commissioner Adam Silver will be at Oracle Arena on Tuesday night, handing the Golden State Warriors what will be their third set of championship rings from the last four seasons.A banner will be displayed. Highlights will...

Associated PressMicrosoft co-founder, philanthropist Paul Allen dies at 65By PHUONG LESEATTLE (AP) Paul G. Allen, who co-founded Microsoft with his childhood friend Bill Gates before becoming a billionaire philanthropist who invested in conservation, space travel, arts and culture and professional sports, died Monday. He was 65.He died in...

Pacers keep key piece in place by giving Turner new dealINDIANAPOLIS (AP) The Indiana Pacers have signed 22-year-old Myles Turner to a contract extension.Team officials made the announcement Monday but declined to provide details of the deal. It is a four-year deal worth $72 million, espn.com reported.A message...

AP Sports WriterNance Jr. staying home with Cavs, signs 4-year extensionBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Larry Nance Jr. looked out at the crowd gathered in the gym and knew he made the right choice.He's staying home.''I'm one of you guys,'' he said. ''I really am. I'm a Cleveland guy...