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AP Basketball WriterAP Source: Winslow agrees to $39 million, 3-year extensionBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) Justise Winslow has agreed to a $39 million, three-year extension with the Miami Heat.A person with direct knowledge of the agreement confirmed the terms to The Associated Press on Friday night. The person spoke...

Associated PressButler misses T-Wolves shootaround amid trade-demand dramaBy CHARLES F. GARDNERMILWAUKEE (AP) Jimmy Butler was absent as the Minnesota Timberwolves wrapped up preparations for their preseason finale Friday night.Butler has demanded a trade but returned to practice with the team Wednesday, a session that included him verbally challenging...

AP Sports WriterLuka Doncic gives Mavs hope of transition to next Euro starBy SCHUYLER DIXONDALLAS (AP) Luka Doncic is getting help from a variety of angles as the teenager makes the transition from European basketball to the NBA with the Dallas Mavericks.The Slovenian rookie has mom to keep...

Raptors rest Leonard among others, beat Pelicans 134-119By The Associated PressThe Toronto Raptors rested Kawhi Leonard, Kyle Lowry, Danny Green and Serge Ibaka in their final game of the preseason.Their teammates made sure they could enjoy the break with a victory.Malachi Richardson and Pascal Siakim each scored 21 points,...

AP Basketball Writer'Our fans are everywhere': NBA still growing internationallyBy TIM REYNOLDSIt was the final minute of a preseason game between Philadelphia and Dallas, the 76ers were up by four points with the ball, and thousands of fans were screaming ''defense'' at the top of their lungs.A common scene,...

AP Basketball WriterNo surprise, the West title still runs through the WarriorsBy TIM REYNOLDSGolden State coach Steve Kerr is a happy man these days.He's got a new contract. He's got his son Nick, who was helping out in San Antonio, working in the Warriors' video room now. He's leading...

AP Basketball Writer'Our fans are everywhere': NBA still growing internationallyBy TIM REYNOLDSIt was the final minute of a preseason game between Philadelphia and Dallas, the 76ers were up by four points with the ball, and thousands of fans were screaming ''defense'' at the top of their lungs.A common scene,...

Spurs' White out 6-8 weeks as injuries plague backcourtSAN ANTONIO (AP) San Antonio point guard Derrick White will miss six-to-eight weeks after injuring his left heel in his first game as a starter since replacing Dejounte Murray, who was lost for the season with a torn ACL.Spurs coach...

AP Sports WriterLuka Doncic gives Mavs hope of transition to next Euro starBy SCHUYLER DIXONDALLAS (AP) Luka Doncic is getting help from a variety of angles as the teenager makes the transition from European basketball to the NBA with the Dallas Mavericks.The Slovenian rookie has mom to keep...

Nowitzki to miss Mavs' opener as left ankle rehab continuesDALLAS (AP) Dirk Nowitzki's debut in his record 21st season with the Dallas Mavericks won't be in the opener.Coach Rick Carlisle said Friday the 40-year-old Nowitzki will miss ''multiple weeks'' with a longer-than-expected recovery from left ankle surgery in...

NBA preseason wraps up, regular season starts TuesdayBy The Associated PressFrom LeBron James' arrival in Los Angeles to Jimmy Butler's desire to leave Minnesota, it's been an eventful NBA preseason.It was a rocky one for the Timberwolves, who spent most of it dealing with the Butler drama and finished...

Associated PressButler misses T-Wolves shootaround amid trade-demand dramaBy CHARLES F. GARDNERMILWAUKEE (AP) Jimmy Butler was absent as the Minnesota Timberwolves wrapped up preparations for their preseason finale Friday night.Butler has demanded a trade but returned to practice with the team Wednesday, a session that included him verbally challenging...