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AP Basketball WriterLowry (thumb) withdraws from USA Basketball's World Cup teamBy TIM REYNOLDSKyle Lowry of the NBA champion Toronto Raptors has withdrawn from the pool of candidates USA Basketball is considering to take to the FIBA World Cup later this month.Lowry said his surgically repaired thumb isn't ready to...

Associated PressDwight Howard aims for career-finishing run with WizardsBy BENJAMIN STANDIGWASHINGTON (AP) Dwight Howard brought the charm to his introductory news conference with the Wizards on Monday. The eight-time All-Star has lots of experience in such situations. The center now playing for his fourth team in four seasons...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Justin Zanik, David Morway join Jazz front officeBy KAREEM COPELANDSALT LAKE CITY (AP) A person with knowledge of the situation says the Utah Jazz have reached agreements with Justin Zanik and David Morway to join the front office.Zanik returns to the Jazz after serving...

Garnett sues accountant over $77M lost to wealth managerMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Kevin Garnett is suing an accountant and his firm, alleging they helped a wealth manager steal $77 million from the retired Minnesota Timberwolves and Boston Celtics star.The federal malpractice lawsuit alleges Kentucky-based accountant Michael Wertheim and Welenken CPAs...

Cavaliers' Wade out against Hawks because of sore kneeCLEVELAND (AP) Cavaliers guard Dwyane Wade is sitting out Tuesday night's game against the Hawks because of a sore left knee.Coach Tyronn Lue says Wade has been experiencing knee soreness during the last few games and underwent tests following Tuesday's...

AP Sports WriterNo passing fancy: Lonzo Ball looks like ideal fit for LakersBy KAREEM COPELANDLonzo Ball seems to be just what the Lakers needed.Yes, it's only summer league, but Los Angeles is mired in a playoff drought and in much need of some excitement. Enter the No. 2 pick...

AP Sports WriterKerr pushes Warriors to keep joy, chase repeat championshipBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Steve Kerr recently threw out a perplexing question to his star-studded Golden State roster: What should he tell a team that has won championships in two of the last three years and still...

AP Sports WriterThompson says on social media he is staying with WarriorsBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) All-Star guard Klay Thompson is staying put with the Golden State Warriors.Thompson announced his decision on his Instagram account Monday, using a clip of Leonardo DiCaprio in the movie ''The Wolf of...

AP Basketball WriterIn Orlando, everyone's back and expectations are highBy TIM REYNOLDSORLANDO, Fla. (AP) Aaron Gordon doesn't put much credence in outside expectations.The Orlando Magic weren't widely picked to be a playoff team last season, and then not only did the Magic make the postseason but wound up...

Authorities won't charge Bucks' Brown after Walgreens arrestMILWAUKEE (AP) Police officials say they will not seek charges against Milwaukee Bucks rookie Sterling Brown, who was arrested last week during a confrontation in a Walgreens parking lot.Officers used a stun gun on Brown in an incident that happened about...

AP Sports WriterWarriors advance looking to build off strong first roundBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Kevin Durant drove coast-to-coast just before halftime for a monster two-handed slam.Klay Thompson swished a turnaround fadeaway as the halftime buzzer sounded and scurried for the tunnel hands raised high in triumph. Stephen...

There's been former MVP's winning games with dramatic buzzer-beating jumpers. There's been injuries to stars. There's been a coach getting questioned by his own team.And now this Chicago-Cleveland series is going to get really intense.Game 5's have arrived in the second round of the NBA playoffs, with the Bulls...