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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...

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...

Associated PressAmway founder and Magic owner Richard DeVos dies at age 92By COREY WILLIAMSDETROIT (AP) Billionaire Richard DeVos, co-founder of direct-selling giant Amway, owner of the Orlando Magic and father-in-law of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, died Thursday. He was 92.Family spokesman Nick Wasmiller says DeVos died at his...

AP National WriterLeBron James says in Kaepernick reference: I stand with NikeBy JOCELYN NOVECKNEW YORK (AP) Clutching his young daughter in his arms, LeBron James said he stands with Nike, a clear reference to the company's Colin Kaepernick ad campaign.The basketball superstar - and new Los Angeles Laker...

AP National WriterJames says he 'stands with Nike' in reference to KaepernickBy JOCELYN NOVECKNEW YORK (AP) Clutching his young daughter in his arms, LeBron James said on Tuesday that he `stands with Nike,' a clear reference to the company's Colin Kaepernick ad campaign.The basketball superstar - and new...

AP National WriterJames says he 'stands with Nike' in reference to KaepernickBy JOCELYN NOVECKNEW YORK (AP) Clutching his young daughter in his arms, LeBron James said on Tuesday that he `stands with Nike,' a clear reference to the company's Colin Kaepernick ad campaign.The basketball superstar - and new...

Indiana Pacer sign coach Nate McMillan to multiyear dealINDIANAPOLIS (AP) The Indiana Pacers have signed coach Nate McMillan to a multi-year contract extension.McMillan will enter his third season as Indiana's head coach after serving as the associate head coach for three seasons under Frank Vogel. Terms of his...

San Antonio Spurs sign 2nd-round pick Chimezie MetuSAN ANTONIO (AP) The San Antonio Spurs have signed forward Chimezie Metu, the team's second-round draft pick out of Southern California.The 6-foot-11 Metu, the 49th overall pick, averaged a team-high 15.9 points for the Trojans along with 7.4 rebounds and 1.74...

US bringing NBA players to camp before next qualifying gamesCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) The U.S. is upgrading its roster slightly to start the second round of qualifying for the Basketball World Cup, bringing 10 players who were on NBA rosters last season to training camp.The first two games...

AP Sports WriterLakers waive F Luol Deng midway through $72 million dealBy GREG BEACHAMEL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Lakers waived forward Luol Deng on Saturday, just over two years after signing him to a four-year, $72 million free-agent contract.The Lakers didn't disclose the details of a...

AP Sports WriterSuns get Anderson, send Knight, Chriss to RocketsBy BOB BAUMPHOENIX (AP) The Phoenix Suns have completed a four-player trade that sends guard Brandon Knight and forward Marquese Chriss to the Houston Rockets for forward Ryan Anderson and guard De'Anthony Melton.Knight had been considered in line to...

AP Sports WriterSuns get Anderson, send Knight, Chriss to RocketsBy BOB BAUMPHOENIX (AP) The Phoenix Suns have completed a four-player trade that sends guard Brandon Knight and forward Marquese Chriss to the Houston Rockets for forward Ryan Anderson and guard De'Anthony Melton.Knight had been considered in line to...