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NBA: 48 players positive for coronavirus as testing resumesNEW YORK (AP) The NBA said Wednesday that 48 players have tested positive for the coronavirus since testing resumed last week.The league and National Basketball Players Association said 546 players were tested between Nov. 24-30 in the initial phase of...

Agency: LeBron James inks contract extension with LakersLOS ANGELES (AP) LeBron James has agreed to a contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers.James' agency, Klutch Sports, confirmed the deal Wednesday during the first week of training camp for the NBA champions. The Lakers are still finalizing their new...

AP Sports WriterAgent: LeBron inks 2-year, $85 million extension with LakersBy GREG BEACHAMLOS ANGELES (AP) LeBron James has agreed to a two-year, $85 million contract extension through the 2022-23 season with the Los Angeles Lakers.James' agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, confirmed the deal Wednesday during the first...

Agency: LeBron James inks contract extension with LakersLOS ANGELES (AP) LeBron James has agreed to a contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers.James' agency, Klutch Sports, confirmed the deal Wednesday during the first week of training camp for the NBA champions. The Lakers are still finalizing their new...

AP Sports WriterChanging of the guard: Rockets, Wiz make Westbrook-Wall dealBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) Russell Westbrook is headed to the Washington Wizards and John Wall is moving to the Houston Rockets in a significant swap of point guards - one an MVP, the other a No. 1 overall...

AP Sports WriterHawks look for big step forward behind Bogdanovic, GallinariBy PAUL NEWBERRYATLANTA (AP) Bogdan Bogdanovic is tired of losing.In what seems a rather strange twist, he believes the Atlanta Hawks can make him a winner.''This is a perfect group for success,'' Bogdanovic said Wednesday. ''I can see...

AP Basketball WriterLakers-Clippers, Durant-Warriors set for NBA opening nightBy BRIAN MAHONEYNEW YORK (AP) Kevin Durant is scheduled to make his Brooklyn debut against his former Golden State teammates before the Lakers begin their title defense in an all-Los Angeles matchup with the Clippers in the NBA's Dec. 22...

AP Basketball WriterAs NBA camps open, Doc Rivers expresses concern for seasonBy TIM REYNOLDSThe first day of NBA training camp is supposed to be accompanied by brimming optimism, a time for players and coaches all taking those first steps toward what they hope is a championship.Such was the case...

AP Basketball WriterAs NBA camps open, Doc Rivers expresses concern for seasonBy TIM REYNOLDSThe first day of NBA training camp is supposed to be accompanied by brimming optimism, a time for players and coaches all taking those first steps toward what they hope is a championship.Such was the case...

AP Sports WriterCavs get juices back, reunite in camp after lengthy layoffBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The eight-month, pandemic-induced layoff deprived the Cavaliers of valuable games and drained coach J.B. Bickerstaff of some competitive juices.He took drastic measures to replenish them.''I'm ashamed to say it, but I found myself...

AP Sports WriterMichael Jordan's recruitment helped Hornets land HaywardBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Hornets owner Michael Jordan and general manager Mitch Kupchak had no intentions of spending money on a big-name free agent this offseason.But things changed quickly when Gordon Hayward opted out of his contract with the...

Lakers re-sign veteran Jared Dudley to 1-year dealEL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Lakers have re-signed veteran Jared Dudley to a one-year contract.The NBA champions announced the move Tuesday, giving them 13 players under contract as they head into training camp for the new season.The 35-year-old Dudley...