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AP Sports WriterJames, Warriors, Rockets, Celtics highlight NBA TV scheduleBy STEVE REEDNBA fans will get a smorgasbord of LeBron James in a Los Angeles Lakers uniform, the All-Star laden lineup of the defending champion Golden State Warriors, the Houston Rockets and the up-and-coming Boston Celtics as part of the...

AP Sports WriterAP sources: Pelicans and Jahlil Okafor agree on contractBy BRETT MARTELNEW ORLEANS (AP) ?? Two people familiar with the situation say free-agent center Jahlil Okafor has agreed to a two-year contract with the New Orleans Pelicans.The people spoke to The Associated Press on Wednesday on condition of...

NJ senator calls Trump's attack on LeBron James racistNEWARK, N.J. (AP) New Jersey Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez says President Donald Trump's attack on NBA star LeBron James is part of a larger pattern of racist behavior.Menendez wrote in a tweet Monday that Trump wouldn't have questioned James'...

AP Sports WriterCavs acquire forward Sam Dekker from ClippersBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Cleveland Cavaliers have acquired forward Sam Dekker in a trade with the Los Angeles Clippers.Dekker, a first-round pick by Houston in 2015, averaged 4.2 points and 2.4 rebounds as a reserve in 73 games last...

Chris Paul donates $2.5M to Wake Forest basketball programWINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) Former Wake Forest guard and NBA All-Star Chris Paul is donating $2.5 million in support of the Demon Deacons' basketball team.The donation announced Tuesday is the school's largest by a former Wake Forest basketball player.School officials say...

NJ senator calls Trump's attack on LeBron James racistNEWARK, N.J. (AP) New Jersey Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez says President Donald Trump's attack on NBA star LeBron James is part of a larger pattern of racist behavior.Menendez wrote in a tweet Monday that Trump wouldn't have questioned James'...

NJ senator calls Trump's attack on LeBron James racistNEWARK, N.J. (AP) New Jersey Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez says President Donald Trump's attack on NBA star LeBron James is part of a larger pattern of racist behavior.Menendez wrote in a tweet Monday that Trump wouldn't have questioned James'...

LeBron James adds Showtime doc to his small-screen portfolioBEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) LeBron James has yet to play a minute for the Los Angeles Lakers, yet the NBA superstar is already busy in Hollywood.James is behind the three-part documentary series, ''Shut Up and Dribble,'' announced Monday by Showtime.Set...

Bowen joins Sydney Kings in bid to revive NBA prospectsSYDNEY (AP) Brian Bowen is hoping to revive his career by joining the Sydney Kings after missing out on his chance at college amid a federal investigation and then skipping the NBA draft.The Kings announced Wednesday that the 19-year-old...

Memphis Grizzlies add Shelvin Mack to their backcourtMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) The Memphis Grizzlies have signed guard Shelvin Mack.Terms of the deals weren't disclosed.The 6-foot-3 Mack played 69 games for the Orlando Magic last season and averaged 6.9 points, 2.4 rebounds and a career-high 3.9 assists in 19.8 minutes....

Magic will host Bulls, Jazz in Mexico City in DecemberBy The Associated PressThe Orlando Magic will play a pair of regular-season games in Mexico City in December.The Magic will host the Chicago Bulls on Dec. 13 then play the Utah Jazz on Dec. 15. It is the third straight...

Pistons hire Sachin Gupta as assistant general managerDETROIT (AP) The Detroit Pistons have hired Sachin Gupta as their assistant general manager.The Pistons announced the move Tuesday.Gupta was a special adviser to Houston Rockets GM Daryl Morey last season. He previously worked for the Philadelphia 76ers under then-GM Sam...