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AP Basketball WriterAyton gets 10 points in NBA debut at Summer LeagueBy TIM REYNOLDSLAS VEGAS (AP) Deandre Ayton pointed to the rim, asking for a lob. The pass came from Shaquille Harrison, and Ayton snared it in his right hand before slamming down a dunk.And thousands of Phoenix...

USA Basketball picks 9 coaches to assist PopovichLAS VEGAS (AP) USA Basketball has picked its lineup of coaches to assist Gregg Popovich at the men's national team minicamp in Las Vegas this month.Of the nine picks, seven are NBA assistant coaches: Golden State's Mike Brown, Miami's Dan Craig,...

The Latest: Nurkic staying with Portland on 4-year dealBy The Associated PressThe Latest on NBA Free Agency (all times EDT):11:30 p.m.Jusuf Nurkic is staying with the Portland Trail Blazers.Nurkic has agreed to a four-year deal to remain with the club, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The...

AP source: O'Quinn going to Pacers on 1-year dealBy The Associated PressKyle O'Quinn is joining the Indiana Pacers.A person familiar with the terms tells The Associated Press that O'Quinn has agreed to a one-year, $4.5 million contract. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Friday because...

AP Basketball WriterNBA Summer League in Las Vegas begins, Ayton in actionBy TIM REYNOLDSLAS VEGAS (AP) The biggest summer league in NBA history is underway.No. 1 pick Deandre Ayton and the Phoenix Suns will be the top attraction Friday at the start of the NBA Summer League, where...

Associated PressJazz aim for continued growth in bringing back free agentsBy JOHN COONSALT LAKE CITY (AP) No roster makeover for the Utah Jazz.Rather than spend time and money trying to make a splash by bringing in a high-profile free agent, the Jazz are banking on continued internal development...

The Latest: Tony Parker leaving San Antonio for CharlotteBy The Associated PressThe Latest on NBA Free Agency (all times EDT):3:50 p.m.Tony Parker's time in San Antonio is over, after 17 seasons and four NBA championships.A person with knowledge of the negotiations says Parker has agreed to sign a two-year,...

The Latest: Anthony, Thunder will be parting waysBy The Associated PressThe Latest on NBA Free Agency (all times EDT):3:15 p.m.Carmelo Anthony has played his last game for the Oklahoma City Thunder, barring a massive change of plans.A person with knowledge of the negotiations said Friday that Anthony and the...

AP Basketball WriterNBA Summer League in Las Vegas begins, Ayton in actionBy TIM REYNOLDSLAS VEGAS (AP) Deandre Ayton pointed to the rim, asking for a lob. The pass came from Shaquille Harrison, and Ayton snared it in his right hand before slamming down a dunk.And thousands of Phoenix...

AP Basketball WriterExtra games can help some teams in the NBA summer grindBy TIM REYNOLDSLAS VEGAS (AP) Summer play is a grind for the Miami Heat.They like it that way.Miami is one of eight teams doubling up on summer leagues this year, and when the biggest one in...

AP Basketball WriterExtra games can help some teams in the NBA summer grindBy TIM REYNOLDSLAS VEGAS (AP) Summer play is a grind for the Miami Heat.They like it that way.Miami is one of eight teams doubling up on summer leagues this year, and when the biggest one in...

The Latest: Trail Blazers sign Stauskas to 1-year contractBy The Associated PressThe Latest on NBA free agency (all times EDT):7:45 p.m.Nik Stauskas is officially a member of the Portland Trail Blazers, after signing his one-year, $1.6 million contract.The team announced the move Thursday.Stauskas agreed to the contract quickly after...