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AP Sports WriterAP source: Warriors to re-sign big man Kevon LooneyBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) The Golden State Warriors will be much younger next season, and general manager Bob Myers is working to keep much of the core intact to chase another championship.Versatile big man Kevon Looney will...

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) Basketball Australia says world governing body FIBA will enter ''new territory'' when it investigates a bench-clearing brawl during Australia's World Cup qualifying match against the Philippines Monday. It would not rule out criminal charges being laid. Thirteen players, including four Australians, were ejected for their part in the...

The Latest: Mike Scott takes one-year deal with ClippersBy The Associated PressThe Latest on NBA free agency (all times EDT):8 p.m.Mike Scott is headed West to the Clippers.The unrestricted free agent forward has agreed to a one-year deal, according to a person with knowledge of the agreement who spoke...

The Latest: Tyreke Evans going to Indiana on a 1-year dealBy The Associated PressThe Latest on NBA free agency (all times EDT):5:25 p.m.Tyreke Evans had plenty of suitors, and decided to sign with the Indiana Pacers.A person with knowledge of the negotiations says Evans has agreed to a one-year...

Celtics 1st-rounder on missing flight: 'It's all on me'BOSTON (AP) Boston Celtics first-round draft choice Robert Williams got a lecture from the team about accountability and said they are moving on from the bad first impression he made by missing a flight and failing to get back in...

The Latest: Jazz guard Raul Neto staying in UtahBy The Associated PressThe Latest on NBA free agency (all times EDT):5:35 p.m.Utah has kept another of its internal targets, with restricted free agent Raul Neto agreeing to a two-year extension.Neto's decision was confirmed Tuesday by a person who spoke to...

Longley blames Philippines coach for World Cup violenceMELBOURNE, Australia (AP) Australia assistant coach and former NBA star Luc Longley has accused Philippines coach Chot Reyes of inciting the violence that marred a World Cup qualifying match between the teams on Monday.The former Chicago Bulls player described the bench-clearing...

LOS ANGELES (AP) From George Mikan to Kobe Bryant, superstars have been the Lakers' lifeblood for decades. LeBron James is already the biggest star of his generation, and he followed a familiar path to Los Angeles' bright lights when he decided to sign with the Lakers as a free agent. It's...

AP Sports WriterJackson scores 29, outshines Young in Summer League debutBy STEVE REEDJaren Jackson Jr., the fourth pick in the NBA draft, outshined No. 5 overall pick Trae Young in the NBA Summer League debut for both players.The 6-foot-10 Jackson had 29 points and shot 8 of 13 from...

AP Sports WriterJackson scores 29, outshines Young in Summer League debutBy STEVE REEDJaren Jackson Jr.'s NBA Summer League debut couldn't have gone much better.The same can't be said for Trae Young.Jackson, the fourth pick in the NBA draft, outshined No. 5 overall pick Young in their first NBA action....

AP Basketball WriterBoogie Bomb: Warriors set to add DeMarcus Cousins to lineupBy TIM REYNOLDSDeMarcus Cousins will be ready to play at some point this season.And when he is, the two-time defending NBA champions will be waiting.Adding a fifth All-Star to their already glitzy lineup, the Golden State Warriors have...

The Latest: Julius Randle heads to New OrleansBy The Associated PressThe Latest on NBA free agency (all times EDT):9:35 p.m.Julius Randle is going to play alongside All-Star Anthony Davis.Randle agreed to sign with the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday, doing so quickly after his rights were renounced by the...