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Pistons add Lowe, Sweeney to Casey's staffDETROIT (AP) The Detroit Pistons hired assistant coaches Sidney Lowe and Sean Sweeney on Friday to join Dwane Casey's staff.Detroit also added Malik Rose as assistant general manager and player development coach DJ Bakker.Lowe was on Flip Saunders' staff with the Pistons...

NBA's Antetokounmpo in Greek tourism campaignATHENS, Greece (AP) NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo is appearing in a tourism campaign to promote his native Greece.He's in a promotional video launched by the Greek tourism ministry on Friday in Athens.Antetokounmpo's parents migrated to Greece from Nigeria, and the Milwaukee Bucks forward...

AP Basketball WriterAP source: Paul George decides to become free agentBy TIM REYNOLDSPaul George turned down one option and created a slew of new ones.George has decided not to exercise his $20.7 million option for next season with the Oklahoma City Thunder, a person with knowledge of the situation...

Los Angeles Lakers release guard Tyler EnnisEL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Lakers have released veteran guard Tyler Ennis.The Lakers made the move Thursday night.Ennis joined the Lakers in a trade in February 2017 and appeared in 76 games for the club, including 22 starts last season....

AP Basketball WriterAP source: Paul George decides to become free agentBy TIM REYNOLDSA person with knowledge of the situation says Oklahoma City's Paul George has decided not to exercise his $20.7 million option for next season with the Thunder and will become an unrestricted free agent.The person spoke to...

AP Sports WriterLeBron James nearing deadline on contract option with CavsBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) LeBron James is approaching a deadline that may be little more than a starting line.Not just for him, but for free agency around the league.The NBA's most impactful player has until 11:59 p.m. Friday...

AP Sports WriterLeBron's home loyalty could push him to re-sign with CavsBy TOM WITHERSLeBron James sprung to his feet and screamed along with thousands of delirious Cleveland fans.When Indians outfielder Rajai Davis connected off Chicago Cubs reliever Aroldis Chapman for a tying home run in the eighth inning of...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Suns won't re-sign Len, Payton; free $10 millionBy BOB BAUMPHOENIX (AP) A person with knowledge of the situation says the Phoenix Suns have decided not to re-sign center Alex Len and point guard Elfrid Payton, clearing some $10 million in salary cap space as...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Cavs to make qualifying offer to Rodney HoodBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Cavaliers have some clarity with one of their free agent forwards.No, not that one.While waiting to see if they're in LeBron James' plans, the Cavaliers intend to extend a $3.4 million qualifying...

Associated PressGrayson Allen ready to embrace new role with JazzBy JOHN COONSALT LAKE CITY (AP) Ongoing roster turnover from one season to the next forced Grayson Allen to become a basketball chameleon at Duke. He adapted to changes as they occurred and took on a new role each...

Prunty, Williamson head Kokoskov's staff with SunsPHOENIX (AP) Joe Prunty, Corliss Williamson, Jamelle McMillan and Jason Staudt were named to the staff of new Phoenix Suns coach Igor Kokoskov.Prunty has 22 years of NBA experience. He went 21-16 as interim coach of the Milwaukee Bucks last season and...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Cavs to make qualifying offer to Rodney HoodBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Cavaliers have some clarity with one of their free agent forwards.No, not that one.While waiting to see if they're in LeBron James' plans, the Cavaliers intend to extend a $3.4 million qualifying...