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AP Sports WriterAP source: Cavs to make qualifying offer to Rodney HoodBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) A person familiar with the decision says the Cleveland Cavaliers will extend a $3.4 million qualifying offer to restricted free agent forward Rodney Hood.The person says the team will make the offer ahead...

BIG3 allows players to use CBD for pain relief, recoveryNEW YORK (AP) The BIG3 says players in the 3-on-3 league of former NBA players are allowed to use cannabidiol (kan-uh-bih-DY'-ahl), or CBD, for pain management and recovery.Under the change announced Wednesday, the BIG3 becomes what's believed to be...

Becky Hammon moves up, gets promoted by San Antonio SpursSAN ANTONIO (AP) Becky Hammon is moving up San Antonio's coaching ladder.The Spurs announced Wednesday that they have promoted Hammon, and that she will fill the spot vacated by James Borrego on the team's roster of assistant coaches.Borrego left...

AP Sports WriterLeBron's home loyalty could push him to re-sign with CavsBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) LeBron 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...

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 WriterWizards send Marcin Gortat to Clippers for Austin RiversBy HOWARD FENDRICHWASHINGTON (AP) Seemed fairly clear that Marcin Gortat and the Washington Wizards were ready to part ways. Now they will.The Wizards traded Gortat, their starting center, to the Los Angeles Clippers for guard Austin Rivers on...

AP Sports WriterAP Source: Wiz send Marcin Gortat to Clips for Austin RiversBy HOWARD FENDRICHWASHINGTON (AP) Seemed fairly clear that Marcin Gortat and the Washington Wizards were ready to part ways. Now they will.The Wizards have agreed to trade Gortat, their starting center, to the Los Angeles Clippers...

Associated PressYoung Bulls upbeat, but there is work to be doneBy PAUL LADEWSKICHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Bulls like to think they are one of the NBA's up-and-coming teams, one that could challenge for a playoff berth next season.They also admit there are many more boxes to check off...

AP Sports WriterHawks will be in no rush to enter free-agent bidding warsBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Hawks expect to enter NBA free agency next week with about $20 million in salary cap space and three open spots on their roster.General manager Travis Schlenk says the team...

AP Sports WriterDiVincenzo can hook up dad, a Bucks fan, with new gearBy GENARO C. ARMASMILWAUKEE (AP) Donte DiVincenzo's dad can dust off the old Milwaukee Bucks jerseys he used wear as a fan while he was growing up.DiVincenzo will be able to hook his father up with...

Indiana Pacers parting with guard Lance StephensonINDIANAPOLIS (AP) The Indiana Pacers are parting ways with guard Lance Stephenson, the gritty veteran who brought energy off the bench in last season's surprising run to the playoffs.The team will not pick up the team option next season, Pacers President of...