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AP Sports WriterAP sources: Cavaliers reviewing Irving-Thomas tradeBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The blockbuster trade involving Kyrie Irving and Isaiah Thomas has hit a snag.It remains to be seen if it's a major one.The Cleveland Cavaliers are doing a ''deep and thorough'' review of the deal that sent Irving...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Hornets announced they have signed free agent guard/forward Damien Wilkins.Terms of the contract were not released Friday.The nine-year NBA veteran has played in 563 games with 149 starts five different NBA teams, averaging 6.3 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 19.3 minutes per...

Basketball great Bill Russell released from hospitalSEATTLE (AP) Basketball Hall of Famer Bill Russell was released from a Seattle hospital Saturday after an overnight stay for an unknown condition.Russell confirmed on Twitter that he went to the hospital late Friday. He didn't say why.Russell said in the light-hearted...

The Memphis GrizzliesS and the Houston Rockets will both be trying to pick up a win on 1/13/2017 at 8:05 PM when they battle in a NBA Matchup. Memphis Grizzlies vs Houston Rockets When: 8:00 PM  ET, Friday, January 13, 2017 Where: Toyota Center, Houston, Texas ROT TEAM PS OU Money Line 709 MEMPHIS -7 (-110) 215.5 (-110) 250 -330 710 HOUSTON TV: 8 p.m. ET, FSN...

NBA honors to be presented during league's first awards showNEW YORK (AP) It's awards night in the NBA.The league will announce the winner of the MVP and the other individual honors during the first NBA Awards show in New York.Oklahoma City's Russell Westbrook, Houston's James Harden and San...

Grizzlies sign guard MarShon Brooks to multi-year dealMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) The Memphis Grizzlies have signed guard MarShon Brooks to a multi-year deal after adding him to the roster on a 10-day contract last month.Brooks originally signed a 10-day deal with the Grizzlies on March 27, and he averaged...

LeBron James missed once, then again, whiffing on two easy looks at the rim that could have left Miami shaken. Like a good teammate, Dwyane Wade swooped in for the saving tip, preserving the lead and keeping the Heat's amazing win streak rolling. James scored 27 points and the Heat...

AP Basketball WriterNBA's ties with China, worth billions, now under strainBy TIM REYNOLDSIt wasn't even a month ago that NBA Commissioner Adam Silver sat overlooking center court at an arena in Beijing, watching the gold-medal game at the World Cup with other basketball dignitaries.That night was all smiles.Silver's return...

Milwaukee offers Bucks' player $400K to settle police suitMILWAUKEE (AP) Milwaukee city officials are offering Bucks guard Sterling Brown $400,000 to settle his lawsuit accusing police of using excessive force and targeting him because he's black when they confronted him over a parking violation.The city's Common Council authorized...

AP Sports WriterEven with Leonard and George, Clippers stall in playoffsBy BETH HARRISLOS ANGELES (AP) The more things changed for the Los Angeles Clippers, the more they stayed the same.They shocked the league by adding superstars Kawhi Leonard and Paul George to a proven cast, immediately creating major...

Associated PressKobe helicopter tried to climb to avoid clouds before crashBy STEFANIE DAZIO, DAVID KOENIG and BERNARD CONDONCALABASAS, Calif. (AP) The pilot of the helicopter that crashed near Los Angeles, killing former NBA superstar Kobe Bryant and eight others, told air traffic controllers in his last radio message...

HOUSTON (AP) - Dwight Howard's head was down and a scowl replaced the smile that usually resides on his face.Houston's star center was angry and searching for a way to lead the Rockets after an ugly loss to Golden State has them facing a deficit in the Western Conference...