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Cavs acquire another second-round pick in trade with JazzCLEVELAND (AP) The Cavaliers are loading up for the future.Cleveland acquired another second-round pick Friday - this one in 2027 - from the Utah Jazz, who also sent the Cavs shooting guard Rayjon Tucker in exchange for cash considerations.It's the...

Warriors sign top pick Wiseman and second-rounder MannionSAN FRANCISCO (AP) The Golden State Warriors signed top draft pick James Wiseman, the team's No. 2 overall selection out of Memphis.The center averaged 34.2 points in three games as a freshman for the Tigers before a 12-game suspension by the...

AP Basketball WriterNBA releases shorter preseason schedule; games start Dec. 11By TIM REYNOLDSThe NBA released a condensed 49-game preseason schedule Friday, with teams playing between two and four games starting on Dec. 11.Preseason contests will continue through Dec. 19. Teams begin training camps next week.The league plans to...

Belinelli signs deal to return to his native ItalyBOLOGNA, Italy (AP) Marco Belinelli is going back to Italy, announcing Thursday that he has signed a three-year contract to play for Virtus Bologna.The 34-year-old guard spent 13 seasons in the NBA, playing for nine different teams - Golden State,...

Warriors star Klay Thompson has surgery on right AchillesSAN FRANCISCO (AP) Warriors guard Klay Thompson underwent surgery on his torn right Achilles tendon Wednesday and still is expected to be sidelined the entire season for Golden State.Dr. Richard Ferkel performed the operation in Los Angeles, the team said.Thompson...

NBA moves Indianapolis' All-Star weekend to 2024INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Indianapolis will host the NBA All-Star weekend in 2024, the league said Wednesday, formally rescheduling the plans for that city to be the site of the league's midseason showcase this season.Cleveland will play host in 2022 and Salt Lake City...

AP Sports WriterWhat an offseason! Hawks bulk up big time in free agencyBy PAUL NEWBERRYATLANTA (AP) Just like that, the Atlanta Hawks transformed themselves into a playoff contender.A team that averaged less than 25 wins the last three seasons added to its impressive young core with a whirlwind...

AP Sports WriterWhat an offseason! Hawks bulk up big time in free agencyBy PAUL NEWBERRYATLANTA (AP) Just like that, the Atlanta Hawks transformed themselves into a playoff contender.A team that averaged less than 25 wins the last three seasons added to its impressive young core with a whirlwind...

AP Sports WriterPelicans acquire Adams as final piece of 4-team Holiday dealBy BRETT MARTELVeteran 7-foot NBA center Steven Adams has agreed to a two-year extension with the Pelicans following his trade to New Orleans as part of a four-team deal that also sent guard Jrue Holiday from the Pelicans...

AP Basketball WriterHeat, Adebayo agree on five-year, $163 million extensionBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) Bam Adebayo once worried about money.Never again.Adebayo and the Miami Heat agreed on a five-year extension that will be worth at least $163 million, the team and Adebayo's agent Alex Saratsis said Tuesday. The contract...

Wolves finalize deal with Knicks for veteran forward DavisMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Timberwolves acquired veteran forward Ed Davis from the New York Knicks for Jacob Evans III, Omari Spellman and a 2026 second-round draft pick in a trade finalized Tuesday.The 31-year-old Davis has played in 668 regular-season games,...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Ingram signs max contract extension with PelicansBy BRETT MARTELNEW ORLEANS (AP) Restricted free agent Brandon Ingram has agreed to a five-year, $158 million contract with the New Orleans Pelicans, said a person familiar with the situation.The person spoke to the Associated Press Tuesday on...