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AP Sports WriterAP source: Cavaliers talking contract with Derrick RoseBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Cavaliers could be adding another former MVP to their roster.Looking to close the gap on the champion Golden State Warriors, Cleveland is in contract talks with free agent guard Derrick Rose, a person familiar...

AP Sports WriterBeilein: Leaving Michigan for Cavs is 'right thing to do'By ANDREW SELIGMANCHICAGO (AP) Whether it was the right time to leave Michigan for the Cleveland Cavaliers, John Beilein wasn't sure.One thing he had no doubt about was this: It was the right move to make.Beilein decided...

AP Sports WriterPelicans' Griffin says no 'shot clock' on any Davis dealBy BRETT MARTELMETAIRIE, La. (AP) Pelicans basketball operations chief David Griffin said Tuesday that the timing of next week's NBA draft won't necessarily raise urgency to deal away disgruntled six-time All-Star Anthony Davis.''I'm open-minded,'' Griffin said while...

AP Basketball WriterSixers No. 1 overall pick Fultz injures left ankleBy JON KRAWCZYNSKILAS VEGAS (AP) No. 1 overall pick Markelle Fultz needed to be helped off the court with an injury to his left ankle in the Philadelphia 76ers' summer league game Saturday night against Golden State.Fultz appeared...

The Latest: Raptors on the brink, beat Warriors 105-92OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) The Latest from Friday night's Game 4 of the NBA Finals (all times local):8:40 p.m.The Toronto Raptors are one win from their first NBA title.Kawhi Leonard scored 36 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, Serge Ibaka came off...

AP Sports WriterAnthony Davis agrees to 5-year deal to return to LakersBy GREG BEACHAMLOS ANGELES (AP) Anthony Davis finalized a five-year contract worth up to $190 million to return to the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday.One day after LeBron James agreed to a two-year, $85 million contract extension...

AP Basketball WriterRisk or reward: Knicks eye free agency after Porzingis tradeBy BRIAN MAHONEYNEW YORK (AP) The New York Knicks traded away one star for the chance to sign two.If it works, and Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving bring the playoffs back to New York, it will have...

AP Sports WriterLaVine, Portis lead Bulls past short-handed Hawks, 129-122By CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) Zach LaVine scored 21 points, including four free throws in the final 17 seconds to stop Atlanta's comeback, and the Chicago Bulls beat the injury-depleted Hawks 129-122 on Sunday.Bobby Portis also had 21 points for...

AP Basketball WriterAP Source: Rockets trading Carmelo Anthony to ChicagoBy TIM REYNOLDSMILWAUKEE (AP) Carmelo Anthony is going to Chicago, albeit only on paper.Where he's going next remains unclear.A person with direct knowledge of the matter said the Houston Rockets are trading Anthony and an undisclosed amount of cash...

Grizzlies make Niele Ivey NBA's 9th female assistant coachMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) The Memphis Grizzlies have hired former Notre Dame women's associate head coach Niele (knee-L) Ivey among the new assistants on Taylor Jenkins' staff.There are now nine women coaches in the NBA.The Grizzlies also announced Monday the hiring...

Associated PressSexual consent, debated across US, key to Derrick Rose caseBy BRIAN MELLEYLOS ANGELES (AP) Months before Derrick Rose took the stand to defend himself in the lawsuit claiming he and two friends raped an ex-girlfriend while she was intoxicated, the NBA star was asked if he understood...

AP Sports WriterAP sources: Hornets begin narrowing coaching searchBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Michael Jordan is getting closer to hiring his next NBA coach.The Jordan-owned Hornets are narrowing their search after interviewing several candidates, people familiar with the situation said Friday.The people said the list of coaches who...