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Leonard to start for Spurs in debut after missing 27 gamesDALLAS (AP) San Antonio Spurs star Kawhi Leonard will start in his season...

AP Sports WriterMatt Barnes retires from NBA at 37, saying he did it his wayBy BETH HARRISLOS ANGELES (AP) Matt Barnes is retiring...

Associated PressJahlil Okafor excited about fresh start with NetsBy MICHAEL SCOTTONEW YORK (AP) Jahlil Okafor finally got the fresh start he wanted.Okafor was...

AP Sports WriterCavs center Tristan Thompson coming back in reserve roleBy TOM WITHERSINDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) Tristan Thompson's role may have changed. Not his...

AP Sports WriterThompson set to return for Cavaliers in a reserve roleBy TOM WITHERSINDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson could play...

Sixers' Embiid, McConnell out vs. PelicansNEW ORLEANS (AP) The Philadelphia 76ers have decided to sit out Joel Embiid against the Pelicans on Sunday...

Magic top scorer Gordon out vs Hawks because of concussionATLANTA (AP) Orlando leading scorer Aaron Gordon will miss the game against the Hawks...

Cavaliers' Love out with sore left hip against SixersCLEVELAND (AP) Cavaliers center Kevin Love is out against the Philadelphia 76ers because of a...

Leonard expected to play during Spurs' upcoming road tripSAN ANTONIO (AP) Spurs star Kawhi Leonard is expected to make his season debut during...

NBA G League stars to play Mexico at NBA All-Star GameMEXICO CITY (AP) A team of top players in the NBA G League...

Traveling: Heat hope Mexico trip will provide a bounceBy CARLOS RODR??GUEZMEXICO CITY (AP) Maybe this trip south of the border is the start...

AP Sports WriterCavs' Derrick Rose has bone spur in ankle, happy to be backBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Derrick Rose is ready to start...