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Hornets bring back popular 'classic uniform' designCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Hornets have announced they're bringing back the uniform design worn by the original Charlotte Hornets from their inception in 1988 through 1997 for three games this season.The uniform will have ''Charlotte'' across the front of the teal jersey...

Hawks' F DeAndre' Bembry out 4-6 weeks with tricep injuryATLANTA (AP) Atlanta Hawks forward DeAndre' Bembry will miss at least a month with a strained right triceps and possibly the start of the regular season.The Hawks announced Wednesday that Bembry underwent an MRI last week. There was no...

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) The Utah Jazz have signed Nate Wolters to a two-way contract. The 6-foot-4, 190-pound guard played for Crvena Zvezda in Serbia last season, where he averaged 8.1 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.7 assists. Wolters was selected No. 38 in the 2013 NBA draft out of South Dakota...

PHOENIX (AP) A trial will begin for NBA players Marcus and Markieff Morris, who allegedly assaulted a man outside a Phoenix recreation center. Maricopa County Superior Court officials announced the trial's jury selection will start Wednesday. The Morris brothers are accused of helping three other people beat 36-year-old Erik Hood on...

AP Basketball WriterAP Source: Shabazz Muhammad returning to TimberwolvesBy JON KRAWCZYNSKIMINNEAPOLIS (AP) A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that Shabazz Muhammad has agreed to return to the Minnesota Timberwolves on a one-year deal.The Wolves and Muhammad agreed to terms on the veteran minimum...

Associated PressCharles Oakley sues Knicks owners, claiming defamationBy LARRY NEUMEISTERNEW YORK (AP) Former New York Knicks star Charles Oakley sued the team's owners Tuesday, saying he was defamed when they claimed he committed assault and was an alcoholic after his February arrest at a game.The lawsuit details how...

Associated PressCharles Oakley sues Knicks owners, claiming defamationBy LARRY NEUMEISTERNEW YORK (AP) Former New York Knicks star Charles Oakley sued the team's owners Tuesday, saying he was defamed when they claimed he committed assault and was an alcoholic after his February arrest at a game.The lawsuit details how...

Charles Oakley sues Knicks owners, claiming defamationNEW YORK (AP) Former New York Knicks star Charles Oakley has sued the team's owners, saying he was defamed when they claimed he committed assault and was an alcoholic.The lawsuit details how Oakley was treated before and after he was forcefully removed...

Charles Oakley sues Knicks owners, claiming defamationNEW YORK (AP) Former New York Knicks star Charles Oakley has sued the team's owners, saying he was defamed when they claimed he committed assault and was an alcoholic.The lawsuit details how Oakley was treated before and after he was forcefully removed...

AP Sports WriterArena group proposing rapid construction timeline in SeattleBy TIM BOOTHSEATTLE (AP) A proposal to remodel KeyArena now has an ambitious timeline that could have it ready to house a professional franchise within three years.The timeline was laid out in a proposed memorandum of understanding between Seattle...

AP Basketball WriterShabazz Muhammad returning to TimberwolvesBy JON KRAWCZYNSKIMINNEAPOLIS (AP) After a lot of twists and turns throughout the summer, Shabazz Muhammad staying right where he's been all along.Muhammad agreed to terms on a one-year deal to return to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday, an important development for...

AP Sports WriterLakers to retire Kobe Bryant's 2 jersey numbers in DecemberBy GREG BEACHAMLOS ANGELES (AP) One retired jersey number just isn't enough for Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers.The Lakers will retire Bryant's No. 8 and No. 24 in a ceremony Dec. 18 during their game...