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Golden State Warriors bring back fan favorite JaVale McGeeOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) The Golden State Warriors are keeping all three of their centers from a championship season, re-signing 7-footer JaVale McGee.The team made the announcement Tuesday but did not disclose details. McGee is a fan favorite for his ability...

AP Basketball WriterAP Source: Nuggets hire Calvin Booth as assistant GMBy JON KRAWCZYNSKIMINNEAPOLIS (AP) A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that the Denver Nuggets have hired former Minnesota Timberwolves executive Calvin Booth as an assistant GM.Booth spent the previous four seasons in the...

Basketball Hall of Famer Joe Dumars joins sports agencyNEW YORK (AP) Joe Dumars is back in the game.The Hall of Famer joined Independent Sports and Entertainment to run its basketball division. The sports agency has NBA clients such as New Orleans Pelicans star DeMarcus Cousins.''I look forward to...

Durant scores in India with big crowd at basketball clinicNEW DELHI (AP) The Golden State Warriors' Kevin Durant and 3,459 children from the Reliance Foundation Junior NBA program in India entered the Guinness Book of World Records on Friday after holding the world's largest basketball lesson in multiple...

Kevin Durant arrives in India as NBA tries to grow gameNEW DELHI (AP) Kevin Durant is in India to help the NBA make inroads in a nation of 1.3 billion.Durant took part in a camp in New Delhi, where the Golden State Warriors star helped set a Guinness...

AP Basketball WriterAP source: Knicks, point guard Sessions agree to dealBy BRIAN MAHONEYNEW YORK (AP) A person with knowledge of the details says the New York Knicks and Ramon Sessions have agreed to a deal.The Knicks finally found the veteran point guard they were seeking by giving the...

Magic, guard Arron Afflalo agree to free agent dealORLANDO, Fla. (AP) Free agent guard Arron Afflalo is rejoining the Orlando Magic.The Magic announced the signing Thursday but didn't disclose terms. The 11-year NBA veteran who shot 41 percent from beyond the arc for the Sacramento Kings last season...

Associated PressMagic bring aboard Speights, Afflalo, BirchBy TERRANCE HARRISORLANDO, Fla. (AP) Marreese Speights is finally returning home - or close to it.The Orlando Magic announced Thursday that the 6-foot-10 veteran center from St. Petersburg has signed a contract. Speights couldn't be more thrilled to between his hometown and...

Wizards announce contract extension for John WallWASHINGTON (AP) John Wall signed his $170 million, four-year contract extension that owner Ted Leonsis said provides the Washington Wizards with long-term stability.Team President Ernie Grunfeld announced the completion of the deal Wednesday. Wall said in a video posted on Twitter on...

AP Sports WriterCavaliers execs reject Irving trade talk, deny team in chaosBy TOM WITHERSINDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert spent more than 30 minutes presenting a positive portrait of his franchise.The reality is that the Cavs are troubled.In his first public comments since Kyrie Irving asked to...

Wizards announce contract extension for John WallWASHINGTON (AP) John Wall signed his $170 million, four-year contract extension that owner Ted Leonsis said provides the Washington Wizards with long-term stability.Team President Ernie Grunfeld announced the completion of the deal Wednesday. Wall said in a video posted on Twitter on...

AP Sports WriterCavaliers execs reject Irving trade talk, deny team in chaosBy TOM WITHERSINDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert spent more than 30 minutes presenting a positive portrait of his franchise.The reality is that the Cavs are troubled.In his first public comments since Kyrie Irving asked to...