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AP Sports WriterAP sources: Kyrie Irving asks Cavaliers to trade himBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Kyrie Irving wants the stage for himself.Cleveland's All-Star point guard has asked the Cavaliers to trade him, two people familiar with the situation told the Associated Press on Friday. Irving made the request last...

AP Sports WriterAP Source: Cavs to promote Koby Altman to full-time GMBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) A person familiar with the decision says the Cleveland Cavaliers are promoting assistant general manager Koby Altman to be their full-time GM.Altman has been serving as the club's interim GM for the past...

AP Sports WriterAP sources: Kyrie Irving asks Cavaliers to trade himBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Kyrie Irving wants the stage for himself.Cleveland's All-Star point guard has asked the Cavaliers to trade him, two people familiar with the situation told the Associated Press on Friday. Irving made the request last...

AP Sports WriterAP sources: Kyrie Irving asks Cavaliers to trade himBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Kyrie Irving wants the stage for himself.Cleveland's All-Star point guard has asked the Cavaliers to trade him, two people familiar with the situation told the Associated Press on Friday. Irving made the request last...

Memphis Grizzlies sign former Oregon forward Dillon BrooksMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) The Memphis Grizzlies have signed former Oregon forward Dillon Brooks, a second-round pick in last month's NBA draft.Terms of the deal weren't disclosed.Brooks was selected by the Houston Rockets with the 45th overall pick. The Grizzlies acquired him...

AP Basketball WriterAP Source: Pau Gasol agrees to 3-year deal with SpursBy JON KRAWCZYNSKIA person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that Pau Gasol has agreed to terms on a three-year contract with the San Antonio Spurs.The 7-foot Spaniard and the Spurs came to agreement on...

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...

Utah Jazz sign Eric Griffin to two-way contractSALT LAKE CITY (AP) The Utah Jazz signed big man Eric Griffin to a two-way contract Thursday.Contract details were not released.Griffin was a member of the Jazz during NBA summer leagues in Salt Lake City and Las Vegas. He averaged 10.8...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Cavaliers talking contract with Derrick RoseBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) A person familiar with the negotiations says the Cleveland Cavaliers are discussing a contract with former NBA MVP Derrick Rose.The team is discussing a one-year deal with Rose, said the person who spoke Thursday to...

AP Basketball WriterUdonis Haslem returning to Heat for 15th seasonBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) Udonis Haslem believes he can still play, and the Miami Heat apparently agree.The three-time NBA champion has signed a one-year, $2.3 million deal to remain with the Heat for what will be his 15th season....

AP Basketball WriterCrawford picks Timberwolves over Cavs, WarriorsBy JON KRAWCZYNSKIMINNEAPOLIS (AP) At 37 years old and having never played in the NBA Finals, Jamal Crawford certainly could have gone ring chasing when he received a buyout from the Atlanta Hawks.The Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers, who have...

Memphis Grizzlies sign guard Mario ChalmersMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) The Memphis Grizzlies have signed guard Mario Chalmers, nearly 1 1/2 years after he ruptured his right Achilles tendon playing for the team.The Grizzlies announced the deal Wednesday. Terms of the contract weren't disclosed.The 31-year-old Chalmers was injured in March...