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AP Basketball WriterHistoric year: Antetokounmpo wins 2nd straight NBA MVP awardBy TIM REYNOLDSLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) Giannis Antetokounmpo's historic year earned him a historic awards sweep.The Milwaukee forward is the NBA's Most Valuable Player for the second consecutive season, receiving that award Friday. He got the Defensive...

AP Basketball WriterCeltics, Heat agree: A 2-0 lead in East finals means nothingBy TIM REYNOLDSLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) If there was a sliver of consolation for the Boston Celtics on Friday, it probably could have been found within the understanding that a 2-0 lead for the Miami...

AP Basketball WriterAP source: Antetokounmpo wins 2nd straight NBA MVP awardBy TIM REYNOLDSLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) Giannis Antetokounmpo's historic year earned him a historic awards sweep.A person with knowledge of the situation says the Milwaukee forward is the NBA's Most Valuable Player for the second consecutive season....

AP Basketball WriterWith LA story ruined, Lakers set for West finals vs NuggetsBy BRIAN MAHONEYLeBron James, Anthony Davis and the Lakers were there waiting. Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers were right on the doorstep.One more win would have set up a Western Conference finals showdown between the Los Angeles...

AP Sports WriterKings hire former Rockets executive Monte McNair as new GMBy JOSH DUBOWThe Sacramento Kings have hired former Houston Rockets executive Monte McNair as their new general manager.The team announced the move to replace Vlade Divac on Thursday, making McNair the team's top basketball executive reporting to owner...

Raptors president Ujiri calls VanVleet a "big-time priority"TORONTO (AP) Toronto Raptors President Masai Ujiri says re-signing point guard Fred VanVleet is a ''big-time priority.''VanVleet, who will be an unrestricted free agent after the season, averaged 18 points and seven assists this season for the defending NBA champions.Ujiri, who...

AP Basketball WriterLeBron James makes All-NBA team for record 16th timeBy TIM REYNOLDSLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) LeBron James now stands alone in All-NBA recognition history, getting there unanimously.James was revealed Wednesday as an All-NBA player for a record 16th time, breaking the mark he shared with Kareem...

AP Sports WriterEven with Leonard and George, Clippers stall in playoffsBy BETH HARRISLOS ANGELES (AP) The more things changed for the Los Angeles Clippers, the more they stayed the same.They shocked the league by adding superstars Kawhi Leonard and Paul George to a proven cast, immediately creating major...

AP Sports WriterEven with Leonard and George, Clippers stall in playoffsBy BETH HARRISLOS ANGELES (AP) The more things changed for the Los Angeles Clippers, the more they stayed the same.They shocked the league by adding superstars Kawhi Leonard and Paul George to a proven cast, immediately creating major...

AP Basketball WriterHeat, Celtics both see ways to improve before Game 2By TIM REYNOLDSLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) On the first off day of this season's Eastern Conference finals, it might have been difficult to tell on Wednesday which team was holding the 1-0 lead in the series.Based...

AP Basketball WriterLeBron James makes All-NBA team for record 16th timeBy TIM REYNOLDSLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) LeBron James now stands alone in All-NBA recognition history, getting there unanimously.James was revealed Wednesday as an All-NBA player for a record 16th time, breaking the mark he shared with Kareem...

AP Basketball WriterRaptors sign coach Nick Nurse to multiyear extensionBy TIM REYNOLDSLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) Nick Nurse would have been in the final year of his contract next season. The Toronto Raptors weren't about to let that happen with their coach.Nurse and the Raptors announced a multiyear...