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AP Basketball WriterAround sports world, Juneteenth celebrated like never beforeBy TIM REYNOLDSBradley Beal grabbed a microphone and asked the crowd that joined the Washington Wizards and WNBA's Washington Mystics on a march to collectively raise a fist into the air and join together in saying “Together we stand."And they...

Chicago Bulls, coach Jim Boylen agree to contract extensionCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Bulls and coach Jim Boylen have agreed to a contract extension.Executive vice president of basketball operations John Paxson said at the end of the season that Boylen would likely get an extension. The Bulls made it...

AP Basketball WriterStephen Curry won't be on US Olympic basketball team in RioBy BRIAN MAHONEYStephen Curry has withdrawn from consideration from the Olympics, leaving the U.S. basketball team without the NBA's MVP.Curry said Monday in a statement that he has decided to pull out for ''several factors - including...

PHILADELPHIA (93)Mbah a Moute 3-7 3-4 9, Covington 3-10 0-2 8, Noel 4-9 0-2 8, Carter-Williams 8-20 1-4 17, Sampson 4-4 1-2 9, McDaniels 3-8 6-8 12, Sims 4-6 0-0 8, Wroten 7-13 7-9 22, Grant 0-4 0-2 0, Aldemir 0-0 0-0 0, Thomas 0-0 0-0...

AP Sports WriterGM says 'overwhelming likelihood' Suns will keep No. 1 pickBy BOB BAUMPHOENIX (AP) Phoenix Suns general manager Ryan McDonough said the ''overwhelming likelihood'' is that the team will keep its No. 1 overall pick and not trade it away.McDonough made the comment Friday after the first...

AP Sports WriterLance Stephenson accepts LeBron's call to team up for LakersBy GREG BEACHAMEL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) Lance Stephenson always felt his famed rivalry with LeBron James was rooted in mutual respect.When James called Stephenson last week to pitch him on teaming up with the Los Angeles Lakers,...

A day after trading for him, Suns waive G Austin RiversPHOENIX (AP) The Phoenix Suns have waived guard Austin Rivers, a day after he was obtained in a trade with the Washington Wizards.In a deal finalized over the weekend and announced Monday, the Suns acquired Rivers and Kelly...

AP Sports WriterGiannis blossoms into playmaking All-Star for BucksBy GENARO C. ARMASMILWAUKEE (AP) As Giannis Antetokounmpo read the defense at the top of the lane, towering over his defender, John Hammond couldn't help but think of another tall, dynamic ball-handler.The Milwaukee Bucks general manager often resists making comparisons....

AP Sports Writer3 billboards outside Cleveland urge James to sign with 76ersBy TOM WITHERSINDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) The courtship of LeBron James has taken an Oscar-worthy turn - toward Philadelphia.Three billboards urging James to leave the Cavaliers and sign with the Philadelphia 76ers this summer as a free agent...

PHILADELPHIA (93)Mbah a Moute 3-7 3-4 9, Covington 3-10 0-2 8, Noel 4-9 0-2 8, Carter-Williams 8-20 1-4 17, Sampson 4-4 1-2 9, McDaniels 3-8 6-8 12, Sims 4-6 0-0 8, Wroten 7-13 7-9 22, Grant 0-4 0-2 0, Aldemir 0-0 0-0 0, Thomas 0-0 0-0...

HOUSTON (AP) - Houston Rockets guard Patrick Beverley will undergo surgery Tuesday to repair a torn ligament in his left wrist and will miss the remainder of the season, the team said.Beverley injured the wrist during the Rockets' win over the Indiana Pacers on March 23.He had averaged 10.1...

AP Sports WriterCeltics: Gordon Hayward out 4 weeks with right ankle sprainBy KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) The Celtics say forward Gordon Hayward will be sidelined for around four weeks after suffering a severe right ankle sprain in Boston's Game 1 win over Philadelphia in their first-round playoff series.The injury...