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AP Basketball WriterLeBron James pumps up Goodyear after Trump attacks companyBy BRIAN MAHONEYLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) Akron's best-known native responded to President Donald Trump's attack on his Ohio hometown's iconic company, offering a shout-out of solidarity with the city, company and workers.''Not only has Goodyear been great...

AP Basketball WriterMarathon to a sprint: NBA regular season enters final monthBy BRIAN MAHONEYThe marathon that is the NBA regular season is headed toward its final sprint.With less than a month remaining until the final night of the season on April 12, the races for MVP and Rookie of...

AP Sports WriterIrving says trade request was about his potential, not JamesBy KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) Kyrie Irving says his decision to ask the Cavaliers to trade him was not about LeBron James but a desire to maximize his potential.Irving and Gordon Hayward were introduced as members the Boston...

AP Basketball WriterYoung Wolves look to finally break through this season.By JON KRAWCZYNSKIMINNEAPOLIS (AP) There is a gaping hole in the northeast corner of Target Center, the result of a renovation that has started on the Minnesota Timberwolves' aging arena to update it as much as possible without...

AP Basketball WriterKawhi Leonard, Paul George officially join LA ClippersBy TIM REYNOLDSLAS VEGAS (AP) Paul George and Kawhi Leonard are now officially with the Los Angeles Clippers, moves that bring both of them back to their native Southern California.It might not be forever: Both can become free agents...

MILWAUKEE (AP) Milwaukee leaders plan to announce that a chunk of downtown land has been sold to the city's NBA team for $1 as part of the drive to build the Bucks a new arena complex.County Executive Chris Abele said in a statement Wednesday that the sale will...

AP Basketball WriterThe NBA's showcase day - Christmas - has arrivedBy TIM REYNOLDSThe MVP is playing.So are the reigning champions, north of the border.And out in L.A., the NBA's newest dynamic duos will square off as well.On the 65th day of the season, with 454 games - more than...

CLEVELAND (AP) Kyrie Irving's return date remains a mystery.The All-Star point guard, who has missed Cleveland's first 23 games recovering from a broken kneecap sustained in the NBA Finals, said Wednesday that he won't be playing Thursday night against Oklahoma City.Irving traveled with the Cavs on their road...

Associated PressJudge: $20 million bond for ex-wife of slain NBA playerBy ADRIAN SAINZMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) A Tennessee judge has issued a $20 million bond for the ex-wife of former NBA player Lorenzen Wright in his shooting death nearly eight years ago.Shelby County Criminal Court Judge Lee Coffee said...

Associated PressVanessa Bryant sues LA sheriff over helicopter crash photosBy STEFANIE DAZIOLOS ANGELES (AP) Vanessa Bryant, the widow of basketball star Kobe Bryant, has filed a lawsuit against the Los Angeles County sheriff claiming deputies shared unauthorized photos of the crash that killed her husband, their 13-year-old daughter...

AP Sports WriterJazz G Mitchell has left foot bruise, uncertain for Game 2By CLIFF BRUNTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell has a left foot bruise and his status is uncertain for Game 2 of the Western Conference playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder.Mitchell left Oklahoma...

UTAH (97)Hayward 8-20 2-3 22, Favors 6-16 3-9 15, Kanter 8-17 0-0 16, Burke 4-10 1-2 11, Hood 2-6 4-5 9, Gobert 5-7 1-1 11, Exum 3-6 0-0 7, Ingles 1-4 0-0 2, Booker 0-4 2-2 2, Christopher 1-2 0-0 2, Novak 0-0 0-0 0. Totals...