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AP Sports WriterPhoenix Suns accelerate rebuilding process with 2016 draftBy JOHN MARSHALLPHOENIX (AP) Marquese Chriss wanted to play in Phoenix but figured his chance had passed when the Suns used the No. 4 overall pick of the NBA draft on Dragan Bender.Chriss' agent told him the next few...

AP Sports WriterPick 6: Celtics end draft with plenty of 'NBA bodies'By JIMMY GOLENWALTHAM, Mass. (AP) The Boston Celtics had an extra-long table lined up for their post-draft news conference Friday, a day after they picked six players.When it came time for the traditional picture of the rookies...

AP Sports WriterPhoenix Suns accelerate rebuilding process with 2016 draftBy JOHN MARSHALLPHOENIX (AP) Marquese Chriss wanted to play in Phoenix but figured his chance had passed when the Suns used the No. 4 overall pick of the NBA draft on Dragan Bender.Chriss' agent told him the next few...

AP Basketball WriterKris Dunn's harrowing journey takes him to MinnesotaBy JON KRAWCZYNSKIMINNEAPOLIS (AP) John Seldon had just finished watching his son, Kris Dunn, finish an introductory press conference as the newest member of the Minnesota Timberwolves.It had been 36 hours of tears, joy and reflection for father and...

Associated Press No matter position, Simmons centerpiece of 76ers' offenseBy ANTHONY SANFILIPPOPHILADELPHIA (AP) No matter what position he ends up playing, Ben Simmons is going to be the centerpiece of the Philadelphia 76ers' offense. ''He's a facilitator, a distributor and he's going to have the ball in his hands a lot,''...

AP Basketball WriterRose hoping for 'something special' after trade to New YorkBy BRIAN MAHONEYNEW YORK (AP) Derrick Rose isn't just leaving his team. He's leaving home.He was born and raised in Chicago, so it hurt when the Bulls traded him to New York. He will miss his friends...

AP Sports WriterHield feeling the heat in New Orleans, and liking itBy BRETT MARTELMETAIRIE, La. (AP) When Buddy Hield flew into south Louisiana on Friday to begin his NBA career, among the first things he noticed was how hot it was - and he had no complaints.''As soon...

AP Basketball WriterKris Dunn's harrowing journey takes him to MinnesotaBy JON KRAWCZYNSKIMINNEAPOLIS (AP) John Seldon had just finished watching his son, Kris Dunn, finish an introductory press conference as the newest member of the Minnesota Timberwolves.It had been 36 hours of tears, joy and reflection for father and...

AP Sports WriterFormer No. 5 pick Exum, Hill to compete for minutes on JazzBy KAREEM COPELANDSALT LAKE CITY (AP) Dante Exum has been consistently called the point guard of the future after being drafted No. 5 overall in 2014 by the Utah Jazz. That doesn't mean he'll be...

Associated PressCleveland rocks after Cavs' win - and it's also on a rollBy MARK GILLISPIECLEVELAND (AP) With the city's 52-year-old championship drought finally over, bleary-eyed fans next look forward to a Wednesday parade for the victorious Cavaliers and northeast Ohio's homegrown star, LeBron James.Yes, Cleveland rocks. But it's...

Associated PressCleveland rocks after Cavs' win - and it's also on a rollBy MARK GILLISPIECLEVELAND (AP) With the city's 52-year-old championship doubt finally over, bleary-eyed fans next look forward to a Wednesday parade for the victorious Cavaliers and northeast Ohio's homegrown star, LeBron James.Yes, Cleveland rocks. But it's...

AP Sports WriterOff the plane but still sky-high, LeBron brings title homeBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) LeBron James stepped off the plane and into a blizzard of red-and-gold confetti before hoisting the Larry O'Brien trophy. It gleamed in the bright summer sun, a symbol of hope and history.As promised,...