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AP Sports WriterCavaliers, forward Cedi Osman complete 4-year extensionBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Cavaliers have completed their four-year, $30.8 million contract extension for starting forward Cedi Osman.The sides reached an agreement Thursday and the team made it official Saturday, hours before Cleveland hosts the Indiana Pacers in its...

AP Sports WriterIowa Energy change name to Iowa WolvesBy LUKE MEREDITHDES MOINES, Iowa (AP) The Iowa Energy has changed their name to the Iowa Wolves, reflecting Minnesota's recent purchase of the D-League franchise.The Timberwolves made the announcement Tuesday at Wells Fargo Arena, the 14,000-seat arena where the franchise...

The Washington Wizards and the Cleveland Cavaliers will both be gunning for a victory on 3/25/2017 at 7:35 PM when they meet in a game matchup. Washington Wizards vs Cleveland Cavaliers When: 7:30 PM  ET, Saturday, March 25, 2017 Where: Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland, Ohio ROT TEAM PS OU ML 503 Washington Wizards 2 (-110) 215 (-110) -125 105 504 Cleveland Cavaliers TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, CSN...

NBA fines Smart $15,000 for comments about foul on GiannisNEW YORK (AP) Marcus Smart was fined $15,000 by the NBA on Saturday for criticizing referees after the Boston Celtics guard claimed the officials changed a call Friday night to keep Milwaukee star Giannis Antetokounmpo from fouling out.Antetokounmpo appeared...

Ex-Russian basketball boss given jail term for embezzlementMOSCOW (AP) The former president of the Russian Basketball Federation has been sentenced to four and a half years in prison after being accused of embezzlement, state news agencies reported on Monday.Yulia Anikeeva was alleged to have worked with two accountants...

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) The Utah Jazz have signed free agent guard/forward Treveon Graham.The team announced the move Monday, but details were not released, per team policy.Graham completed his fourth season at Virginia Commonwealth in the spring, averaging 16.2 points, 7.1 rebounds and 1.6 assists. He was not...

AP Sports WriterAfter whirlwind day, LeBron excited by Cavs' new 'pieces'By TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) LeBron James moved on quickly.A day after the Cavaliers overhauled their roster with a tornado of trades that ripped through the NBA, James didn't dwell on what's lost, who's no longer around or how...

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Minnesota Timberwolves coach Sam Mitchell is inserting Kevin Martin into the starting lineup in hopes of jumpstarting a struggling offense.Martin will replace Tayshaun Prince and Andrew Wiggins will slide from shooting guard to small forward in a first five that also includes point guard Ricky Rubio,...

AP Sports WriterWizards' Beal, Nets' Dinwiddie to miss rest of NBA seasonBy STEPHEN WHYNOWASHINGTON (AP) Wizards leading scorer Bradley Beal and Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie won't take part in the restart of the NBA season, two significant absences in the Eastern Conference playoff race.Beal is out because of...

Lakers' Ingram has surgery, plans to be ready for next yearLOS ANGELES (AP) Lakers forward Brandon Ingram is expected to be ready for next season after undergoing surgery on his right arm.Ingram had thoracic outlet decompression surgery Saturday, the Lakers say.Ingram was declared out for the season earlier...

Pacers acquire guard Cory Joseph from RaptorsINDIANAPOLIS (AP) The Indiana Pacers have acquired guard Cory Joseph from the Toronto Raptors in exchange for the draft rights of forward Emir Preldzic.Joseph, who is 6-foot-3, averaged 9.3 points, 2.9 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 25 minutes last season. He made 22...

Associated PressKobe Bryant's widow sues helicopter operator for deathsBy BRIAN MELLEYLOS ANGELES (AP) Kobe Bryant's widow sued the owner and operator of the helicopter that crashed in fog and killed the former Los Angeles Lakers star and their 13-year-old daughter last month as she publicly mourned their deaths...