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AP Basketball WriterVince Carter, 43, retires after record 22 NBA seasonsBy TIM REYNOLDSVince Carter made his retirement official on Thursday, announcing on his podcast that his 22-year NBA career has come to an end.The announcement was largely a formality because the 43-year-old Carter had said many times over the...

AP Basketball WriterAP source: Heat's Derrick Jones Jr. tests positive for virusBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) A person with knowledge of the situation says Miami forward Derrick Jones Jr. has tested positive for the coronavirus, a result that came in shortly after the Heat and other NBA teams began...

AP Basketball WriterVince Carter, 43, retires after record 22 NBA seasonsBy TIM REYNOLDSVince Carter made his retirement official on Thursday, announcing on his podcast that his 22-year NBA career has come to an end.The announcement was largely a formality because the 43-year-old Carter had said many times over the...

AP Basketball WriterVince Carter, 43, retires after record 22 NBA seasonsBy TIM REYNOLDSVince Carter made his retirement official on Thursday, announcing on his podcast that his 22-year NBA career has come to an end.The announcement was largely a formality because the 43-year-old Carter had said many times over the...

AP Basketball WriterKnicks hire Wesley as executive VP, seek July coach decisionBy BRIAN MAHONEYNEW YORK (AP) William Wesley, known for his connections throughout basketball, has joined the New York Knicks as executive vice president/senior basketball adviser.A decision on a coach could be next, with the Knicks hoping by...

Knicks hire William Wesley as executive vice presidentNEW YORK (AP) William Wesley, known for his connections throughout basketball, has joined the New York Knicks as executive vice president/senior basketball adviser.New president Leon Rose announced the hiring of ''World Wide Wes'' on Wednesday, saying he has known Wesley for...

NBA, NBPA say sparking social change will be goal of restartNEW YORK (AP) The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association said Wednesday that dealing with racial matters will be a shared goal during the resumed season.The league and union announced they will ''take collective action to combat...

AP Sports WriterPacers' Brogdon in quarantine after positive test for virusBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Indiana Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon said Tuesday he has been quarantined after testing positive for the coronavirus.Team officials made the announcement by posting Brogdon's statement on Twitter.''I recently tested positive for the COVID virus...

NBA, NBPA say sparking social change will be goal of restartNEW YORK (AP) The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association said Wednesday that dealing with racial matters will be a shared goal during the resumed season.The league and union announced they will ''take collective action to combat...

AP Sports WriterBrogdon, Parker, Len all reveal they have coronavirusBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) The NBA expected positive coronavirus results to happen once players began undergoing mandatory tests, and three players revealed Wednesday they are dealing with COVID-19.Indiana Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon and Sacramento Kings players Jabari Parker and...

AP Sports WriterPacers' Brogdon, Kings' Parker reveal they have virusBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Indiana Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon and Sacramento Kings forward Jabari Parker both revealed Wednesday that they have tested positive for the coronavirus.Both made announcements in the forms of statements released by their teams. And Brogdon...

Thunder sign Luguentz Dort to multi-year dealOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) The Oklahoma City Thunder announced a multiyear contract with rookie Luguentz Dort on Wednesday. Terms were not disclosed.Dort has averaged 6.2 points, 1.9 rebounds and 0.8 steals in 22 minutes per game this season. Oklahoma City has posted a...