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AP Basketball WriterNBA sets Oct. 16 draft date, Oct. 18 for free-agent talksBy TIM REYNOLDSThe NBA has firmed up the schedule for what will be a hectic time for teams this fall, deciding on Oct. 16 as the date for this year's draft and saying clubs can begin talking...

AP Basketball WriterNBA sets Oct. 16 draft date, Oct. 18 for free-agent talksBy TIM REYNOLDSThe NBA has firmed up the schedule for what will be a hectic time for teams this fall, deciding on Oct. 16 as the date for this year's draft and saying clubs can begin talking...

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...

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...

Zion Williamson gets favorable ruling in lawsuit by ex-agentMIAMI (AP) A Florida appeals court has granted Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson’s motion to block his former marketing agent’s effort to have the ex-Duke star answer questions about whether he received improper benefits before playing for the Blue Devils.The order...

The Latest: Minnesota's pro basketball teams cutting staffBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:---The Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx are cutting pay and staff due to the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.Both teams are owned by Glen Taylor....

AP Sports WriterDetroit Pistons hire Thunder executive Troy Weaver as new GMBy NOAH TRISTERDETROIT (AP) The Detroit Pistons hired former Oklahoma City Thunder executive Troy Weaver as their new general manager Thursday.The 52-year-old Weaver spent the past 12 seasons with the Thunder, including three-plus years as vice president...

Mavs owner Cuban to host SiriusXM Radio business showNEW YORK (AP) Mark Cuban is ready to talk business - or whatever else his radio listeners want to discuss.The outspoken Dallas Mavericks owner will host specials on SiriusXM's Business Radio on the next two Thursdays, speaking about business issues...

AP Basketball WriterAs Florida virus test numbers rise, NBA prepares for DisneyBy TIM REYNOLDSThe rate of positive coronavirus tests in the Orlando, Florida, area has been soaring in recent days. The NBA hopes that doesn’t matter.After spending weeks putting together an incredibly elaborate series of health and safety protocols...

AP Basketball WriterAs Florida test numbers rise, the NBA prepares for DisneyBy TIM REYNOLDSThe rate of positive coronavirus tests in the Orlando, Florida, area has been soaring in recent days.The NBA hopes that doesn't matter.After spending weeks on putting together an incredibly elaborate series of health and safety protocols...

No deal for LaMelo Ball as Colangelo buys into Aussie clubSYDNEY (AP) LaMelo Ball’s bid to be a club owner in Australia hasn't worked out. The American is expected to be a top pick in the upcoming NBA draft later this year.The Australian league - called the National...

Zion Williamson gets favorable ruling in lawsuit by ex-agentMIAMI (AP) A Florida appeals court has granted Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson’s motion to block his former marketing agent’s effort to have the ex-Duke star answer questions about whether he received improper benefits before playing for the Blue Devils.The order...