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September 23, 2017

AP source: Knicks agree to trade Carmelo Anthony to Thunder

Carmelo Anthony won't be at Knicks training camp after all. He'll be in Oklahoma City, joining Russell Westbrook and Paul ...

September 22, 2017

Knicks expect Carmelo Anthony at training camp next week

When training camp opens, the New York Knicks expect Carmelo Anthony right where he's been — in their uniform and in their ...

September 22, 2017

Camp time! Warriors, Wolves prepare to open training camp

The Golden State Warriors were the last team standing when the NBA season closed in June. Thanks to a preseason trip to ...

September 20, 2017

Dallas, Houston, Philly join Overwatch esports league

Dave Scott is quick to note he wasn't at Comcast Spectacor when the company sold the Philadelphia 76ers six years ago.

September 18, 2017

Irving: No cares about LeBron's feelings when leaving Cavs

New Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving says he doesn't care if anyone took it personally that he left Cleveland, even ...

September 14, 2017

Marbury hopes to finish off career back in NBA

Stephon Marbury hopes to finish off his basketball career back in the NBA. The 40-year old guard is playing in the Chinese ...

September 14, 2017

LeBron James congratulates Indians on 21-game winning streak

LeBron James has bounced some love toward the Cleveland Indians for their winning streak. Shortly after the Indians set the ...

September 11, 2017

The Latest: Irma inland near Tampa, still Category 2 storm

The Latest on Hurricane Irma (all times local): 12:15 a.m. The National Hurricane Center says the core of Irma is now nearing ...

September 07, 2017

Cavs' Thomas to miss start of season, maybe much longer

Isaiah Thomas beamed as he held up his new No. 3 Cavs jersey for the first time. There's no telling when he'll wear it in a ...

Kyrie Irving, Gordon Hayward, Danny Ainge

September 01, 2017

Irving: Trade request was about his potential, not James

Kyrie Irving didn't try to hide his giddiness Friday when he was introduced as the newest addition of a Boston Celtics ...

September 01, 2017

AP source: Pelicans trade Pondexter to Bulls

A person familiar with the situation says the Pelicans have agreed to trade veteran forward Quincy Pondexter and second-round ...

August 31, 2017

Cavs owner vows to never move team from Cleveland

Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert vowed Thursday to "never" move his NBA team from Cleveland. Earlier this week, when Gilbert ...

August 31, 2017

Irving doesn't mention LeBron in his goodbye to Cleveland

Kyrie Irving did not mention LeBron James, now his former teammate, while thanking Cleveland fans after his trade to Boston ...

Terrence Ross, Kyrie Irving, Nikola Vucevic

August 31, 2017

Finally finished: Cavs-Celtics modify, complete big trade

The blockbuster trade, delayed and in jeopardy of dying, is done: Kyrie Irving is headed to the Celtics, Isaiah Thomas is ...

August 30, 2017

Wax museum revels in ridicule as critics lampoon its statues

A good roasting hasn't caused a meltdown at Boston's new wax museum. Officials at the Dreamland Wax Museum say they're ...

August 29, 2017

Cavaliers scrap plans for $140M Quicken Loans Arena makeover

The Cleveland Cavaliers have scrapped plans for a $140 million renovation of Quicken Loans Arena. The team had hoped to ...

August 26, 2017

Snagged: AP sources say Cavs reviewing Irving-Thomas trade

Just when it appeared the Cavaliers' chaotic summer had calmed, there's a flare-up. That blockbuster deal between Cleveland ...

August 23, 2017

Underdog Isaiah Thomas facing biggest challenge of career

Isaiah Thomas' basketball journey is littered with decision-makers who have underestimated the diminutive guard. He was ...

August 23, 2017

On Basketball: Kyrie gets a new address, but Cavs win trade

It's not the principals that will define the blockbuster trade between Cleveland and Boston. Great point guard leaves one ...