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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 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 ...

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 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 ...

August 23, 2017

Boston bound: Cavs trade Irving to Celtics for Thomas, more

Kyrie Irving was tired of being teammates with LeBron James. Now he has to figure out how to beat him. Cleveland's All-Star ...

August 16, 2017

The Latest: Curtis wins GOP primary for US House seat

The Latest on the Republican primary race to replace U.S. Rep. Jason Chaffetz of Utah (all times local): 9:45 p.m. A popular ...

August 15, 2017

Mark down the dates: NBA unveils full 2017-18 schedule

DeMarcus Cousins will make an early season trip back to Sacramento, while Gordon Hayward will wait almost all season to see ...

August 09, 2017

Nets to play Thunder, Heat in Mexico City this December

The Brooklyn Nets will travel to Mexico City in December for two regular-season games as part of the 25th anniversary of the ...

August 04, 2017

Boston's TD Garden pays $1.65M after not hosting fundraisers

Boston's TD Garden has agreed to pay Massachusetts nearly $2 million after local teens discovered the arena failed to hold ...

July 25, 2017

AP source: Free agent Derrick Rose agrees to deal with Cavs

For the moment, the Cavaliers have one content, proven point guard. Free agent Derrick Rose agreed Monday to sign with ...