Basketball

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AP Sources: John Wall, Wiz agree to $170M, 4-year extension

includes player option for 2023

July 21, 2017

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AP Source: Cavs to promote Koby Altman to full-time GM

34-year-old former assistant is Cleveland’s fifth GM since 2005

July 21, 2017

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AP sources: Kyrie Irving asks Cavaliers to trade him

Request is latest shocker in wild Cleveland offseason

July 21, 2017

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Blake Griffin says decision to remain with Clippers a ‘no-brainer’

Blake Griffin agreed to a five-year deal worth approximately $175 million to remain with the Clippers.Mark J. Terrill/Associated Press file…

July 19, 2017

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Manu Ginobili indicates he will return to Spurs for 16th season

Ginobili wore an appreciative but quizzical look on his face as he put a warmup shirt back on and prepared…

July 19, 2017

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Big3 officials hopeful Allen Iverson can return to court this week

The 3-on-3 league featuring former NBA players, which was founded by rapper/actor Ice Cube and entertainment executive Jeff Kwatinetz, heads…

July 19, 2017

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Paul Pierce signs with Boston to retire as member of Celtics

Truth spent 15 years and won a title in Boston

July 17, 2017

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Houston Rockets up for sale

Leslie Alexander selling after 24 years

July 17, 2017

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New Knicks regime open to moving on with or without Carmelo

talks continue, but buyout off the table

July 17, 2017

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Go West, young man: NBA stars cluster in Western Conference

Butler, George, Millsap leave East for West

July 15, 2017

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Gordon Hayward signs 4-year, maximum deal with Celtics

Stevens reunites with one-time college recruit

July 14, 2017

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Location, tax rates have big impact on contract’s value

income taxes can sway free agents’ decisions

July 14, 2017

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Knicks, Rockets talking, no Carmleo Anthony deal imminent

The New York Knicks and Houston Rockets continue talking about a trade for Carmelo Anthony, though a person with knowledge…

July 13, 2017

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Big time changes coming to NBA, including end of games

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver speaks to reporters during a news conference in New York. The NBA is trying to make…

July 12, 2017

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Mayweather-McGregor set for T-Mobile after deal with Big3

At left, Conor McGregor speaks during a UFC 202 mixed martial arts news conference, in Las Vegas. At right, boxer…

July 11, 2017

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Sixers No. 1 overall pick Markelle Fultz injures left ankle

Markelle Fultz, right, injured his ankle in a summer league game Saturday night. He was the No. 1 overall pick…

July 9, 2017

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‘Thank you’: Chris Bosh writes an open letter to Miami

Chris Bosh wrote an open letter to Miami, thanking the city for supporting him for the past seven years. Bosh…

July 9, 2017

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Rockets give James Harden richest contract in NBA history

The Rockets signed James Harden to a four-year contract extension for about $160 million Saturday, giving him a total six-year…

July 8, 2017

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Report: FBI investigated claims that Bob Knight groped women

One of the women, whose name The Post did not disclose, told the newspaper that Knight groped her on the…

July 7, 2017

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Clippers acquire Danilo Gallinari in deal involving Nuggets, Hawks

In the swap, Los Angeles sent Jamal Crawford, Diamond Stone, cash considerations and a protected 2018 first-round pick to the…

July 6, 2017

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Former Fort Lewis College star, pro basketball player Kirk Archibeque hosts camp

Fort Lewis star Archibeque excited to teach local players fundamental skills

July 6, 2017

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Pacers explain Paul George deal was best for team’s future

Pacers general manager and president of basketball operations Kevin Pritchard finally made the stunning blockbuster trade official by announcing the…

July 6, 2017

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Ice Cube: Big3 open to moving venue for Mayweather-McGregor fight

Ice Cube says his Big3 basketball league is open to moving its championship game to another arena in Las Vegas…

July 6, 2017

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Jeff Van Gundy to coach USA basketball in qualifying games

Former NBA coach Jeff Van Gundy will lead the U.S. men’s basketball team through the early stages of qualifying for…

July 5, 2017