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Reunion? Person familiar with talks: Cavs have meeting with agent for superstar LeBron James
CLEVELAND – Four years after their messy breakup, the Cavaliers and LeBron James are at least talking about a reunion.
Gretzky’s agent: Great One isn’t part of group trying to bring NHL to Seattle
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Wayne Gretzky’s agent is denying a report that the Great One is trying to bring an NHL team to Seattle.
People with familiar with situation: LeBron James to meet with Heat before making decision
MIAMI – Before LeBron James makes his next decision, Pat Riley will get a chance to convince him to stay in Miami.
Sterling trial gets underway in Los Angeles after failed attempt to move it to federal court
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – A neurologist testified Monday that Donald Sterling likely has Alzheimer’s disease as a trial over the $2 billion Los Angeles Clippers sale finally got underway.
Donald Sterling ordered to testify at LA Clippers sale trial after failed attempt to move case
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Donald Sterling, who’s challenging his wife’s $2 billion deal to sell the Los Angeles Clippers, was ordered to testify after he skipped the opening of the case.
Donald Sterling gives testy testimony in Los Angeles Clippers sale trial
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Donald Sterling, challenging the sale of his Los Angeles Clippers, gave testy, bombastic testimony Tuesday, contending he’s mentally sound, sparring with his wife’s lawyer and repeatedly drawing laughter from spectators.
No. 1 overall pick Wiggins signs with Adidas, staying with Jayhawks’ apparel provider
Andrew Wiggins will wear Adidas with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Toronto Raptors sign first round draft pick Bruno Caboclo to rookie contract
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors signed first round draft pick Bruno Caboclo to a rookie contract on Wednesday.
Toronto Raptors reportedly re-sign restricted free agent Greivis Vasquez
TORONTO – Guard Greivis Vasquez has reportedly re-signed with the Toronto Raptors.
Person familiar with deal: Cavaliers agree to trade 3 players to help pursuit of LeBron James
CLEVELAND – The Cavaliers have cleared a path for LeBron James to return to Cleveland.
Raptors officially re-sign guard Kyle Lowry to multi-year contract
TORONTO – Kyle Lowry didn’t hide the fact he met with contenders like the Miami Heat and Houston Rockets during the interview portion of NBA free agency, but in the end the opportunity to call the Toronto Raptors “his team” was too good to pass up.
Shelly Sterling returns to witness stand a day after being berated by husband in court
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – A day after being berated in court by her husband, Shelly Sterling has returned to the witness stand in a trial to determine if Donald Sterling was properly removed from the family trust that owns the Los Angeles Clippers.
Los Angeles Clippers trial put on hold until after Tuesday’s deadline for $2 billion sale
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – A trial that could determine the fate of the Los Angeles Clippers was delayed Thursday until after a deadline to conclude a $2 billion sale — and a scheduled NBA vote on the deal — but there is hope for more time.
On Point: Cavaliers announce All-Star guard Kyrie Irving has signed 5-year contract extension
CLEVELAND – The Cavaliers didn’t wait. They announced Kyrie Irving’s contract extension the moment they were allowed.
People familiar with the deal: Chris Bosh agrees to max deal with Miami, will stay with Heat
Chris Bosh said countless times in recent weeks that he did not want to leave Miami.
The Restoration of King James: LeBron leaves Miami to return home and hold court in Cleveland
CLEVELAND – If LeBron James was going to win another NBA title, heal broken hearts and continue building his legacy, he knew there was only one place to go.
Vince Carter signs multiyear contract with Memphis Grizzlies
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Memphis Grizzlies have signed eight-time All-Star Vince Carter to a multiyear contract.
Free-agent C Pau Gasol announces he’s joining Chicago Bulls
The Chicago Bulls recovered quickly after losing out on Carmelo Anthony in free agency, landing Los Angeles Lakers big man Pau Gasol to bolster the team’s offence.
Person with knowledge of details: Carmelo Anthony staying with Knicks
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Carmelo Anthony is staying with the New York Knicks.
Person familiar with talks: LeBron James signs 2-year contract, “business deal” for Cavaliers
CLEVELAND – First, the Cavaliers got LeBron James’ word. Then they got his signature.
2 people with knowledge of deal tell AP that Rockets are trading Jeremy Lin to the Lakers
Jeremy Lin is still on his way to the Los Angeles Lakers, even after the Houston Rockets failed to land coveted forward Chris Bosh in free agency.
Carmelo Anthony stays with Knicks, wanting to ‘build here with this city and my team’
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Carmelo Anthony wanted to be a Knick a few years ago, and nothing has changed now.
Patterson hopes Raptors can continue winning by keeping band together
TORONTO – Patrick Patterson saw the Raptors bring back guards Kyle Lowry and Greivis Vasquez and coach Dwane Casey, and he wanted to stay along for the ride.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver ‘moved’ by LeBron James’ statement announcing return to Cleveland
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – LeBron James’ decision to return to play for the Cleveland Cavaliers, and the eloquent essay in Sports Illustrated that outlined the lure of home, resonated with many who watched the saga unfold last week.