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Body camera footage shows Cavs exec Altman being told he nearly caused accident before OVI arrest
CLEVELAND (AP) — Body camera footage of Cavaliers executive Koby Altman undergoing field sobriety tests shows him being told by officers that he nearly caused an accident last week before he was arrested and charged with driving while impaired. On Wednesday, the Cavaliers issued a...
Cavaliers executive Koby Altman arrested and charged with operating a vehicle while impaired
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Cavaliers president of basketball operations Koby Altman was arrested Friday night and charged with operating a vehicle while impaired. The Ohio State Highway Patrol said Altman was stopped by officers for a traffic violation on a highway near downtown...
Mavericks re-sign Markieff Morris, who was the other piece in Kyrie Irving trade
DALLAS (AP) — Markieff Morris, the other piece of the trade that brought Kyrie Irving to Dallas from Brooklyn, is re-signing with the Mavericks. The return of Morris was announced Saturday, a little more than two months after Irving agreed to stay with Dallas on a $120 million,...
Washington Wizards re-sign veteran Taj Gibson, who played 49 games for them last season
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Wizards have re-signed veteran Taj Gibson. The Wizards announced the move Friday. The 6-foot-9 Gibson averaged 3.4 points and 1.9 rebounds in 49 appearances last season. He's shot at least 50% from the field each of the past nine seasons. ...
Jarred Vanderbilt gets 4-year contract extension from the Lakers, AP source says
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to a four-year, $48 million contract extension with forward Jarred Vanderbilt, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Friday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the Lakers...
Brandon Hunter, former Ohio U star who played 2 years in NBA, dies at 42
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Brandon Hunter, who played two NBA seasons after starring in college at Ohio University, has died. He was 42. The Orlando Magic, for whom Hunter played in 2004-05, announced his death in a statement, as did the university. Hunter played the previous season for...
NBA takes steps to try to ensure its star players appear in more games
NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA took steps Wednesday to try to ensure that its star players appear in more games, particularly nationally televised matchups and the in-season tournament that is being added this year. The league's board of governors approved a new player participation...
Oklahoma City mayor unveils plan for $900M arena to keep NBA's Thunder through 2050
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt unveiled a proposal Tuesday for a new $900 million downtown arena that would keep the NBA’s Thunder in the city through at least 2050 if approved by voters. The plan released released by city officials calls for the continuation...
Houston Rockets' Kevin Porter Jr. fractured girlfriend's vertebra in NYC assault, prosecutors say
NEW YORK (AP) — Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr.'s alleged attack on his girlfriend in a New York City hotel room left the woman with a fractured neck vertebra and a deep cut above her right eye, prosecutors revealed at his arraignment Tuesday. Porter, 23, pleaded not guilty...
New Bucks coach Adrian Griffin anticipates having 'great partnership' with Antetokounmpo
SAUKVILLE, Wis. (AP) — New Milwaukee coach Adrian Griffin says he is looking forward to forming a great partnership with Giannis Antetokounmpo, although the two-time league MVP plans to hold off on signing a contract extension with the team. Antetokounmpo told The New York Times...
