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It’s been more than three years since the Brooklyn Nets mortgaged their future in a trade with the Boston Celtics for Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett, and they still can’t escape it. Garnett, 40, is retired, and a 39-year-old Pierce is on the verge of joining him. Brook Lopez is the only current member of the Nets who was even on the roster when Billy King pulled the trigger on that deal. Continue to Article

October 30, 2016 10:03:am EST

It wasn't always pretty, but the Cleveland Cavaliers held on for a 105-99 victory over the Orlando Magic to stay unbeaten in the fledgling NBA season. Shooting guard J.R. Smith, whose contract dispute dragged on through training camp before the reigning NBA champs inked him to a four-year deal worth as much as $57 million, on Saturday gave good value with three three-pointers in the final three and a half minutes as Cleveland won after letting most of an 18-point lead get away. "Not every game is going to be pretty for us," Cavs guard Kyrie Irving said. Continue to Article

October 30, 2016 2:21:am EST

The Miami Heat's rivalry with the San Antonio Spurs was once hot to the touch. The Spurs (3-0) and Heat (1-1) will renew their rivalry on Sunday night in Miami, but much has changed since they battled for titles. For the first time in two decades, the Spurs are without power forward Tim Duncan, who retired. Continue to Article

October 30, 2016 1:03:am EST

SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- Kawhi Leonard had 20 points and the San Antonio Spurs beat the New Orleans Pelicans 98-79 on Saturday night in their home opener. Continue to Article

October 29, 2016 10:35:pm EST