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Thompson could return to the Cavs on a one-year deal only. But he could leave if no long-term deal is finalized.

The NBA superstars headline a 34-player pool for Team USA’s scheduled minicamp in Las Vegas, from Aug. 11 to 13.

Qiaodan Sports, which sells a line of knock-off Michael Jordan shoes, is one of many Chinese companies appropriating intellectual property to boost sales.

China's Supreme Court in Beijing dismissed the trademark suit under the grounds that there was insufficient evidence.

Athletes, actors, musicians and models lined up to strut their stuff on the red carpet at the 2015 ESPYs in Los Angeles on Wednesday night.

DeAndre Jordan had agreed on Friday to sign a four-year deal worth over $80 million with the Dallas Mavericks.

LaMarcus Aldridge announced his decision on Twitter on Saturday.

The three-time NBA MVP likely isn't going anywhere, but he does stand to make a substantial amount of money.

Suitors for Cleveland's free agent forward are expected to include the Celtics, Knicks, Suns, Blazers and Lakers.

Rajon Rondo, one of the top free agents available in the 2015 offseason, could land with the Sacramento Kings on a short-term contract.

South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has called the Charleston killings a hate crime, but it’s unclear whether Dylann Roof will face hate-crime charges.

Earlier reports said that Odom was shattered by the news of the death of his childhood friend Jamie Sangouthai.

Golden State shook off early shooting woes to throttle Cleveland 105-97 for its first NBA championship in 40 years.

NBA superstar LeBron James' legacy is continually in the news. It may not always be fair, but it might have real effects.

The new coach in New Orleans will have rising star Anthony Davis on his roster.

“Those guys are brothers, man," Clippers player Dahntay Jones said.

Marc Gasol had 21 points and 15 rebounds while Zach Randolph had 22 points to lead Memphis to a 99-89 win.

Ratings are in for the NBA playoffs and they are not good. Blame time zones: the great matches are happening after the East Coast goes to bed.

Two members of the Atlanta Hawks were arrested for refusing to move when cops tried to set up a crime scene.

Following their upset of Kentucky, the Badgers are now the favorite to win the national title.

Kentucky hasn’t lost all season, and there’s a good chance that trend won’t change in the 2015 NCAA Tournament.