EVAN MOBLEY

A person familiar with the decision tells AP that Cavaliers general manager Koby Altman has been rewarded for the team’s turnaround with a contract extension and new job title.

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Jaylen Brown scored 34 points and the Boston Celtics beat depleted Cleveland 111-101 on Wednesday night to end the Cavaliers’ winning streak at six.

(AP Photo/Mary Altaffer) (Mary Altaffer)NEW YORK — (AP) — Kyrie Irving's return to the Brooklyn Nets is starting with a trip to the NBA's health and safety protocols — and Kevin Durant is joining him. “Several months ago we made a decision that was based around what was best for the team," Marks said. Elsewhere, Chicago previously had 10 players in health and safety protocols, causing two of their games this week to be postponed. Also Saturday, Cavaliers rookie forward Evan Mobley entered health and safety protocols. A number were missing in Boston, where the Knicks added rookie Miles McBride to an injury report that grew to six players in health and safety protocols.

(AP Photo/Mary Altaffer) (Mary Altaffer)NEW YORK — (AP) — Kyrie Irving's return to the Brooklyn Nets is starting with a trip to the NBA's health and safety protocols — and Kevin Durant is joining him. The Nets' outbreak worsened Saturday when they announced both stars were in protocols, giving them a league-high nine players on the injury report for that reason. Chicago previously had 10 players in health and safety protocols, causing two of their games this week to be postponed. Also Saturday, Cavaliers rookie forward Evan Mobley entered health and safety protocols. The Bucks will be without superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, who was placed in health protocols earlier this week.

Kyrie Irving’s return to the Brooklyn Nets is starting with a trip to the NBA’s health and safety protocols — and Kevin Durant is joining him.

USA TODAY Sports' Jeff Zillgitt breaks down the best players that could be made available at the NBA trade deadline.

Giannis Antetokounmpo came back from a two-game absence and scored 27 points on his 27th birthday to help the Milwaukee Bucks defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers 112-104.

Darius Garland scored a season-high 26 points, rookie Evan Mobley had 13 points in his return from a sprained right elbow and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Orlando Magic 105-92 on Saturday night.

Devin Booker scored 35 points, Chris Paul had 12 assists and made four free throws in the final 8.8 seconds the Phoenix Suns extended their winning streak to 14 games, holding off the Cleveland Cavaliers 120-1115.

CLEVELAND — (AP) — Stephen Curry scored 20 of his 40 points in the fourth quarter, hitting three straight 3-pointers, and the NBA-leading Golden State Warriors overcame a 13-point deficit to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 104-89 on Thursday night. The Warriors ran off the first 17 points of the quarter to seize an 85-81 advantage, holding Cleveland to 12 consecutive empty possessions. Nemanja Bjelica added 14 points, Andrew Wiggins had 12 points and Draymond Green had four points and 14 rebounds for Golden State. Darius Garland scored a season-high 25 points, Wade and Kevin Love had 17 points apiece, and Ed Davis added seven points and 14 points. 4 with the Cavs,” joked Warriors coach Steve Kerr, who wore the same number in his final two seasons with Cleveland.

Stephen Curry scored 20 of his 40 points in the fourth quarter, hitting three straight 3-pointers, and the NBA-leading Golden State Warriors overcame a 13-point deficit to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 104-89 on Thursday night.

Just a handful of games into their first NBA season as teammates, LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony sometimes already look like they've been playing together for their entire careers. James scored 26 points, Anthony added 24 while hitting six 3-pointers, and the Lakers snapped the Cleveland Cavaliers' three-game winning streak with a 113-101 victory Friday night. James and Anthony took control down the stretch of the Lakers' third win in four games, with Anthony hitting three 3-pointers to the increasingly raucous cheers of his new fans at Staples Center.

Jamorko Pickett added 18 points and Saddiq Bey had 15 points and 13 rebounds for Detroit. Saben Lee scored 15 points and Luka Garza had 10 points and 12 rebounds. Immanuel Quickley chipped in with 15 points and nine assists, while Quentin Grimes had 15 points and seven rebounds for the Knicks. Broderic Thomas led the Cavaliers with 15 points. Memphis’ top draft pick Ziaire Williams was limited to 10 points on 5-of-15 shooting.

Stewart Jr. (60) shoots against Utah Jazz forwards Jarrell Brantley (5) and Nate Sestina (42) during the second half of an NBA summer league basketball game Friday, Aug. 13, 2021, in Las Vegas. Marshall, a second-year forward, had no turnovers and also blocked a shot to help the Pelicans improve to 3-0. Elijah Hughes added 17 points to help the Jazz improve to 3-0 in Las Vegas. Jaden McDaniels added 17 points and Jared Brownridge had 12 points for Minnesota, which won its third Summer League game. Brandon Randolph had 17 points for the Bucks, They shot 27.9% from the field and made 6 of 34 shots from 3-point range.

Cade Cunningham is making a strong first impression on the NBA.

Grizzlies first-round draft pick Ziaire Williams had 19 points on 6-of-10 shooting, and point guard John Konchar added 12 points, 11 assists and six rebounds. 3 pick in the draft, had 14 points, seven rebounds and six assists to help Cleveland beat fifth overall draft pick Jalen Suggs and Orlando. NETS 97, BUCKS 91Brooklyn first-round draft pick Cameron Thomas scored 22 points and had four assists, and David Duke Jr. added 10 points and nine rebounds against Milweakee. Day'Ron Sharpe, Brooklyn's other first-round draft selection, looked solid with 11 points on 5-of-7 shooting. PELICANS 80, THUNDER 65Naji Marshall had 18 points and 11 rebounds, Kira Lewis Jr. added 12 points and the New Orleans beat Oklahoma City going away.

The Detroit Pistons selected Oklahoma State’s Cade Cunningham with the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft Thursday night.

1 NBA draft pick after one year with the Cowboys. (AP Photo/Mitch Alcala, File) (Mitch Alcala)Cade Cunningham spent years honing his game for a shot at becoming the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA draft. “I’ve been saying for a long time,” Cunningham said, “we have one of the best classes in a long time. Last year's draft took place in November with the season beginning in December and the NBA Finals wrapping up last week.

Cade Cunningham headlines the top prospects in Thursday's NBA draft in New York.

Mobley is the headliner among big men in this year's NBA draft. STRENGTHS: Mobley, 20, swept the Pac-12 honors for player of the year, defensive player of the year and freshman of the year. “I feel like my agility and length and defensive presence is my top main things that make me different,” Mobley said. CONCERNS: Mobley is a lean 215 pounds, so he’ll need to add some bulk to handle physical and stronger NBA opponents. ISAIAH JACKSONThe 6-10 freshman offers high-end defensive potential as a first-round prospect.

Evan Mobley made a quick impact with his athleticism and defense for Southern California.

The Trojans (25-7) clipped the high-flying Ducks with their length on the perimeter and 7-footer Evan Mobley in the middle. Oregon and USC have been a big part of the Pac-12's unexpected success in the Circle City. Oregon State and UCLA already advanced, so the showdown between the Ducks and Trojans meant a Pac-12 trio in the Elite Eight. USC had to reach back to the 2006-07 team with Nick Young and Taj Gibson for its last Sweet 16 ride. USC stretched the lead to 20 in the opening 3 1/2 minutes of the second half before the Ducks finally came to life.

(AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)Gonzaga and Baylor spent almost the entire season holding down the top two spots in the Top 25. Makes sense they'd hold down a bunch of spots on The Associated Press All-America teams. The Bulldogs' Corey Kispert and the Bears' Jared Butler led the way with first-team nods Tuesday from the national panel of 63 media members that vote each week in the AP Top 25 poll. Just like the first- and second-team All-Americans, their teams also will be playing in the NCAA Tournament this week. ___AP Basketball Writer John Marshall and AP Sports Writers Michael Marot and Stephen Hawkins contributed to this report.