Basketball

Stephen Curry got the question and didn't even have to think about the answer. Someone wanted to know what French words that the Golden State Warriors star picked up during his gold-medal experience at the Paris Olympics this summer.

The finger wag. The enormous smile. The unmistakable voice. Dikembe Mutombo played defense at a level and with a flair that few others in basketball history ever possessed, all among the many reasons why he's immortalized in the Hall of Fame.

DETROIT (AP) — Detroit Pistons small forward Ausar Thompson is being held out of contact drills at the start of training camp after having a season-ending blood clot during his rookie year.

DALLAS (AP) — Kyrie Irving helped sell Klay Thompson on the idea that Dallas is a destination for a career revival.

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Portland Trail Blazers didn't make any big moves in the offseason, opting instead to stay on course with a long-term rebuilding project.

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — As he mapped out plans for training camp, Kings coach Mike Brown settled on a theme — mountain climbing — and invited Ed Viesturs to speak to his team before practices begin.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — For as long as he can remember, Andrew Wiggins has considered Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Klay Thompson synonymous with the Golden State Warriors. Now, Curry's Splash Brother is wearing a Mavericks uniform.

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — LeBron James is beginning his 22nd training camp this week with the Los Angeles Lakers, and this one will be a unique experience.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Tyrese Haliburton got his real taste of postseason success earlier this year. It’s only fueled his hunger to reach new heights — even if the doubters still exist.