CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cavaliers finalized their trade with Utah and sent Kyle Korver to the Jazz.The teams agreed to the deal on Wednesday and completed the transaction Thursday following a conference call with NBA officials. Cleveland shipped Korver to the Jazz for guard Alec Burks and second-round draft picks in 2020 and 2021.Korver played in 124 games for the Cavs and was a valuable member of two Eastern Conference championship teams. One of the league's most accurate outside shooters, Korver had asked the rebuilding Cavs to send him to a contender.Cavs general manager Koby Altman praised Korver for his contributions on and off the court, calling him "a great person and teammate. He sets an example in everything he does. His work ethic, character and dependability are all at a very special level."Korver joined the Cavs in 2017, coming over in a mid-season trade from Atlanta. He played for the Jazz from 2007-10.___More AP NBA: https://apnews.com/NBA and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

CLEVELAND (AP) — Kyle Korver is getting another shot with a contender.The Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed to trade Korver, one of the best deep outside shooters in NBA history, to the Utah Jazz, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Wednesday.In exchange for Korver, the Cavs will get guard Alec Burks — and his expiring contract — along with two future second-round draft picks, according to the person who spoke on condition of anonymity because the swap has to be approved by the NBA. The trade might not become official until Thursday.For Korver, Cleveland will get Utah's 2020 second-round selection along with Washington's 2021 second-rounder. The Cavs also receive an asset in Burks' expiring contract worth $11.2 million, something they might be able to use in another deal."I was surprised," Jazz star Donovan Mitchell said of the deal that was agreed to shortly before Utah's 101-91 victory in Brooklyn. "AB is my guy. He is really a funny dude. He is always keeping a... [More]

CLEVELAND (AP) — Kyle Korver is getting another shot with a contender.The Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed to trade Korver, one of the best deep outside shooters in NBA history, to the Utah Jazz, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Wednesday. In exchange for Korver, the Cavs will get guard Alec Burks — and his expiring contract — along with two future second-round draft picks, according to the person who spoke on condition of anonymity because the swap has to be approved by the NBA. The trade might not become official until Thursday.For Korver, Cleveland will get Utah's 2020 second-round selection along with Washington's 2021 second-rounder. The Cavs also receive an asset in Burks' expiring contract worth $11.2 million, something they might be able to use in another deal.ESPN first reported the sharpshooting Korver is on the move.The Cavs are just 4-14 in their first season since LeBron James left again. They began this season thinking they could compete for a playoff... [More]

CLEVELAND (AP) — A person familiar with the deal says the Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed to trade veteran forward Kyle Korver to the Utah Jazz.Korver, one of the best long-distance shooters in NBA history, is going to the Jazz in exchange for guard Alec Burks and two future second-round draft picks, said the person who spoke Wednesday to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the swap has to be approved by the NBA. The trade might not become official until Thursday.ESPN first reported the swap.The 37-year-old Korver is going back to Utah, where he played from 2007-10. He became expendable this season in Cleveland as the Cavs are in rebuilding mode after losing LeBron James as a free agent and are acquiring assets.Cleveland is just 4-15 entering Wednesday's game at Oklahoma City.Korver joined the Cavs in 2017, coming over in a trade from Atlanta. He's been on the trading block for most of the season and had drawn interest from several teams. The Cavs are also looking to move forward J.R. Smith, who is not currently with the team after being disappointed by his reduced role this season.The Jazz have been a disappointment so far, and Korver fills the club's need for an outside shooter.___More AP NBA: https://apnews.com/tag/NBA and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

G Alec Burks scored 27 points to spearhead a balanced offensive effort Monday as the Jazz blew out the Wizards. Burks is averaging 26.3 points on 63.8 percent shooting over his past three games.

ATLANTA -- Cleveland's defense wasn't what it had been during most of its winning streak, but a season-best 18 3-pointers in 39 attempts were enough to carry the Cavaliers past the Atlanta Hawks 121-114 on Thursday for their 10th consecutive victory.Kevin Love had 25 points and 16 rebounds, and LeBron James had 24 points and 12 assists as Cleveland held on despite a scare from Atlanta.The Hawks, down by 12 points late in the third quarter, closed to 113-112 on two free throws by Ersan Ilyasova, but James hit a 3-pointer with just under two minutes left to help the Cavaliers regain control.Dennis Schroder had 27 points and Ilyasova 22 for Atlanta.Celtics 108, 76ers 97BOSTON -- Kyrie Irving scored 36 points to power Boston over undermanned but feisty Philadelphia.Irving and Marcus Morris keyed a 17-7 fourth-quarter run that broke the game open and gave the Celtics a ninth win in their last 10 home games. It was also the seventh straight TD Garden victory for Boston over the 76ers.The Celtics'... [More]

G Alec Burks scored 28 points as the Jazz moved their win streak to four games. Utah (11-11) improved to 2-7 away from home this year, with the other victory coming at Orlando on Nov. 18.

G Alec Burks scored 10 of his 16 points in the final period to lead Utah to a 106-96 victory on Wednesday night. He knocked down a 3-pointer that put the Jazz ahead for good as part of a decisive 31-5 run. "I've been through a lot injury-wise," Burks said. "It's just great to be out there healthy. Just being out there on the floor healthy, that's the main thing."

G Alec Burks pulled down a season-high eight rebounds -- all in the first half -- during the Jazz's win over the Pelicans on Monday.

G Alec Burks has averaged 13.0 points in 19.2 minutes while shooting 60.5 percent from the field in his last five games.

G Alec Burks added 13 points off the Jazz bench. Utah (29-17) had a chance to win it in the final moments after Russell Westbrook's late shot. Burks got off an off-balance corner 3-point try before the buzzer that glanced off the rim.

G Alec Burks played three minutes in his season debut after missing the first 34 games rehabbing his left ankle and other leg injuries. In the previous two seasons, Burks missed a combined 106 games. Before Monday, Burks had appeared in three games since Dec. 26, 2015.

G Alec Burks had a little bit of soreness after Friday's game but that was to be expected. Burks missed 50 games with a fractured left fibula and played 31 minutes in his return in the loss to the Clippers.

G Alec Burks returned after missing 3 1/2 months with a broken left fibula: "I think the primary thing is to get him out there," Jazz coach Quin Snyder said. "Whatever anxiety a player feels after coming back from an injury, let that dissipate and let him gradually get back to being the Alec we had in December before we played the Clippers last time." Burks was injured in a home loss to the Clippers on Dec. 26.

G Alec Burks (fractured left fibula) missed his 38th straight game but accompanied the team on its one-game road trip to Sacramento. "We want to have him around as much as we can as long as it doesn't interfere with what he's doing as far as his recovery process," Jazz coach Quin Snyder said. "He's getting better. It's just a question of him being completely healthy before he returns. There's a number of games left and hopefully we'll have him for at least some of them."

G Alec Burks, out for nearly three months after surgery to repair a fractured left fibula, is not with the team on its road trips. Including Friday's game, Burks has missed 33 consecutive games.

G Alec Burks elected to undergo surgery on his fractured left leg in hopes of returning quicker than his six-week timeline. Burks is out indefinitely after sustaining the injury in a loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday.

G Alec Burks elected to undergo surgery on his fractured left leg in hopes of returning quicker than his six-week timeline. Burks is out indefinitely after sustaining the injury in a loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday.

G Alec Burks was to undergo surgery on Tuesday in Salt Lake City to aid the healing process of his broken left leg. Dr. Charles L. Saltzman, an ankle and foot specialist who is chairman of the Department of Orthopedics at University of Utah Health Care, was to perform the procedure. Burks was injured during a fall in a game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Dec. 23. The team said Burks will stay in Salt Lake City for rehabilitation and then will go with the Jazz on road trips after he receives clearance from the medical staff. It initially was believed that Burks would not need surgery. Burks, a fifth-year guard, was averaging a career-high 14.3 points and a career-best 38.7 percent on 3-point shooting and also 3.6 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 28 games. His 14.4 points per game as a reserve rank third in the NBA. Burks also was diagnosed with concussion-like symptoms by the Jazz medical staff at the time of the injury last week.

G Alec Burks had an MRI exam that revealed a fractured left fibula. He will be sidelined indefinitely, the team announced Sunday.Burks also was diagnosed with concussion-like symptoms by the Jazz medical staff. Both injuries resulted from a fall that occurred in the second quarter of Saturday's game against the Clippers.No surgery is required to repair Burks' broken leg, but there is no timetable for his return.Burks is averaging 14.3 points and has appeared in all 28 games, including three starts, for the Jazz.