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Tue Feb 13 201819:48Bucks' G-League affiliate picks up G Brandon JenningsBrandon JenningsPGBucksFree Agent
Khris MiddletonSFBucksFree Agent
OSHKOSH, Wis. (AP) — The developmental league affiliate of the Milwaukee Bucks has acquired former Bucks first-round draft pick Brandon Jennings off waivers.The Wisconsin Herd announced that it had picked up Jennings on Tuesday.Jennings was the 10th overall pick by the Bucks in the 2009 NBA draft, averaging 17.0 points over four seasons in Milwaukee. He was traded to Detroit in July 2013 in a deal that sent Khris Middleton to the Bucks.The 28-year old Jennings played two-plus seasons in Detroit before making stops with the Magic, Knicks and Wizards. He most recently played professionally in China.___More NBA basketball: https://apnews.com/tag/NBAbasketball
Tue Feb 13 201818:38Thunder stars Westbrook, Anthony to return against CavaliersCarmelo AnthonyPFThunderFree Agent
Russell WestbrookPGThunderFree Agent
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Thunder stars Russell Westbrook and Carmelo Anthony will return to action Tuesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers after recovering from sprained ankles.Thunder coach Billy Donovan made the announcement during his pregame media session Tuesday.Westbrook had been nursing a sprained left ankle. He missed Oklahoma City's loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Feb. 8 and the win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday. The All-Star point guard leads the Thunder with 25.5 points, 10.3 assists and 9.3 rebounds per game.Anthony sprained his right ankle early in Oklahoma City's win over Golden State on Feb. 6, and he sat out against the Lakers and Grizzlies. The veteran forward ranks third on the team with 17 points per game.Donovan said both will start and there will be no restrictions on either player.
Tue Feb 13 201815:08LeBron James to produce new "House Party" movieLeBron JamesSFCavaliersFree Agent
CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James is going old school to make a new movie.The Cavaliers star and business partner Maverick Carter are producing a new version of "House Party," the comedy featuring hip-hop duo Kid 'N Play that debuted in 1990.James' SpringHill Entertainment production company described the project as a "fresh re-imagining" of the original. The new film is being written by Stephen Glover and Jamal Olori from the FX series "Atlanta.""It's an honor when I got the opportunity to produce it, reboot the whole movie," James said Tuesday in Oklahoma City. "When I was growing up as a youngster I was like, 'Man, I hope I get an opportunity to throw one of these house parties, where it's just a lot of fun, a lot of joking around, dancin', people just having a good time.'"James noted some of his Cavs teammates weren't born when the original film came out. He may make a cameo in the new film.
Tue Feb 13 201813:08Knicks' Porzingis has successful surgery on torn ACLKristaps PorzingisPFKnicksFree Agent
NEW YORK (AP) — All-Star forward Kristaps Porzingis of the New York Knicks has undergone surgery for a torn ligament in his left knee.The team says the repair of his anterior cruciate ligament was a success. He is expected to be sidelined for much of next season. The operation Tuesday was at the Hospital for Special Surgery in Manhattan.Porzingis was hurt Feb. 6 when he landed after a dunk and crashed to the court against Milwaukee. The 7-foot-3 Latvian was averaging 22.7 points and an NBA-leading 2.4 blocked shots. He had been chosen for his first All-Star Game.
Tue Feb 13 201803:34NBA players step toward equality in limited edition sneakersKevin DurantSFWarriorsFree Agent
Donovan MitchellSGJazzFree Agent
When LeBron James stepped on the court wearing mismatched sneakers in the nation's capital, it wasn't a fashion statement by the NBA's most popular athlete. The message was clearly emblazed in gold on the back of his kicks, one white and one black: Equality.Sneaker enthusiasts around the world eagerly await NBA All-Star weekend when new and limited editions of the latest shoes make their debut, but the month leading up to the highly anticipated shoepalooza is often used to make a social statement.Starting with Martin Luther King Day and coinciding with Black History Month, players and companies honor the past and create dialogue about the future through footwear."I just think it's more of a paying homage to people that paved the way before me," Warriors forward Kevin Durant said. "It's much more than just shoes. It's more so of a memorial more than anything."Nike, which started building Black History Month campaigns in 2005, has created an entire theme around equality.Kyrie Irving's fourth... [More]
Mon Feb 12 201818:2476ers sign 3-point specialist Marco BelinelliMarco BelinelliSG76ersFree Agent
Joel EmbiidC76ersFree Agent
Ben SimmonsPF76ersFree Agent
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The 76ers have signed veteran 3-point specialist Marco Belinelli, whose contract was bought out by the Atlanta Hawks.Philadelphia announced the move on Monday ahead of the Sixers' matchup with the Knicks.Belinelli was averaging 11.4 points in 23.3 minutes per game with the Hawks, who bought him out to allow him to join a contending team. The Sixers held the eighth playoff position in the Eastern Conference entering Monday night's game.The 31-year-old said he chose Philadelphia over Oklahoma City, Toronto, Milwaukee and Portland largely because he believes the 76ers are a team on the rise and wants to help their playoff push. He's also looking forward to playing alongside Ben Simmons and All-Star Joel Embiid."I trust the process," Belinelli said. "I was lucky to watch a couple of games. They play real well together on offense and defense. I want to help this team make a run. I'm really happy."Philadelphia coach Brett Brown said it shows how far the team has come that... [More]
Mon Feb 12 201818:0476ers sign 3-point specialist Marco BelinelliMarco BelinelliSG76ersFree Agent
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The 76ers have signed veteran 3-point specialist Marco Belinelli, whose contract was bought out by the Atlanta Hawks.Philadelphia announced the move on Monday ahead of the Sixers' matchup with the Knicks.Belinelli was averaging 11.4 points in 23.3 minutes per game with the Hawks, who bought him out to allow him to join a contending team. The Sixers held the eighth playoff position in the Eastern Conference entering Monday night's game.An 11-year veteran, Belinelli has made 945 3-pointers in his career and has made 37.7 percent of his attempts from beyond the arc. The Sixers will be the ninth team for the 31-year-old Italian, who had one of his best seasons in 2013-14 with San Antonio, when he made 43 percent of his 3-point attempts and helped the Spurs to the NBA title. He also won the 3-point contest at All-Star Weekend that year.
Mon Feb 12 201817:24Timberwolves recall rookie Justin Patton from G League teamJustin PattonCTimberwolvesFree Agent
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves have recalled center Justin Patton from their NBA G League affiliate, the Iowa Wolves.The move was made on Monday. Patton has averaged 11.9 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.4 blocks and 20.1 minutes over 25 games for Iowa, after being assigned there on Dec. 27.The 6-foot-11 Patton broke his left foot during a workout last summer and needed surgery to repair the fifth metatarsal bone, so there's no guarantee he'll get in a game with the Wolves this season.He has yet to be cleared to play a full game without restriction. The 16th overall pick in the draft last year out of Creighton, Patton has yet to appear in an NBA game."Everything's pointing in the right direction. We just want to be sure," coach Tom Thibodeau said. "The biggest thing for Justin is the health part of it. It's better for him to develop playing down there, so I think he's gotten a lot out of it."The Timberwolves and the Washington Wizards are the only teams in the league this season that have yet to play a rookie.___For more AP NBA coverage: https://apnews.com/tag/NBAbasketball
Mon Feb 12 201815:34Nick Gilbert, son of Cavs owner, to undergo brain surgeryKyrie IrvingPGCelticsFree Agent
LeBron JamesSFCavaliersFree Agent
CLEVELAND (AP) — Nick Gilbert, the son of Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert who became a good-luck charm during the NBA lottery, will undergo major brain surgery this week.A team spokesman said the 21-year-old Michigan State student will have the operation in Detroit.Gilbert was born with neurofibromatosis, a nerve disorder that causes tumors. He has undergone previous surgeries for the genetic illness.In 2011, the younger Gilbert endeared himself to Cavs fans when he represented the team at the draft lottery.Cleveland won the No. 1 overall pick, which the team later used to select All-Star guard Kyrie Irving and help offset the loss of LeBron James as a free agent. Wearing a bowtie and dark-rimmed glasses at the event, the then-14-year-old Gilbert cracked "What's not to like?" when asked how it felt that his dad considered him his "personal hero."Dan Gilbert, who has five children, serves on the board for the Children's Tumor Foundation, which is trying to find a cure for his son's condition.Following Monday's practice in Boston, Cavs coach Tyronn Lue said players and coaches sent a video to "Gillie" to wish him well."We're all praying for him and wish him the best," Lue said. "Hate to see a young guy go through that, let alone anyone, but being so young and having that spirit that he has is great. We hope everything works out."
Mon Feb 12 201813:44Brain surgery for Cavs owners' son, a Michigan State studentKyrie IrvingPGCelticsFree Agent
CLEVELAND (AP) — Nick Gilbert, the son of Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert who became a good-luck charm during the NBA lottery, will have brain surgery this week.The team says the 21-year-old Michigan State student will have the operation in Detroit.In 2011, the younger Gilbert endeared himself to Cavs fans when he represented the team at the draft lottery. Cleveland won the No. 1 overall pick, which the team later used to select All-Star guard Kyrie Irving. Wearing a bow tie and dark-rimmed glasses, the then 14-year-old Gilbert was asked how it felt that his dad considered him his "personal hero." The youngster replied: "What's not to like?"Nick Gilbert was born with a nerve disorder that causes tumors. He has undergone previous surgeries for the genetic illness.Dan Gilbert has five children. He serves on the board for the Children's Tumor Foundation, which is trying to find a cure for his son's condition.
Mon Feb 12 201813:34Nick Gilbert, son of Cavs owner, to undergo brain surgeryKyrie IrvingPGCelticsFree Agent
CLEVELAND (AP) — Nick Gilbert, the son of Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert who became a good-luck charm during the NBA lottery, will undergo major brain surgery this week.A team spokesman said the 21-year-old Michigan State student will have the operation in Detroit.In 2011, the younger Gilbert endeared himself to Cavs fans when he represented the team at the draft lottery. Cleveland won the No. 1 overall pick, which the team later used to select All-Star guard Kyrie Irving. Wearing a bow tie and dark-rimmed glasses at the event, the then-14-year-old Gilbert cracked "What's not to like?" when asked how if felt that his dad considered him his "personal hero."Nick Gilbert was born with neurofibromatosis, a nerve disorder that causes tumors. He has undergone previous surgeries for the genetic illness.Dan Gilbert, who has five children, serves on the board for the Children's Tumor Foundation, which is trying to find a cure for his son's condition.
Mon Feb 12 201812:24Timberwolves recall rookie Justin Patton from G League teamJustin PattonCTimberwolvesFree Agent
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves have recalled center Justin Patton from their NBA G League affiliate, the Iowa Wolves.The move was made on Monday. Patton has averaged 11.9 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.4 blocks and 20.1 minutes over 25 games for Iowa, after being assigned there on Dec. 27.The 16th overall pick in the draft last year out of Creighton, Patton has yet to appear in an NBA game. The Timberwolves and the Washington Wizards are the only teams in the league this season that have yet to play a rookie.The 6-foot-11 Patton broke his left foot during a workout last summer and needed surgery to repair the fifth metatarsal bone.___For more AP NBA coverage: https://apnews.com/tag/NBAbasketball
Sun Feb 11 201819:14Kings waive Joe Johnson after trade-deadline acquisitionGeorge HillPGCavaliersFree Agent
Joe JohnsonSFJazzFree Agent
Iman ShumpertSGKingsFree Agent
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Three days after being acquired at the trade deadline, Joe Johnson was waived by the Sacramento Kings on Sunday.Sacramento announced the move before their game against the Timberwolves on Sunday night. The 36-year-old Johnson was acquired along with guard Iman Shumpert, a 2020 second-round draft choice, the rights to forward Dimitros Agravanis and cash in a three-team trade involving the Cleveland Cavaliers and Utah Jazz.The Kings sent guard George Hill to Cleveland in the deal.Johnson appeared in 32 games for Utah and averaged 7.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 21.9 minutes per game. In 16 NBA seasons, Johnson has averaged 16.2 points per game and been named an All-Star seven times.
Sun Feb 11 201818:04Westbrook, Anthony out for Thunder vs. GrizzliesCarmelo AnthonyPFThunderFree Agent
Russell WestbrookPGThunderFree Agent
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Thunder stars Russell Westbrook and Carmelo Anthony were ruled out of Sunday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies with sprained ankles.Thunder coach Billy Donovan made the announcements during his pregame media session.Westbrook has a sprained left ankle. He also missed Oklahoma City's loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday. The All-Star point guard leads the Thunder with 25.5 points, 10.3 assists and 9.3 rebounds per game.Anthony sprained his right ankle early in Oklahoma City's win over Golden State on Feb. 6, and he also sat out against the Lakers. The veteran forward ranks third on the team with 17 points per game.Donovan said both entered the day as questionable and tried to be ready to play.
Sat Feb 10 201818:23Memphis Grizzlies waive forward/center Brandan WrightBrandan WrightCGrizzliesFree Agent
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Memphis Grizzlies waived veteran forward/center Brandan Wright on Saturday.The 30-year-old Wright averaged 5 points, 3.4 rebounds and 13.6 minutes in 27 games this season, his third with the Grizzlies. He also has played for the Warriors, Nets, Mavericks, Celtics and Suns during a pro career that began in 2007.The 6-foot-10 Wright has career averages of 7 points and 3.6 rebounds in 427 regular-season games.___More NBA basketball: https://apnews.com/tag/NBAbasketball
Sat Feb 10 201817:03Pelicans waive Vaughn, JamesDante CunninghamSFPelicansFree Agent
Rashad VaughnSGBucksFree Agent
Tyler ZellerCBucksFree Agent
NEW YORK (AP) — The New Orleans Pelicans waived guard Rashad Vaughn two days after acquiring him a trade that sent forward Dante Cunningham to the Brooklyn Nets.The move comes hours before the Pelicans' game at Brooklyn on Saturday night.Vaughn's release continues an unsettling week for the 6-foot-1, 2015 first-round draft choice by Milwaukee. He was traded by the Bucks to Brooklyn on Monday for center Tyler Zeller. Vaughn was then dealt to New Orleans shortly before Thursday's NBA trade deadline in a move designed to accommodate Cunningham's trade request.Vaughn played four minutes in one game for Brooklyn and did not play for New Orleans.New Orleans also waived guard Mike James. He appeared in four games with New Orleans.___More NBA basketball: https://apnews.com/tag/NBAbasketball
Fri Feb 9 201821:13Heat wave: Wade receives standing ovation in Miami returnJosh RichardsonSGHeatFree Agent
Hassan WhitesideCHeatFree Agent
MIAMI (AP) — As the Heat fell behind early against the Milwaukee Bucks, the Miami fans were getting eager to see the man of the night.Dwayne Wade was back with the Heat on Friday night, coming off the bench for Miami.As the Heat fell behind 9-0, the crowd chanted, "We want Wade!"Wade took the court midway through the first quarter as the fans gave him a standing ovation. He immediately grabbed a defensive rebound and threw a lob pass to Hassan Whiteside, who was able to slam home a dunk.Wade is Miami's all-time leader in points, games, assists and steals. He was drafted in the first round by Miami in 2003, but left for Chicago in 2016. Miami acquired him from Cleveland as part of the Cavaliers' deadline-day makeover.His return seemed to put everybody with the franchise in a good mood Friday, from office workers to coach Erik Spolestra."I definitely feel it's going to be a great environment," Wade said before the game.It was.The lower bowl was full before tip-off, an uncommon sight for a... [More]
Fri Feb 9 201820:53Wade receives standing ovation in Heat returnDwyane WadeSGHeatFree Agent
Hassan WhitesideCHeatFree Agent
MIAMI (AP) — As the Heat fell behind early against the Milwaukee Bucks, the Miami fans were getting eager to see the man of the night.Dwayne Wade was back with the Heat on Friday night, coming off the bench for Miami.As the Heat fell behind 9-0, the crowd chanted, "We want Wade!"Wade took the court midway through the first quarter as the fans gave him a standing ovation. He immediately grabbed a defensive rebound and threw a lob pass to Hassan Whiteside, who was able to slam home a dunk.Wade is Miami's all-time leader in points, games, assists and steals. He was drafted in the first round by Miami in 2003, but left for Chicago in 2016. Miami acquired him from Cleveland as part of the Cavaliers' deadline-day makeover.
Fri Feb 9 201819:13Hawks buy out veteran Marco Belinelli's contractMarco BelinelliSG76ersFree Agent
Tyler DorseySGHawksFree Agent
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks have bought out 3-point specialist Marco Belinelli's contract, giving the 11th-year veteran an opportunity to finish the season on a contending team.The move was announced before Friday night's game against Cleveland.Hawks coach Mike Budenholzer says the 31-year-old Belinelli "was great for us." Budenholzer says the move was made both for Belinelli and to give younger players, including rookie Tyler Dorsey, more playing time.Belinelli was averaging 11.4 points while starting only one game. He has three games with five 3-pointers and has scored in double figures 30 times.Budenholzer said Belinelli is "a great teammate, a great player, smart. Wherever he ends up he's going to help that team."___More AP basketball: https://apnews.com/tag/NBAbasketball
Fri Feb 9 201817:23Grizzlies say they kept Evans after not getting right offerTyreke EvansSGGrizzliesFree Agent
Marc GasolCGrizzliesFree Agent
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — After several strange days filled with uncertainty, Tyreke Evans is still a member of the Memphis Grizzlies.Much to surprise of Evans — and his teammates.The Grizzlies sat Evans for five games before the trade deadline, but general manager Chris Wallace said Friday that Memphis never received the right offer, so decided not to deal the team's leading scorer."Basically, we felt that the offers weren't sufficient for a player of Tyreke's caliber and potential," Wallace said. "And particularly they weren't sufficient when weighed against the potential benefits of having him here for the rest of the season. So, we decided not to do anything."The Friday news conference culminated a stretch where Evans has not been with the team as the Grizzlies tried to deal him to better position themselves for the future. With all the rumblings about a trade and hopes for a better draft pick, Evans and teammates acknowledged they were surprised he was still with the team after the deadline."I've... [More]
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