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Thu Jul 12 201816:37Warriors sign free agent forward Jonas JerebkoKevin DurantSFWarriorsFree Agent
DeMarcus CousinsCPelicansFree Agent
Jonas JerebkoPFJazzFree Agent
Kevon LooneyPFWarriorsFree Agent
JaVale McGeeCWarriorsFree Agent
Zaza PachuliaCWarriorsFree Agent
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Free agent forward Jonas Jerebko has signed with the two-time defending champion Golden State Warriors.The Warriors announced the deal Thursday and planned to formally introduce Jerebko on Monday.A native of Sweden, Jerebko has played nine NBA seasons with Utah, Boston and Detroit. In 32 postseason games — four starts — for the Jazz and Celtics, he has averaged 4.0 points and 3.1 rebounds.Golden State had already added center DeMarcus Cousins in free agency and re-signed two-time reigning finals MVP Kevin Durant and forward/center Kevon Looney after winning a second straight title and third in four years. Centers JaVale McGee (Lakers) and Zaza Pachulia (Pistons) have departed.___More AP NBA: https://apnews.com/tag/NBAbasketball
Thu Jul 12 201815:57Chicago Bulls waive guard Sean KilpatrickSean KilpatrickSGNetsFree Agent
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bulls have waived guard Sean Kilpatrick.Signed in late March, Kilpatrick averaged 15.4 points in nine games for Chicago after spending time last season with the Brooklyn Nets, Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Clippers. He has averaged 10.3 points in four seasons after going undrafted out of Cincinnati.The Bulls announced the move on Thursday.___More AP NBA: www.apnews.com/tags/NBAbasketball
Thu Jul 12 201812:57Thunder re-sign G Raymond FeltonRaymond FeltonPGThunderFree Agent
Russell WestbrookPGThunderFree Agent
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma City Thunder have re-signed guard Raymond Felton.The Thunder made the announcement Thursday without details on the deal.Felton appeared in all 82 games last season and averaged 6.9 points, 2.5 assists and 1.9 rebounds as Russell Westbrook's backup.Felton has appeared in 938 career games, with averages of 11.4 points, 5.4 assists and 3.0 rebounds. The 13-year NBA veteran ranks eighth among all active players with 5,044 assists.Felton was selected fifth overall by Charlotte in the 2005 NBA Draft and was later named to the All-Rookie Second Team. In college, he helped North Carolina win the 2005 national championship and was selected to the all-tournament team.
Wed Jul 11 201819:37GM Pelinka: Lakers landing LeBron is "ultimate validation"Lonzo BallPGLakersFree Agent
Kobe BryantSFLakersFree Agent
LeBron JamesSFCavaliersFree Agent
Kawhi LeonardSFSpursFree Agent
Brook LopezCLakersFree Agent
JaVale McGeeCWarriorsFree Agent
Julius RandlePFLakersFree Agent
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Rob Pelinka says the Los Angeles Lakers aren't trying to beat the Golden State Warriors at their own game.Instead, they're building a team around LeBron James to do something different.Pelinka spoke publicly Wednesday for the first time since the Lakers' remarkable offseason overhaul began, and the irrepressibly optimistic former agent radiated excitement about the future for a team that hasn't made the playoffs in five seasons."To get the commitment from LeBron James to come to the Lakers for four years was really the culmination of everything we've been working towards," Pelinka said. "When LeBron chose to come here, it was the ultimate validation for the moves we've made and what we've been building since we started."The longest postseason drought in franchise history could be finished after James chose the Lakers in free agency. The club also added veterans Rajon Rondo, JaVale McGee and Lance Stephenson alongside their young core while parting ways with Julius... [More]
Wed Jul 11 201817:57Memphis Grizzlies sign forward Omri CasspiOmri CasspiSFWarriorsFree Agent
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Memphis Grizzlies have signed their second free agent in forward Omri (OME-ree) Casspi.General manager Chris Wallace announced the deal Wednesday. Terms were not disclosed.The 6-foot-9 Casspi has started 145 of 552 games in his career with Sacramento, Cleveland, Houston, New Orleans, Minnesota and Golden State. Now 30, Casspi played 53 games with the Warriors last season and averaged 5.7 points and 3.8 rebounds. He shot 58 percent from the floor and 45.5 percent outside the arc.Sacramento drafted the native of Holon, Israel, at No. 23 overall in 2009. He became the first Israel-born player to play in an NBA regular season game on Oct. 28, 2009.The Grizzlies also signed Kyle Anderson to a four-year deal announced Monday.___More AP NBA: https://apnews.com/tag/NBAbasketball
Tue Jul 10 201823:27Warriors lose security man Walker, athletic trainer LaneKlay ThompsonSGWarriorsFree Agent
Kevin DurantSFWarriorsFree Agent
Stephen CurryPGWarriorsFree Agent
Andre IguodalaSFWarriorsFree Agent
Kevon LooneyPFWarriorsFree Agent
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Golden State Warriors security man Ralph Walker, who in recent seasons had primarily worked closely with Stephen Curry, has departed the organization to spend more time with family.Walker confirmed his exit via text message, saying, "Will miss you all." He had been a fixture on the Golden State sidelines and almost anywhere Curry went, staying close to the two-time MVP at home and on the road. Walker is a former member of the Oakland Police Department.Also Tuesday, the Warriors said athletic trainer Chelsea Lane had departed for a job running the Atlanta Hawks training staff. She played a key role in getting Curry back from a knee injury this postseason as the Warriors won a second straight championship and third in four years — and Lane worked back several other stars from late-season injuries, too, such as Kevin Durant, Klay Thompson and Andre Iguodala.A contract extension for coach Steve Kerr is expected to be announced soon once he signs the new deal. Kerr has one year remaining on his original $25 million, five-year agreement. Kerr had planned some family travel in Europe for July.Golden State also announced the re-signing of big man Kevon Looney that had been agreed to last week when free agency began. Looney, receiving a one-year deal for the minimum, averaged 4.0 points and 3.3 rebounds in 13.8 minutes per game and earned five postseason starts.___More AP NBA: https://apnews.com/tag/NBAbasketball
Tue Jul 10 201822:47Silver says draft eligibility age likely to be changedLeBron JamesSFCavaliersFree Agent
LAS VEGAS (AP) — NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is certain that changes are coming to the league.Some are easy.Others, not so much.Speaking after the NBA's Board of Governors meeting on Tuesday night, Silver said he thinks the league is ready to scrap the rule requiring players to be out of high school for a year before becoming eligible to enter the draft. That one should be relatively simple to move forward now, while notions such as how to find more competitive balance are still a puzzler to the league and its commissioner."I'm not here to say we have a problem," Silver said. "And I love where the league is right now. But I think we can create a better system."Part of that better system, he thinks, will be reverting back to the policy that will allow players to go into the league right out of high school — something that should be in place in time for the 2021 NBA Draft, though that timeline has not been formally announced. Silver was a proponent of making the eligibility age older, up... [More]
Tue Jul 10 201821:26Warriors lose security man Walker, athletic trainer LaneKlay ThompsonSGWarriorsFree Agent
Kevin DurantSFWarriorsFree Agent
Stephen CurryPGWarriorsFree Agent
Andre IguodalaSFWarriorsFree Agent
Kevon LooneyPFWarriorsFree Agent
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Golden State Warriors security man Ralph Walker, who in recent seasons had primarily worked closely with Stephen Curry, has departed the organization to spend more time with family.Walker confirmed his exit via text message, saying, "Will miss you all." He had been a fixture on the Golden State sidelines and almost anywhere Curry went, staying close to the two-time MVP at home and on the road. Walker is a former member of the Oakland Police Department.Also Tuesday, the Warriors said athletic trainer Chelsea Lane had departed for a job running the Atlanta Hawks training staff. She played a key role in getting Curry back from a knee injury this postseason as the Warriors won a second straight championship and third in four years — and Lane worked back several other stars from late-season injuries, too, such as Kevin Durant, Klay Thompson and Andre Iguodala.Golden State also announced the re-signing of big man Kevon Looney that had been agreed to last week when free agency began. Looney, receiving a one-year deal for the minimum, averaged 4.0 points and 3.3 rebounds in 13.8 minutes per game and earned five postseason starts.___More AP NBA: https://apnews.com/tag/NBAbasketball
Tue Jul 10 201816:36Lance Stephenson accepts LeBron's call to team up for LakersLonzo BallPGLakersFree Agent
Brandon IngramSFLakersFree Agent
Brook LopezCLakersFree Agent
JaVale McGeeCWarriorsFree Agent
Lance StephensonSGPacersFree Agent
Ivica ZubacCLakersFree Agent
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Lance Stephenson always felt his famed rivalry with LeBron James was rooted in mutual respect.When James called Stephenson last week to pitch him on teaming up with the Los Angeles Lakers, Stephenson's feelings were confirmed — and he quickly accepted the invitation.The Lakers formally announced the signings of Stephenson, center JaVale McGee and second-round draft pick Svi Mykhailiuk on Tuesday.Coming off a productive season in his latest stint with the Indiana Pacers, Stephenson agreed to a one-year, $4.5 million deal to join James, McGee and Rajon Rondo in the Lakers' influx of veteran talent.Stephenson has been one of James' most famed antagonists during their careers, and even Stephenson is surprised they've become teammates. But it only took a phone call from LeBron to persuade Stephenson to join the Lakers."I was actually surprised he made the move to LA," Stephenson said. "I guess he needed a new look, and I just feel like him reaching out and showing he... [More]
Tue Jul 10 201815:46Los Angeles Lakers sign Lance Stephenson, Svi MykhailiukJaVale McGeeCWarriorsFree Agent
Lance StephensonSGPacersFree Agent
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers have signed veteran Lance Stephenson and second-round pick Svi Mykhailiuk.The Lakers announced the deals Tuesday.Stephenson agreed to a one-year, $4.5 million deal to join LeBron James, Rajon Rondo and JaVale McGee in the Lakers' influx of veteran talent.Stephenson appeared in all 82 games for Indiana last season, averaging 9.2 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game. The Lakers are his seventh NBA franchise entering his ninth season.The Lakers chose Mykhailiuk with the 47th overall pick in last month's draft. The Ukrainian shooter averaged 14.6 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game for Kansas last season while setting the Jayhawks' single-season record with 115 3-pointers.Mykhailiuk has been impressive early in Las Vegas summer league play.___More AP NBA: www.apnews.com/tags/NBAbasketball
Mon Jul 9 201821:16It's official: Lakers announce LeBron James has signedLonzo BallPGLakersFree Agent
Kentavious Caldwell-PopeSGLakersFree Agent
Paul GeorgeSFThunderFree Agent
Josh HartSGLakersFree Agent
Brandon IngramSFLakersFree Agent
LeBron JamesSFCavaliersFree Agent
Kyle KuzmaSF/PFLakersFree Agent
Kawhi LeonardSFSpursFree Agent
JaVale McGeeCWarriorsFree Agent
Rajon RondoPGPelicansFree Agent
Lance StephensonSGPacersFree Agent
LOS ANGELES (AP) — It's official. LeBron is a Laker.The Los Angeles Lakers announced the signing of LeBron James as a free agent Monday night, confirming the seismic shift created by the four-time NBA Most Valuable Player's decision to leave Cleveland for the 16-time champion franchise on the West Coast.James' representatives at Klutch Sports Group tweeted a photo of James signing his contract with Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka. James' agency already announced last week that the superstar had agreed to a four-year deal worth $153.3 million with Los Angeles.The Lakers have missed the playoffs in a franchise-record five consecutive seasons, while James has played in the past eight NBA Finals with the Miami Heat and the Cleveland Cavaliers, winning three titles.The 33-year-old budding entertainment mogul immediately becomes the focus of the Lakers franchise and a possible foundation for the NBA's next superteam, depending on whether James and the Lakers can persuade more superstars to... [More]
Mon Jul 9 201820:46It's official: Lakers announce LeBron James has signedLeBron JamesSFCavaliersFree Agent
LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James has officially joined the Los Angeles Lakers.The Lakers announced the signing of the four-time NBA Most Valuable Player as a free agent Monday night.James' representatives at Klutch Sports Group tweeted a photo of James signing his contract with general manager Rob Pelinka. James' agency announced last week that the superstar had agreed to a four-year deal worth $153.3 million with the Lakers, who have missed the playoffs in a franchise-record five consecutive seasons.James has played in the past eight NBA Finals with the Miami Heat and the Cleveland Cavaliers, winning three titles.Magic Johnson, the Lakers' president of basketball operations, called James "the best player in the world" in a news release.___More AP NBA: www.apnews.com/tags/NBAbasketball
Mon Jul 9 201816:36Forward Anthony Tolliver rejoins TimberwolvesAnthony TolliverPFPistonsFree Agent
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves have signed forward Anthony Tolliver to a one-year, $5.75 million contract.The team announced the signing Monday without releasing details. The Associated Press reported the terms last week.The 6-foot-8 Tolliver spent two seasons in Minnesota, from 2010 to 2012, averaging 5.5 points and 3.9 rebounds. He has played for nine different franchises and spent last season with Detroit, where he averaged 8.9 points a game.He shot a career-best 43.6 percent from 3-point range — seventh best in the NBA — and connected on a career-high 2.0 threes per game on 4.6 attempts. He also shot 46.4 percent from the floor last season, a career best.
Mon Jul 9 201815:26Timberwolves sign Tolliver to one-year dealAnthony TolliverPFPistonsFree Agent
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves have signed forward Anthony Tolliver to a one-year, $5.75 million deal.The team announced the signing Monday without releasing details. The Associated Press reported the terms last week.The 6-foot-8 Tolliver has played for nine different franchises and spent last season with Detroit, where he averaged 8.9 points per game. He shot a career-best 43.6 percent from three-point range — seventh best in the NBA — connecting on a career-high 2.0 threes per game on 4.6 attempts.He also shot 46.4 percent from the floor last season, his single-season career-best mark.Tolliver spent two seasons in Minnesota, from 2010 to 2012, averaging 5.5 points and 3.9 rebounds per game.
Sun Jul 8 201801:45Mozgov, Biyombo swapped in Hornets-Magic-Bulls tradeBismack BiyomboCMagicFree Agent
Jerian GrantPGBullsFree Agent
Dwight HowardCHornetsFree Agent
Timofey MozgovCNetsFree Agent
Julyan StonePGHornetsFree Agent
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Timofey Mozgov has been traded for the second time this summer, dealt from Charlotte to Orlando in a three-team deal that also included Chicago.The Magic sent Bismack Biyombo and two future second-round picks to Charlotte, which traded Mozgov to Orlando. The Magic also got guard Jerian Grant from the Bulls in the deal completed late Saturday night.Chicago acquired Julyan Stone from Charlotte in the trade that saves the Bulls about $2 million.The Hornets had just acquired Mozgov from Brooklyn in the deal that sent Dwight Howard to the Nets before he was bought out so he could sign with Washington. Neither Mozgov nor Biyombo ever came close to living up to the contracts they signed in July 2016, and both have two seasons and more than $32 million remaining.Biyombo played for Charlotte from 2011-14. He is fifth in Hornets history in blocks and blocks per game (1.6).
Sun Jul 8 201800:35Suns' Booker signs 5-year, $158 million dealDevin BookerSGSunsFree Agent
Josh JacksonSFSunsFree Agent
PHOENIX (AP) — Devin Booker, the high-scoring guard at the heart of Phoenix's rebuilding plans, has signed a five-year, $158 million maximum contract with the Suns.Booker, 21, tweeted a photo of himself smiling as he signed the contract Saturday night, moments before the Suns announced the deal, which makes him the highest-paid player in the franchise's history.The 13th overall pick in the 2015 draft out of Kentucky, Booker has averaged 19.8 points per game in his three NBA seasons. He averaged 24.9 points last season, shooting 38 percent from 3-point range. He won the NBA 3-point contest at All-Star weekend in February.Booker set a franchise record by scoring 70 points in a game at Boston on March 24, 2017, just the sixth player in NBA history to score that many."I am humbled & honored to commit to the Suns organization long term," he wrote. "I loved calling Phoenix home the last 3 seasons as this team & community are special to me. Thank you to the Suns for drafting me and believing... [More]
Sat Jul 7 201823:56Suns' Booker signs 5-year, $158 million dealDevin BookerSGSunsFree Agent
PHOENIX (AP) — Devin Booker, the high-scoring guard at the heart of Phoenix's rebuilding plans, has signed a five-year, $158 million maximum contract with the Suns.Booker, 21, tweeted a photo of himself smiling as he signed the deal Saturday night, moments before the Suns announced the deal.The 13th overall pick in the 2016 draft out of Kentucky, Booker has averaged 19.8 points per game in his three NBA seasons. He averaged 24.9 points last season, shooting 38 percent from 3-point range. He won the NBA 3-point shooting contest at All-Star weekend in February.Booker set a franchise record by scoring 70 points in a game at Boston on March 24, 2017, just the sixth player in NBA history to score that many.In his tweet, he said he was "humbled and honored" to sign the deal.
Sat Jul 7 201822:55Pistons hire Polinsky as director of player personnelGlenn RobinsonSFPacersFree Agent
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Pistons have hired Gregg Polinsky as director of player personnel.The Pistons also announced Saturday they had signed second-round draft pick Bruce Brown Jr. and waived guard Dwight Buycks. Detroit later officially announced the signings of free agents Glenn Robinson III and Jose Calderon.Polinsky comes to the Pistons from the Brooklyn Nets. He spent the last 19 seasons with them in various roles, most recently as director of college scouting, and was the coach at Georgia Southern from 1995-99.The 6-foot-5 Brown was taken with the 42nd pick in this year's draft. He averaged 11.4 points a game last season at Miami.Buycks averaged 7.4 points in 29 games for the Pistons last season.___More AP NBA: https://apnews.com/tag/NBAbasketball
Sat Jul 7 201815:06Correction: Summer League Rdp storyMalik BeasleySGNuggetsFree Agent
Henry EllensonPFPistonsFree Agent
Daniel HamiltonSGThunderFree Agent
Aaron HarrisonSGMavericksFree Agent
Shaquille HarrisonSGSunsFree Agent
Danuel HouseSFSunsFree Agent
Jonathan IsaacPFMagicFree Agent
Dakari JohnsonCThunderFree Agent
Jalen JonesSGMavericksFree Agent
Furkan KorkmazSF76ersFree Agent
Alfonzo McKinnieSFRaptorsFree Agent
Malik MonkSGHornetsFree Agent
Monte MorrisPGNuggetsFree Agent
Semi OjeleyeSFCelticsFree Agent
Cedi OsmanSFCavaliersFree Agent
Davon ReedSGSunsFree Agent
Devin RobinsonSFWizardsFree Agent
Dennis SmithPGMavericksFree Agent
Sindarius ThornwellSGClippersFree Agent
Christian WoodPFHornetsFree Agent
Guerschon YabuselePFCelticsFree Agent
Ante ZizicCCavaliersFree Agent
LAS VEGAS (AP) — In a story July 7 about the opening day of games from the NBA Summer League, The Associated Press, relying on information from the NBA, erroneously reported the final score and details of the Detroit-Milwaukee game. Milwaukee won 90-63.A corrected version of the story is below:Ayton gets 10 points in NBA debut at Summer LeagueDeandre Ayton got his first taste of NBA action, and it came in a Phoenix victoryBy TIM REYNOLDSAP Basketball WriterLAS VEGAS (AP) — Deandre Ayton pointed to the rim, asking for a lob. The pass came from Shaquille Harrison, and Ayton snared it in his right hand before slamming down a dunk.And thousands of Phoenix Suns fans roared.In that one moment, they saw a glimpse of what their team's future may look like. The No. 1 pick in this year's draft made his debut at the NBA Summer League on Friday night, and he walked off a winner as the Suns topped the Dallas Mavericks 92-85.Ayton played 22 minutes, scoring 10 points on 4-for-6 shooting, with the alley-oop... [More]
Sat Jul 7 201803:35DeMarcus Cousins, on the Warriors' potential: 'Scary'Klay ThompsonSGWarriorsFree Agent
Kevin DurantSFWarriorsFree Agent
Stephen CurryPGWarriorsFree Agent
Draymond GreenPFWarriorsFree Agent
LAS VEGAS (AP) — DeMarcus Cousins perfectly summed up the potential of the Golden State Warriors."Scary," he said.The rest of the league likely agrees.Cousins signed his contract Friday to join the two-time defending NBA champion Warriors for this coming season, one in which he'll make $5.3 million. He isn't sure when his surgically repaired Achilles will allow him to start playing with his new team — being ready for the start of training camp seems quite doubtful — but he can already envision what might happen when he returns to form."Of course it's going to take a lot of hard work, a lot of hard work and dedication, and also a lot of sacrifice from not only myself but other guys on the team as well," Cousins told reporters Friday night at the NBA Summer League. "That's something that we all are aware of and that's something we accepted already."When he returns, something he says he won't do until he's back to 100 percent, the Warriors could have a starting five composed entirely of 2018... [More]
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