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Thu Sep 12 201922:26AP Source: Pistons reach deal with Joe JohnsonJoe JohnsonSFPistonsFree Agent
DETROIT (AP) — A person with knowledge of the agreement says the Detroit Pistons have reached a deal with 38-year-old swingman Joe Johnson.The person spoke on condition of anonymity Thursday night because the deal had not been announced. Johnson's most recent NBA season was 2017-18, when he played for Houston and Utah. He was recently named MVP of the BIG3 3-on-3 basketball league.Johnson averaged 6.8 points in 55 games in that 2017-18 season. He has also played for Boston, Phoenix, Atlanta, Brooklyn and Miami in an NBA career that began in 2001-02.___More AP NBA: https://apnews.com/NBA and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
Sat Sep 7 201920:30NBA star Kawhi Leonard's sister charged in deadly robberyKawhi LeonardSFClippersFree Agent
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — A relative of NBA star Kawhi Leonard has confirmed his sister is one of two women accused of robbing and killing an elderly woman at a Southern California casino.The Riverside Press-Enterprise reports the aunt of 35-year-old Kimesha Williams confirmed Saturday that Williams is the sister of the Los Angeles Clippers forward.Authorities say Williams and an accomplice followed an 84-year-old woman into a bathroom at Pechanga Resort Casino on Aug. 31, broke her skull and stole her purse. The victim died Wednesday.A Riverside County sheriff's investigator is asking a judge to keep Williams held without bail, saying she may flee and "has family that are well-off and could post her bail."Leonard attended high school in the area. He led the Toronto Raptors to their first NBA championship during the 2018-19 season before signing with the LA Clippers.
Sat Sep 7 201919:00NBA star Kawhi Leonard's sister charged in deadly robberyKawhi LeonardSFClippersFree Agent
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — A relative of NBA star Kawhi Leonard has confirmed his sister is one of two women accused of robbing and killing an elderly woman at a Southern California casino.The Riverside Press-Enterprise reports the aunt of 35-year-old Kimesha Williams confirmed Saturday that Williams is the sister of the Los Angeles Clippers forward.Authorities say Williams and an accomplice followed an 84-year-old woman into a bathroom at Pechanga Resort Casino on Aug. 31, broke her skull and stole her purse. The victim died Wednesday.A Riverside County sheriff's investigator is asking a judge to keep Williams held without bail, saying she may flee and "has family that are well-off and could post her bail."Leonard attended high school in the area. He led the Toronto Raptors to their first NBA championship during the 2018-19 season before signing with the Clippers.
Wed Sep 4 201917:49Dwight Howard eager to make most of 2nd chance with LakersKobe BryantFree Agent
Rajon RondoPGLakersFree Agent
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dwight Howard says he is returning to the Los Angeles Lakers with a new outlook on basketball and his place in it.The veteran center hopes the Lakers fans— and a couple of retired Lakers superstars — who learned to loathe the old Dwight over the past six years will give him another chance.Howard called it "a very big blessing" Wednesday to re-sign with the Lakers , who chose him as the improbable replacement for injured center DeMarcus Cousins.The 33-year-old Howard spent the eventful 2012-13 season with the Lakers before abruptly leaving as a free agent. After six up-and-down seasons away from LA and a self-described difficult offseason in his personal life, Howard is energized by the chance to team up with LeBron James and Anthony Davis in a familiar jersey."Not too often in life do you get second chances," Howard said on a conference call in his first public comments about the reunion. "This is an awesome experience. I'm just looking forward to being the best teammate,... [More]
Wed Sep 4 201912:59Lawyer: City needs to admit guilt in Bucks player's arrestSterling BrownSGBucksFree Agent
MILWAUKEE (AP) — An attorney for Bucks guard Sterling Brown says Milwaukee's $400,000 offer to settle Brown's lawsuit against the city over his arrest last year is insufficient because it doesn't include an admission of guilt.Attorney Mark Thomsen said Wednesday that any settlement would have to include such an admission.The city's Common Council has given Brown 14 days to accept or decline the settlement offer.Brown contends in his lawsuit that police used excessive force and targeted him because he is black when they confronted him for parking illegally in a handicapped-accessible spot in January 2018. He was talking with officers while waiting for his citation when the situation escalated. Officers took him down and used a stun gun because he didn't immediately remove his hands from his pockets, as ordered.
Wed Sep 4 201912:09Milwaukee offers Bucks' player $400K to settle police suitSterling BrownSGBucksFree Agent
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee city officials are offering Bucks guard Sterling Brown $400,000 to settle his lawsuit accusing police of using excessive force and targeting him because he's black when they confronted him over a parking violation.The city's Common Council authorized the offer Wednesday during a closed session. Brown has 14 days to accept or decline it.Brown's attorney didn't immediately comment, but he planned to address it at a news conference later Wednesday morning.Brown illegally parked in a disabled spot outside a Walgreens on Jan. 26, 2018, and was talking with a group of officers while waiting for his citation when the situation escalated. Officers took him down and used a stun gun because he didn't immediately remove his hands from his pockets, as ordered.___This story has been corrected to reflect that Brown's attorney's news conference was planned for Wednesday, not Monday.
Wed Sep 4 201911:39Milwaukee offers Bucks' player $400K to settle police suitSterling BrownSGBucksFree Agent
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee city officials are offering Bucks guard Sterling Brown $400,000 to settle his lawsuit accusing police of using excessive force and targeting him because he's black when they confronted him over a parking violation.The city's Common Council authorized the offer Wednesday during a closed session. Brown has 14 days to accept or decline it.Brown's attorney didn't immediately comment, but he planned to address it at a news conference later Monday morning.Brown illegally parked in a disabled spot outside a Walgreens on Jan. 26, 2018, and was talking with a group of officers while waiting for his citation when the situation escalated. Officers took him down and used a stun gun because he didn't immediately remove his hands from his pockets, as ordered.
Sat Aug 31 201902:57AP Source: Rockets, Eric Gordon agree on extensionsEric GordonSFRocketsFree Agent
James HardenSGRocketsFree Agent
Russell WestbrookPGRocketsFree Agent
SHANGHAI (AP) — A person with knowledge of the situation says the Houston Rockets and veteran guard Eric Gordon have agreed on a contract extension that could keep him with the team for another five seasons in all.Gordon and the Rockets agreed on a three-year extension, which begins with the 2020-21 season, according to the person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because neither side has publicly announced the agreement. There is an option for a fourth year to be added, which could push the total value of the new deal to just under $76 million.The Houston Chronicle first reported the agreement and ESPN first reported certain terms including how the final year is not yet guaranteed unless Gordon is selected as an All-Star or the Rockets win a championship. Gordon will make $14 million this season and then average about $18 million in salary over the following three years.Gordon has been remarkably consistent in his three seasons with the Rockets, averaging 16.8... [More]
Sat Aug 31 201900:57AP Source: Rockets, Eric Gordon agree on extensionsEric GordonSFRocketsFree Agent
James HardenSGRocketsFree Agent
Russell WestbrookPGRocketsFree Agent
SHANGHAI (AP) — A person with knowledge of the situation says the Houston Rockets and veteran guard Eric Gordon have agreed on a contract extension that could keep him with the team for another five seasons in all.Gordon and the Rockets agreed on a three-year extension, which begins with the 2020-21 season, according to the person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because neither side has publicly announced the agreement. There is an option for a fourth year to be added, which could push the total value of the new deal to just under $76 million.The Houston Chronicle first reported the agreement and ESPN first reported certain terms including how the final year is not yet guaranteed unless Gordon is selected as an All-Star or the Rockets win a championship. Gordon will make $14 million this season and then average about $18 million in salary over the following three years.Gordon has been remarkably consistent in his three seasons with the Rockets, averaging 16.8... [More]
Fri Aug 30 201911:57Arrest warrant issued for Lakers center DeMarcus CousinsDeMarcus CousinsCLakersFree Agent
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Alabama police have issued an arrest warrant for Los Angeles Lakers center DeMarcus Cousins on a misdemeanor domestic violence charge for harassing communications. .The Mobile municipal court website indicates a warrant was issued for harassing communications, but does not list other detailsTMZ released an audio recording Tuesday in which it says Cousins threatens to shoot Christy West, the mother of their 7-year-old child.Lakers spokesperson Alison Bogli said Thursday the team had no immediate comment beyond a statement issued Tuesday after learning of the recording .The Lakers say they "take this claim seriously" and are gathering information and looking into the allegations.The 6-foot-11, 270-pound Cousins signed with the Lakers last month as a free agent, but the 29-year-old veteran center then tore a knee ligament during a workout earlier this month.___More AP NBA: https://apnews.com/tag/NBA and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
Thu Aug 29 201922:57Warriors bring back Pachulia as consultant, make promotionsMike DunleavySFCavaliersFree Agent
Zaza PachuliaCWarriorsFree Agent
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Former Golden State center Zaza Pachulia has re-joined the Warriors, no longer as a player but working as a consultant.The team announced Pachulia's hiring Thursday along with naming Steve Kerr's entire coaching staff and the promotion of ex-forward Mike Dunleavy Jr. to assistant general manager.Pachulia played for the back-to-back champion Warriors teams of 2017 and '18 before spending the final season of his 16-year playing career with Detroit.He is eager to be part of a new era beginning this season at San Francisco's Chase Center, which the Warriors have been showing off this week as opening nears next month."I'm super excited and looking forward to it," Pachulia said in a text message. "It's going to be a fun process."While Pachulia only appeared in seven games during the 2018 run with no starts after starting 15 postseason games the previous year, his veteran presence and team-first mindset meant so much to Kerr and the Warriors. He will be used as a consultant... [More]
Thu Aug 29 201922:27Warriors bring back Pachulia as consultant, make promotionsMike DunleavySFCavaliersFree Agent
Zaza PachuliaCWarriorsFree Agent
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Former Golden State center Zaza Pachulia has re-joined the Warriors, no longer as a player but working as a consultant.The team announced Pachulia's hiring Thursday along with naming Steve Kerr's entire coaching staff and the promotion of ex-forward Mike Dunleavy Jr. to assistant general manager.Pachulia played for the back-to-back champion Warriors teams of 2017 and '18 before spending the final season of his 16-year playing career with Detroit.He is eager to be part of a new era beginning this season at San Francisco's Chase Center, which the Warriors have been showing off this week as opening nears next month."I'm super excited and looking forward to it," Pachulia said in a text message. "It's going to be a fun process."While Pachulia only appeared in seven games during the 2018 run with no starts after starting 15 postseason games the previous year, his veteran presence and team-first mindset meant so much to Kerr and the Warriors. He will be used as a consultant... [More]
Thu Aug 29 201913:07Nets' Chandler suspended 25 games for positive drug testWilson ChandlerSFNetsFree Agent
Kevin DurantSFNetsFree Agent
NEW YORK (AP) — Brooklyn Nets forward Wilson Chandler has been suspended 25 games without pay by the NBA for testing positive for Ipamorelin, a drug that increases the release of growth hormone.The league says Thursday that Chandler's suspension will begin with the first regular-season game in which he is healthy and eligible to play.The Nets signed the veteran forward during their busy offseason. He could play a valuable role in the absence of Kevin Durant, who is still recovering from a ruptured Achilles tendon.Chandler, a first-round pick of the New York Knicks in 2007, has averaged 12.9 points in 11 seasons.
Wed Aug 28 201913:42Lakers, NBA investigating threat claim against CousinsDeMarcus CousinsCLakersFree Agent
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers and the NBA say they're investigating a claim that center DeMarcus Cousins threatened violence against a former girlfriend.TMZ released an audio recording Tuesday in which it says Cousins threatens to shoot Christy West, the mother of their 7-year-old child.The Lakers issued a statement saying they "take this claim seriously." The team and the NBA both say they're gathering information and looking into the allegations.Cousins got married to another woman last weekend in Atlanta.Cousins signed with the Lakers last month as a free agent, but the veteran center then tore a knee ligament during a workout earlier this month. He could miss the entire season with his new team after knee surgery.___More AP NBA: https://apnews.com/NBA and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
Wed Aug 28 201900:02Lakers, NBA investigating threat claim against CousinsDeMarcus CousinsCLakersFree Agent
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers and the NBA say they're investigating a claim that center DeMarcus Cousins threatened violence against a former girlfriend.TMZ released an audio recording Tuesday in which it says Cousins threatens to shoot Christy West, the mother of their 7-year-old child.The Lakers issued a statement saying they "take this claim seriously." The team and the NBA both say they're gathering information and looking into the allegations.Cousins got married last weekend in Atlanta.Cousins signed with the Lakers last month as a free agent, but the veteran center then tore a knee ligament during a workout earlier this month. He could miss the entire season with his new team after knee surgery.___More AP NBA: https://apnews.com/NBA and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
Tue Aug 27 201917:42Into Africa: Raptors president brings the game homeKawhi LeonardSFClippersFree Agent
TORONTO (AP) — Masai Ujiri could see it in the proud posture and wide smiles of the young female players.The Toronto Raptors president was in Somalia last week for the last stop on his annual Giants of Africa tour."We have to preach equality on the continent and all over the world," Ujiri told The Canadian Press. "There's as much talent in girls as there is in boys. They have to be given the opportunity, too. At the end of the day, you see them walking taller, which was very important for us to continue on this journey."Ujiri has barely paused since the Raptors won the NBA championship in June. There was free agency and the departure of superstar Kawhi Leonard to the Los Angeles Clippers.Much of his time has been devoted to Giants of Africa, his passion project since 2003. The tour added Somalia and South Sudan to the schedule this summer, two countries still staggering from civil wars.Islamic extremism in Somalia had forbidden females to watch sports let alone participate in them. The... [More]
Tue Aug 27 201917:22Into Africa: Raptors president brings the game homeKawhi LeonardSFClippersFree Agent
TORONTO (AP) — Masai Ujiri could see it in the proud posture and wide smiles of the young female players.The Toronto Raptors president was in Somalia last week for the last stop on his annual Giants of Africa tour."We have to preach equality on the continent and all over the world," Ujiri told The Canadian Press. "There's as much talent in girls as there is in boys. They have to be given the opportunity, too. At the end of the day, you see them walking taller, which was very important for us to continue on this journey."Ujiri has barely paused since the Raptors won the NBA championship in June. There was free agency and the departure of superstar Kawhi Leonard to the Los Angeles Clippers.Much of his time has been devoted to Giants of Africa, his passion project since 2003. The tour added Somalia and South Sudan to the schedule this summer, two countries still staggering from civil wars.Islamic extremism in Somalia had forbidden females to watch sports let alone participate in them. The... [More]
Mon Aug 26 201920:12Dwight Howard returns to Lakers 6 years after departureKobe BryantFree Agent
DeMarcus CousinsCLakersFree Agent
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dwight Howard rejoined the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday, six seasons after his acrimonious departure.The eight-time All-Star center and 15-year NBA veteran is the Lakers' improbable choice to fill the sudden roster vacancy created by DeMarcus Cousins' knee injury.Howard spent one memorable season with the Lakers in 2012-13 after joining the club with Steve Nash in Los Angeles' high-risk attempt to create an immediate championship contender. While he led the NBA in rebounding and valiantly played through injuries, Howard also clashed with Kobe Bryant and subsequently spurned Los Angeles as a free agent after the Lakers lost in the first round of the playoffs.He bounced to six franchises after his departure, while the Lakers haven't made the NBA postseason in those ensuing six seasons.Howard has been aggressively booed at Staples Center ever since he took significantly less money than the Lakers offered him and joined the Houston Rockets instead.Howard appeared in nine... [More]
Mon Aug 26 201919:32Dwight Howard returns to Lakers 6 years after departureKobe BryantFree Agent
Anthony DavisPFLakersFree Agent
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dwight Howard has rejoined the Los Angeles Lakers six years after his acrimonious departure.The eight-time All-Star center and 15-year NBA veteran agreed to a contract Monday with the Lakers.Howard led the NBA in rebounding while spending the 2012-13 season with the Lakers, but he clashed with Kobe Bryant and subsequently spurned Los Angeles as a free agent. He bounced to six franchises after his departure, while the Lakers haven't made the playoffs since.He played nine games with Washington last season.Howard will take over the role expected to be filled by DeMarcus Cousins, who tore his knee ligament after signing with the Lakers last month. Howard will team with JaVale McGee and Anthony Davis to play center for Los Angeles.___More AP NBA: https://apnews.com/NBA and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
Mon Aug 26 201918:02Nets sign guard Caris LeVert to contract extensionKyrie IrvingPGNetsFree Agent
Kevin DurantSFNetsFree Agent
Caris LeVertSGNetsFree Agent
NEW YORK (AP) — The Brooklyn Nets have signed guard Caris LeVert to a contract extension after his remarkable recovery from injury last season.The 2016 first-round pick was averaging a team-best 18.4 points in his first 13 games before sustaining a dislocated right foot, a gruesome-looking injury that had players in prayer as he was taken off the court on a stretcher.But it was quickly determined that he wouldn't need surgery and would be able to return during the season, which he did after missing about three months. He helped the Nets make the playoffs, where he averaged 21 points in a first-round loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.Terms of the deal announced Monday were not disclosed.The Nets respect the way LeVert has overcome injuries dating to college at Michigan, and view him as an important piece of a team that signed superstars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving in July.General manager Sean Marks says "Caris personifies what it means to be a Brooklyn Net, and we firmly believe his best basketball is in front of him."___More AP NBA: https://apnews.com/NBA and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
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