For the G League Ignite, it was a beginning. For Jeremy Lin, it may be a new beginning. The G League season has finally started, opening Wednesday inside a bubble at Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, and using many of the same buildings and amenities the NBA did when it played there last summer and fall. And the Ignite — the program that was formed to serve primarily as a one-year development program for elite NBA draft prospects — got the first win in G League bubble history, beating Lin and the Santa Cruz Warriors 109-104. NBA veteran Jarrett Jack led the Ignite with 23 points, and likely 2021 lottery pick Jonathan Kuminga scored 19. “They’re embracing the process of trying to go from amateurs to professionals, and high-level professionals at that,” Jack said. He’s setting an example. So is Lin. Wednesday was the ninth anniversary of perhaps the peak of the phenomenon known as Linsanity, a 2½-week run in which Lin was starring for the New York Knicks. On Feb. 10, 2012, he... [More]

For the G League Ignite, it was a beginning. For Jeremy Lin, it may be a new beginning. The G League season has finally started, opening Wednesday inside a bubble at Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, and utilizing much of the same buildings and amenities that the NBA did when it played there last summer and fall. And the Ignite — the program that was formed to serve primarily as a one-year development program for elite NBA draft prospects — got the first win in G League bubble history, beating Lin and the Santa Cruz Warriors 109-104. NBA veteran Jarrett Jack led the Ignite with 23 points, and likely 2021 lottery pick Jonathan Kuminga scored 19. “They’re embracing the process of trying to go from amateurs to professionals, and high-level professionals at that,” Jack said. He’s setting an example. So is Lin. Wednesday was the ninth anniversary of perhaps the peak of the phenomenon known as Linsanity, a 2½ week run in which Lin was starring for the New York Knicks. On Feb. 10,... [More]

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Pelicans have waived guard Jarrett Jack and forward Garlon Green.Jack had signed with New Orleans a week before training camp and averaged 3.3 points and two assists in three preseason games.Jack has played 13 years in the NBA, including two stints with New Orleans. Jack has averaged nearly 11 points per game throughout a career that has included stints in Portland, Indiana, Toronto, Golden State, Cleveland, Brooklyn and New York. He averaged a career-best 15.6 points in the 2011-12 season with New Orleans.Green signed with New Orleans in July after playing on the Pelicans' summer league team in Las Vegas. He averaged four points and 1.5 rebounds in four preseason games.The Pelicans open the regular season Wednesday night in Houston.___For more AP NBA coverage: https://apnews.com/tag/NBA and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A person familiar with the situation says the New Orleans Pelicans have agreed to terms on a one-year, veteran-minimum contract with guard Jarrett Jack.The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday because the roster move and contract terms have not been announced.Jack, who turns 35 next month, has played 13 years in the NBA, including two stints with New Orleans. He also has played for Portland, Indiana, Toronto, Golden State, Cleveland, Brooklyn and New York.He has averaged nearly 11 points per game throughout his career and averaged a career-best 15.6 points in the 2011-12 season with New Orleans.Jack's contract is not guaranteed, meaning he'll have to compete for a roster spot in training camp, which begins next week.___For more AP NBA coverage: https://apnews.com/tag/NBA and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Knicks have signed guard Trey Burke, a former lottery pick who had been playing with their G League team.Burke was averaging 26.6 points for Westchester, second in the league when he was called up Sunday.The point guard was the No. 9 overall selection in the 2013 NBA draft and was voted to the 2013-14 NBA All-Rookie first team while playing for Utah. He has averaged 10.6 points and 3.6 assists in 267 career games with the Jazz and Washington.Coach Jeff Hornacek says he isn't sure when Burke will get his first opportunity with the Knicks, who have Jarrett Jack as their starting point guard and rookie Frank Ntilikina as their backup.___More AP NBA: https://apnews.com/tag/NBAbasketball

G Jarrett Jack scored 15 points in Saturday's win at New Orleans. He also hit the tiebreaking free throws with 9.1 seconds left to give New York a 105-103 win.

G Jarrett Jack made his first start since Jan. 2, 2016, when he was with Brooklyn. He finished with eight points, seven rebounds and five assists in 25:30 on Friday.

G Jarrett Jack signed a one-year deal with the New York Knicks, the team announced Friday. Jack, who turns 34 next month, is aiming to revive his career after two major injuries to his right knee.

PG Jarrett Jack, signed to a 10-day contract, played in just two games before tearing meniscus in his right knee. He will miss 4-6 weeks.

G Jarrett Jack signed to a 10-day contract to help shore up a depleted backcourt for the Pelicans. The 11-year veteran hasn't played for an NBA team since tearing the ACL in his right knee shortly before the midway point of the 2015-16 season with the Nets. Jack has career averages of 11.1 points and 4.5 assists in 803 career games with seven teams. He previously played two seasons with New Orleans from 2010-12.

The Detroit Pistons rewarded Andre Drummond for his All-Star season by signing the center to a multi-year contract on Friday.While the team did not divulge the terms of the deal, ESPN reported earlier this month that contract is for five years and $130 million.Drummond averaged career highs in points (16.2) and rebounds (14.8), with the latter total leading the league last season. The 22-year-old also logged a personal-best 32.9 minutes per game in 2015-16.Named to the All-NBA Third Team last season, Drummond was the third Piston to lead the NBA in rebounds. Dennis Rodman and Ben Wallace were the others.-- The Atlanta Hawks re-signed forward Kris Humphries and inked guards Jarrett Jack and Malcolm Delaney to contracts. Terms of the deals were not disclosed by the club.Humphries, 31, averaged 6.4 points and 3.4 rebounds in 21 games with the Hawks last season. Jack averaged 12.8 points and 7.4 assists in 32 games for Brooklyn last season.Delaney averaged 14.6 points and 4.9 assists last season... [More]

The Atlanta Hawks re-signed forward Kris Humphries and inked guards Jarrett Jack and Malcolm Delaney to contracts on Friday.Terms of the deals were not disclosed by the club.Humphries, 31, averaged 6.4 points and 3.4 rebounds in 21 games with the Hawks last season. The 12-year veteran recorded 6.5 points and 4.1 rebounds in 53 contests with Washington, Phoenix and Atlanta in 2015-16."We're thrilled to be able to bring Kris back to Atlanta," Hawks president of basketball operations and coach Mike Budenholzer said. "He quickly fit in with our team last season and played an important role on the court and in the locker room." A former Georgia Tech standout, Jack averaged 11.1 points and 4.5 assists in 803 contests over his 11-year career. The 32-year-old ratcheted it up a notch last season with Brooklyn, recording 12.8 points and 7.4 assists in 32 games."Jarrett brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our backcourt," Budenholzer said. "His leadership and versatility will be important to our team." Delaney averaged 14.6 points and 4.9 assists last season for the Russian team Lokomotiv Kuban.

PG Jarrett Jack will play for the eighth different team of his career after agreeing to terms on a one-year contract with the Atlanta Hawks on Monday. Jack, who will be playing for the league minimum, averaged 12.8 points and 7.4 assists in 32 games with Brooklyn before a torn ACL ended his season in 2015-16. The 32-year-old is expected to provide depth at the position after Atlanta traded Jeff Teague to Indiana before the draft. Jack is returning to the Peach State after helping Georgia Tech advance to the NCAA title game in 2004. The 22nd overall pick of the 2005 draft, Jack has averaged 11.1 points and 4.5 assists in 803 career games with Portland, Indiana, Toronto, New Orleans, Golden State, Cleveland and Brooklyn.

PG Jarrett Jack was released by the Nets. Jack was shopped via trade before the start of free agency, but the Nets decided to release him Thursday rather than pay his $6 million salary for the 2016-17 season. The Nets are responsible for $500,000 of that deal. Jack turns 33 three days before the start of the regular season. He is recovering from a season-ending knee injury in January.

Veteran point guard Jarrett Jack was released by the Brooklyn Nets.Jack was shopped via trade before the start of free agency but the Nets decided to release him Thursday rather than pay his $6 million salary for the 2016-17 season. The Nets are responsible for $500,000 of that deal.Jack turns 33 three days before the start of the regular season. Drafted by the Denver Nuggets 22nd overall in 2005, Jack was traded to the Trail Blazers and made several stops before spending the past two seasons with the Nets, including the Pacers (2008-09), Toronto Raptors (2009-10), New Orleans Hornets (2010-2012), Golden State Warriors (2012-13), Cleveland Cavaliers (2013-14).One possible landing spot is Indianapolis, where the Pacers hired Nate McMillan as head coach. McMillan was part of the decision-making team in Portland when the Blazers acquired Jack in 2005 and quickly named him the starting point guard.

Brooklyn Nets guard Jarrett Jack underwent anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery on his right knee and a full recovery is expected, the team announced Wednesday.The surgery was performed by the Nets' medical director, Dr. Riley J. Williams, and Dr. David Altchek at the Hospital for Special Surgery in Manhattan. The team said Jack will be ready to participate in full basketball activities for the 2016-17 season.Jack, 32, sustained the injury during the second half at the Boston Celtics on Jan. 2.Jack played and started in 32 games for Brooklyn this season, averaging 12.8 points, 4.3 rebounds and a team-high 7.4 assists.Jack is scheduled to earn $6.3 million this season and the same amount next season. Only $500,000 of his 2016-2017 salary is guaranteed.

PG Jarrett Jack will miss the rest of the season after an MRI revealed he had a torn ACL and a partially torn MCL in his right knee, the team announced Sunday.Jack suffered the injury during Saturday's victory over the Boston Celtics. Jack will require surgery to repair the knee.The 32-year-old Jack averaged 12.8 points, a team-high 7.4 assists and 4.3 rebounds this season in 32 games, all as a starter.

G Jarrett Jack left Saturday's game against the Celtics in the third quarter with a right knee sprain.

G Jarrett Jack led Brooklyn (7-19) with 26 points Friday.

G Jarrett Jack had 22 points and 10 assists in the loss Wednesday.