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Derrick Favors

The Latest: Julius Randle heads to New Orleans

The Latest on NBA free agency (all times EDT): 9:35 p.m. Julius Randle is going to play alongside All-Star Anthony Davis.

Down town: Cleveland hurting after LeBron chooses LA, Lakers

LeBron James jerseys in assorted colors hung inside the Cavaliers team shop, their retail price slashed by 40 percent.

Wild brawl mars Australia-Philippines basketball game

Basketball's international governing body has opened disciplinary hearings against Australia and the Philippines after a wild ...

LeBron James, Lonzo Ball

LA-Bron: James agrees to 4-year contract with Lakers

LeBron James is leaving home for Hollywood and an iconic team. The Los Angeles Lakers have a new superstar — L.A.-Bron.

Kevin Durant

The Latest: Lance Stephenson joining LeBron on Lakers

The Latest on NBA free agency (all times EDT): 10:45 p.m. Lance Stephenson is joining LeBron James in Los Angeles.

AP source: 76ers to meet with James' agent in Los Angeles

The Philadelphia 76ers are getting a chance to pitch their process to LeBron James. Representatives from the team will meet ...

Chris Paul

The Latest: Aron Baynes staying with Celtics on 2-year deal

The Latest on the start of NBA free agency (all times EDT): 9:50 a.m. Aron Baynes, who started virtually every game last ...

LeBron James

AP sources: LeBron declines option, becomes prize free agent

LeBron James made the first move. Now what? Cleveland? Los Angeles? Philadelphia? A surprise? Stay tuned. Decision III is ...

Lance Stephenson, LeBron James

LeBron James nearing deadline on contract option with Cavs

LeBron James is approaching a deadline that may be little more than a starting line. Not just for him, but for free agency ...

DeMar DeRozan, Rodney Hood

AP source: Cavs to make qualifying offer to Rodney Hood

The Cavaliers have some clarity with one of their free agent forwards. No, not that one. While waiting to see if they're in ...

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver gets 5-year extension

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has received a five-year contract extension, a reward for accomplishments that include rapid ...

Lance Stephenson, LeBron James

LeBron's home loyalty could push him to re-sign with Cavs

LeBron James sprung to his feet and screamed along with thousands of delirious Cleveland fans. When Indians outfielder Rajai ...

Dirk Nowitzki, Marcin Gortat

Wizards send Marcin Gortat to Clippers for Austin Rivers

Seemed fairly clear that Marcin Gortat and the Washington Wizards were ready to part ways. Now they will. The Wizards traded ...

James Harden, Monja Willis

Houston's Harden wins NBA MVP over James and Davis

Third time was the charm for James Harden. The Houston Rockets star was voted the NBA's Most Valuable Player after twice ...

James Harden

The Latest: James Harden voted NBA MVP

The Latest on the NBA Awards, where the league's individual honors are being presented (all times local): 8 p.m. James Harden ...

Kyrie Irving

Irving stays busy with knee to mend, movie to promote

Kyrie Irving doesn't have to worry about free agency until next summer, though he's got plenty to keep him busy for now.

Indiana Pacers parting with guard Lance Stephenson

The Indiana Pacers are parting ways with guard Lance Stephenson, the gritty veteran who brought energy off the bench in last ...

Wendell Carter Jr., Chandler Hutchison

Young Bulls upbeat, but there is work to be done

The Chicago Bulls like to think they are one of the NBA's up-and-coming teams, one that could challenge for a playoff berth ...

A mom's fairytale draft spoiled by employer _ the 76ers

Tyneeha Rivers walked into Barclays Center for the NBA draft with her son, Mikal Bridges. Like any parent, she was full of ...

Behind the scenes of Kevin Huerter's draft moment

The hardest part of NBA draft night for Kevin Huerter was keeping a straight face. He knew, moments before virtually anyone ...