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Lakers claim Kostas Antetokounmpo off waivers from Dallas

The Los Angeles Lakers have been awarded the rights to Kostas Antetokounmpo on a waiver claim. The Lakers announced the move ...

Celtics' Stevens on board with lookalike candidate Buttigieg

If this basketball thing doesn't work out for Brad Stevens, he already has a backup plan in mind. The Boston Celtics coach ...

Kemba Walker, Enes Kanter join Celtics

Enes Kanter took a playful swipe at him. Kemba Walker will try to replace him. Kyrie Irving is no longer with the Celtics, ...

Cavs waive shooting guard JR Smith after eventful tenure

J.R. Smith's never-a-dull-moment run with the Cavaliers is over. Cleveland released the colorful shooting guard Monday before ...

Warriors GM Bob Myers moves on from Durant with appreciation

Bob Myers has accepted Kevin Durant's departure for the Brooklyn Nets with an appreciation for all the superstar forward ...

Ben Simmons

AP source: Simmons, 76ers agree to $170 million, 5-year deal

The Philadelphia 76ers and star guard Ben Simmons have agreed to a $170 million, five-year contract extension, a person ...

Kawhi Leonard, Paul George officially join LA Clippers

Paul George and Kawhi Leonard are now officially with the Los Angeles Clippers, moves that bring both of them back to their ...

Silver: NBA 'can do a better job' on free agency, rules

The NBA knows its rules about when teams can negotiate with free agents are not being followed. So expect changes on that ...

Spurs draft picks strong in 106-96 win over Hornets

The San Antonio Spurs' draft picks are stepping up in the NBA Summer League. Second-round picks Keldon Johnson and Quinndary ...

Durant officially joins Nets, Russell to Warriors

The deal bringing Kevin Durant to Brooklyn is official, and he's changing his number along with his address. The Nets ...

Wizards acquire Bertans from Spurs in 3-team deal with Nets

Forward Davis Bertans has been traded to the Washington Wizards by San Antonio as part of a three-team deal that allowed the ...

Jazz, Pistons win as NBA Summer League action resumes

Tony Bradley had 19 points and 14 rebounds and the Utah Jazz defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 78-68 on Saturday as NBA ...

Jimmy Butler

Deals get real: Butler joins Heat, Raptors wish Kawhi well

Toronto said farewell to Kawhi Leonard. Miami said hello to Jimmy Butler. The Lakers finally have Anthony Davis. Free agency ...

Kemba Walker

The Latest: Kupchak doesn't regret keeping Walker last year

The Latest on NBA free agency (all times EDT): 10 p.m. Hornets general manager Mitch Kupchak said in a conference call with ...

Kawhi Leonard, Andre Iguodala

AP Source: Clippers trading for George, signing Leonard

The Los Angeles Clippers made a huge decision. That meant Kawhi Leonard could finally make his. The Clippers will be landing ...

Pelicans-Knicks game cut short by earthquake

An earthquake that struck Southern California on Friday night forced the NBA to cancel the finish of a two Summer League ...

The debut: Zion Williamson arrives, amid much fanfare

Zion Williamson made the rim shake, which is what fans wanted. And then the scoreboard started to shake, which nobody wanted.

AP source: Wizards trade Howard to Grizzlies for Miles

A person familiar with the situation says the Washington Wizards have traded center Dwight Howard to the Memphis Grizzlies ...

AP Source: Simmons, 76ers negotiating a 5-year extension

Ben Simmons is apparently about to become the next recipient of a big commitment from the Philadelphia 76ers. The All-Star ...

Jerome Allen

Celtics assistant gets probation in college bribery case

A Boston Celtics assistant coach has been sentenced to probation and ordered to pay a fine for accepting $300,000 in bribes ...