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LA Clippers sign free agent C-F Marreese SpeightsLOS ANGELES (AP) The Clippers have signed free agent Marreese Speights, who played on Golden State's NBA championship team a year ago.The 28-year-old center-forward averaged 7.1 points and 3.3 rebounds in 72 games for the Warriors last season, while hitting a...

AP Basketball WriterWilliamson back in NBA quarantine, could be out on TuesdayBy TIM REYNOLDSLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) Zion Williamson will be out of quarantine by the time New Orleans plays in the first official game of the NBA restart at Walt Disney World.Whether the Pelicans will play...

The Latest: LeBron impressed with Duke's Zion WilliamsonCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Latest on NBA All-Star Weekend (all times local):12:10 p.m.LeBron James says he has kept a close eye on what freshman sensation Zion Williamson is doing at Duke and believes ''it's great for the game.''Williamson, a 6-foot-7, 285-pounder,...

Wade says if he plays, he'll be with Heat this seasonLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) If Dwyane Wade plays this season, it will be in a Miami Heat uniform.It's still a significant ''if.''Wade, speaking Saturday night during an appearance at the Jr. NBA World Championship, told reporters that...

Lakers claim Kostas Antetokounmpo off waivers from DallasEL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Lakers have been awarded the rights to Kostas Antetokounmpo on a waiver claim.The Lakers announced the move Monday to acquire the 21-year-old brother of Milwaukee Bucks star and league MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo.Kostas Antetokounmpo played...

Ja Morant not participating in games at draft combineCHICAGO (AP) Ja Morant is not taking part in the games portion of the draft combine that opens Thursday.That's not uncommon for players who are expected to be among the top picks in the NBA draft, and it's widely projected...

AP Basketball WriterRising star: Hachimura proving himself on World Cup stageBy TIM REYNOLDSSHANGHAI (AP) Rui Hachimura believes his game has grown this summer. He knows his confidence has.It has been a hectic and nonexistent offseason for the soon-to-be Washington Wizards rookie - he was drafted No. 9 overall...

Milwaukee officer involved in NBA player's arrest firedMILWAUKEE (AP) A Milwaukee police officer involved in the stun gun arrest of Bucks' player Sterling Brown has been fired because of social media posts.Police Chief Erik Morales disclosed the firing during a speech at Marquette University on Thursday, but he...

Anthony starting in Trail Blazers debut vs. PelicansNEW ORLEANS (AP) Portland coach Terry Stotts says Carmelo Anthony will start at forward in his Trail Blazers debut against the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday night.The 35-year-old Anthony agreed to contract terms with Portland last week but was officially signed...

NEW YORK (AP) - The NBA says the Players Association has informed the league that it won't agree to smoothing in the increased revenues from the national TV deals, which will create a significant spike in the salary cap.The league's new contracts with ESPN and TNT begin in 2016-17...

Arson suspected at bar where Zach Randolph's brother killedMARION, Ind. (AP) Investigators have determined a fire likely was intentionally set at an Indiana bar, one day after the brother of NBA star Zach Randolph was fatally shot there.The fire happened at Hop's Blues Room in Marion early Sunday...

The Latest: NBA renames All-Star Game MVP award for BryantCHICAGO (AP) The Latest on Saturday night at NBA All-Star weekend. (all times local):6:43 p.m.The NBA has renamed its All-Star Game MVP award in honor of Kobe Bryant.Commissioner Adam Silver announced the move on Saturday. Bryant and his 13-year-old...