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Los Angeles Lakers re-sign guard Tyler EnnisEL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Lakers have re-signed guard Tyler Ennis, a late-season addition who played his way into a job.The Lakers announced the deal Wednesday.Los Angeles acquired Ennis from the Houston Rockets on Feb. 23 in a trade for...

AP Sports WriterGuarding Bucks' Giannis presents Raptors a playoff puzzleBy GENARO C. ARMASMILWAUKEE (AP) Giannis Antetokounmpo presents a defensive conundrum for the Toronto Raptors.Assign a shorter player on the 6-foot-11 Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks star can take advantage on the block. Put a taller player on him...

AP Basketball WriterAP Source: PG Ricky Rubio going from Wolves to JazzBy JON KRAWCZYNSKIMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Timberwolves reached an agreement with Utah on Friday to send point guard Ricky Rubio to the Jazz to clear salary cap space for a big run in free agency, according to...

AP Sports WriterWarriors coach Steve Kerr not yet ready to return to benchBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Steve Kerr is involved in just about everything but the actual game-day coaching for the Golden State Warriors.He's still not ready to be back on the bench with the start of...

AP Sports WriterDavis: Pelicans look good on paper, tired of losingBy BRETT MARTELNEW ORLEANS (AP) Anthony Davis says a New Orleans Pelicans are ''tired of losing'' and have the roster to do something about it.That is, if they can find a new offensive scheme that suits their mixture...

AP Basketball WriterAP source: Knicks, point guard Sessions agree to dealBy BRIAN MAHONEYNEW YORK (AP) A person with knowledge of the details says the New York Knicks and Ramon Sessions have agreed to a deal.The Knicks finally found the veteran point guard they were seeking by giving the...

Knicks sign free-agent guard Tim Hardaway Jr.NEW YORK (AP) The New York Knicks have signed free-agent guard Tim Hardaway Jr. to a four-year, $71 million contract.The team announced the deal Saturday.The 6-foot-5 Hardaway returned to the Knicks after two seasons with the Atlanta Hawks. Last season, he had...

AP Sports WriterLeBron: Jordan chase is about motivation, not greatnessBy KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) LeBron James says his chase of Michael Jordan's accomplishments is simply personal motivation. It's not about wanting to establish himself as the NBA's greatest player.James spoke Thursday during the morning shootaround before the Cavaliers play...

AP Sports WriterWith Butler in fold, Wolves ready to shop for free agentsBy DAVE CAMPBELLBLOOMINGTON, Minn. (AP) Jimmy Butler has a new team with the Timberwolves. He's had his warm welcome to Minnesota.Now he has work to do, when free agency begins: Persuade some of his peers around...

Michael Jordan, Taylor Swift salute MVP Russell WestbrookNEW YORK (AP) Russell Westbrook has earned kudos from Michael Jordan and Taylor Swift after being honored with his first league MVP trophy at the NBA Awards show.A letter signed by Jordan and posted in an Instagram story on his Nike...

Associated PressGinobili's uncertain future has Spurs fans feeling anxiousBy RAUL DOMINGUEZSAN ANTONIO (AP) Manu Ginobili was swept away by the emotions of a sold-out home crowd serenading him with chants of ''Manu, Manu'' and rising as one for a standing ovation in the closing minutes of the Western...

Timberwolves waive oft-injured center Nikola PekovicMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Timberwolves have waived center Nikola Pekovic, whose troublesome right foot limited a once-promising career to 271 games with the team over seven seasons.The move was made Tuesday, with one season remaining on the five-year, $60 million contract Pekovic signed...