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Magic sign Jonathon SimmonsORLANDO, Fla. (AP) The Orlando Magic have signed Jonathon Simmons, the forward who helped the San Antonio Spurs reach the Western Conference finals.Simmons averaged 6.2 points in 78 regular-season games and then appeared in 15 playoff games, averaging 16.8 points in his four starts.The undrafted...

AP Sports WriterTrade rumors swirl, as usual; Suns prepare for No. 4 pickBy BOB BAUMPHOENIX (AP) ''Tanking'' the season didn't quite get the desired results for the Phoenix Suns.They entered the draft lottery with the second-best odds to land the No. 1 pick. Instead, they are back at...

AP Sports WriterRockets acquire Chris Paul from Clippers in 8-player dealBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) Chris Paul is heading to Houston to join James Harden, and the Rockets will soon have two All-Stars in the backcourt to lead their chase for a championship.The Rockets acquired Paul from the Clippers...

AP Sports WriterDavid West's reliable passing off the bench key for WarriorsBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) David West checks in to start the second quarter and the rest of the Warriors know to have their hands up and ready to catch his passes, because they will come fast...

AP Sports WriterCavs remain humble with chance to closeout Celtics in Game 5By KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) It took 10 games and halfway through the third round of the NBA playoffs before the Cleveland Cavaliers finally encountered their first true dose of resistance this postseason.After cruising to a 2-0...

AP Sports WriterRose ceremony: Cavs sign Derrick Rose to 1-year contractBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Derrick Rose's goal is to win an NBA championship. He's a little closer to one.The free-agent guard signed a one-year contract Tuesday with the Cleveland Cavaliers, a team that has blocked his path to...

Grizzlies' McLemore out 12 weeks with fractured bone in footMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) Memphis Grizzlies guard Ben McLemore has fractured his right foot in a pickup game and likely won't be ready for the start of the season.The Grizzlies announced Tuesday that McLemore underwent surgery and would be out...

Pistons hire Walters as assistant coachAUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Pistons have hired Rex Walters as an assistant coach.The team announced the move Thursday. The Pistons also named Rob Werdann coach of the Grand Rapids Drive, and agreed to a two-year extension with the Drive as their...

Harden, James top All-NBA teamNEW YORK (AP) - For Cleveland's LeBron James, there was history.For Houston's James Harden, there was affirmation.James and Harden headlined the All-NBA first team that was unveiled by the league on Thursday. James made the first team for a record-tying 11th time, matching the mark...

Cavaliers renew plans for $140 million arena makeoverBy Associated PressCLEVELAND (AP) The Cleveland Cavaliers are reviving a $140 million renovation of Quicken Loans Arena just over a week after the project was scrapped.The team's announcement released Wednesday says it'll also extend its lease at the facility for seven...

Golden State Warriors parade set for Thursday in OaklandOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) After a night of celebrating the Golden State Warriors latest NBA title, fans snapped up victory shirts and hats Tuesday, while Oakland crews were busy hanging championship banners along the parade route.The parade will take place Thursday...

Timberwolves' Taj Gibson arrested after NYC traffic stopMINNEAPOLIS (AP) New Minnesota Timberwolves player Taj Gibson was arrested for a traffic violation in New York City.The New York Police Department says a 2016 Mercedes Benz sedan made an illegal U-turn in Queens early Thursday. Police stopped the car and...