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Associated PressJeff Weltman says Magic front-office position a 'dream job'By TERRANCE HARRISORLANDO, Fla. (AP) Jeff Weltman was perfectly content as the general manager of the Toronto Raptors two weeks ago.He was working alongside someone he considers a close friend, the ownership was first rate and his family was...

Washington's Verizon Center will become Capital One ArenaWASHINGTON (AP) The downtown home of the NBA's Wizards and NHL's Capitals is now called Capital One Arena.Owner Ted Leonsis announced the change from Verizon Center on Wednesday, along with an investment of $40 million in the arena. Leonsis' Monumental Sports...

Kansas' Jackson diversion requires apology, anger classesLAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) Former Kansas basketball player Josh Jackson must attend anger management classes, write a letter of apology and refrain from using alcohol or recreational drugs for a year as part of a diversion agreement arising from his confrontation with a...

AP Sports WriterLakers' Lonzo Ball posts triple-double, this time in AdidasBy KAREEM COPELANDLonzo Ball had another strong performance in the NBA Summer League, this time in another brand of footwear.Ball's Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 94-83 in tournament play on Thursday. A night after a 36-point, eight-rebound,...

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

Associated PressKings' Randolph arrested on pot charge at LA housing projectBy CHRISTOPHER WEBERLOS ANGELES (AP) Sacramento Kings forward Zach Randolph was arrested on a marijuana charge after several police cars were vandalized when a large gathering became unruly at a Los Angeles housing project, authorities said Thursday.Randolph, 36,...

AP Sports WriterMarkelle Fultz set for the stage of being No. 1 pickBy TIM BOOTHIn the often unpredictable world of the NBA, there is some symmetry in Markelle Fultz and Ben Simmons likely becoming teammates as pros.Barring an unforeseen change, Fultz will be the No. 1 pick in the...

Hawks sign veteran forward Luke Babbitt to 1-year dealATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Hawks have signed veteran forward Luke Babbitt to a one-year deal.The Hawks announced the deal on Wednesday. Babbitt will earn about $1.9 million, the league minimum for a player entering his eighth year.Babbitt has averaged 4.8...

AP Sports WriterFamily affair: Lakers get Lonzo Ball and dad with No. 2 pickBy GREG BEACHAMEL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) Lonzo Ball is staying home with the Los Angeles Lakers, and the point guard is one big part of Magic Johnson's grand plan to return them to championship contention.The...

AP Basketball WriterCrawford picks Timberwolves over Cavs, WarriorsBy JON KRAWCZYNSKIMINNEAPOLIS (AP) At 37 years old and having never played in the NBA Finals, Jamal Crawford certainly could have gone ring chasing when he received a buyout from the Atlanta Hawks.The Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers, who have...

AP Sports WriterGM Dennis Lindsey focused on Jazz retaining their ownBy KAREEM COPELANDSALT LAKE CITY (AP) The Utah Jazz took the long stride from lottery team to the No. 5 seed in the Western Conference playoffs this season but general manager Dennis Lindsey knows significant hurdles remain before...

AP Basketball WriterRockets sign Harden to $228 million deal, NBA's richestBy JON KRAWCZYNSKILAS VEGAS (AP) The Houston Rockets have signed star guard James Harden to a four-year, $228 million contract extension, the richest contract in NBA history.The Rockets said Saturday the extension will run through 2022-23 season but...