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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...

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 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...

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 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...

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 WriterAP source: Justin Zanik, David Morway join Jazz front officeBy KAREEM COPELANDSALT LAKE CITY (AP) A person with knowledge of the situation says the Utah Jazz have reached agreements with Justin Zanik and David Morway to join the front office.Zanik returns to the Jazz after serving...

AP Sports WriterJazz flatten Clippers 104-91, win 1st-round series 4-3By BETH HARRISLOS ANGELES (AP) The young Utah Jazz have grown up quickly.Gordon Hayward scored 26 points as the Jazz eliminated the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday with a 104-91 victory, closing out the first-round series 4-3 to earn...

Associated PressSpurs overcome Leonard injury, Harden to beat Rockets in OTBy RAUL DOMINGUEZSAN ANTONIO, Texas (AP) Danny Green scored seven of his 16 points in overtime, and the San Antonio Spurs overcame an injury to Kawhi Leonard to beat James Harden and the Houston Rockets 110-107 in overtime...

AP Sports WriterPierce signs with Boston to retire as member of CelticsBy KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) The Truth is retiring as a member of the Boston Celtics.The Celtics announced Monday that they have signed Paul Pierce to a contract so the 10-time All-Star can retire with the team he...

AP Sports WriterGordon Hayward's free agency will be story of Jazz offseasonBy KAREEM COPELANDSALT LAKE CITY (AP) All Gordon Hayward could do was smile as he fielded question after question Tuesday about his expected free agency.It signaled the beginning of the Jazz offseason, where Hayward's decision could have...