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AP Sports WriterAP source: Mavs reach agreement with 7-3 center MarjanovicBy SCHUYLER DIXONDALLAS (AP) A person with knowledge of the deal says the Dallas Mavericks and Boban Marjanovic have agreed on a contract that will likely make him their backup center.The addition of Marjanovic gives the Mavericks two...

Bulls say Carter Jr. to have surgery on abdominal muscleCHICAGO (AP) Chicago Bulls center Wendell Carter Jr. will have surgery next week to repair an abdominal muscle injury.The procedure is scheduled for Tuesday in Philadelphia. The Bulls said the team expects him to be ready for training camp.The...

AP Basketball WriterWilliamson already likes spacing of NBA gameBy TIM REYNOLDSZion Williamson knows he has a lot to learn starting when he makes his NBA Summer League debut.That said, he's already picked up a few things.The No. 1 overall pick in this year's draft by the New Orleans Pelicans...

AP Sports WriterNorvell Jr.'s late 3 lifts Lakers to big comeback victoryBy DAVID BRANDTZach Norvell Jr. made a 3-pointer with four seconds remaining to lift the Los Angeles Lakers over the Sacramento Kings 99-97 on Wednesday, completing a comeback from 21 points down early in the fourth quarter.Sacramento led...

AP Sports WriterNorvell Jr.'s late 3 lifts Lakers to big comeback victoryBy DAVID BRANDTZach Norvell Jr. made a 3-pointer with four seconds remaining to lift the Los Angeles Lakers over the Sacramento Kings 99-97 on Wednesday, completing a comeback from 21 points down early in the fourth quarter.Sacramento led...

AP Sports WriterNorvell Jr.'s late 3 lifts Lakers to big comeback victoryBy DAVID BRANDTZach Norvell Jr. made a 3-pointer with four seconds remaining to lift the Los Angeles Lakers over the Sacramento Kings 99-97 on Wednesday, completing a comeback from 21 points down early in the fourth quarter.Sacramento led...

The Latest: AP source: Markieff Morris to sign with PistonsBy The Associated PressThe Latest on NBA free agency (all times EDT):5:35 p.m.A person familiar with the situation says the Detroit Pistons and Markieff Morris have agreed on a two-year contract.The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Hawks land Parsons from Memphis for Hill, PlumleeBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) A person with knowledge of the situation says the Atlanta Hawks have acquired veteran forward Chandler Parsons in a trade which sent Miles Plumlee and Solomon Hill to Memphis.The person spoke with The...

The Latest: AP source: Clippers give McGruder 3-year dealBy The Associated PressThe Latest on NBA free agency (all times EDT):11:10 p.m.A person with knowledge of the negotiations says Rodney McGruder will be signing a three-year deal worth roughly $15 million with the Los Angeles Clippers.The person spoke on condition...

AP Basketball WriterWilliamson already likes spacing of NBA gameBy TIM REYNOLDSZion Williamson knows he has a lot to learn starting when he makes his NBA Summer League debut.That said, he's already picked up a few things.The No. 1 overall pick in this year's draft by the New Orleans Pelicans...

AP Basketball WriterWilliamson already likes spacing of NBA gameBy TIM REYNOLDSZion Williamson knows he has a lot to learn starting when he makes his NBA Summer League debut.That said, he's already picked up a few things.The No. 1 overall pick in this year's draft by the New Orleans Pelicans...

AP Sports WriterThompson says on social media he is staying with WarriorsBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) All-Star guard Klay Thompson says on social media he is staying put with the Golden State Warriors, using a clip of Leonardo DiCaprio in the movie ''The Wolf of Wall Street'' with...