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The Latest: AP source: Elfrid Payton heading to KnicksBy The Associated PressThe Latest on NBA free agency Monday (all times ET):2:45 p.m.A person with knowledge of the details says the Knicks have agreed to a two-year deal with guard Elfrid Payton.Payton was the fifth player added by the Knicks...

AP Basketball WriterDurant, Irving make Nets the talk of the town in New YorkBy BRIAN MAHONEYNEW YORK (AP) Just three seasons ago, the Brooklyn Nets were the worst team in the NBA.On Sunday, they were the story of the league.They agreed to deals with superstars Kevin Durant and...

The Latest: Wizards deal Satoransky to Bulls, add Ish SmithBy The Associated PressThe Latest on NBA free agency Monday (all times ET):1:30 p.m.Versatile guard Tomas Satoransky says he is headed to the Chicago Bulls.The 6-foot-7 Satoransky set career highs by averaging 8.9 points, 5.0 assists and 3.5 rebounds in...

AP Basketball WriterAP source: Miami trading Hassan Whiteside to PortlandBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) Hassan Whiteside is heading to the Portland Trail Blazers, as the Miami Heat continue reshaping their roster.A person with knowledge of the situation said Monday that the Heat have agreed to trade Whiteside to the...

The Latest: AP sources: Seth Curry returning to DallasBy The Associated PressThe Latest on NBA free agency Monday (all times ET):12:50 p.m.Seth Curry is returning to Dallas as a free agent after a year away.Two people with knowledge of the deal say Stephen Curry's younger brother and the Mavericks...

The Latest: Ellington, Knicks agree on a 2-year dealBy The Associated PressThe Latest on NBA free agency Monday (all times ET):10:45 a.m.Wayne Ellington and the New York Knicks have agreed on a two-year contract.Ellington's representatives, Priority Sports, announced the agreement Monday morning. A person with knowledge of the negotiations...

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

The Latest: Kanter returning to East with Boston CelticsBy The Associated PressThe Latest on NBA free agency Monday (all times EDT):7 p.m.Enes Kanter is coming back to the Eastern Conference, joining the Boston Celtics.Kanter's manager, Hank Fetic, wrote on Twitter that Kanter had agreed to two-year deal with the...

AP Sports WriterHorford, Richardson give 76ers new look in championship pushBy DAN GELSTONPHILADELPHIA (AP) Ben Simmons posted Instagram photos of his shirtless shooting drills and wrote the caption, ''Let's have a great week.''The 76ers are off to a pretty good start.One win away from the Eastern Conference finals,...

Associated PressKawhi Leonard the best of the best left in NBA free agencyBy AVERY YANGKevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and DeAndre Jordan agreed to deals with Brooklyn to start one of the wildest days in NBA free agent history.Al Horford went from Boston to the rival 76ers. Kemba Walker is...

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...

AP Sports WriterHorford, Richardson give 76ers new look in championship pushBy DAN GELSTONPHILADELPHIA (AP) Ben Simmons posted Instagram photos of his shirtless shooting drills and wrote the caption, ''Let's have a great week.''The 76ers are off to a pretty good start.One win away from the Eastern Conference finals,...