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NBA says no rules broken in Simmons-Johnson meeting requestNEW YORK (AP) The NBA says Los Angeles Lakers president Magic Johnson did not break any league tampering rules when he spoke about Philadelphia 76ers point guard Ben Simmons earlier this week.The NBA's relatively quick-moving investigation was initiated after it...

NBA says no rules broken in Simmons-Johnson meeting requestNEW YORK (AP) The NBA says Los Angeles Lakers president Magic Johnson did not break any league tampering rules when he spoke about Philadelphia 76ers point guard Ben Simmons earlier this week.The NBA's relatively quick-moving investigation was initiated after it...

AP Sports WriterJordan: 6 NBA titles tougher than Harden, Westbrook streaksBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Michael Jordan says James Harden's streak of 30 straight 30-point games and Russell Westbrook's 10 straight triple-doubles are both impressive and tough to accomplish.But the Charlotte Hornets owner said Tuesday - flashing a...

AP Sports WriterJordan: 6 NBA titles tougher than Harden, Westbrook streaksBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Michael Jordan says James Harden's streak of 30 straight 30-point games and Russell Westbrook's 10 straight triple-doubles are both impressive and tough to accomplish.But the Charlotte Hornets owner said Tuesday - flashing a...

AP Sports WriterJordan: 6 NBA titles tougher than Harden, Westbrook streaksBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Michael Jordan says James Harden's streak of 30 straight 30-point games and Russell Westbrook's 10 straight triple-doubles are both impressive and tough to accomplish.But the Charlotte Hornets said Tuesday - flashing a big...

AP Basketball WriterNBA opening investigation of Simmons-Johnson meeting requestBy TIM REYNOLDSThe NBA will investigate whether league rules were broken when Philadelphia's Ben Simmons inquired about meeting with Los Angeles Lakers president Magic Johnson for playing tips.League spokesman Mike Bass said Monday that the NBA will look at the matter....

Pacers add Matthews to roster after he clears waiversINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Free agent guard Wesley Matthews has officially signed with the Indiana Pacers.The move was first reported following Thursday's trade deadline, but the Pacers couldn't announce it until Sunday. Matthews was waived by the Knicks after a deal that...

Pacers make it officials by adding Matthews to rosterINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Free agent guard Wesley Matthews has officially signed with the Indiana Pacers.The move was first reported following Thursday's trade deadline, but the Pacers couldn't announce it until Sunday. Matthews was waived by the Knicks after a deal that...

Pistons sign Ellington, waive EllensonDETROIT (AP) The Detroit Pistons have signed guard Wayne Ellington and waived 2016 first-round draft pick Henry Ellenson.The Pistons announced the moves Saturday night.The 6-foot-5 Ellington is in his 10th NBA season. He averaged 8.4 points with Miami this season before he was traded...

AP Sports WriterMagic Johnson plans to hug Lakers after NBA trade deadlineBy LARRY LAGEEAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) Magic Johnson plans to hug it out with the Los Angeles Lakers to help them cope with the fallout from the NBA trade deadline.''It's a part of business, it's a part...

AP Sports WriterMagic Johnson plans to hug Lakers after NBA trade deadlineBy LARRY LAGEEAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) Magic Johnson says he plans to hug the Los Angeles Lakers to help them cope with the fallout from the NBA trade deadline.The team president spoke Saturday with reporters at Michigan...

AP Sports WriterThunder waive G Alex Abrines after 3 seasonsBy CLIFF BRUNTThe Oklahoma City Thunder have waived guard Alex Abrines.The team announced the move Saturday.Abrines missed much of his third NBA season because of personal reasons. He played only twice since Dec. 23, and neither of those appearances lasted...