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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...

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...

The Latest: AP source: Miami's Johnson traded to PhoenixBy The Associated PressThe Latest on NBA trades (all times Eastern):4:05 p.m.A person with knowledge of the negotiations says the Phoenix Suns have agreed with the Miami Heat on a deal that will include Tyler Johnson.Johnson is in the third year...

AP Sports Writer76ers get Harris from Clippers in 6-player, 4-pick dealBy DAN GELSTONPHILADELPHIA (AP) Tobias Harris drove the lane, tossed up a runner and buried the winner in what turned out to be his final shot for the Los Angeles Clippers.His packed bags needed a new destination. Next...

The Latest: Bucks trade center Thon Maker to PistonsBy The Associated PressThe Latest on NBA trades (all times Eastern):3:30 p.m.A person familiar with the situation says the NBA-leading Milwaukee Bucks have agreed to trade center Thon Maker to the Detroit Pistons for forward Stanley Johnson.The person spoke to The...

Lakers acquire Bullock from Pistons for rookie MykhailiukLOS ANGELES (AP) The Los Angeles Lakers acquired Reggie Bullock from the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday for rookie guard Svi Mykhailiuk and a future second-round draft pick.Bullock is a sixth-year pro who began his NBA career across town with the Clippers....

The Latest: Lakers acquire Reggie Bullock from the PistonsBy The Associated PressThe Latest on NBA trades (all times Eastern):2:15 p.m.The Los Angeles Lakers have acquired Reggie Bullock from the Detroit Pistons for rookie guard Svi Mykhailiuk.Bullock is a sixth-year pro who began his career across town with the Clippers....

Forbes says Knicks most valuable NBA team, worth $4BNEW YORK (AP) The New York Knicks are worth $4 billion, making them the most valuable NBA team for the fourth straight year, according to Forbes . That's despite having the worst record among the league's 30 teams.In its annual...

Booker to defend 3-point contest title vs Curry brothersCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Devin Booker is ready to take on the Curry brothers.The Phoenix Suns guard will look to defend his NBA All-Star 3-point championship from a year ago against brothers Stephen and Seth Curry on Feb. 16 in Charlotte,...

AP Sports WriterAP source: 76ers get Harris from Clippers in 6-player dealBy DAN GELSTONPHILADELPHIA (AP) Tobias Harris drove the lane, tossed up a runner and buried the winner in what turned out to be his final shot for the Los Angeles Clippers.His packed bags needed a new destination....