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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...

Grizzlies' Bickerstaff comments on Parsons' potential returnMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) Memphis Grizzlies coach J.B. Bickerstaff says Chandler Parsons will be treated like any other player amid reports that the forward will rejoin his teammates after the All-Star break.The comments come a month after general manager Chris Wallace said Parsons...

Grizzlies' Bickerstaff comments on Parsons' potential returnMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) Memphis Grizzlies coach J.B. Bickerstaff says Chandler Parsons will be treated like any other player amid reports that the forward will rejoin his teammates after the All-Star break.The comments come a month after general manager Chris Wallace said Parsons...

AP Sports WriterDetroit Pistons shuffle roster, but no blockbuster yetBy NOAH TRISTERDETROIT (AP) Last season, the Detroit Pistons acquired Blake Griffin in a blockbuster deal shortly before the trade deadline.So far, their moves this time around have been a lot more mild.The Pistons traded Reggie Bullock to the...

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,...