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AP Sports WriterAgent: Anthony Davis inking 5-year deal to return to LakersBy GREG BEACHAMLOS ANGELES (AP) Anthony Davis is finalizing a five-year contract worth up to $190 million to return to the Los Angeles Lakers.Davis' agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, confirmed the terms of Davis' pending free...

AP Sports WriterAgent: Anthony Davis inking 5-year deal to return to LakersBy GREG BEACHAMLOS ANGELES (AP) Anthony Davis is finalizing a five-year contract worth up to $190 million to return to the Los Angeles Lakers.Davis' agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, confirmed the terms of Davis' pending free...

AP Sports WriterAnthony Davis agrees to 5-year deal to return to LakersBy GREG BEACHAMLOS ANGELES (AP) Anthony Davis finalized a five-year contract worth up to $190 million to return to the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday.One day after LeBron James agreed to a two-year, $85 million contract extension...

AP Sports WriterBucks' investment in Holiday trade makes him feel wantedBy STEVE MEGARGEEMILWAUKEE (AP) Jrue Holiday took notice along with the rest of the NBA when he discovered the substantial package of players and picks the Milwaukee Bucks sacrificed to acquire him.The Bucks traded guards Eric Bledsoe and...

AP Sports WriterHawks look for big step forward behind Bogdanovic, GallinariBy PAUL NEWBERRYATLANTA (AP) Bogdan Bogdanovic is tired of losing.In what seems a rather strange twist, he believes the Atlanta Hawks can make him a winner.''This is a perfect group for success,'' Bogdanovic said Wednesday. ''I can see...

AP Basketball WriterLakers-Clippers, Durant-Warriors set for NBA opening nightBy BRIAN MAHONEYNEW YORK (AP) Kevin Durant is scheduled to make his Brooklyn debut against his former Golden State teammates before the Lakers begin their title defense in an all-Los Angeles matchup with the Clippers in the NBA's Dec. 22...

AP Sports WriterCeltics' Walker says stem cells 'calmed my knee down a lot'By JIMMY GOLENBOSTON (AP) Boston Celtics point guard Kemba Walker said Wednesday that his left knee has responded well to a stem cell injection that is expected to keep him out until at least January.''It's definitely...

AP Sports WriterNot just a teacher: Phoenix's Paul says he can still ballBy DAVID BRANDTPHOENIX (AP) Chris Paul is a little uncomfortable with the notion that he comes to the Phoenix Suns as a wise veteran player who can impart his knowledge to the next generation of stars.Sure,...

AP Basketball WriterGood news for Raptors: In Tampa, no conflict with badmintonBy TIM REYNOLDSNick Nurse isn't exactly sure yet how the practice setup for the Toronto Raptors will work this season.He is certain of this much: It won't be the most challenging of his career.Go back to 30 years...

AP Basketball WriterPopovich knows filling US Olympic roster may be a challengeBy TIM REYNOLDSGame 7 of the 2021 NBA Finals, as of now, would be played on July 22.The opening cermony of the Tokyo Olympics, as of now, would be the next day.And when presented with this potential scheduling...

AP Sports WriterAP Source: Pistons reach deal with LiAngelo BallBy NOAH TRISTERDETROIT (AP) The Detroit Pistons have agreed to a non-guaranteed deal with LiAngelo Ball, according to a person with knowledge of the agreement.The person spoke on condition of anonymity Wednesday night because the deal had not been...

AP Sports WriterRockets trade Russell Westbrook to Wizards for John WallBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) The Houston Rockets have traded Russell Westbrook to the Washington Wizards for John Wall and a future lottery-protected. first-round pick.Both teams announced the trade Wednesday night.The move ends Westbrook's tenure in Houston after just...