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NBA strikes deal with MGM Resorts to become 'gaming partner'NEW YORK (AP) The NBA has struck a deal with MGM Resorts to become the official ''gaming partner'' of the league and WNBA.Terms were not disclosed, other than it will last several years.MGM will pay the NBA for official...

AP Sports WriterLA-bound LeBron leaves lasting gift, Akron 'always home'By TOM WITHERSAKRON, Ohio (AP) LeBron James stood on a stage near one of the streets he walked as a troubled kid and looked out at thousands of faces. He felt connected to every one of them.While his 3-year-old...

AP Sports WriterLA-bound LeBron won't close door on return to ClevelandBy TOM WITHERSAKRON, Ohio (AP) LeBron James won't rule out a second homecoming in Cleveland.The NBA superstar, who earlier this month ended his second stint with the Cavaliers by signing a four-year contract with the Los Angeles Lakers,...

AP Sports WriterLove-fest: Cavs sign Kevin Love to 4-year, $120M extensionBy TOM WITHERSINDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) Kevin Love signed his new contract and proudly put on a hard hat.The Cleveland Cavaliers will rebuild around him.The All-Star forward made a long-term commitment to the franchise on Tuesday by signing a...

Kings sign free agent guard Yogi FerrellSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) Free agent guard Yogi Ferrell has signed with the Sacramento Kings.The team announced the deal Monday. The third-year guard spent last season with the Mavericks after splitting the previous year between the Nets and Dallas.He has averaged 10.2 points...

Mavs, Clippers make international swap; Motley headed to LADALLAS (AP) The Dallas Mavericks have acquired the rights to forward Maarty Leunen and cash from the Los Angeles Clippers for two-way forward Johnathan Motley and the rights to guard Renaldas Seibutis.Leunen has spent the past 10 seasons playing professionally...

Grizzlies send former 1st-round pick Jarell Martin to MagicMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) The Memphis Grizzlies have sent forward Jarell Martin and cash considerations to the Orlando Magic in exchange for center Dakari Johnson and the draft rights to Tyler Harvey.Martin, 24, played three seasons with the Grizzlies and averaged...

AP Sports WriterBeasley: New Lakers vets can form solid core around LeBronBy GREG BEACHAMLOS ANGELES (AP) Michael Beasley thinks the basketball world is foolish to assume the Los Angeles Lakers' revamped locker room will be combustible before the fuse is even lit.The Lakers announced their signing of Beasley...

AP Sports WriterLakers add veteran Michael Beasley to revamped rosterBy GREG BEACHAMLOS ANGELES (AP) The Los Angeles Lakers have signed Michael Beasley to a one-year contract, adding the veteran forward to their revamped core around LeBron James.The Lakers announced the deal Monday.Beasley averaged 13.2 points, 5.6 rebounds and...

Associated PressDwight Howard aims for career-finishing run with WizardsBy BENJAMIN STANDIGWASHINGTON (AP) Dwight Howard brought the charm to his introductory news conference with the Wizards on Monday. The eight-time All-Star has lots of experience in such situations. The center now playing for his fourth team in four seasons...

AP Sports WriterAP Source: Thunder trade Anthony to Hawks, waiver likelyBy CLIFF BRUNTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Carmelo Anthony is done in Oklahoma City.A person with knowledge of the details tells The Associated Press the Thunder are sending the veteran NBA forward and a 2022 protected first-round pick to Atlanta...

Hawks request waivers on guard Jaylen MorrisATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Hawks have requested waivers on guard Jaylen Morris, who appeared in six games with the team last season.Morris averaged 4.7 points and 2.7 rebounds in his brief time with the team.Morris, from Molloy College, signed two 10-day contracts...