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The Latest: Raptors bringing back guard Fred VanVleetBy The Associated PressThe Latest on NBA free agency (all times EDT):11:10 a.m.The Toronto Raptors aren't letting guard Fred VanVleet get away.A person with knowledge of the contract says the club has reached an agreement with VanVleet on a two-year, $18 million...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Suns, Ariza agree to 1-year, $15 million contractBy BOB BAUMPHOENIX (AP) Trevor Ariza has agreed to a one-year, $15 million contract with the Phoenix Suns, a person with knowledge of the situation said Sunday.The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Suns, Ariza agree to 1-year, $15 million contractBy BOB BAUMPHOENIX (AP) A person with knowledge of the situation says forward Trevor Ariza has agreed to a one-year, $15 million contract with the Phoenix Suns.The person asked to remain anonymous because the agreement cannot be...

AP Sports WriterAP source: 76ers to meet with James' agent in Los AngelesBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Philadelphia 76ers are getting a chance to pitch their process to LeBron James.Representatives from the team will meet Sunday with James' agent Rich Paul in Los Angeles, a person familiar with...

AP Sports WriterAP source: 76ers to meet with James' agent in Los AngelesBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Philadelphia 76ers are getting a chance to pitch their process to LeBron James.Representatives from the team will meet Sunday with James' agent Rich Paul in Los Angeles, a person familiar with...

AP Basketball WriterNBA adding challenge-the-call option to summer league gamesBy TIM REYNOLDSMissed calls may see the light this summer.The NBA will experiment with a coaches' challenge for summer league games, one where teams will have the ability to seek a review of certain calls in the final 2 minutes...

AP Sports WriterAP source: LeBron speaks with Cavs as free agency opensBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Before any decision, LeBron James had a discussion with the Cavaliers.James was in contact with the team when NBA free agency opened on Sunday, a person familiar with the contact told The Associated...

AP Basketball WriterIt begins: Free agency in NBA starts with a flourishBy TIM REYNOLDSKevin Durant is staying put for now. So are Paul George and Chris Paul.Meanwhile, LeBron James' next move remains unclear.Durant has decided to sign a two-year deal with the Golden State Warriors, a person familiar with...

The Latest: Aron Baynes staying with Celtics on 2-year dealBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the start of NBA free agency (all times EDT):9:50 a.m.Aron Baynes, who started virtually every game last season with Boston, is staying with the Celtics.A person familiar with the negotiations says Baynes has agreed...

The Latest: 76ers to meet with LeBron James' agentBy The Associated PressThe Latest on NBA free agency (all times EDT):12:05 p.m.The Philadelphia 76ers are getting to make their pitch to LeBron James.Representatives from the team will meet in Los Angeles with James' agent Rich Paul on Sunday, a person...

AP Sports WriterWarriors Kevin Durant set to work out new deal as free agentBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) The deadline for Kevin Durant to opt into his contract with the Warriors for next season passed Friday night without him doing so, making the two-time reigning NBA Finals MVP...

AP Sports WriterLeBron returns to LA to plot next move as free agency nearsBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) LeBron James flew back to Los Angeles from a family vacation in the Caribbean. He could be there longer than usual.Hours before NBA free agency opened with the three-time champion as...