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Utah Jazz sign forward Royce O'NealeSALT LAKE CITY (AP) The Utah Jazz signed forward Royce O'Neale on Wednesday.Contract details were not released.The 6-foot-6, 215-pound wing played for Gran Canaria in Spain last season and averaged 8.3 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.1 assists. O'Neale was a member of the...

Associated PressBig3 officials hopeful Iverson can return to court this weekBy JOE REEDYEven though their marquee name has played sparingly, the founders of the Big3 are happy that the quality of play is getting better as the league reaches the midpoint of its season.The 3-on-3 league featuring former NBA...

Associated PressGriffin says decision to remain with Clippers a "no-brainer"By JILL PAINTER LOPEZLOS ANGELES (AP) Blake Griffin was back in his usual place, front and center on a Clippers stage.After opting out of his contract, Griffin didn't spend the offseason toiling over whether to sign with another team...

Associated PressBig3 officials hopeful Iverson can return to court this weekBy JOE REEDYEven though their marquee name has played sparingly, the founders of the Big3 are happy that the quality of play is getting better as the league reaches the midpoint of its season.The 3-on-3 league featuring former NBA...

AP Sports WriterAron Baynes, Marcus Morris join Celtics togetherBy JIMMY GOLENWALTHAM, Mass. (AP) Aron Baynes and Marcus Morris are happy to be coming to Boston at the same time, if only so they don't have to play against each other.Baynes signed with the Celtics as a free agent...

Associated PressBeverley brings defensive mind to ClippersBy JILL PAINTER LOPEZLOS ANGELES (AP) Patrick Beverley was first in line among all the newest Clippers to walk into an introductory news conference.Then Beverley, who was dealt to the Clippers in a six-player trade that sent Chris Paul to Houston, stopped...

Cavaliers sign former 2nd-round pick Cedi OsmanCLEVELAND (AP) The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed former second-round pick Cedi Osman.The Cavaliers announced the move Tuesday. Osman has played the last five seasons for Anadolu Efes in the Turkish Basketball League. He gets a three-year deal worth $8.3 million.Last season, Osman...

AP Basketball WriterWardrobe change: No home, road uniforms as NBA goes to NikeBy BRIAN MAHONEYNEW YORK (AP) NBA teams are making a wardrobe change, with the traditional home and road uniforms going back in the closet.The league said Tuesday it is eliminating the old apparel designations starting with...

AP Basketball WriterTop of the draft board shines at Summer LeagueBy JON KRAWCZYNSKIThe depth and quality of the 2017 NBA draft had teams tanking at the end of the regular season in hopes of vaulting into the top three picks.With the huge caveat being that it was only summer...

AP Basketball WriterTop of the draft board shines at Summer LeagueBy JON KRAWCZYNSKIThe depth and quality of the 2017 NBA draft had teams tanking at the end of the regular season in hopes of vaulting into the top three picks.With the huge caveat being that it was only summer...

AP Sports WriterNo passing fancy: Lonzo Ball looks like ideal fit for LakersBy KAREEM COPELANDLonzo Ball seems to be just what the Lakers needed.Yes, it's only summer league, but Los Angeles is mired in a playoff drought and in much need of some excitement. Enter the No. 2 pick...

AP Sports WriterHouston Rockets owner Alexander is selling teamBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) The Houston Rockets are going up for sale.Rockets CEO Tad Brown made the announcement Monday, hours after owner Leslie Alexander made the decision.''It's been my great joy and honor to own the Houston Rockets for the...