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Magic sign Jonathon SimmonsORLANDO, Fla. (AP) The Orlando Magic have signed Jonathon Simmons, the forward who helped the San Antonio Spurs reach the Western Conference finals.Simmons averaged 6.2 points in 78 regular-season games and then appeared in 15 playoff games, averaging 16.8 points in his four starts.The undrafted...

Lakers overcome Ball's injury to beat Mavs, reach title gameLAS VEGAS (AP) Lonzo Ball's bid for a third straight triple-double was short-circuited by a calf injury. The lead he helped the Los Angeles Lakers build while he was in the game proved to be just enough to top...

AP Sports WriterIntensity picks up for quarterfinal round of Summer LeagueBy KAREEM COPELANDTwo weeks of NBA Summer League play in three different cities has been enough for teams to hold out many marquee players late this week, though there was plenty of intensity on the floor Saturday in the...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Pelicans agree to terms with Rajon RondoBy BRETT MARTELA person with knowledge of the situation of tells The Associated Press that the New Orleans have agreed in principle on a one-year deal with Rajon Rondo.The person says Rondo is expected to sign his contract next...

AP Sports WriterHarden intent on winning title in wake of new dealBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) James Harden never wants to leave Houston and is intent on bringing another NBA title to the city the Californian now considers home.And the Rockets are doing everything possible to make sure the...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Pelicans agree to terms with Rajon RondoBy BRETT MARTELA person with knowledge of the situation of tells The Associated Press that the New Orleans have agreed in principle on a one-year deal with Rajon Rondo.The person says Rondo is expected to sign his contract next...

AP Basketball WriterGo West, young man: NBA stars cluster in Western ConferenceBy JON KRAWCZYNSKILAS VEGAS (AP) As star after star headed West this summer either in free agency or via trade, Los Angeles Clippers coach Doc Rivers became more and more bewildered.''I think Gordon Hayward's the smartest one....

AP Sports WriterUndrafted Dylan Ennis drops 35 for Warriors in VegasBy KAREEM COPELANDDylan Ennis went undrafted last month, but the Oregon product was the recipient of ''MVP'' chants from the crowd in Las Vegas on Friday. Ennis was nearly unstoppable as he scored 35 points during the Golden State...

Bulls sign former LSU guard Blakeney to two-way contractCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Bulls have signed former LSU guard Antonio Blakeney to a two-way contract.Blakeney went undrafted after averaging 17.2 points and earning All-SEC second-team honors last season.Two-way contracts are new to the NBA for the upcoming season. They...

AP Sports WriterLocation, tax rates can have big impact on contract's valueBy STEVE MEGARGEEWith the mind-boggling money being doled out in NBA contracts, players don't seem to be overly concerned about state taxes - or the lack of them.Stephen Curry signed a $201 million deal with Golden State and...

AP Sports WriterGordon Hayward signs 4-year, maximum deal with CelticsBy JIMMY GOLENBOSTON (AP) Brad Stevens was just a week or so into his new job as Butler head coach when he met Gordon Hayward - his first recruit to visit.A decade later, they've been reunited with the Boston...

Pistons sign Anthony Tolliver, re-sign Reggie BullockDETROIT (AP) The Detroit Pistons have signed free agent Anthony Tolliver and have re-signed Reggie Bullock.Terms of the deals weren't disclosed.Tolliver, 32, played in 65 games and made nine starts for the Sacramento Kings last season. The 6-foot-8 forward averaged 7.1 points,...