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The Latest: Day 2: Gordon Hayward visits Fenway ParkBy The Associated PressThe Latest on NBA free agency (all times Eastern):---3:45 p.m.Gordon Hayward's Tour de Free Agency continues in Boston.Hayward flew from Miami to Boston on Saturday night, and on Sunday the Celtics enlisted some help from the Boston Red...

AP Basketball WriterAP Source: Taj Gibson joining Minnesota on 2-year, $28M dealBy JON KRAWCZYNSKIMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Taj Gibson is on his way to Minnesota, giving Tom Thibodeau another trusted veteran to join Jimmy Butler and the new-look Timberwolves.Gibson agreed to terms on a two-year, $28 million deal on Sunday,...

AP Sports WriterJodie Meeks, Washington Wizards agree to deal in free agencyBy HOWARD FENDRICHFree-agent shooting guard Jodie Meeks has agreed to join the Washington Wizards, according to the agency that represents him.ASM Sports sent out a tweet on Sunday saying Meeks ''has committed to signing'' with the Wizards.That post...

AP Sports WriterJodie Meeks, Washington Wizards agree to deal in free agencyBy HOWARD FENDRICHThe agency that represents Jodie Meeks says the free-agent shooting guard has agreed to join the Washington Wizards.ASM Sports sent out a tweet on Sunday saying Meeks ''has committed to signing'' with the Wizards.That post did...

AP Basketball WriterAP Source: Taj Gibson joining Minnesota on 2-year, $28M dealBy JON KRAWCZYNSKIMINNEAPOLIS (AP) A person with knowledge of the negotiations says Taj Gibson is reuniting with coach Tom Thibodeau, agreeing on a two-year, $28 million deal to join the Minnesota Timberwolves.The person spoke to The Associated...

Hawks request waivers on backup forward Mike DunleavyATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Hawks have taken a step to prepare for Saturday's start of the free agency period by requesting waivers on backup wing player Mike Dunleavy.The Hawks acquired Dunleavy as part of a package that included a protected future...

AP Basketball WriterAP Source: PG Ricky Rubio going from Wolves to JazzBy JON KRAWCZYNSKIMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Timberwolves have reached an agreement to send point guard Ricky Rubio to the Utah Jazz to clear salary cap space for a big run in free agency.A person with direct knowledge...

Bulls waive veteran point guard Rajon RondoCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Bulls have waived veteran point guard Rajon Rondo.The Bulls bought out Rondo for $3 million Friday rather than exercise a $13.4 million option for next season. He signed a two-year deal to come to Chicago last summer.The 31-year-old...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Cavs to make offer to keep Kyle KorverBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Unable to chase any high-profile free agents, the Cavaliers want to retain one of their own.With an eye on closing the gap on Golden State after losing in the NBA Finals, the Cavs...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Cavs to make offer to keep Kyle KorverBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) A person familiar with the decision says the Cleveland Cavaliers will extend a contract offer to free agent forward Kyle Korver.The person spoke Friday to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because...

AP Basketball WriterNBA's summer season starts on Saturday in OrlandoBy TIM REYNOLDSORLANDO, Fla. (AP) It's impossible to know what to expect from Markelle Fultz's first taste of NBA games.His three most recent predecessors in the No. 1 overall draft pick club all had wildly different experiences. Andrew Wiggins...

AP Sports WriterJazz point guard scenario to influence Hayward decisionBy KAREEM COPELANDSALT LAKE CITY (AP) Teams are lining up to offer Gordon Hayward a max contract when free agency begins Saturday morning. How the Utah Jazz address their point guard situation could affect the All-Star's decision as much...