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Lakers exercise David Nwaba's $1.3 million contract optionEL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Lakers have exercised their $1.3 million contract option on guard David Nwaba for the upcoming season.The Lakers announced the move Wednesday.Nwaba earned a job with the Lakers after they called him up from their...

Ex-financial adviser gets 4 years for defrauding Tim DuncanSAN ANTONIO (AP) An ex-financial adviser to retired San Antonio Spurs player Tim Duncan has been sentenced to four years in federal prison for defrauding the former NBA star of millions of dollars.Federal prosecutors say 49-year-old Charles Banks of Atlanta...

Pistons deal Hilliard to Rockets for cashAUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Pistons have traded swingman Darrun Hilliard to the Houston Rockets in exchange for cash considerations.Hilliard appeared in a career-high 39 games last season, averaging 3.3 points, 0.8 rebounds and 0.8 assists in 9.8 minutes. The 6-foot-6...

AP Sports WriterChillin': Ice Cube, Cavs still waiting on Billups' decisionBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Ice Cube is chilling as he waits for Chauncey Billups to make a move.The rapper-turned-basketball mogul said Wednesday that he doesn't know if Billups will join Cleveland's front office and lead the Cavaliers' basketball...

Hawks sell power forward Ryan Kelly to RocketsATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Hawks have traded power forward Ryan Kelly to the Houston Rockets for cash considerations.Kelly averaged 1.6 points and 1.1 rebounds in 16 games in two stints with the Hawks last season.The 6-foot-11, 230-pound Kelly was a second-round...

AP Sports WriterLeBron teaming with Showtime on NBA documentaryBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) LeBron James will help tell a story he's still shaping.The Cavaliers superstar is teaming with Showtime on a documentary that will examine the modern NBA and the league's impact on popular culture worldwide. James, who has...

AP Basketball WriterJason Williams out 6-8 months after injury in Big3 debutBy BRIAN MAHONEYNEW YORK (AP) Former NBA point guard Jason Williams will miss six to eight months after suffering a knee injury in the opening game of the Big3.Corey Maggette also won't be on the court after...

AP Sports WriterAP Source: Rockets to acquire Chris Paul from ClippersBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) Chris Paul is heading to Houston to join James Harden, and the Rockets will soon have two All-Stars in the backcourt to lead their chase for a championship.The Rockets have reached an agreement to...

AP Basketball WriterRussell Westbrook wins NBA MVP; Rockets, Bucks take 2 awardsBy BRIAN MAHONEYNEW YORK (AP) Russell Westbrook moved past Oscar Robertson and kept right on going to the top of the NBA.Westbrook was voted MVP on Monday night after setting a record with 42 triple-doubles during his...

AP Sports WriterFor Bulls, blockbuster trade is all about directionBy ANDREW SELIGMANCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Bulls set a clear direction by trading All-Star Jimmy Butler to the Minnesota Timberwolves on draft night last week.The Bulls had plenty of people talking after they traded one of the NBA's top...

AP Sports WriterFor Bulls, blockbuster trade is all about directionBy ANDREW SELIGMANCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Bulls set a clear direction by trading All-Star Jimmy Butler to the Minnesota Timberwolves on draft night last week.As for whether they got enough in return? Vice president of basketball operations John Paxson...

Bulls: No decision yet on Rondo's future with teamCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Bulls are not ready to say whether veteran point guard Rajon Rondo will be back for a second season.Vice president of basketball operations John Paxson says that ''is still to be determined.'' The Bulls can pay...