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Associated PressEx-NBA All-Star Stoudemire opens new chapter in IsraelBy ARON HELLERJERUSALEM (AP) Recently retired NBA All-Star Amare Stoudemire insists he has plenty of basketball left in him.Arriving in what he called ''my favorite city in the world'' for a new chapter as a player for Hapoel Jerusalem, Stoudemire...

Ex-NBA All-Star Stoudemire opens new chapter in IsraelJERUSALEM (AP) Recently retired NBA All-Star Amare Stoudemire insists he has plenty of basketball left in him.Arriving in what he called ''my favorite city in the world'' for a new chapter as a player for Hapoel Jerusalem, Stoudemire says he came...

Memphis Grizzlies sign Wroten, Williams, Selden, StephensMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) The Memphis Grizzlies have signed guard Tony Wroten, forward Troy Williams and guard/forwards Wayne Selden Jr. and D.J. Stephens.The Grizzlies announced each of the four signings Monday. Terms of the deals weren't disclosed.Wroten, 23, has appeared in 145 career...

Gov. Christie: NBA move of All-Star Game 'grandstanding'TRENTON, N.J. (AP) New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says the NBA's decision to move its All-Star Game from Charlotte because of a law limiting anti-discrimination protections for LGBT people was ''grandstanding.''Christie made the remarks while co-hosting the WFAN ''Boomer and Carton''...

Associated PressThunder reach 3-year deal with All-Star WestbrookBy MURRAY EVANSOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) A month after Kevin Durant bolted for Golden State, All-Star guard Russell Westbrook signed a contract extension to stay in Oklahoma City.The team confirmed Thursday that Westbrook signed the extension. A person with direct knowledge of...

Associated PressThunder, Westbrook agree on 3-year dealBy MURRAY EVANSOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) A month after Kevin Durant bolted for Golden State, star guard Russell Westbrook signed a contract extension to stay in Oklahoma City.The team confirmed Thursday that Westbrook signed the extension. A person with direct knowledge of the...

Associated PressAP source: Thunder, Westbrook agree on 3-year dealBy MURRAY EVANSOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) A month after Kevin Durant bolted for Golden State, star guard Russell Westbrook signed a contract extension to stay in Oklahoma City.The team confirmed Thursday that Westbrook signed the extension. A person with direct knowledge...

Knicks sign former Stanford guard Chasson RandleNEW YORK (AP) The New York Knicks have signed former Stanford guard Chasson Randle.Terms of the deal weren't disclosed Thursday.The 6-foot-2 Randle played for CEZ Nymburk in the Czech Republic last season, averaging 12.8 points and 20.6 minutes. He appeared in three...

Associated PressAP source: Thunder, Westbrook agree on 3-year dealBy MURRAY EVANSOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) A month after Kevin Durant broke Oklahoma City's heart, Russell Westbrook has reaffirmed his desire to stay with the Thunder.The team confirmed Thursday that Westbrook had signed a contract extension. A person with direct knowledge...

Associated PressAP source: Thunder, Westbrook agree on 3-year dealBy MURRAY EVANSOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) A month after Kevin Durant broke Oklahoma City's heart, Russell Westbrook has reaffirmed his desire to stay with the Thunder.The two sides have agreed on a new three-year contract worth $85.7 million, according to a...

AP Sports WriterCavs waive veteran Dahntay JonesBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The NBA champion Cleveland Cavaliers waived Dahntay Jones, the veteran reserve swingman who gave the team a spark in Game 6 of the NBA Finals.The team announced the move Saturday.Jones, who was signed on the final day of...

Judge refuses to dismiss sex suit against Derrick RoseLOS ANGELES (AP) A federal judge has refused to dismiss a lawsuit alleging New York Knicks player Derrick Rose and two friends drugged and gang-raped a woman.On Wednesday, federal Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald said a jury must decide whether to...