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AP Sports WriterAP source: Mavericks boost Nowitzki's deal to $50 millionBy SCHUYLER DIXONDALLAS (AP) Dirk Nowitzki has signed his contract with Dallas, and a person with knowledge of the deal says it's worth more than the original agreement.The 38-year-old star who has spent all 18 of his seasons...

76ers sign prospect Saric 2 years after draft-night tradePHILADELPHIA (AP) The Philadelphia 76ers have signed international prospect Dario Saric two years after they acquired his rights on a draft-night deal.Saric was originally drafted by the Orlando Magic with the 12th overall pick of the 2014 NBA draft and...

Magic acquire guard C.J. Wilcox in trade with ClippersORLANDO, Fla. (AP) The Orlando Magic acquired third-year guard C.J. Wilcox and cash from the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday for Devyn Marble and a 2020 second-round draft pick. The Clippers promptly waived Marble.Wilcox, who appeared in 23 games last...

AP Sports WriterPistons finalize new 5-year deal with DrummondBy NOAH TRISTERAUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Pistons have finalized their $130 million, five-year contract with NBA rebounding leader Andre Drummond.The Pistons scheduled a news conference with Drummond on Friday and sent a release shortly before it was...

Magic acquire guard C.J. Wilcox in trade with ClippersORLANDO, Fla. (AP) The Orlando Magic have acquired third-year guard C.J. Wilcox and cash from the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for Devyn Marble and a future second round draft pick.Wilcox, who appeared in 23 games last season for the...

Lakers forward Nance has 'probable fracture' in right handLAS VEGAS (AP) The Los Angeles Lakers say forward Larry Nance Jr. has a ''probable fracture'' is in right hand.Nance played Thursday in an 88-80 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Las Vegas during the NBA Summer League, getting injured...

All-Star guard DeMar DeRozan re-signs with RaptorsTORONTO (AP) DeMar DeRozan knew he was never going to leave Toronto, his home away from home.The All-Star shooting guard re-signed with the Raptors, agreeing to a reported $139 million, five-year deal Thursday without really testing the free-agent market.''I am Toronto,'' DeRozan...

Knicks re-sign Vujacic, sign NdourNEW YORK (AP) The New York Knicks have re-signed guard Sasha Vujacic and signed forward Maurice Ndour.Vujacic started 25 games last season, his first with the Knicks. He averaged 4.9 points overall in 61 games, but contributed 7.8 per game as a starter. He...

Associated PressGrizzlies' Conley says big contract won't affect his playBy PHIL STUKENBORGMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) The Memphis Grizzlies wanted to keep Mike Conley so much that they gave their veteran point guard the richest contract in NBA history.For Conley, the basketball - and pressure - is in his court...

Nets sign former No. 1 pick Anthony BennettNEW YORK (AP) Former No. 1 overall pick Anthony Bennett is getting another chance in the NBA.The Brooklyn Nets signed Bennett on Thursday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.Bennett averaged 1.5 points and 1.2 rebounds in 19 games last season...

LA Clippers sign draft pick Diamond StoneLOS ANGELES (AP) The Los Angeles Clippers signed center Diamond Stone, their 40th overall pick in this year's draft, on Thursday.He averaged 12.5 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.6 blocks in his only season at Maryland, where the 6-foot-11 center set the school...

LA Clippers sign free agent C-F Marreese SpeightsLOS ANGELES (AP) The Clippers have signed free agent Marreese Speights, who played on Golden State's NBA championship team a year ago.The 28-year-old center-forward averaged 7.1 points and 3.3 rebounds in 72 games for the Warriors last season, while hitting a...