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DALLAS (AP) - Rajon Rondo is ready to return for Dallas after missing the last six games before the All-Star break with a broken bone near the eye.Amare Stoudemire is a day closer to joining the Mavericks after the last-place Knicks turned him loose with a buyout.Let the latest...

AP Sports WriterAP Source: Cavs agree to 2-year deal with free agent F BellBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed to terms with free agent forward Jordan Bell on a two-year contract and signed two-way forward Dean Wade to a multiyear deal, a person familiar with...

MIAMI (AP) The NBA is going to take a look at having more officials on the court. The league said Monday that nine upcoming NBA Development League games will feature four- and five-person crews instead of the customary three, in an effort to collect data and see if having additional...

AP Sports WriterBig hit for Bulls, 'Benny's Day Off' connects onlineBy ANDREW SELIGMANCHICAGO (AP) Dancing on the roof, microphone in hand as he lip-synched to ''Twist and Shout,'' Benny the Bull was putting on quite a performance as his tricked-out black van rolled through downtown Chicago.It was not...

AP Sports WriterButler targeting return to Timberwolves before end of seasonBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Jimmy Butler could return to the court for the Minnesota Timberwolves before the end of the regular season, if he continues to stay on track with his rehabilitation from surgery on his right knee.He's...

AP Sports WriterWarriors acquire guard Oubre from Thunder for draft picksBy JANIE McCAULEYSAN FRANCISCO (AP) Guard Kelly Oubre is joining the Golden State Warriors to give the team backcourt depth in the wake of Klay Thompson's latest injury, with Oubre acquired Sunday in a trade from the Oklahoma...

AP Sports WriterSpurs draft picks strong in 106-96 win over HornetsBy STEVE REEDThe San Antonio Spurs' draft picks are stepping up in the NBA Summer League.Second-round picks Keldon Johnson and Quinndary Weatherspoon each scored 19 points and first-rounder Luka Samanic added 16 to lead the Spurs to a 106-96...

The Latest: Warriors up big, closing in on another titleCLEVELAND (AP) The Latest on the NBA Finals from Game 4 (all times local):11:20 p.m.Stephen Curry is up to 37 points and seven 3-pointers as the Warriors lead 102-76 with about 5 + minutes left in Game 4.Kevin Durant...

AP Basketball WriterFor NBA players, Taylor grand jury decision 'not enough'By TIM REYNOLDSLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) LeBron James sent the word to the Los Angeles Lakers in a group text on Wednesday afternoon, and basketball suddenly seemed irrelevant.A grand jury in Kentucky had finally spoken. And James...

The Los Angeles Clippers have listed forward Blake Griffin as a game-time decision for the team's Wednesday night game against the Orlando Magic, but multiple team sources say that the Clippers star will sit out. If Griffin, who is suffering from a hamstring strain, does sit out, he will join...

AP Basketball WriterWeber signs with Warriors, and Heat wish him wellBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) The Golden State Warriors are hoping to see big things from Briante Weber. So are the Miami Heat.Weber spent some time with the Heat last season, and was on Miami's NBA Development League team...

AP Basketball WriterAP Source: NBA changing 3-point contest format at All-StarBy TIM REYNOLDSA person with knowledge of the situation says the NBA is changing the format to this season’s 3-point contest at All-Star Saturday by adding a pair of deep shots that will be worth three points apiece.That change...