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Knicks add Karl-Anthony Towns from Timberwolves after completing three-team trade with Hornets
NEW YORK (AP) — Karl-Anthony Towns joined the Knicks on Wednesday after the Minnesota Timberwolves sent their four-time All-Star to New York in a three-team trade that also included the Charlotte Hornets. The deal was agreed to Friday but took a few days to complete under the NBA's...
Clippers sign guard Terance Mann to a contract extension
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers have signed guard Terance Mann to a contract extension. The team announced the deal Wednesday. Mann averaged 8.8 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.6 assists while shooting 51% from the field in 75 games last season. He was drafted...
Suns' All-Star trio of Durant, Booker and Beal back for Year 2 with a new coach, supporting cast
PHOENIX (AP) — The so-called Big 3 was a big disappointment for the Phoenix Suns in Year 1. Now the franchise hopes a little continuity for their star trio of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal — along with a revamped supporting cast — can help Year 2 be much more...
Lauri Markkanen is a cornerstone of Utah Jazz rebuild heading into 2024-25 season
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Making Lauri Markkanen a cornerstone of the rebuilding process has given the Utah Jazz a clearer direction of where the franchise wants to go in trying to become an NBA playoff contender again. The Jazz extended Markkanen’s contract in August, signing the...
Kawhi Leonard plans to be in the Clippers' opening night lineup if balky right knee cooperates
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Kawhi Leonard is planning to be in the Los Angeles Clippers’ lineup for opening night unless his balky right knee prevents him from inaugurating the team’s new arena. The health of their superstar once again looms large after Leonard was limited to two...
Trae Young embracing leadership role as the figurehead of the new-look Hawks with rookie Risacher
ATLANTA (AP) — Now more than ever, the Atlanta Hawks are Trae Young's team as the high-scoring point guard enters his seventh season. One of Young's new teammates, veteran Larry Nance Jr., knows that lead role comes with responsibility. “I’m excited to try and...
LA Clippers and Ivica Zubac agree to $58.6 million, 3-year contract extension
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ivica Zubac and the Los Angeles Clippers have agreed to a $58.6 million, three-year contract extension that will keep him with the team through the 2027-28 season, agent Jeff Schwartz of Excel said Saturday. Zubac averaged a career-high 11.7 points and 9.2...
Indiana Pacers sign guard T.J. McConnell to a 4-year, $45 million extension
The Indiana Pacers have agreed to terms with guard T.J. McConnell on a four-year extension worth $45 million. Agents Mark Bartelstein and Andy Shiffman confirmed the deal in an email to The Associated Press on Friday. McConnell, who is signed for $9.3 million for the upcoming NBA...
West champ Mavs reunite with Dinwiddie, who helped in run to conference finals 2 years ago
DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Mavericks are bringing back Spencer Dinwiddie in a reunion with the guard who played a key role in the club's run to the 2022 Western Conference finals. The Mavericks announced the signing of Dinwiddie on Saturday along with undrafted rookie free agent...
Tom Thibodeau, 2-time NBA Coach of the Year, agrees to 3-year extension with Knicks, AP source says
NEW YORK (AP) — Tom Thibodeau has agreed to a three-year contract extension after leading the New York Knicks to three postseason appearances in his four seasons, a person with knowledge of the details said Wednesday. The Knicks have made back-to-back trips to the Eastern...
