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Magic Johnson has declined multiple NBA ownership chances. The New York Knicks would interest him
NEW YORK (AP) — Magic Johnson's love for his Los Angeles Lakers has kept him from considering ownership of any other NBA team. The New York Knicks would be the one franchise that could make him have second thoughts. “I think it would be intriguing,” Johnson said...
Jarred Vanderbilt gets 4-year contract extension from the Lakers, AP source says
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to a four-year, $48 million contract extension with forward Jarred Vanderbilt, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Friday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the Lakers...
Aaron Rodgers faces a long, arduous but not impossible road to recovery from torn Achilles tendon
Aaron Rodgers ran onto the field carrying an American flag while a raucous crowd and millions of television viewers eagerly anticipated his debut with the New York Jets. Quickly, it was over. Rodgers’ season ended after just four snaps. Those realistic Super Bowl...
There will be no gold for the USA at the Basketball World Cup, after 113-111 loss to Germany
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — There will be no gold medal for the U.S. at this World Cup. And for the second consecutive time in FIBA’s biggest tournament, there might not be any medal at all for the Americans. Instead, it’s Germany on the cusp of a world title. ...
The long road winding down at the World Cup, where semifinals await Team USA
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — This seemed so far away in the beginning. There was a week of training camp in Las Vegas for USA Basketball to get through, then a week in Spain, then a week in Abu Dhabi, the group stage of the World Cup, then the second round, then the quarterfinals. They’ve flown...
Los Angeles Lakers sign Christian Wood, veteran forward and SoCal native, AP source says
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Veteran forward Christian Wood has agreed to a two-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Tuesday night. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the Lakers hadn't yet announced the deal...
The Sacramento Kings sign 15-year veteran and three-time NBA champion JaVale McGee
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The Sacramento Kings signed 15-year veteran JaVale McGee on Saturday. The 7-foot center most recently played for the Dallas Mavericks, averaging 4.4 points and 2.5 rebounds in 42 games last season. He started seven times and shot 64% and played 8.5 minutes...
NBA referee Eric Lewis retires; league closes investigation into social media posts
NEW YORK (AP) — NBA referee Eric Lewis has retired effective immediately in the wake of a league investigation into whether he used a then-Twitter account to defend himself and other officials from online criticism. The league announced his retirement Wednesday, less than three...
USA rolls past Jordan 110-62. Now Round 2 of Basketball World Cup awaits
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Another game, another blowout for the U.S. at the Basketball World Cup. And now the competition figures to get considerably tougher. Anthony Edwards scored 22 points and the Americans completed an easy march through the group stage Wednesday, beating...
So far in the Basketball World Cup, the US has shown off tons of depth
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Through two games of this FIBA World Cup, the players who lead USA Basketball team in scoring, rebounding, assists, steals and blocked shots all share something in common. They’re not starters. It’s not exactly an overwhelming sample...
