Sat Sep 8 2018 | 12:40 | Cavs sign David Nwaba; guard played with Bulls last season | Jordan Clarkson | SG | Lakers | Free Agent |
| | | LeBron James | SF | Cavaliers | Free Agent |
| | | Larry Nance | PF | Lakers | Free Agent |
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cavaliers made another move in their post-LeBron James makeover, signing free-agent guard David Nwaba to a one-year contract.The deal is for the veteran's minimum of $1.5 million.The 25-year-old Nwaba played for Chicago last season, averaging 7.9 points and 4.7 rebounds in 70 games. The 6-foot-4 guard made 21 starts.A solid defender, he'll give the Cavs backcourt depth and provide coach Tyronn Lue with more help as the team rebuilds following James' departure this summer as a free agent.Nwaba will be reunited in Cleveland with former Los Angeles Lakers teammates Larry Nance Jr. and Jordan Clarkson, who came to the Cavs in a trade last season.Nwaba agreed to sign with the Cavs last month, but the sides needed time to complete the deal.___For more AP NBA coverage: https://apnews.com/tag/NBAbasketball |
Thu Sep 6 2018 | 19:09 | Garnett sues accountant over $77M lost to wealth manager | Tim Duncan | C | Spurs | Free Agent |
| | | Kevin Garnett | | | Free Agent |
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kevin Garnett is suing an accountant and his firm, alleging they helped a wealth manager steal $77 million from the retired Minnesota Timberwolves and Boston Celtics star.The federal malpractice lawsuit alleges Kentucky-based accountant Michael Wertheim and Welenken CPAs enabled Charles Banks IV of Atlanta to defraud Garnett through businesses in which Garnett and Banks shared an interest.The lawsuit contends Wertheim "possessed actual knowledge that Banks was helping himself to millions of dollars of Garnett's money and did nothing about it.""Banks intentionally ... looted Garnett of his earnings and assets for many years, including the many years that Welenken and Wertheim provided accounting services to Garnett and his business interests," according to the lawsuit, which was initially filed in Hennepin County District Court and moved Wednesday to U.S. District Court in Minneapolis.Defense attorney Greg Simpson told the Star Tribune his clients deny the allegations... [ More] |
Thu Sep 6 2018 | 18:39 | Garnett sues accountant over $77M lost to wealth manager | Tim Duncan | C | Spurs | Free Agent |
| | | Kevin Garnett | | | Free Agent |
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kevin Garnett is suing an accountant and his firm, alleging they helped a wealth manager steal $77 million from the retired Minnesota Timberwolves and Boston Celtics star.The federal malpractice lawsuit alleges Kentucky-based accountant Michael Wertheim and Welenken CPAs enabled Charles Banks IV of Atlanta to defraud Garnett through businesses in which Garnett and Banks shared an interest.The lawsuit contends Wertheim "possessed actual knowledge that Banks was helping himself to millions of dollars of Garnett's money and did nothing about it."Defense attorney Greg Simpson tells the Star Tribune his clients deny the allegations and will "vigorously" fight the suit.Banks was not named as a defendant. Banks was sentenced last year to four years in federal prison for defrauding another former NBA star, retired San Antonio Spurs player Tim Duncan, of millions of dollars. |
Thu Sep 6 2018 | 09:29 | AP source: Haslem, Heat agree on 1-year deal for 16th season | Goran Dragic | PG | Heat | Free Agent |
| | | Udonis Haslem | PF | Heat | Free Agent |
| | | Dwyane Wade | SG | Heat | Free Agent |
MIAMI (AP) — Udonis Haslem is barely given the chance to play anymore, and the Miami Heat wanted him back anyway.That's how much they value his presence.A person with knowledge of the negotiations said Haslem and the Heat have agreed on a one-year, $2.4 million contract that will keep him with his hometown team for a 16th season. The person spoke to The Associated Press Thursday on condition of anonymity because the contract has not been signed, though that last detail is now merely a formality."When players come in and we talk to them about what it means to be a Miami Heat player, we point them at Udonis Haslem," Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said earlier this offseason.Haslem is one of the team's captains, and he and Dwyane Wade are the only two players to appear on all three of Miami's NBA champion teams. Haslem becomes the 19th player under contract going into training camp, one shy of the preseason maximum — and the Heat are waiting to see if Wade will take that last available spot.Haslem's... [ More] |
Wed Sep 5 2018 | 23:09 | Clippers match offer by Pelicans, retain Tyrone Wallace | Tyrone Wallace | PG | Clippers | Free Agent |
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers have matched an offer sheet by the New Orleans Pelicans and will retain guard Tyrone Wallace.He played in 30 games for the Clippers last season on a two-way contract, averaging 9.7 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.4 assists. Wallace spent the early part of last season with the team's G League affiliate in Ontario, California, averaging 22.6 points, 6.5 rebounds and 5.3 assists in 26 games.The Clippers had until Wednesday night to match the offer.Lawrence Frank, Clippers president of basketball operations, says Wallace is a "versatile, competitive and tough-minded" player who has shown a commitment to improving.Wallace was selected 60th overall by Utah in the 2016 NBA draft out of California. |
Sat Sep 1 2018 | 15:18 | Lakers waive F Luol Deng midway through $72 million deal | Luol Deng | SF | Lakers | Free Agent |
| | | LeBron James | SF | Cavaliers | Free Agent |
| | | Timofey Mozgov | C | Nets | Free Agent |
| | | D'Angelo Russell | SG | Nets | Free Agent |
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers waived forward Luol Deng on Saturday, just over two years after signing him to a four-year, $72 million free-agent contract.The Lakers didn't disclose the details of a probable buyout with Deng, but they announced the move on the first day in which the final season of Deng's mammoth deal could be stretched over a three-season span of the Lakers' cap limit."We made this move to further our future salary cap and roster flexibility as we continue to build this Lakers team according to our current overall vision," Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka said in a statement.The 33-year-old Deng's deal is a remnant of the administration of former Lakers basketball boss Jim Buss and general manager Mitch Kupchak. The duo handed a pair of generous free-agent deals in 2016 to Deng and center Timofey Mozgov, who got a four-year, $64 million contract.Buss and Kupchak were dismissed seven months later, and Magic Johnson's administration went to work ridding... [ More] |
Sat Sep 1 2018 | 14:28 | Lakers waive F Luol Deng midway through $72 million deal | Luol Deng | SF | Lakers | Free Agent |
| | | Timofey Mozgov | C | Nets | Free Agent |
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers have waived forward Luol Deng two years after signing him to a four-year, $72 million free-agent contract.The Lakers announced the move Saturday, the first day in which the final season of Deng's mammoth deal could be stretched over a three-season span of the Lakers' salary cap limit.The 33-year-old Deng appeared in 56 games during his first year with the Lakers, but he played just one game last season with Magic Johnson in charge of the Lakers' front office.Deng's deal is a remnant of the administration of former Lakers basketball boss Jim Buss and general manager Mitch Kupchak, who signed Deng in 2016 along with fellow high-priced veteran Timofey Mozgov.___More AP NBA: https://apnews.com/tag/NBAbasketball and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports |
Fri Aug 31 2018 | 20:17 | Suns get Anderson, send Knight, Chriss to Rockets | Ryan Anderson | PF | Rockets | Free Agent |
| | | Eric Bledsoe | PG | Bucks | Free Agent |
| | | Devin Booker | SG | Suns | Free Agent |
| | | Marquese Chriss | PF | Suns | Free Agent |
| | | Josh Jackson | SF | Suns | Free Agent |
| | | Brandon Knight | PG | Suns | Free Agent |
| | | Chris Paul | PG | Rockets | Free Agent |
PHOENIX (AP) — The Phoenix Suns have completed a four-player trade that sends guard Brandon Knight and forward Marquese Chriss to the Houston Rockets for forward Ryan Anderson and guard De'Anthony Melton.Knight had been considered in line to start at point guard for the Suns after missing last season while recovering from knee surgery but now will see time as a backup to Chris Paul for what is expected to be an NBA contender in Houston.The 6-foot-10 Anderson, who two years ago signed a four-year, $80 million free agent deal with Houston, figures to start at power forward alongside this year's No. 1 overall draft pick, center Deandre Ayton.Chriss was the eighth overall pick out of Washington two years ago who has not progressed the way the Suns had hoped. Still, he's just 21.Melton, 19, is a second-round draft pick out of USC who showed dynamic, if raw, talent in the Las Vegas Summer League.To make the trade work financially, Anderson agreed to reduce the guaranteed portion of his contract... [ More] |
Fri Aug 31 2018 | 17:27 | Thunder waives forward Kyle Singler | Kyle Singler | SF | Thunder | Free Agent |
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma City Thunder waived forward Kyle Singler on Friday.ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski first reported the Thunder's plan.The 6-foot-8, 228-pound Singler started in 22 games and appeared in a total of 138 over four years with the Thunder. He averaged 3.2 points, 1.8 rebounds and 13.6 minutes.Singler played at Duke and entered the NBA in 2012.___More AP NBA: https://apnews.com/tag/NBA and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports |
Fri Aug 31 2018 | 17:27 | Grizzlies waive center Dakari Johnson | Dakari Johnson | C | Thunder | Free Agent |
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Memphis Grizzlies have waived center Dakari Johnson after acquiring him from Orlando last month.The Grizzlies announced the move Friday.The 7-foot Johnson started six of 31 games as a rookie last season with Oklahoma City. The Thunder drafted him 48th overall in the 2015 draft out of Kentucky, and the 22-year-old played three seasons in the G League for Oklahoma City.The Grizzlies acquired Johnson from Orlando in a trade July 23.___More AP NBA: https://apnews.com/tag/NBA and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports |
Fri Aug 31 2018 | 03:27 | AP Source: Deal close on 4-player trade with Suns, Rockets | Ryan Anderson | PF | Rockets | Free Agent |
| | | Marquese Chriss | PF | Suns | Free Agent |
| | | Brandon Knight | PG | Suns | Free Agent |
| | | Chris Paul | PG | Rockets | Free Agent |
PHOENIX (AP) — A person with knowledge of the situation says Phoenix and Houston are close to finalizing a trade that would send forward Ryan Anderson to the Suns and point guard Brandon Knight to the Rockets.Phoenix also would send former first-round pick forward Marquese Chriss to Houston and the Suns would get guard De'Anthony Melton from the Rockets.The person asked for anonymity Thursday night because the deal had not been completed.If the trade goes through as expected, Anderson could be the starting power forward for Phoenix. He averaged 9.3 points last season and has two years left on a four-year, $80 million contract he signed with the Rockets in 2016.Knight, who appeared to be in line to start at point guard for the Suns after missing last season with a knee injury, figures to see time as a backup to Chris Paul in Houston.The trade would leave Phoenix searching for a starter at the point guard position with no one on the roster ready to assume that responsibility.The 6-foot-10 Chriss, the eighth overall pick out of Washington in 2016, had not shown the improvement the Suns had hoped to see. His averaged dropped from 9.2 points as a rookie to 7.7 points last season. But he is just 21 years old.Melton was a second-round pick out of USC this year who had some good moments in Summer League play.The deal was first reported by ESPN. |
Thu Aug 30 2018 | 18:37 | Center David West retires after a 15-year NBA career | Klay Thompson | SG | Warriors | Free Agent |
| | | Kevin Durant | SF | Warriors | Free Agent |
| | | Stephen Curry | PG | Warriors | Free Agent |
| | | Draymond Green | PF | Warriors | Free Agent |
| | | JaVale McGee | C | Warriors | Free Agent |
| | | Zaza Pachulia | C | Warriors | Free Agent |
| | | David West | PF | Warriors | Free Agent |
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — David West, a key big man and snazzy passer who had a knack for providing a timely lift off the bench during the Golden State Warriors' past two championship seasons, retired Thursday.West's Twitter announcement — one day after his 38th birthday — wasn't a surprise as he made it clear he would take some time after the team's latest title run to contemplate calling it a career."I am humbled and thankful for the support of my family, friends, coaches, teammates, organizations, and fans throughout this experience," said West, the 18th overall draft pick by the Hornets in 2003 out of Xavier.He left the Spurs following the 2015-16 season for a chance to chase a championship with the Warriors, and wound up winning his first career title and then a second one this past June."David was a consummate professional throughout his entire career and was a huge presence in our locker room the last two years," Golden State coach Steve Kerr said in a statement. "The respect that he... [ More] |
Thu Aug 30 2018 | 16:07 | Center David West retires after a 15-year NBA career | David West | PF | Warriors | Free Agent |
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — David West, a key big man off the bench for the Golden State Warriors' past two championship seasons, has retired.West's Twitter announcement Thursday — one day after his 38th birthday — wasn't a surprise as he made it clear he would take some time after the team's latest title run to contemplate calling it a career. He left the Spurs following the 2015-16 season for a chance to chase a championship with the Warriors, and wound up winning his first career title and then a second one this past June.He averaged 13.6 points, 6.4 rebounds and 2.2 assists over a 15-year career with New Orleans, Indiana, San Antonio and the Warriors.West said he is "grateful" and thanked everyone for the support while saying: "I have been fortunate enough to live out my childhood dream of playing in the NBA."___More AP NBA: https://apnews.com/tag/NBA and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports |
Wed Aug 29 2018 | 13:35 | San Antonio Spurs sign forward Quincy Pondexter | Tim Duncan | C | Spurs | Free Agent |
| | | Manu Ginobili | SG | Spurs | Free Agent |
| | | Quincy Pondexter | SF | Bulls | Free Agent |
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The San Antonio Spurs have signed Quincy Pondexter, adding a forward in the same week veteran star Manu Ginobili announced his retirement.The 6-foot-7 Pondexter spent last season with the Chicago Bulls, averaging 2.0 points and 1.2 rebounds in 8.5 minutes in 23 games. The seven-year NBA veteran out of Washington has averaged 5.0 points and 2.0 rebounds in 17.3 minutes over 302 total games with Oklahoma City, New Orleans, Memphis and Chicago.Ginobili announced his decision to retire Monday. The 41-year-old helped the Spurs win four NBA championships in 16 seasons. This season will be the first for coach Gregg Popovich without stars Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, Ginobili and Kawhi Leonard.___More AP NBA: https://apnews.com/tag/NBA and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports |
Tue Aug 28 2018 | 17:45 | Grizzlies waive guard Kobi Simmons after 1 season | Kobi Simmons | PG/SG | Grizzlies | Free Agent |
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Memphis Grizzlies have waived guard Kobi Simmons, who started 12 games last season.The Grizzlies announced the move Tuesday.The 6-foot-4, 170-pound Simmons played 32 games for Memphis last season, and he averaged 6.1 points and 20.1 minutes as a rookie. He also started 26 games for the Grizzlies' G League affiliate, the Hustle.Simmons, who played one season at the University of Arizona, had signed a two-way contract with the Grizzlies after not being selected in the 2017 draft.___More AP NBA: https://apnews.com/tag/NBA and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports |
Tue Aug 28 2018 | 00:25 | Manu Ginobili, a 4-time champion with Spurs, retires at 41 | DeMar DeRozan | SG | Raptors | Free Agent |
| | | Kent Bazemore | SG | Hawks | Free Agent |
| | | Tim Duncan | C | Spurs | Free Agent |
| | | Pau Gasol | C | Spurs | Free Agent |
| | | Rudy Gay | SF | Spurs | Free Agent |
| | | Manu Ginobili | SG | Spurs | Free Agent |
| | | Kawhi Leonard | SF | Spurs | Free Agent |
| | | Dirk Nowitzki | C | Mavericks | Free Agent |
| | | Tony Parker | PG | Spurs | Free Agent |
Manu Ginobili has played his final game, and with that a new era awaits the San Antonio Spurs.Ginobili announced his decision to retire Monday, the 41-year-old wrapping up what he called a "fabulous journey" in which he helped the Spurs win four NBA championships in 16 seasons with the club.The smooth left-handed guard from Argentina came to San Antonio in 2002, forming what quickly became a powerful "Big 3" alongside Tim Duncan and Tony Parker. Now, they've all moved on: Duncan retired two years ago, Parker left San Antonio earlier this summer as a free agent to sign with the Charlotte Hornets, and Ginobili has worn Spurs colors for the last time as well."Today, with a wide range of feelings, I'm announcing my retirement from basketball," Ginobili wrote on Twitter in making the announcement. "IMMENSE GRATITUDE to everyone (family, friends, teammates, coaches, staff, fans) involved in my life in the last 23 years. It's been a fabulous journey. Way beyond my wildest dreams."The image Ginobili... [ More] |
Mon Aug 27 2018 | 16:55 | Manu Ginobili, a 4-time champion with Spurs, retires at 41 | DeMar DeRozan | SG | Raptors | Free Agent |
| | | Kent Bazemore | SG | Hawks | Free Agent |
| | | Tim Duncan | C | Spurs | Free Agent |
| | | Pau Gasol | C | Spurs | Free Agent |
| | | Rudy Gay | SF | Spurs | Free Agent |
| | | Manu Ginobili | SG | Spurs | Free Agent |
| | | Kawhi Leonard | SF | Spurs | Free Agent |
| | | Dirk Nowitzki | C | Mavericks | Free Agent |
| | | Tony Parker | PG | Spurs | Free Agent |
Manu Ginobili has played his final game, and with that a new era awaits the San Antonio Spurs.Ginobili announced his decision to retire Monday, the 41-year-old wrapping up what he called a "fabulous journey" in which he helped the Spurs win four NBA championships in 16 seasons with the club.The smooth left-handed guard from Argentina came to San Antonio in 2002, forming what quickly became a powerful "Big 3" alongside Tim Duncan and Tony Parker. Now, they've all moved on: Duncan retired two years ago, Parker left San Antonio earlier this summer as a free agent to sign with the Charlotte Hornets, and Ginobili has worn Spurs colors for the last time as well."Today, with a wide range of feelings, I'm announcing my retirement from basketball," Ginobili wrote on Twitter in making the announcement. "IMMENSE GRATITUDE to everyone (family, friends, teammates, coaches, staff, fans) involved in my life in the last 23 years. It's been a fabulous journey. Way beyond my wildest dreams."The image Ginobili... [ More] |
Mon Aug 27 2018 | 16:05 | Manu Ginobili, a 4-time champion with Spurs, retires at 41 | DeMar DeRozan | SG | Raptors | Free Agent |
| | | Kent Bazemore | SG | Hawks | Free Agent |
| | | Tim Duncan | C | Spurs | Free Agent |
| | | Pau Gasol | C | Spurs | Free Agent |
| | | Manu Ginobili | SG | Spurs | Free Agent |
| | | Kawhi Leonard | SF | Spurs | Free Agent |
| | | Dirk Nowitzki | C | Mavericks | Free Agent |
| | | Tony Parker | PG | Spurs | Free Agent |
Manu Ginobili has played his final game, and with that a new era awaits the San Antonio Spurs.Ginobili announced his decision to retire on Monday, the 41-year-old wrapping up what he called a "fabulous journey" in which he helped the Spurs win four NBA championships in 16 seasons with the club.The smooth left-handed guard from Argentina came to San Antonio in 2002, forming what quickly became a powerful "Big 3" alongside Tim Duncan and Tony Parker. Now, they've all moved on: Duncan retired two years ago, Parker left San Antonio earlier this summer as a free agent to sign with the Charlotte Hornets, and Ginobili has worn Spurs colors for the last time as well."Today, with a wide range of feelings, I'm announcing my retirement from basketball," Ginobili wrote on Twitter in making the announcement. "IMMENSE GRATITUDE to everyone (family, friends, teammates, coaches, staff, fans) involved in my life in the last 23 years. It's been a fabulous journey. Way beyond my wildest dreams."The image... [ More] |
Mon Aug 27 2018 | 14:35 | Manu Ginobili, a 4-time champion with Spurs, retires at 41 | Tim Duncan | C | Spurs | Free Agent |
| | | Manu Ginobili | SG | Spurs | Free Agent |
| | | Tony Parker | PG | Spurs | Free Agent |
Manu Ginobili retired at age 41 Monday after a "fabulous journey" in which he helped the San Antonio Spurs win four NBA championships in 16 seasons with the club.The left-handed guard with the quick move and sure shot had a pro career that lasted 23 seasons in all, starting with stints in Italy and his native Argentina. He came to San Antonio in 2002 and formed what was a "Big 3" with the Spurs, alongside Tim Duncan and Tony Parker.That era is now officially over: Duncan has been retired, and Parker elected this summer to sign with the Charlotte Hornets.Ginobili, the No. 57 pick in the 1999 draft, averaged 13.3 points and 3.8 assists in 1,057 regular-season games. He was a two-time All-Star and was the league's Sixth Man of the Year in 2008."Today, with a wide range of feelings, I'm announcing my retirement from basketball," Ginobili wrote on Twitter in making the announcement. "IMMENSE GRATITUDE to everyone (family, friends, teammates, coaches, staff, fans) involved in my life in the last... [ More] |
Sun Aug 26 2018 | 15:44 | Milwaukee attorney defends police in NBA player's arrest | Sterling Brown | SG | Bucks | Free Agent |
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee's city attorney said officers did nothing wrong when they used a stun gun on Bucks' player Sterling Brown during his arrest over a parking violation in January — a direct contradiction to the police chief and mayor, who condemned the officers' actions.The city attorney's assertion comes in response to a lawsuit Brown filed in June alleging that officers targeting him because he is black and that their use of force was unwarranted. Police Chief Alfonso Morales apologized to Brown and in May announced that 11 of the officers involved in the rookie guard's arrest were disciplined or retrained.But city attorney Grant Langley said in a court filing in federal court Friday night that Brown was at least partially to blame for what happened on Jan. 26 during his encounter with police outside a Walgreens at around 2 a.m."The injuries and damages sustained by the plaintiff, if any, were caused in whole or in part by their own acts or omissions," the court filing reads.The... [ More] |