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George heading to 76ers, Caldwell-Pope to Magic, CP3 to Spurs, AP sources say

George heading to 76ers, Caldwell-Pope to Magic, CP3 to Spurs, AP sources say

Paul George is going back to the Eastern Conference, and surely has made Joel Embiid very happy in the process.
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New Grizzlies center Zach Edey pulls his name from mix for Canada's Olympic team

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — New Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey announced his decision Sunday to pull his name from consideration to play for Canada in the 2024 Paris Games to focus on his NBA career.
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Breanna Stewart scores her 5,000th point in 81-75 Liberty win over Dream

NEW YORK (AP) — Breanna Stewart had 22 points and 12 rebounds to help the New York Liberty rally to beat the Atlanta Dream 81-75 on Sunday. New York, which was down 16 in the first half, led 60-59 heading into the fourth quarter.
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Max Christie is getting a 4-year, $32 million deal to return to the Lakers, an AP source says

Max Christie is getting a 4-year, $32 million deal to return to the Lakers, an AP source says

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Promising wing Max Christie is returning to the Los Angeles Lakers with a four-year, $32 million contract, a person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press.
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Zach Edey withdraws from Canadian men's basketball team ahead of Olympics

Zach Edey withdraws from Canadian men's basketball team ahead of Olympics

Zach Edey will not be competing for Canada's men's basketball team at the upcoming Paris Olympics. The seven-foot-four centre released a statement on his decision to withdraw from participating in training camp on Sunday.
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Pistons and coach J.B. Bickerstaff agree on 4-year contract with team option for 5th, AP source says

Pistons and coach J.B. Bickerstaff agree on 4-year contract with team option for 5th, AP source says

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Pistons have agreed to a four-year contract with coach J.B. Bickerstaff with a team option for a fifth season, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Sunday.
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SWAT member who lost lower leg after being run over by fire truck at Nuggets parade stages comeback

SWAT member who lost lower leg after being run over by fire truck at Nuggets parade stages comeback

DENVER (AP) — The final fire truck rolled through the streets of Denver for the Nuggets' celebratory parade a year ago, carrying Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and the franchise's first NBA championship trophy.
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Seattle Storm swept past Dallas Wings 97-76

Seattle Storm swept past Dallas Wings 97-76

SEATTLE (AP) — Jewell Loyd scored 30 points that included 16 of 17 free throws and the Seattle Storm defeated the Dallas Wings 97-76 on Saturday night. The Storm held Dallas to fewer than 20 points in each of the last three quarters.
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LeBron James intends to sign a new deal with the Lakers, AP source says

LeBron James intends to sign a new deal with the Lakers, AP source says

LeBron James is going to move toward a new contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. Paul George and Klay Thompson may simply be on the move to new teams. And the NBA's free agency period, which officially starts Sunday, suddenly has some intrigue.
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Pistons decline $19M option for Evan Fournier, AP source says, and extend offer to Simone Fontecchio

Pistons decline $19M option for Evan Fournier, AP source says, and extend offer to Simone Fontecchio

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Pistons have declined a $19 million option for Evan Fournier, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Saturday.
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