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Chris Paul returns to Clippers for what’s expected to be his final season

Chris Paul is rejoining the Los Angeles Clippers for what’s expected to be the point guard’s 21st and final NBA season.

FILE – San Antonio Spurs guard Chris Paul (3) celebrates a basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Toronto Raptors, April 13, 2025, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate, File)

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Washington’s Marcus Smart handles the ball against the Utah Jazz during the second half March 5, 2025, at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Marcus Smart joining Lakers on 2-year deal after buyout with Wizards

Former Terps star Derik Queen, shown during the NBA draft last month, underwent wrist surgery to repair a torn ligament. The Pelicans rookie might miss the start of the NBA season. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Ex-Terps star Derik Queen has wrist surgery after NBA Summer League injury

FILE – Milwaukee Bucks’ Damian Lillard shoots a free throw during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic, March 8, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash, File)

Damian Lillard returns to the Trail Blazers, AP source says

By Anne M Peterson

July 17, 2025 at 7:19 p.m.

Damian Lillard is back where he started. Lillard signed a three-year deal worth $42 million...

The Grizzlies' Cam Spencer, right, drives during a 2024 NBA Summer League game. Spencer recently signed a four-year deal with the Grizzlies, with three of the years guaranteed. (Rick Bowmer/AP)

Anne Arundel County native Cam Spencer signs 4-year contract with Grizzlies

By Bill Wagner

July 15, 2025 at 4:16 p.m.

Maryland native Cam Spencer recently signed a four-year deal with the Memphis Grizzlies. "I’m fired...

Mavericks guard Ryan Nembhard (9) and forward Cooper Flagg (32) look on during the second half of an NBA Summer League game against the Lakers on Thursday, July 10, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Cooper Flagg is off the mark in his pro debut — but has a huge block in Dallas Mavericks win

By W.G. Ramirez

July 11, 2025 at 12:20 p.m.

Cooper Flagg may not have been happy with his professional debut in the NBA Summer...

Frank Layden, former president of the Utah Jazz, is introduced during a 20-year reunion ceremony for the team that reached the 1997 NBA Finals on March 22, 2017, in Salt Lake City. (Rick Bowmer/AP pool)

Frank Layden, former Utah Jazz coach and GM, dies at 93: ‘There will never be another like him’

By Associated Press

July 10, 2025 at 11:20 a.m.

Frank Layden, the sharp-witted former coach who led the Utah Jazz to the playoffs for...

Ben McLemore #23 of the Portland Trail Blazers reacts against the New Orleans Pelicans during a game at the Smoothie King Center on April 07, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

Ex-NBA player Ben McLemore sentenced to 8 years in prison for rape

By David Matthews

July 9, 2025 at 10:59 p.m.

Former NBA player Ben McLemore was sentenced to more than eight years in prison on...

This image provided by 2K Games in July 2025 shows Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as the cover athlete for the video game NBA 2K26. (2K Games via AP)

NBA 2K26 to launch with Angel Reese and Carmelo Anthony on special editions

By Associated Press

July 9, 2025 at 5:49 p.m.

2K Games announced Wednesday that NBA 2K26 will feature Angel Reese and Carmelo Anthony on...

FILE – Houston Rockets forward Cam Whitmore pushes down the court during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, March 3, 2025, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Kyle Phillips, File)

Spalding grad Cam Whitmore traded from Rockets to Wizards, AP sources say

By Tim Reynolds

July 5, 2025 at 9:08 p.m.

Former Spalding basketball star Cam Whitmore is headed closer to home. The Washington Wizards are...

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