Guard Ronnie Price signed with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but The Vertical reported it to be a guaranteed two-year, $5 million contract.The 11-year veteran appeared in 62 games for the Phoenix Suns last season, averaging career highs in points (5.3), assists (2.4), rebounds (1.6), steals (1.19) and minutes played (19.5) per game. Price has appeared in 530 career NBA games, including stints with Sacramento, Utah, Portland, Orlando and the Los Angeles Lakers since coming out of Utah Valley State College. He holds career averages of 3.8 points, 1.8 assists 1.2 rebounds in 13.5 minutes per game.

Kevin Durant is a member of the Oklahoma Hall of Fame.That probably isn't going to help him avoid a series of jeers and cat-calls on Feb. 11.The All-Star forward agreed to join the Golden State Warriors in July and will find himself back inside Oklahoma City's Chesapeake Arena for the first time as an opponent on Feb. 11 when the Warriors visit the Thunder.Durant's departure stunned the high-energy Thunder fans and his return to Oklahoma City is easily the highlight of the NBA schedule released on Thursday.Durant's first game for the Warriors comes on Oct. 25 in a season-opening doubleheader. Golden State will face the San Antonio Spurs in the second game of a TNT doubleheader, following the clash between the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers and the New York Knicks.The Cavaliers and Warriors, who squared off in last season's NBA Finals, clash on ABC on Christmas Day as part of the league's traditional five-game showcase. ABC's other Dec. 25 telecast features the Spurs visiting the... [More]

LeBron James' new contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers will hit nine figures.Multiple media outlets reported Thursday that James agreed to a three-year, $100 million deal with the NBA champion Cavs.The new contract will make James the highest-paid player in the league in 2016-17 at $31 million, according to multiple reports. The superstar forward's 2017-18 salary will be more than $33 million, which would be a single-season NBA record, ESPN reported. The previous mark was the $33 million that Michael Jordan received in 1997-98 from the Chicago Bulls.The third season is reportedly a player option.James was a free agent, though he previously assured the Cavaliers that he would return.James announced on a video posted on his social-media site, Uninterrupted, "I just want to let y'all know I'm re-signing back with the Cleveland Cavaliers, my hometown team. I can't be more excited than this opportunity once again, man, to defend our crown, defend our title. We all know last year was a magical,... [More]

The Denver Nuggets were quite busy on Tuesday, signing guards Jamal Murray and Malik Beasley and forward Juancho Hernangomez to contracts.Terms of the deals were not disclosed by the Nuggets, who also inked veteran reserve Mike Miller to a two-year contract, the Denver Post reported.Murray, who was selected with the seventh overall pick of the 2016 draft, averaged 19.6 points and 5.0 rebounds in five games at the 2016 Summer League in Las Vegas. The 19-year-old averaged 20.0 points and 5.2 rebounds in his lone season with Kentucky in 2015-16.Hernangomez was selected eight picks after Murray in the draft and averaged 9.8 points and 3.7 rebounds in 24 contests with Movistar Esudiantes of the Spanish ACB league last season. The Madrid native also fared well in the Summer League, averaging 10.2 points and 8.2 rebounds.Beasley, who was picked 19th in the 2016 draft, averaged 15.6 points and 5.3 rebounds in 34 games with Florida State last season.

Russell Westbrook has decided to become a solo marquee attraction with the Oklahoma City Thunder.The All-Star point guard officially signed a three-year, $85.7 million extension with the Thunder on Thursday.The signing comes approximately one month after All-Star forward Kevin Durant bolted the Thunder to join the Golden State Warriors."I am grateful to extend my contract with the Thunder and continue to play with the only organization that I have played for and have loved being a part of since I was drafted into the NBA," Westbrook said in a statement. "I'm really excited about moving forward with this group of guys and continuing to play in front of the best fans in the world."The first year of the extension replaces Westbrook's current deal and raises his salary from $17.8 million to $26.5 million. There is also a player option for the third year, meaning Westbrook could potentially become a free agent following the 2017-18 campaign."On behalf of the Thunder organization and the entire... [More]

All-Star guard Russell Westbrook and the Oklahoma City Thunder are closing in on a three-year maximum contract extension worth more than $85 million, according to multiple media outlets.The deal, which could be finalized in a couple of days, reportedly includes a player option on the third year, giving Westbrook the option to test free agency in 2018.Westbrook's current contract expires after next season, with the new deal adding at least two years while escalating his salary from $17.8 million to $26.5 million per year.Westbrook has played all eight seasons of his NBA career with Oklahoma City, averaging 21.5 points, 7.6 assists, 5.6 rebounds and 1.7 steals in 587 games while teaming up with forward Kevin Durant. The Thunder appear to be trying to lock Westbrook up early to avoid losing him, as they did with Durant, who signed as a free agent this summer with the Golden State Warriors.Westbrook was drafted fourth overall in 2008 by the Seattle SuperSonics, who moved to Oklahoma City that year to become the Thunder. Durant was drafted second overall by Seattle in 2007.

The NBA champion Cleveland Cavaliers re-signed veteran guard/forward James Jones to a one-year contract Wednesday.The deal is worth a reported $1.55 million.The 35-year-old Jones, who is close with LeBron James, has been a part of six consecutive Finals teams -- and three NBA championships -- in Miami and Cleveland"We're very happy to have James back with the Cavaliers," general manager David Griffin said in a statement. "He is a champion in every sense of the word and his leadership and professionalism over the last two years have translated with our team in many different ways that have helped us reach our goals. 'Champ' delivers a clear reflection of what success at the highest level should embody and his contributions and commitment to our team are something we need and appreciate greatly."The 6-foot-8, 218-pound Jones has spent the past two seasons with Cleveland after originally signing as a free agent with the team on Aug. 5, 2014. Last season, Jones appeared in 48 games for the... [More]

Less than a week after retiring from the NBA, Amar'e Stoudemire announced Monday he is continuing his basketball career in Israel.In a post on the Player's Tribune website, Stoudemire wrote: "I may be retiring from the NBA, but I'm not saying goodbye to basketball just yet. My next step is playing for Hapoel Jerusalem, one of the top teams in Europe. This isn't about collecting a paycheck overseas though; it's a spiritual journey, too."Stoudemire said at a press conference Monday in New York that he will sign a two-year deal with Hapoel Jerusalem, the team he co-owns. As part of the deal, ESPN reported he will sell his ownership shares that he purchased in 2013. "We are thrilled to have a player of Amar'e's caliber join our team, solidifying our place among the top echelon of Israeli and European basketball," Dr. Ori Allon, President and majority owner of Hapoel Jerusalem, said in a statement. "More important bringing Amar'e to Jerusalem raises the profile of the entire Israeli Basketball... [More]

The Cleveland Cavaliers waived guard/forward Dahntay Jones Saturday.Jones was signed by the Cavaliers on April 13 and appeared in one regular-season game and 15 playoff games for the NBA champs. He scored 13 points and pulled down five points in the one regular-season game and averaged just 3.3 minutes per game in the playoffs.Jones came into the NBA in 2003 as the No. 20 overall pick of the Boston Celtics. He has spent 13 NBA seasons with the Memphis Grizzlies, Sacramento Kings, Denver Nuggets, Indiana Pacers, Dallas Mavericks, Atlanta Hawks, Los Angeles Clippers and Cavaliers.Jones has averaged 5.4 points and 1.8 rebounds for his career. His best season came in 2009-10 with the Pacers when he had career highs with 10.2 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game.

Former All-Star forward David Lee has reached agreement on a two-year contract with the San Antonio Spurs, according to multiple reports.The deal is worth $3.2 million and Lee holds a player option on the second season.Lee, 33, averaged 7.8 points and 5.5 rebounds last season while splitting time with the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks.Lee was an All-Star in 2010 with the New York Knicks and again in 2013 for the Golden State Warriors.He spent his first five seasons with the Knicks and his next five with the Warriors. Golden State traded him to Boston prior to the start of last season.Lee has career averages of 14.2 points and 9.2 rebounds in 750 career NBA games.

The long-awaited resigning of Richard Jefferson finally occurred on Thursday.The Cleveland Cavaliers officially announced the signing of the veteran forward who helped the team win the 2016 NBA title. Terms of the contract weren't released but it was widely reported earlier this month that the deal is for two years."RJ's versatility on the court and leadership off it were core parts of our identity and success last year," Cleveland general manager David Griffin said in a statement. "In many respects, his impact was greater as the stakes got higher. His NBA Finals performance is a testament to his dedicated, steady approach and his presence in our locker room throughout the year and postseason cannot be overstated."We're very thankful he decided to continue his career and we know that his teammates appreciate what he brings to this team at a very deep level."Jefferson averaged 5.5 points in 74 games (five starts) last season. In the playoffs, he averaged 5.4 points in 21 games (two starts).The 6-foot-7 Jefferson has played with seven teams over his previous 15 seasons. He has career averages of 13.3 points and 4.2 rebounds and has in 1,082 regular-season contests.

Golden State Warriors forward/center Anderson Varejao will miss the upcoming Olympics in his native Brazil due to a back injury.Varejao was examined earlier in the week by Dr. Robert Watkins in Marina Del Ray, Calif. The 33-year-old was diagnosed with a small lower back disc herniation.Varejao, who signed a one-year deal with Golden State earlier this month, is expected to be fine for the start of training camp. He initially came to the Warriors in March after spending the first 11 years of his NBA career with the Cleveland Cavaliers.Between the Cavaliers and Warriors last season, Varejao averaged 2.6 points and 2.7 rebounds in 53 games. The 6-foot-11 Varejao's career averages are 7.4 points and 7.3 rebounds in 613 contests. He was the 30th overall pick by Orlando in the 2004 draft.

Russell Westbrook and the Oklahoma City Thunder arrived at a crossroads on Monday.When shooting guard Dion Waiters, a restricted free agent the Thunder allowed to walk in order to gain more than $12 million in cap space, signed a two-year deal with the Miami Heat, the Thunder set the stage for a make-or-break contract negotiation with Westbrook.With Waiters' Bird Rights retained, the Thunder gained the salary-cap exclusion needed to bring Westbrook's four-year contract offer to more than $110 million. He's in the final year of his contract and can make $17.7 million.After watching 2014 MVP Kevin Durant leave in free agency, there is a desire to lock up Westbrook and find out where he stands this summer. Trading Westbrook could become an option if he passes on a new deal. Westbrook could decide to wait for the new collective bargaining agreement, a deal expected in 2017 and one likely to redefine the maximum-level contract, if not eliminate it. Current projections for perennial MVP candidates Steph Curry and LeBron James are in the $30 million-$34 million per season range, and Westbrook might be willing to bet on himself getting to the $30 million range, too.However, because the Thunder retain his Bird Rights and can offer him the max, Westbrook would only get such an offer one of two ways: accept the deal from Oklahoma City or hope the franchise agrees to a sign-and-trade to a team with significant salary cap space, such as the Los Angeles Lakers.

Two Golden State Warriors teammates, newcomer Kevin Durant and longtime mainstay Klay Thompson, led Team USA to a 106-57 rout of China in an exhibition game Sunday night at Staples Center in Los Angeles.Durant led the U.S. squad with 19 points in 18 minutes, while Thompson scored 17 in 19 minutes. Each hit four 3-pointers.Team USA also received double-figure scoring from the Toronto Raptors' DeMar DeRozan (13 points), the Los Angeles Clippers' DeAndre Jordan (12 points), the Sacramento Kings' DeMarcus Cousins (12 points) and the Cleveland Cavaliers' Kyrie Irving (10 points).The New York Knicks' Carmelo Anthony scored five points and grabbed a game-high eight rebounds. Jordan blocked three shots.Yi Jianlian, formerly of the Milwaukee Bucks, led China with 18 points and seven rebounds. Zhao Jiwei, who had 14 points, was the only other Chinese player to hit double figures.The Americans were coming off a 111-74 blowout of Argentina on Friday in Las Vegas. Next up on their pre-Olympic tour is another game against China on Tuesday at Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif., where Durant will play before his new home fans for the first time since signing with the Warriors as a free agent.Team USA will play Venezuela in Chicago on Friday and Nigeria in Houston on Aug. 1 in their final games before heading to Brazil for the Olympics.

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green reached a plea agreement to avoid jail time in the case in which he was charged for slapping a Michigan State football player.Officials in East Lansing, Mich., announced the agreement on Friday. Green will be fined $500 and pay $60 in restitution to Jermaine Edmondson, who police said was slapped by Green on July 10.Green didn't have to amid guilt or enter a no-contest plea, according to assistant city prosecutor David Meyers.Green, a former Michigan State basketball star, originally was facing a misdemeanor assault charge. It was reduced to a noise violation, which is an infraction.Edmondson is no longer part of Michigan State's football program. School officials previously said his departure was not related to the incident with Green.--The son of basketball Hall of Famer Moses Malone accused Houston Rockets star James Harden of ordering him to be beaten and robbed last month.Moses Malone Jr., 36, told Houston's ABC-13 News that's Harden's "people"... [More]

The Cleveland Cavaliers officially signed Chris "Birdman" Andersen on Friday, reuniting the center with LeBron James.The contract is a reported one-year deal for the veteran's minimum.The 6-foot-10, 245-pound Andersen split time between the Memphis Grizzlies and Miami Heat last season, appearing in 27 games (15 starts) with averages of 3.9 points and 3.6 rebounds in 14.9 minutes.The 38-year-old Andersen has played 14 NBA seasons in a career stalled by a two-year ban for violations of the NBA's substance-abuse policy. He has had stops in Denver (twice), New Orleans, Miami and Memphis.In his career, Andersen holds averages of 5.5 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.4 blocks in 17.8 minutes over 683 games (45 starts). He has a career field-goal percentage of .533, having hit at least .500 from the field in each of the last eight seasons.Andersen won an NBA championship with Miami in 2013 while a teammate with James, and set an NBA playoff record by shooting .807 (46-for-57) from the field over 20 games during the Heat's title run. Overall, he has appeared in 73 career postseason games (two starts), averaging 5.3 points on .631 shooting from the field, 5.0 rebounds and 1.2 blocks in 17.1 minutes.

The son of basketball Hall of Famer Moses Malone accused Houston Rockets star James Harden of ordering him to be beaten and robbed last month.Moses Malone Jr., 36, told Houston's ABC-13 News that's Harden's "people" attacked him because he posted a Facebook comment critical of the price of Harden's basketball camp.Four men were charged Wednesday with the aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon in connection with an attack on Malone on June 25, according to Houston's KPRC-2 TV. The incident occurred outside Houston strip club V Live Vintage Steakhouse at 2:30 a.m., and court documents show Malone was robbed of approximately $50,000 worth of jewelry.Malone told police that about 15 men surrounded him outside, and one, Darian Blount, mentioned the Facebook post regarding Harden, a noted customer of the club. According to Malone, Blount said that Malone disrespected Harden and would be punished for it, KPRC-2 TV reported.Malone said he was beaten and robbed of his jewelry, cellphone, credit... [More]

The NBA announced it will pull the 2017 All-Star Game out of Charlotte, with the hope of returning the marquee midseason event to the city two years later.The league's move is in response to its objection to North Carolina House Bill 2, a law that mandates people use public restrooms corresponding to the sex listed on their birth certificates. Commissioner Adam Silver had threatened to move the All-Star Weekend out of Charlotte unless the law aimed at the state's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community was changed.While the league said that it would reveal the new host city for the 2017 All-Star Game in the coming weeks, The Vertical reported that the NBA has its eyes on the New Orleans' Smoothie King Center. New Orleans played host to the All-Star Game in both 2008 and 2014.Chicago, New York and Brooklyn are also in the running to host the event, ESPN reported on Thursday.--The Indiana Pacers on Thursday signed veteran free agent point guard Aaron Brooks to a contract. Per team... [More]

The Denver Nuggets on Thursday re-signed forward Mike Miller to a multiyear contract.Miller, a 16-year NBA veteran, appeared in 47 games for Denver during the 2015-16 season and averaged 1.3 points and 1.1 rebounds in 7.9 minutes per game.Miller has played in 1,012 career games and posted averages of 10.8 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 27.3 minutes per game for Orlando, Memphis, Minnesota, Washington, Miami, Cleveland and Denver."We're thrilled that Mike will be back with us going forward. He exemplifies what it means to be an ultimate teammate and professional, and his resume certainly speaks for itself," said general manager Tim Connelly. "Last season Mike made a major impact on our young core and we look forward to continuing to have his veteran leadership both on the court and in our locker room."

The Indiana Pacers on Thursday signed veteran free agent point guard Aaron Brooks to a contract. Per team policy, no terms are released.The 6-foot, 161-pound Brooks is an eight-year NBA veteran who has played with Houston, Phoenix, Sacramento, Denver and Chicago. He was a first-round pick (26th overall) of the Rockets in 2007 after playing collegiately at Oregon.His best season was in 2009-10 when he averaged 19.6 points and 5.3 assists per game for Houston. In 2010, he was the NBA's Most Improved Player.Over his NBA career, he has averaged 10.7 points and 3.2 assists."Aaron is a proven point guard in the NBA," said Pacers President of Basketball Operations Larry Bird. "He can create and shoot the 3. He's another scorer for our second unit who plays at a high level at both ends of the court."