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Busy NBA schedule not totally foreign to Celtics’ Tatum

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Warriors GM credits Kevin Durant with keeping team together

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN - Associated Press

Mavericks rally to win Orlando Summer League title

By TERRANCE HARRIS - Associated Press

AP Source: James Johnson staying with Miami Heat

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE- In this March 7, 2017, file photo, Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki, of Germany, celebrates sinking a three-point basket early in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers in Dallas. A person with knowledge of the agreement says the Dallas Mavericks and Dirk Nowitzki have agreed on a two-year, $10 million deal that assures a 20th season for the star forward. The second year of the contract carries a team option, the person told The Associated Press, Thursday, July 6, 2017, on condition of anonymity because the team hasn't announced the deal. The 39-year-old Nowitzki is set to join Kobe Bryant of the Lakers as the only players to spend 20 seasons with one franchise. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)

Mavs, Nowitzki reach 2-year, $10M deal to set up 20th season

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

Paul George of the Indiana Pacers, John Wall of the Washington Wizards and Terrence Ross celebrate winning the freestyle round of the slam dunk contest at the NBA All-Star weekend in New Orleans on Feb. 15, 2014. (Associated Press) **FILE**

Wizards have breathing room in East after stars head west

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

In this April 20, 2017, file photo, Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph reaches for the ball during the second half against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 3 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill, File0

The Latest: Pistons complete Galloway free agent deal

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FILE - In this Sunday, March 19, 2017 file photo, Oregon guard Dylan Ennis, right, drives against Rhode Island guard E.C. Matthews during the first half of a second-round game of the men's NCAA college basketball tournament in Sacramento, Calif. There’s a handful of players who are getting to play for two NBA teams this summer, a grind which they hope pays off down the road. Trey McKinney Jones, Dylan Ennis and Naz Mitrou-Long are among those who played for one team in Orlando and Salt Lake City, and will switch jerseys once they get to the NBA’s biggest summer league in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File )

For some summer players, 2 teams now means 2 chances at NBA

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum will also be used at guard while the Philadelphia 76ers will play Markelle Fultz at both point and shooting guard this season. (Associated Press)

NBA teams seek more versatility in today’s positionless league

By Kareem Copeland - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers forward Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot (20) drives as Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (11) defends during the first half of an NBA summer league basketball game Monday, July 3, 2017, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Tweener no more: Versatility wanted in positionless NBA

By KAREEM COPELAND - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 6, 2017, file photo, Utah Jazz forward Gordon Hayward (20) shoots as Golden State Warriors guard Shaun Livingston (34) defends in the second half during Game 3 of the NBA basketball second-round playoff series in Salt Lake City. Hayward has chosen to sign with the Boston Celtics and reunite with coach Brad Stevens, making the announcement Tuesday evening, July 4, on The Players' Tribune site. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)

Gordon Hayward chooses Celtics over Jazz, Heat

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017, file photo, Miami Heat forward Chris Bosh smiles during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game between Miami and Duke in Coral Gables, Fla. Bosh never wanted to take games off as a player, and would give anything to be playing right now. So he has a very simple perspective on the NBA's rest-or-play debate. &quot;If you can play,&quot; Bosh said, &quot;go out there and play.&quot; (David Santiago/El Nuevo Herald via AP, File)

Finally, farewell: Chris Bosh, Miami Heat formally part ways

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 30, 2016, file photo, Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry celebrates during overtime in an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City. One of the NBA's biggest bargains until now, Curry is about to receive his massive payday. Golden State general manager Bob Myers said Friday, June 30, 2017, the Warriors will finalize a contract with the two-time MVP once the free agency moratorium ends July 6. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)

Deals happening this summer, but amid perhaps more caution

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In a Wednesday, April 12, 2017 file photo, Denver Nuggets forward Nikola Jokic, center, reaches for a rebound with Oklahoma City Thunder forwards Taj Gibson (22) and Domantas Sabonis, left, during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City. Denver won 111-105. A person with knowledge of the negotiations says Sunday, July 2, 2017, that Gibson is reuniting with coach Tom Thibodeau, agreeing on a two-year, $28 million deal to join the Minnesota Timberwolves. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

The Latest: Day 2: Nene gets his second deal of free agency

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FILE - In this March 3, 2017, file photo, Utah Jazz forward Gordon Hayward goes up for a dunk against the Brooklyn Nets during NBA basketball game in Salt Lake City. A person with knowledge of the decision says Hayward has declined the player-option final year on his contract as expected and will now test the market as an unrestricted free agent. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)

Day 1: Curry gets huge deal, Hayward hears Heat sales pitch

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Highlights from Day 1 of Summer League in Orlando

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Warriors GM: Team to sign Steph Curry when moratorium lifts

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 6, 2017, file photo, Utah Jazz forward Gordon Hayward, center, passes the ball as Golden State Warriors' JaVale McGee (1), Draymond Green (23) and Klay Thompson (11) defend during Game 3 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series in Salt Lake City. A person with knowledge of the decision says Hayward has declined the player-option final year on his contract as expected and will now test the market as an unrestricted free agent. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)

The Latest: Day 1 wrapping up, with over $750M in deals

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - At left, Los Angeles Lakers draft pick Lonzo Ball talks to reporters in El Segundo, Calif. At center, Philadelphia 76ers' draft pick Markelle Fultz speaks during a news conference in Camden, N.J. And at right, Boston Celtics first-round draft pick Jayson Tatum attends a press conference in Waltham, Mass. At the NBA Summer League, many eyes will be on the top picks, like Fultz, Ball and Tatum. But 30 NBA teams will be scouring rosters looking for a gem who has somehow slipped through the cracks, like Miami did last year when it signed Rodney McGruder to a three-year deal last summer. (AP Photo/File)

NBA’s summer season starts on Saturday in Orlando

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press