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CORRECTS TERMS OF CONTRACT - FILE - In this May 9, 2017, file photo, Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) gestures during Game 5 in the team's second-round NBA basketball playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs in San Antonio. The Rockets signed Harden to a four-year contract extension for about $160 million Saturday, July 8, giving him a total six-year deal with $228 million guaranteed. With Harden under contract on his existing deal for another two seasons, the extension will not affect Houston's aggressive pursuit of free agents this summer as the Rockets try to make a run at the Golden State Warriors. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

Harden signs extension, giving him richest NBA deal ever

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press

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Atlanta Hawks hire Chris Jent as assistant coach

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Warriors GM credits Kevin Durant with keeping team together

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN - Associated Press

Zaza Pachulia agrees to 1-year deal with Warriors

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 15, 2017, file photo, Chicago Bulls guard Michael Carter-Williams shoots over Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph during the second half of an NBA basketball game, in Chicago. Carter-Williams, who won the NBA Rookie of the Year award in 2014, now finds himself looking to reignite his NBA career serving in a backup role behind Kemba Walker, who helped recruit him to Charlotte. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

Walker played a big role in Hornets landing Carter-Williams

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Mavericks rally to win Orlando Summer League title

By TERRANCE HARRIS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 30, 2016, file photo, Indiana Pacers' Paul George shoots against Chicago Bulls' Cristiano Felicio during the first half of an NBA basketball game, in Indianapolis. On Thursday, July 6, 2017, Pacers general manager and president of basketball operations Kevin Pritchard finally made the stunning blockbuster trade official by announcing the four-time All-Star was heading to Oklahoma City in exchange for Victor Oladipo and Domantas Sabonis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)

Pacers explain Paul George deal was best for team’s future

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

Bucks make deal with 76ers to get draft pick Sterling Brown

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FILE - In this Friday, June 9, 2017 file photo, Golden State Warriors' Kevin Durant (35) hugs teammate Stephen Curry (30) during the first half of Game 4 of basketball's NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland. Keeping up with free agency in the NBA can be so complicated that even teams can mess it up sometimes. The Warriors will be one of the those teams over the cap once all their deals are completed. The reigning champs went on a spending spree with Curry’s big deal, re-signing Durant, Andre Iguodala, Shaun Livingston and everything else they’re doing. Their payroll will exceed $119 million, so they will use the $5.2 million mid-level exception available to them to slot in Young. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)

NBA signing day brings salary cap, luxury tax questions

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 13, 2017, file photo, New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday (11) drives on Phoenix Suns guard Eric Bledsoe during an NBA basketball game in Phoenix. Holiday went into this offseason as an unrestricted free agent, but decided to stick with New Orleans, where he has played the past four seasons. Holiday says he hopes his decision influences Pelicans All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins, who has one season left on his contract. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)

Holiday hoping his commitment to Pelicans sways Cousins

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

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 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

AP Source: James Johnson staying with Miami Heat

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

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

Kelly Olynyk agrees to sign with Miami Heat

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

AP Source: Andre Roberson gets 3-year, $30M deal from OKC

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press