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Chicago Bulls forward Thaddeus Young has been invited to participate in USA Basketball's training camp in advance of the upcoming FIBA World Cup in China. from NBA.com: News https://ift.tt/2K32mvg

The Washington Wizards have hired Tommy Sheppard as the team's full-time general manager, reports Candace Buckner of The Washington Post. from NBA.com: News https://ift.tt/2XUTRMr

(April 12) -- Before revealing the Top 10 Plays of the 2018-19 season, here���s a look back at the names of players who delivered the No. 1 play over the last three years. from NBA.com: News https://ift.tt/2O6soza

HOUSTON -- Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey announced Thursday that the team has signed free agent center Tyson Chandler. from NBA.com: News https://ift.tt/2XOpPdb

The Toronto Raptors announced Thursday they have signed forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson. Per team policy, financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. from NBA.com: News https://ift.tt/30zHYIy

The Detroit Pistons have claimed Christian Wood off waivers. from NBA.com: News https://ift.tt/2XKKAXf

Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram says he's "pretty close" to resuming normal workouts as he continues to recover from surgery to address a blood clot in his right arm. from NBA.com: News https://ift.tt/2NUekwa

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks have signed free agent forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo. from NBA.com: News https://ift.tt/2xQA0hY

Ben Simmons' new contract extension with the Philadelphia 76ers came with bad news for Australian basketball fans: The Melbourne-born NBA All-star won't play for the Boomers at the World Cup. from NBA.com: News https://ift.tt/30DJTvY

OKLAHOMA CITY -- The Oklahoma City Thunder has acquired guard Chris Paul, two first-round draft picks (2024 and 2026) and the right to two first-round pick swaps (2021 and 2025) from the Houston Rockets in exchange for guard Russell Westbrook, it was announced Tuesday by Thunder Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti. from NBA.com: News https://ift.tt/2Lrwgwa

PHOENIX -- Forward Kelly Oubre Jr. re-signed with the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday. from NBA.com: News https://ift.tt/2XJubCs

LAS VEGAS -- Brandon Clarke totaled 15 points, 16 rebounds and three blocks to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 95-92 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Las Vegas Summer League championship game Monday night. from NBA.com: News https://ift.tt/2JymCps

OAKLAND, Calif. ��� Bob Myers has accepted Kevin Durant���s departure for the Brooklyn Nets with an appreciation for all the superstar forward accomplished with the franchise, even if the Golden State general manager would have loved to keep KD around a little longer. from NBA.com: News https://ift.tt/2jEHJw9

MVP Brandon Clarke of the Memphis Grizzlies headlines this year's 2019 Summer League team, which was announced Monday by the NBA. from NBA.com: News https://ift.tt/2NXcmLK

NEW YORK ��� In hoops, Giannis Antentokounmpo is court royalty. But in baseball, he���s a complete rookie. from NBA.com: News https://ift.tt/2XMqSdG

LAS VEGAS -- Naz Reid totaled 20 points, six rebounds and three blocks to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to an 85-77 win over the Brooklyn Nets in the Las Vegas Summer League Semifinals on Sunday at Thomas and Mack Center. from NBA.com: News https://ift.tt/2JzthQj

LAS VEGAS -- First-round-pick Brandon Clarke���s 23 point, 14-rebound double-double spearheaded an 88-86 overtime victory for the Memphis Grizzlies over the New Orleans Pelicans at Thomas and Mack Center in a Las Vegas Summer League semifinal matchup Sunday afternoon. from NBA.com: News https://ift.tt/2JUGbr5

LAS VEGAS -- Amile Jefferson totaled 19 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Orlando Magic to an 85-73 win over the Chicago Bulls in a Las Vegas Summer League consolation game on Saturday at Cox Pavilion. from NBA.com: News https://ift.tt/2xOlCH6

LAS VEGAS -- The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Miami Heat in overtime, 101-100, in the Las Vegas Summer League Quarterfinals at Thomas and Mack Center on Saturday. from NBA.com: News https://ift.tt/2Y1pQKc

LAS VEGAS -- The New York Knicks defeated the Washington Wizards, 103-87, in the Las Vegas Summer League Consolation Round at Cox Pavilion on Saturday. from NBA.com: News https://ift.tt/2LnL5jk