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The Washington Wizards intend to sign guard Brandon Jennings if he clears waivers, a person familiar with their plans said Tuesday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because nothing had been announced by the Wizards. Jennings was waived by the New York Knicks on Monday after less than a season with the club. Continue to Article

February 28, 2017 9:09:pm EST

Amar’e Stoudemire, former NBA All-Star and current forward on the Hapoel Jerusalem squad in the Israeli League, was recently asked on camera if he’d have an issue with a gay teammate. “There’s always a truth within a joke,” he responded. Continue to Article

February 28, 2017 6:14:pm EST

DeMar DeRozan made a turnaround jumper with 1.9 seconds remaining, finishing with 37 points and leading the Toronto Raptors to a 92-91 victory over the New York Knicks on Monday night. The Raptors won their fourth in a row, doing it with DeRozan and defense after learning earlier in the day that All-Star Kyle Lowry will have right wrist surgery that could sideline him the rest of the regular season. Carmelo Anthony scored 24 points for the Knicks, but finished a 9-for-26 night when he missed a long jumper as time expired. Continue to Article

February 27, 2017 9:42:pm EST

Jose Calderon looks set to make a big leap up the West standings. Barring a major turn of events, veteran point guard Jose Calderon will join the Golden State Warriors later this week to provide a known quantity at the end of the bench. The biggest roadblock to the deal was completed on Monday when the Los Angeles Lakers agreed to a buyout with Calderon and promptly waived him ahead of Wednesday’s deadline. Continue to Article

February 27, 2017 7:13:pm EST

The Toronto Raptors say All-Star guard Kyle Lowry will have surgery on his right wrist and hopes to return for the playoffs. The Raptors, tied for third in the Eastern Conference, have won three straight games. Continue to Article

February 27, 2017 3:41:pm EST