Davis stays in L.A. for $190M

All-Star forward Anthony Davis, who pushed his way toward Los Angeles in a trade last offseason, will cap this one by signing a five-year deal to stay with the Lakers.

Davis’ contract will be worth $190 million and will have an early termination option after the fourth year, according to Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul on Thursday.

One day after LeBron James agreed to a twoyear, $85 million contract extension with the Lakers through 2022-23, Davis committed to the Lakers through the 2024-25 season. Davis’ deal includes an early termination clause prior to the fifth year, but the contract is still a clear declaration that the 27-year-old Davis sees his long-term future with the 17-time NBA champions.

The Lakers acquired Davis in a trade before last season, shipping most of their young core to New Orleans to acquire one of the best big men of his generation. The 6-10 Davis immediately clicked alongside James, earning his seventh straight All-Star selection and helping the Lakers to victory in the NBA Finals in six games over the Heat.

SOURCES: WESTBROOK TRADED

The Houston Rockets have agreed to trade Russell Westbrook to the Washington Wizards for John Wall and a firstround draft pick, two people familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.

The move ends Westbrook’s tenure in Houston after just one disappointing season. Westbrook was traded from Oklahoma

City for Chris Paul and draft picks in July 2019.

COVID UPDATE

The NBA said that 48 players have tested positive for the coronavirus since testing resumed last week.

The league and National Basketball Players Association said 546 players were tested between Nov. 24-30 in the initial phase of testing after returning to team markets. That means about 9% of the tests were positive.

Any player with a confirmed positive test is isolated until cleared by rules established by the league and union, in accordance with CDC guidance. The league’s health and safety protocols for this season say that anyone with a positive test in this precamp phase must receive medical clearance from a team-designated physician and a league-designated physician prior to entering a team facility, participating in in-person teamorganized activities, or interacting in-person with other members of their team.

ELSEWHERE

Nuggets: Denver resigned forward Paul Millsap to a one-year deal. Millsap, 35, has spent the last three seasons in Denver, averaging 12.8 points, 6.6 rebounds, 2.1 assists and a steal in 159 games.

Rockets: New coach

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Stephen Silas didn’t talk a lot about James Harden and the rumors that he’s unhappy in Houston. But Silas said he expects Harden to be there when the Rockets open camp.

Pistons: Detroit has

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