Rondo joining LeBron, LA Lakers
Rajon Rondo is teaming up with LeBron James.
A person with knowledge of the situation says Rondo has agreed to sign a oneyear contract with the Los Angeles Lakers.
ESPN, which first reported the agreement, said Rondo will make $9 million.
The Lakers become Rondo's sixth team. He averaged 8.3 points and 8.2 assists for New Orleans last season.
Also joining the Lakers is Javale McGee, who agreed to a one-year deal worth just under $2.4 million, according to a person familiar with the negotiations.
The Lakers will be the sixth club for McGee, who won two titles with the Golden State Warriors. McGee shot 16 for 20 — 80 percent — from the floor in the finals, and the Warriors were 7-1 in playoff games in which he started.
LeBron James banner to be taken down
The massive LeBron James banner hanging in downtown Cleveland is being removed again following the superstar's announcement he's leaving the Cavaliers.
The 10-story billboard, which shows James wearing his No. 23 jersey with his arms spread wide has become a city landmark. It was also removed in 2010 when he decided to join the Miami Heat. On Sunday, James agreed to sign a four-year, $153 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers.
A spokesman for Sherwin-Williams, which owns the building where the banner hangs, said Nike is taking the banner down later this week.
Warriors to sign Cousins to one-year deal
DeMarcus Cousins is heading to the Golden State Warriors, looking for a title.
Cousins agreed Monday to accept a one-year deal to join the two-time defending NBA champions for $5.3 million.
It's a low-risk, highreward move for the Warriors, with Cousins set to return at some point this season once he completes his recovery from tearing his Achilles tendon in January.
Young scores 16 points in debut
Former Oklahoma point guard Trae Young made his debut for the Atlanta Hawks in a summer league game Monday night against the Memphis Grizzlies in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Young scored 16 points, had four rebounds and three assists in Memphis' 103-88 win. Young played 29 minutes and shot just 4 of 20 from the field, including 1 of 11 from 3-point range.
Utah to re-sign Derrick Favors
Derrick Favors was a top priority for Utah, and the Jazz have succeeded in their quest to retain him.
A person with knowledge of the negotiations says Favors and the Jazz have come to terms on a twoyear contract that could be worth up to $36 million.
Favors averaged 12.3 points last season for the Jazz, who reached the Western Conference semifinals. Favors, who turns 27 later this month, made $12 million last season.
Timberwolves add Anthony Tolliver
Veteran forward Anthony Tolliver is joining the Minnesota Timberwolves, returning to one of the nine NBA teams he's played for during his career.
Tolliver, who played for Detroit last season, will likely replace Nemanja Bjelica off the bench, a sharp shooter who can back up for forward spots.
Calderon agrees to join Pistons
Jose Calderon is joining his former coach in Detroit.
The veteran guard agreed to a contract with the Pistons, who recently hired former Toronto coach Dwane Casey. Calderon's agency, Priority Sports, announced the veteran's minimum deal in a tweet congratulating Calderon.
The Spanish guard played last season for Cleveland, averaging 4.5 points in 57 games, including 32 starts. At 36, Calderon has lost some foot speed but remains a reliable shooter and respected teammate in the locker room.
Redick returns to Philadelphia
JJ Redick is returning to the Philadelphia 76ers. Financial terms of the deal are not known.
Redick averaged 17.1 points and shot 42 percent in his first season with the Sixers. He signed last summer to a $23 million, one-year contract and provided stout 3-point shooting and needed veteran presence on a young team.
"Greek Freek" gets cover
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is the cover athlete for the NBA 2K19 standard edition video game.
The two-time NBA All-Star known as the "Greek Freek" is the first international player to be featured on the cover.