Warriors cut Varejao, sign Weber to 10-day

time with the Warriors has come to an end. The franchise waived the veteran center on Friday, clearing a roster spot for them to sign D-League guard

to a 10-day contract, as first reported by The Vertical.

Varejao joined Golden State late last season after he was bought out by the Cavaliers. He got spotty playing time throughout the playoffs and struggled when given rare opportunities.

Love doesn’t think Cavs will trade him

doesn’t believe the Cleveland Cavaliers will trade him.

Despite weeks of rumors that the NBA champions have been in trade talks with the New York Knicks about a deal involving

for the All-Star forward, Love said Friday that he expects “to be here for a long time.” Love said he has grown accustomed to having his name in trade speculation.

Rockets retire Yao’s jersey

The Rockets retired

No. 11 jersey in a halftime ceremony Friday night while hosting the Chicago Bulls.

A 7-foot-6 center from Shanghai, Yao was the top overall draft pick in 2002 and was an eight-time All-Star, playing nine seasons in Houston before retiring in 2011 because of mounting issues with injuries.

NBA fines Prince, Johnson

The NBA has fined Hawks forward and Heat forward

$25,000 each for their roles in a scuffle during Wednesday’s game in Miami.

Prince was ejected midway through the fourth quarter for pulling down

from behind as the Heat center went up for a shot. Prince was given a flagrant-2 foul. Johnson then retaliated in Whiteside’s defense and was ejected after getting a technical foul.

LeBron wants to see Carmelo happy

LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony will be on the court together Saturday night as rumors persist that the Knicks are working on making them teammates.

James wouldn’t offer an opinion on Anthony’s situation or how he’s being treated by Knicks management, only that he wants his good buddy to be happy.

“I just want the best for my friend,” James told Cleveland reporters Friday. “No matter what it is. If he’s there in New York or if not I just want the best for him, I want him to be happy.”

FROM WIRE REPORTS