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Warriors re-sign G Ellis to $66M deal (AP)
The Golden State Warriors made sure they would have Monta Ellis in their backcourt at least for the near future, re-signing the explosive guard to a six-year deal worth about $66 million Thursday. Ellis, who was a restricted free agent, is expected to take over at point guard next season in Don Nelson's up-tempo offense after two-time All-Star Baron Davis opted out of his contract earlier this...
Donaghy's ex-classmates get prison terms (AP)
Two former high school classmates of disgraced NBA referee Tim Donaghy were both sentenced to more than a year in prison Thursday for their roles in a betting scandal that embarrassed the league. A federal judge in Brooklyn gave James Battista, a professional gambler and admitted drug addict, 15 months in prison for making bets based on inside tips.
LeBron likely out for US game vs. Canada (AP)
LeBron James was making no more guarantees. So although he was expected to miss the Americans' exhibition opener Friday because of a sprained right ankle, he wouldn't entirely rule himself out. "I think it sounds like that, but I'll see how I feel," James said after practice Thursday. "I felt good today.
Warriors match offer, keep G Azubuike (AP)
Kelenna Azubuike will return to the Golden State Warriors after the club matched the Los Angeles Clippers' three-year, $9 million contract offer for the shooting guard on Thursday. Azubuike averaged 8.1 points and 4.0 rebounds in 81 games last season with the Warriors, who signed the former Kentucky guard out of the NBA Developmental League in January 2007.
Nuggets sign F-C Chris Andersen (AP)
The Denver Nuggets brought back Chris Andersen, signing the frontcourt player known as "Birdman" on Thursday. Andersen was reinstated by the NBA in early March after being kicked out on Jan. 27, 2006, for violating the league's drug policy. The 6-foot-10, 228-pound Andersen played in five games for the New Orleans Hornets last season, averaging 1.2 points and 1.8 rebounds a game.
Hawks' Childress signs with Greek club (AP)
Josh Childress is leaving the Atlanta Hawks for Greek club Olympiakos, reversing the course of the many international stars who have signed with the NBA. Heading overseas allows Childress to make more money than he could have as a restricted free agent in the United States. The Hawks had the right to match an offer from another NBA team, but not from an international club.
Knicks sign 16th player in G Roberson (AP)
The New York Knicks signed guard Anthony Roberson on Friday, giving them 16 players under contract and a crowded backcourt. Roberson has played 36 career NBA games with Memphis and Golden State, but spent last season in Turkey and Israel. The Knicks signed him to a deal after he averaged 14.8 points in five games for their summer league team.

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