Basketball

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — LaMelo Ball could've tried to force his way out of Charlotte in hopes of landing with an established NBA playoff contender in the next few years.

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma City Thunder signed coach Mark Daigneault to a multiyear contract extension after emerging as one of the NBA's most improved teams last season.

NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA's French connection continues to grow. The league announced Wednesday that the Brooklyn Nets and Cleveland Cavaliers will play in Paris on Jan. 11, the third regular-season game held at Accor Arena.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges apologized Tuesday for “the pain and embarrassment” caused by the domestic violence investigation that kept him out of the league last season.

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors have waived guard-forward Joe Wieskamp, the team announced Monday. The 23-year-old had signed a multi-year deal with Toronto on Feb. 11 after a pair of 10-day contracts in January.

PHOENIX (AP) — The Phoenix Suns have traded guard Cameron Payne to the San Antonio Spurs and signed big man Bol Bol to a one-year contract, a person familiar with the moves told The Associated Press.

TORONTO — Canada's U23 men's basketball team has earned a spot in Sunday's Globl Jam gold-medal game by rallying from behind to beat Germany 84-81 in overtime on Saturday. Canada will play Team USA/Kentucky in the championship showdown.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James is not only coming back for a 21st season, he's coming back in his original uniform number. James will return to No.

DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Mavericks signed guard Dante Exum on Friday, bringing a top-five pick from the 2014 draft back to the NBA after a two-year stint overseas.

TORONTO — Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray headlines Canada's extended senior men's basketball team roster. Murray helped the Nuggets win the NBA championship last season.