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Nelson Wins $6.3 Million in Dispute With Cuban
DALLAS -- Mavericks owner Mark Cuban must immediately pay Don Nelson $6.3 million, an arbitrator ruled in settling a long-running battle over the former Dallas coach's compensation package.



Deng, Bulls Agree on a 6-Year Deal
Restricted free agent forward Luol Deng and the Chicago Bulls have agreed to six-year contract that could be worth $80 million.



Donaghy Sentenced to 15 Months in Prison
Former NBA referee Tim Donaghy is sentenced to 15 months in prison, about half of what was expected for his involvement in a betting scandal.



Former Wizard Brown to Sign With Pistons
The L.A. Clippers continue their offseason makeover Monday by signing veteran swingman Ricky Davis, formerly of the Heat, to a multiyear contract.



Donaghy's Attorney Pushes for Leniency
Disgraced former NBA referee Tim Donaghy will be sentenced Tuesday in a federal court in Brooklyn, N.Y., for his role in a gambling scandal that rocked the league.



Lakers Re-Sign Vujacic
Lakers restricted free agent guard Sasha Vujacic has agreed to a three-year, $15 million contract after emerging last season as a key member of the Western Conference champions.



Donaghy Associates Sentenced
Two former high school classmates of disgraced NBA referee Tim Donaghy were sentenced to more than a year in prison yesterday for their roles in a gambling scandal that embarrassed the league.



76ers Make The Biggest Splash With Brand Move
Elton Brand changed teams, changed coasts and seemingly changed the fortunes of two franchises yesterday, returning to relevance one of the NBA's legendary franchises while sending one of the league's perennial laughingstocks back to punch-line status.



NBA Hires Army Maj. General to Oversee Referees
NEW YORK -- The NBA hired Army Maj. Gen. Ronald L. Johnson on Tuesday as senior vice president of referee operations, a newly created position to help strengthen the league's officiating programs following the Tim Donaghy scandal.



Just What the Wizards Needed: A Big Man
Though not the sexy pick, JaVale McGee may be the right pick for the Wizards, a team in need of a big man that is getting a seven-footer.



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