Chauncey Billups has a long-standing relationship with franchise superstar Damian Lillard.
The Knicks and Joakim Noah are nearing agreement on a four-year, $72 million deal that will reunite the free-agent big man with Derrick Rose, sources said.
The Wizards and Bradley Beal are on course to reach agreement later Friday on a maximum five-year contract with a value approaching $130 million, sources said.
White Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf said he met with Adam LaRoche and the team and has closed the door on the saga.
Chris Sale said White Sox executive Kenny Williams has told three different stories on why Drake LaRoche's access to the clubhouse was limited, which prompted his father to leave the team.
Free-agent linebacker Bruce Irvin has reached an agreement on a contract with the Raiders, a source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.
