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Blake Griffin is returning to the Brooklyn Nets on a one-year deal, his agent told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

The Knicks kicked off NBA free agency with a flurry of moves, reaching agreement on deals to bring back Derrick Rose, Alec Burks and Nerlens Noel, and landing Evan Fournier on a four-year deal worth up to $78 million, sources told ESPN.

Norman Powell has agreed to a five-year, $90 million deal to return to the Trail Blazers, who also reached a one-year deal with Cody Zeller.

After rejuvenating his career last season in Los Angeles, Nicolas Batum is staying with the LA Clippers by agreeing to a two-year deal, a source confirmed to ESPN.

The Jazz and free-agent forward Rudy Gay have agreed to a two-year deal that includes a player option.

Colts All-Pro guard Quenton Nelson will miss the next five to 12 weeks after suffering the same foot injury as quarterback Carson Wentz.

Chris Paul, the 16-year veteran who averaged 21.8 points and 8.2 assists per game for the Suns during the NBA Finals, agreed to stay in Phoenix on Monday, securing a four-year deal that could be worth up to $120 million, his agents told ESPN.

Allyson Felix and Noah Lyles posted fast track times in their heats, while USA Basketball topped Spain.

The 2020 fourth-round pick could make a similar impact this season despite loaded depth at wide receiver.

John Axford made his first major league appearance since 2018 on Monday night but retired just one of the five batters he faced before leaving with an elbow problem.