The Padres met with Bryce Harper on Thursday in Las Vegas, sources told ESPN, officially joining the Phillies, White Sox and Nationals on the list of teams pursuing the free-agent outfielder.
Andre Iguodala's reported decision to skip an initial meeting with the Warriors doesn't rule out his return to Golden State, but it will give other teams the opportunity to swoop in and take away one component of the Warriors' title-winning core.
Forwards Blake Griffin and Paul Millsap will meet with the Suns this weekend, reports say, as the NBA's free-agency period opens.
Raiders first-rounder Gareon Conley provided a DNA sample and a voluntary statement to Cleveland police, who are investigating a sexual assault accusation against him.
Lakers co-owner Jeanie Buss, who met with Hall of Fame point guard Magic Johnson on Tuesday night, has been soliciting opinions on the direction the franchise should take, according to sources.
LeBron James said he doesn't plan to discuss Phil Jackson's controversial "posse" comments with the Knicks president when the Cavs visit New York this week for a Wednesday night game.
