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 Lawson was arrested at 2:29 a.m. and driving at a high rate of speed
on Highway 101, according to California Highway Patrol.
Lawson also was arrested for DUI on Jan. 23 in Denver and was
scheduled to appear in court Friday. That court date could be
impacted by a second arrest in less than six months. He was given
pre-trial supervision until his Friday court date, and Tuesday's
arrest is in violation of those terms.
Lawson, 27, has played his entire six-year career with the Nuggets
and averaged 15.2 points and 9.6 assists last season.
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The Indiana Pacers confirmed Tuesday that the team signed free agent
guard Monta Ellis and forward/center Jordan Hill to contracts.
The team did not release terms, but reports earlier in the month
pegged Ellis' deal at four years and $44 million. Hill received a
one-year, $5 million contract, The Indianapolis Star reported
Tuesday.
The 29-year-old Ellis led the Dallas Mavericks in scoring last
season at 18.9 points per game.
Hill, a six-year veteran, started 57 games for the Los Angeles
Lakers and averaged a career-best 12.0 points and 7.9 rebounds last
season.
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Restricted free agent forward Tobias Harris re-signed with the
Orlando Magic on Tuesday and free agent center Jason Smith signed a
one-year deal.
The Magic also acquired a conditional future second-round draft pick
from the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for forward Maurice
Harkless.
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The Boston Celtics acquired forward Perry Jones III from the
Oklahoma City Thunder, a second-round in the 2019 NBA Draft from the
Detroit Pistons and cash considerations in exchange for a future
conditional second-round pick on Tuesday.
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Undrafted free agent guard Aaron Harrison signed with the Charlotte
Hornets on Tuesday, the team announced.
The former Kentucky player received a two-year contract, according
to an earlier Yahoo Sports report. The Hornets did not disclose
terms of the deal.
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The Chicago Bulls solidified their depth for next season, signing
veteran guard/forward Mike Dunleavy and guard Aaron Brooks on
Tuesday.
The 34-year-old Dunleavy spent the past two seasons with the Bulls
and averaged 10.5 points, 4.1 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 145 games,
including 124 starts. (Editing by Andrew Both)
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