The NBA announced Tuesday that the salary cap for the upcoming season will be set at $58.680 million.

PHILADELPHIA The 76ers have agreed to trade forward Rodney Carney and a future No. 1 pick to the Minnesota Timberwolves, two people in the NBA told The Associated Press on Tuesday, in a deal that clears salary cap space for Philadelphia to make a stronger play for free agent Elton Brand.

OAKLAND, Calif. The Golden State Warriors will sign high-scoring free agent Corey Maggette to a five-year contract worth around $50 million, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Tuesday night.

Forward Corey Maggette is leaving the Los Angeles Clippers for a lucrative deal with the Golden State Warriors, according to a published report,

The Philadelphia 76ers have reportedly reached a contract agreement with free-agent center Elton Brand, who has spent the last seven years of his career with the Los Angeles Clippers.

The Orlando Magic have reportedly reached a verbal agreement with former Golden State Warriors guard Mickael Pietrus on a multi-year contract, general manager Otis Smith confirmed to the Florida Today newspaper Tuesday.

The New York Knicks signed forward Danilo Gallinari on Tuesday. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

The Toronto Raptors signed free-agent guard- forward Hassan Adams to a two-year contract Tuesday. Per team policy, financial details were not disclosed.

The Memphis Grizzlies signed first round draft choices guard O.J. Mayo and forward Darrell Arthur on Tuesday. Per team policy, financial terms were not disclosed.

The Sacramento Kings signed rookie forward-center Jason Thompson to a multi-year contract on Tuesday. Per team policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed.

The Charlotte Bobcats signed both of their first round draft picks, guard D.J. Augustin and big man Alexis Ajinca, on Tuesday.

SAN DIEGO Former Chargers linebacker Steve Foley has agreed to settle his lawsuit for $5.5 million against a police officer who shot him while off-duty two years ago, ending his pro football career.

LAS VEGAS Charlotte Bobcats coach Larry Brown hired his brother to round out his coaching staff. Herb Brown will join Jeff Capel, Phil Ford and Dave Hanners as assistants. The move Monday came a day before the Bobcats open a rookie and free agent minicamp in Las Vegas.

LOS ANGELES Magic Johnson's normally publicity-shy wife Cookie is emerging as a spokeswoman in a campaign urging black women to get tested for HIV.

The Seattle Supersonics, who recently announced they will be moving to Oklahoma City in the fall, have signed draft picks Russell Westbrook and D.J. White to multi-year deals.

Chris Duhon verbally agreed to a deal with the New York Knicks on Friday, the point guard and his agent told The Sporting News.

The New York Knicks have reportedly agreed to a two-year, full mid-level exception $12 million contract with guard Chris Duhon.

New Orleans Hornets star point guard Chris Paul has agreed to a three-year contract extension with the club, according to a report on Thursday from the New Orleans Times-Picayune.

NEW ORLEANS Chris Paul and the Hornets reached a contract agreement Thursday that could keep the All-Star point guard with the team for at least the next four seasons.