C4 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2017 • RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH NBA NOTES BASEBALL NOTES Johnson’s in, Kupchak’s out Nationals end Lakers swing deal, he plans to leave Land- late that potential into mark Sports Agency to be- wins despite playing an ex- get Brewer and a come the Lakers’ general citing style under Walton. manager. Wieters’ wait Lakers-Rockets trade: pick for Williams Jeanie Buss made the By The Associated Press extraordinary moves two Los Angeles swung its first Washington signs days before the NBA’s deal of the Magic Johnson ex-Baltimore star LOS ANGELES — The Los trade deadline. The Lak- Johnson Kupchak Era, agreeing to send Lou Williams to Houston for Angeles Lakers fired gen- ers are 19-39 this season, the Lakers’ front office for to a one-year deal eral manager Mitch Kup- plummeting out of con- Corey Brewer and a future 19 years, including 12 in draft pick. By The Associated Press chak on Tuesday and put tention after an encourag- charge of basketball oper- Magic Johnson in charge ing 10-10 start under new Williams led the Lakers WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — ations alongside Kupchak. with 18.6 points per game, of basketball operations coach Luke Walton, who The Lakers are mired in After waiting and waiting playing off the bench. in a major shake-up of got a strong vote of confi- the worst four-year stretch to find a free agent deal, Brewer was averaging 4.2 the struggling franchise’s dence from Jeanie Buss. in franchise history, miss- Matt Wieters, a four-time points for Houston. front office. In a statement, Jeanie ing the playoffs in three All-Star catcher, finally Lakers owner Jeanie Buss said she “took a se- consecutive years with Williams has scored the found a match with the Buss also removed her ries of actions I believe their three worst records most points off the bench Washington Nationals. brother, Jim, from his job will return the Lakers to ever. They finished 17-65 in the NBA this season. Wieters and the Nation- as the Lakers’ executive the heights Dr. Jerry Buss last season, a franchise No. 2 on that list is new als agreed in principle on vice president of basket- demanded and our fans low in the last year of Kobe teammate Eric Gordon. a $10.5 million contract ball operations. rightly expect,” referring to Bryant’s two-decade run Reserves have three for 2017, pending a physi- Jeanie Buss then pro- her father, the late Lakers with the franchise. games of 35 points or cal, according to a person moted Johnson, a Hall of owner. The Lakers’ recent in- more in the NBA this sea- familiar with the deal. The Fame point guard who re- Kupchak has been the eptitude didn’t hurt their son, all by Williams, all in contract includes a player turned to the franchise ear- 16-time NBA champion place as Los Angeles’ most a dazzling seven-day span option for 2018 worth an- in early December. He had other $10.5 million. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS lier this year in an executive franchise’s GM since beloved sports franchise Matt Wieters, a longtime Jerry West 40 points against Mem- Wieters has played his role. Johnson is the Lakers’ 2000, when left and a worldwide brand, Orioles catcher, hit .244 phis, 38 against Utah and entire career in the AL new president of basketball the team. Kupchak had but Jeanie Buss finally tired with 17 homers and 66 RBIs 35 against Phoenix. with the Baltimore Orioles operations, reporting di- been in the Lakers’ front of the apparent lack of in 124 games last year. He is Williams has been to after being taken with the rectly to Jeanie Buss. office for 30 years, includ- progress. The Lakers have now with the Nationals. According to a person ing the past 17 as general a talented young core with the playoffs six times with No. 5 overall pick in the with knowledge of the sit- manager — the longest D’Angelo Russell, Julius three teams, seeing action 2007 amateur draft. designated for assignment uation, prominent agent current stretch running a Randle, Brandon Ingram in 41 postseason contests. The defending NL East last week when New York Rob Pelinka has begun front office in the NBA. and Jordan Clarkson, but He’s under contract for $7 champion Nationals had agreed to a contract with informing his clients that Jim Buss had been in haven’t been able to trans- million next season. opened spring training — first baseman Chris Carter. the first official full-squad To make room for Bleier workout was Sunday — on the 40-man roster, the with Derek Norris, who Orioles designated first NHL ROUNDUP batted .186 for the San baseman/outfielder Chris- Diego Padres last season, tian Walker for assign- projected as their starting ment. Walker batted .148 catcher. Wilson Ramos, an in 13 games with Balti- Byron lifts Montreal in shootout All-Star in 2016, left Wash- more in 2014 and 2015. ington as a free agent and The move Tuesday was Shea Weber had a goal Maple Leafs: A source Julien gets first Notes joined Tampa Bay. the Orioles’ fourth in four and an assist for the Can- with direct knowledge of Now the question be- days. They agreed to minor adiens. Andrew Shaw also Hurricanes: Carolina ac- the move told The Asso- win in second stint comes how this affects league contracts with out- scored for Montreal. quired the son of former ciated Press that Toronto Norris, and manager Dusty fielders Craig Gentry on with Canadiens The Rangers’ Mats NHL defenseman Ulf Sam- placed Brooks Laich on Baker indicated it’s likely Saturday and with Michael By The Associated Press Zuccarello opened the uelsson from Montreal in a waivers, two days after the Norris will be traded. Bourn on Monday and ac- shootout with a goal, and trade of minor leaguers. veteran center questioned But Baker also noted quired left-hander Vidal NEW YORK — Paul Byron Montreal’s Alexander The Hurricanes picked where he fit in the team’s “there’s a chance” Nor- Nuno from the Los Angeles scored in the fifth round Radulov tied it in the third up defenseman Philip plans. ris sticks around, because Dodgers on Sunday. of the shootout, and Mon- round. Samuelsson from Mon- The Maple Leafs ac- “you don’t want to just treal beat the New York Rick Nash and Oscar treal in exchange for de- quired the 33-year-old in give him away.” Unionto receivenotice Rangers on Tuesday night Lindberg scored in regu- fenseman Keegan Lowe. a trade with Washington Wieters, 30, is a switch- to give coach Claude Julien lation for the Rangers. The elder Samuelsson a year ago in a bid to have on someruleschanges hitter known for his abil- his first win in his second Henrik Lundqvist made made three All-Star teams the 13-season veteran PHOENIX — Major League ity to work with a pitching stint with the Canadiens. 26 saves as New York and won two Stanley Cups play a leadership role on Baseball intends give the staff. He has a .256 career Carey Price made 28 snapped its five-game in a 16-year NHL career a young, rebuilding team. players’ association the re- batting average with 117 saves for Montreal. Price home win streak. and is the coach of the Laich, however, has spent quired one-year advance homers and 437 RBIs in stopped Kevin Hayes and Lundqvist stopped Max Hurricanes’ AHL affiliate this season in the minors notice that would allow eight seasons. J.T. Miller twice in the OT, Pacioretty halfway through in Charlotte. His 25-year- since being demoted in management to unilater- Last year, Wieters hit including a diving save in overtime, and Montreal’s old son has one goal and October. He missed two ally change the strike zone, .244 with 17 homers and the closing seconds of the Tomas Plekanec also hit four assists in 40 AHL months because of an un- install pitch clocks and 66 RBIs in 124 games, after extra period. the post late in the period. games with St. John’s. disclosed injury. limit trips to the pitcher’s becoming a free agent and mound starting in 2018. accepting the Orioles’ $15.8 Commissioner Rob Man- million qualifying offer. Standings Washington at Philadelphia, 8 2–28. N.Y. Rangers 7-13-6-4–30. 8:23. 7, Minnesota, Granlund 19 fred made the announce- Boston at Anaheim, 10:30 Goalies–Montreal, Price 25-15-5 (30 (Koivu, Niederreiter), 13:09 (pp). 8, EASTERN CONFERENCE SENATORS 2, DEVILS 1 shots-28 saves). N.Y. Rangers, Lun- Chicago, Toews 15 (Schmaltz), 18:58. ment Tuesday after union Atlantic WLOT Pts GF GA dqvist 27-14-2 (28-26). Shots on Goal–Chicago 15-13-11–39. Oriolesacquire Montreal 32 20 8 72 169 155 Ottawa 011—2 A–18,006 (18,200). T–2:39. Minnesota 14-5-13–32. head Tony Clark said he Ottawa 32 20 6 70 158 153 New Jersey 001—1 Goalies–Chicago, Crawford 23-13-3 left-handerBleier didn’t foresee players Toronto 28 20 11 67 186 177 ISLANDERS 3, RED WINGS 1 (32 shots-29 saves). Minnesota, Dub- Second Period–1, Ottawa, Turris 20 SARASOTA, Fla. — Florida 28 20 10 66 149 162 (Pageau, Dzingel), 0:59. N.Y. Islanders 111—3nyk 32-11-3 (38-34). Balti- agreeing to the changes Boston 30 23 6 66 159 156 Third Period–2, Ottawa, Karlsson 10 Detroit 100—1 A–19,333 (18,064).