The Brooklyn Nets are closing in on a deal to hire Lionel Hollins as their next head coach, sources told ESPN.com’s Marc Stein.    

The Chicago Bulls pulled out all the stops in the recruitment of Carmelo Anthony on the opening day of NBA free agency on Tuesday, including the participation of Derrick Rose, who previously said he would not be part of a sales pitch to any free agent.    

The Golden State Warriors have agreed to a deal with Brooklyn Nets free-agent guard Shaun Livingston, ESPN.com has learned.    

A jersey worn by LeBron James in Game 1 of this year’s NBA Finals was sold for $50,020 in an auction on the league’s official website on Tuesday night.    

John Wall tweeted that Marcin Gortat will re-sign with the Washington Wizards, and ESPN.com’s Marc Stein confirmed.    

The former North Carolina learning specialist who questioned the literacy level of Tar Heels athletes and said that UNC had committed academic misconduct has filed a civil lawsuit against the school.    

Veteran forward Jarome Iginla has signed with the Colorado Avalanche.    

The Dallas Cowboys completed a trade with the Baltimore Ravens on Tuesday to acquire linebacker Rolando McClain, who will come out of retirement, a league source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.    

Nets general manager Billy King called Jason Kidd’s abrupt and stunning departure to the Bucks “a big bump” but said the team will march on.    

Serena Williams pulled out of her Wimbledon doubles match with sister Venus after only three games Tuesday due to a viral illness, tournament officials said.