Delonte West pleads guilty in Maryland weapons case

Associated Press

UPPER MARLBORO, MD.

Cavaliers guard Delonte West pleaded guilty Thursday to weapons charges and received a home-detention sentence that includes flexibility to travel to NBA games if the league allows it.

In Prince George’s County Circuit Court, Judge Graydon S. McKee III sentenced West to eight months of home detention with electronic monitoring, two years of unsupervised probation, 40 hours of community service and psychological counseling.

Prosecutors said that the sentence would allow West to attend practices and travel to NBA games as his team’s schedule requires, but NBA officials would not say whether any he’ll face any additional discipline that could keep him off the court.

Pierce re-signs with Celtics

BOSTON

The Celtics have officially re-signed captain Paul Pierce.

The Boston Herald reported that the contract is for four years with Pierce and the Celtics having a mutual option for the fourth year.

Jazz bring back Bell

SALT LAKE CITY

Agent Herb Rudoy said Raja Bell and the Utah Jazz agreed to a three-year deal worth around $10 million. The 33-year-old shooting guard just needs to pass a physical.

Miller signs Heat deal

MIAMI

Mike Miller has signed his five-year contract with the Miami Heat, joining LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh to chase a championship.

Miller announced it on Twitter, saying “It’s official” and thanking Heat owner Micky Arison and team president Pat Riley.

NBA returns to Mexico City

LOS ANGELES

The NBA is returning south of the border when the Los Angeles Clippers play the San Antonio Spurs in an Oct. 12 preseason game in Mexico City.

Warriors sold for record $450 million

OAKLAND, Calif.

The Golden State Warriors have been sold for a record $450 million.

Boston Celtics minority partner Joe Lacob and Mandalay Entertainment CEO Peter Guber won the bidding. Lacob and Guber beat out Oracle CEO Larry Ellison, who had been considered the favorite to buy the team from Chris Cohan.

The sale price breaks the record of $401 million set when Robert Sarver bought the Phoenix Suns in 2004.