Cavs sign James Jones

The Cleveland Cavaliers are moving quickly to surround LeBron James with shooters, and it probably helps that James knows exactly what he’s getting.

A day after the Cavs locked up James’ buddy and former teammate Mike Miller, they agreed to terms with Miami Heat free agent James Jones on a one-year, veteran-minimum contract, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Wednesday.

Jones, who spent the previous four seasons playing with James in Miami, will earn $1.4 million next season. The person requested anonymity because an official announcement has not been made.

Jones spent the past six of his 11 NBA seasons in Miami. Last year Jones shot a career-high 46 percent on 3-pointers, but only appeared in 20 games. He hasn’t been a regular contributor since averaging 19.1 minutes in 81 games for the Heat in 2010-11, James’ first season in Miami.

He will turn 34 in October, but formed a solid relationship with James while with the Heat.

He joins Miller, who agreed to a two-year deal on Tuesday, as former James teammates that are following him to Cleveland.

Miller’s departure from Miami before last season didn’t sit well with James, and the veteran shooter spent last season in Memphis.

Rush agrees to Warriros deal

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Brandon Rush and the Golden State Warriors are headed for a reunion.

Rush and the Warriors agreed to a two-year, $2.5 million contract. Rush’s agent, Mark Bartelstein, said the small forward will hold the option in the second year of the deal.

Rush was Golden State’s top reserve and best perimeter defender during the 2011-12 season before tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee in the team’s 2012-13 home opener. He was traded to Utah last summer as part of a salary shedding move that allowed the Warriors to sign Andre Iguodala away from Denver.

Rush played just 38 games for the Jazz last season after returning from that devastating knee injury. He held a workout for teams in Las Vegas recently before signing with the Warriors, who had pursued Rush from the start of free agency July 1.

Pacers sign up Stuckey

LAS VEGAS (AP) — With Lance Stephenson gone, the Indiana Pacers jumped on Rodney Stuckey to fill the void.

The Pacers agreed to terms with Stuckey on a one-year deal, a person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press. Terms of the deal, which was first reported by USA Today, were not immediately available.

Davis goes to Lakers

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Ed Davis is on his way to the Los Angeles Lakers, giving the changing Lakers frontcourt another athletic big man and Davis another chance to show what he can do.

Davis agreed to a two-year, $2 million deal with the Lakers, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press. The deal includes a player option for the second season, giving him the chance to get back on the market quickly if things go well.

Durant, Rousey win ESPY Awards

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kevin Durant won two ESPY Awards, including male athlete of the year, and mixed martial arts star Ronda Rousey earned female athlete honors, becoming the first UFC fighter to claim a trophy in the biggest category at the show honoring the year’s best performances.

Durant also won best NBA player, ending LeBron James’ two-year reign in both categories.

Durant beat out fellow male athlete nominees Miguel Cabrera of the Detroit Tigers, Peyton Manning of the Denver Broncos and boxer Floyd Mayweather during the show hosted by rapper Drake at the Nokia Theatre.

Rousey, the first female UFC champion, won over WNBA star Maya Moore, Olympic champion skier Mikaela Shiffrin and Brenna Stewart of national champion Connecticut.

The winners in most categories were determined by fan voting.