Fresh off making All-NBA second team, Chicago Bulls star DeMar DeRozan is signing a new four-year deal with Nike that keeps him as the featured face of Kobe Bryant’s iconic line, sources tell .
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Free agent Bruno Caboclo has agreed to a training camp deal with the Boston Celtics and will compete for a roster spot, sources tell .
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Michael Jordan on the passing of Bill Russell:
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Statement from NBA commissioner Adam Silver on the death of the iconic Bill Russell, “the greatest champion in all of team sports.”
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Bill Russell: 11-time NBA champion. Five-time MVP. Member of the 25, 50, 75 Greatest Ever Anniversary teams. Two-time NCAA champion. Olympic Gold Medalist. And two NBA championships as the first Black head coach in North American pro sports history.
A legend in every way.
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NBA legend Bill Russell has passed away peacefully at the age of 88. RIP.
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NBA legend Bill Russell has passed away peacefully at the age of 88. RIP.
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Orlando Magic No. 1 overall pick Paolo Banchero is finalizing an endorsement deal with Jordan Brand, sources tell .
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Golden State Warriors No. 44 pick Ryan Rollins is signing a three-year, $4.8 million rookie deal, his agents Mike Silverman and Brandon Grier of told . Deal is fully guaranteed in first two seasons, and has significant guarantee in Year 3.
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Shareef O'Neal — the son of Shaquille O'Neal — will play for the G League Ignite next season, sources tell .
O'Neal overcame open-heart surgery in 2018 and foot injuries in 2020 and 2021 to secure a six-figure professional contract.
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After playing for the Lakers in Summer League, Shareef O’Neal – the son of Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal – is signing a six-figure contract with the NBA G League Ignite, sources tell .
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Hornets considering reunion with a former franchise cornerstone, among free-agent options, sources say:
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After averaging nearly 16 points for Timberwolves in summer league, guard Kevon Harris has agreed on a two-way NBA contract with the Orlando Magic, sources tell .
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Sources: The Boston Celtics have offered a Jaylen Brown package to the Nets for Kevin Durant, which Brooklyn turned down and countered.
Full details on a potential Celtics-Nets mega-deal to be had, latest on Donovan Mitchell and more at the Inside Pass:
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After starring for Olympiacos in the EuroLeague, guard Tyler Dorsey has signed a two-way NBA deal with the Dallas Mavericks, sources tell . Dorsey played two seasons (2017-19) for Atlanta and Memphis.
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Spurs coach Gregg Popovich made a surprise appearance at a social justice summit in NYC to present an award to Innocence Project co-founder Barry Scheck, honoring a program that exonerates the wrongly convicted. Summit organized by Jay Z’s Roc Nation and United Justice Coalition.
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Undrafted Saint Joseph's G/F Jordan Hall has agreed on a two-way NBA contract with the San Antonio Spurs, sources tell .
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Undrafted Purdue center Trevion Williams has agreed to a deal with the Golden State Warriors, sources tell . Exhibit 10 contract to compete for a roster spot for Williams, who averaged 7.4 points, 6.6 rebounds and 14.2 minutes for Boston in summer league.
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McClung’s deal will be a standard, non-guaranteed deal – not an Exhibit 10 – that gives him an opportunity to make the Warriors’ roster out of training camp.
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Guard Mac McClung has agreed on a one-year deal with the Golden State Warriors, his agent Dan Poneman of @beyond_am told @TheAthletic @Stadium. McClung averaged 13.4 points and 4.8 assists in summer league for the Warriors.
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Guard Mac McClung has agreed on a one-year deal with the Golden State Warriors, his agent Dan Poneman of told . McClung averaged 13.4 points and 4.8 assists in summer league for the Warriors.
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The Minnesota Timberwolves are signing G/F AJ Lawson to a two-way NBA deal, sources tell . Lawson had a strong summer league for Dallas, averaging 15.6 points and six rebounds in five games.
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The Atlanta Hawks are finalizing the hire of Kyle Korver to a front office role, sources tell . Korver played in Atlanta from 2012-17, making the All-Star team in 2015. He was a Nets player development coach last season.
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Forward JaMychal Green is finalizing a contract buyout with the Oklahoma City Thunder and plans to sign with the Golden State Warriors after he clears waivers, his agent Michael Hodges told .
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The Toronto Raptors are signing guard Jeff Dowtin Jr. on a two-way NBA contract, sources tell . Dowtin Jr. had call ups to Golden State, Orlando and Milwaukee last season.
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Charlotte Hornets All-Star LaMelo Ball is officially changing his jersey number from No. 2 to No. 1 for next season, sources tell .
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The Utah Jazz are finalizing hiring NBA G League Grand Rapids head coach Jason Terry as an assistant coach on Will Hardy’s staff, sources tell .
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Minnesota Timberwolves No. 45 pick Josh Minott has agreed to a four-year, $6.8 million rookie deal, sources tell .
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Johnson had a breakout third season in 2021-22 and established himself as a cornerstone piece for the Spurs, averaging 17 points, 6.1 rebounds and 2.1 assists while shooting nearly 40 percent from 3-point range.
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San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson has agreed to a four-year, $80 million contract extension, Klutch Sports’ CEO Rich Paul and agent Lucas Newton tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
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San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson has agreed to a four-year, $80 million contract extension, Klutch Sports’ CEO Rich Paul and agent Lucas Newton tell .
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The Suns made clear throughout free agency that the franchise intended to bring Ayton back – and were committed to spend in order to continue competing for a title around All-NBA star Devin Booker, Chris Paul and Ayton. Phoenix now goes approximately $15M into the tax.
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The Phoenix Suns have matched the Indiana Pacers’ four-year, $133 million maximum offer sheet on Deandre Ayton, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Ayton stays in Phoenix.
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The Phoenix Suns have matched the Indiana Pacers’ four-year, $133 million maximum offer sheet on Deandre Ayton, sources tell . Ayton stays in Phoenix.
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The Jazz and Knicks have started discussions on a Donovan Mitchell trade, sources tell me and . New York has Utah’s focus currently, among interested teams.
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Miami summer league guard Jamaree Bouyea is signing a deal with the Heat to compete for a roster spot in training camp, sources tell .
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Milwaukee Bucks swingman Pat Connaughton is finalizing a three-year, $30 million contract extension with the franchise, sources tell . The deal takes the Bucks' key shooter and well-regarded leader through the 2025-26 season.
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The NBA Board of Governors today discussed In-Season Tournament concept of all 30 teams competing and then eight teams entering single-elimination round to determine the winner, with the Final Four at a neutral site, per sources. 2023-24 season at earliest.
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Pelicans say rookie E.J. Liddell has suffered a torn ACL in his right knee.
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Oklahoma City Thunder No. 34 pick Jaylin Williams has agreed to a four-year, $8.2 million rookie deal, sources tell .
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Trail Blazers lottery pick Shaedon Sharpe has a small labral tear in his left shoulder and will be re-evaluated in 10-to-14 days, team says.
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Taj Gibson plans to sign with the Washington Wizards once he clears waivers on Sunday, sources tell . Gibson was released today by New York and would give Washington an accomplished veteran big man.
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Lillard’s new deal will give him a total of five years and nearly $270 million on his current NBA contract. He now becomes one of the top earners – estimated $451M in salaries – in NBA history.
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Lillard’s new deal is expected to be a maximum two years and $120 million, sources said. twitter.com/ShamsCharania/…
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