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Thunder lock up SGA with max rookie extension
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Tuesday, 03 August 2021 00:41
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has agreed to a five-year, $172 million maximum rookie contract extension, his agent, Thaddeus Foucher of Wasserman, told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.The deal includes a 30% escalator clause that would turn the guaranteed $172 million base into $207 million should Gilgeous-Alexander be voted to one of the three All-NBA teams. The deal doesn't include any…
KD powers U.S. past Rubio, Spain and into semis
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Tuesday, 03 August 2021 00:41
SAITAMA, Japan -- Kevin Durant's case as the greatest Olympic basketball player ever is growing by the game. Team USA is badly in need of the chase.For the third straight Summer Olympics, Durant has been an offensive powerhouse as he's overwhelmed the challenges of the international game with his spectacular shooting skill. He was unstoppable in London, was unconscious in…
Hawks extend Young on deal worth up to $207M
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Tuesday, 03 August 2021 00:41
Atlanta Hawks All-Star point guard Trae Young has agreed to a five-year designated rookie maximum extension worth up to $207 million, his agent, Omar Wilkes of Klutch Sports, told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski on Monday.The deal includes a 30% escalator clause that would turn the guaranteed $172 million base into $207 million should Young be voted onto one of the three…
Sources: Lakers add Howard, Ariza and Ellington
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Monday, 02 August 2021 19:51
LOS ANGELES -- The Los Angeles Lakers agreed to terms with three former players on Monday -- Dwight Howard, Trevor Ariza and Wayne Ellington -- as the franchise looks to refill its roster after all the players it sent out in the Russell Westbrook deal, sources told ESPN.Howard, 35, won a championship with L.A. in his second stint with the…
Sources: Knicks keep Rose, others; add Fournier
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Monday, 02 August 2021 19:51
In a busy start to the NBA free-agency period, the New York Knicks agreed on a three-year, $43 million deal Monday to bring back former MVP Derrick Rose, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, and have an agreement in place with guard Evan Fournier, formerly of the Boston Celtics, his agent confirmed to Wojnarowski.Fournier's deal is for four years and can…
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