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Pels, Valanciunas reach 2-year, $30.1M extension
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Wednesday, 20 October 2021 20:42
New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas has agreed to a two-year extension worth $30.1 million, agents Aaron Mintz, Mitch Nathan and Drew Morrison of CAA Basketball told ESPN on Wednesday.Valanciunas, who had one year left on his contract after being traded to New Orleans this offseason, is now tied to the franchise for three years and $44.1 million.The Pelicans acquired…
Brown, with inhaler at ready, in Celtics' lineup
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Wednesday, 20 October 2021 20:42
NEW YORK -- Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown, who tested positive for COVID-19 on Oct. 8, started Wednesday's opener against the New York Knicks.Brown, who had been listed as questionable on Tuesday afternoon, said he had "some mild symptoms for the most part," including some breathing issues that he used meditation to navigate through."The most concerning was my breathing," Brown…
Rivers: Simmons drama muting fun for 76ers
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Wednesday, 20 October 2021 20:42
NEW ORLEANS -- Philadelphia 76ers coach Doc Rivers said the typical fun that surrounds opening day is muted with star point guard Ben Simmons back home under team suspension as his trade demand has kept the team dealing with drama."It's a predicament that we're in and that part is no fun. It really isn't," Rivers said Wednesday ahead of his…
Which former MVP is poised to take home the title again?
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Wednesday, 20 October 2021 06:02
Who will win the biggest awards for the 2021-22 NBA season?Giannis Antetokounmpo picked up where he left off on opening night, pouring in 32 points with 14 rebounds and 7 assists. Is a third MVP in his future or will another superstar take home the award? Could we see a repeat winner in the Denver Nuggets' Nikola Jokic?The early race…
Harden: Lack of extension 'nothing to worry about'
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Wednesday, 20 October 2021 02:38
MILWAUKEE -- James Harden did not sign an extension prior to the midnight deadline on Oct. 18, but he made it clear the Brooklyn Nets have "nothing to worry about."Harden said not to read anything negative into his decision to pass on an extension before the deadline."Honestly, I'm just focused on getting healthy, getting my body right and then preparing…
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