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Doncic leads Slovenia closer to basketball medal
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Tuesday, 03 August 2021 09:47
SAITAMA, Japan -- Luka Doncic and Slovenia need one win for a medal in their Olympic basketball debut.Wins are all Doncic ever gets when he wears his country's uniform.Doncic had 20 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds, and Slovenia beat Germany 94-70 on Tuesday in the opening game of the men's quarterfinals.Zoran Dragic got Slovenia off to a fast start…
Jazz agree to 2-year deal with free agent Gay
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Tuesday, 03 August 2021 09:47
Free-agent forward Rudy Gay has agreed to a deal with the Utah Jazz, his agent, Raymond Brothers of Roc Nation Sports, tells ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.The two-year deal includes a player option and reunites Gay with point guard Mike Conley Jr. The two played together for the Memphis Grizzlies for over five seasons.Gay spent the past four years with the San…
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…
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