Yearly Archives: 2024

Lakers Could Use LeBron’s Pay Cut to Target Bucks’ Star

With reports of LeBron James willing to take a pay cut on his next deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, Brook Lopez has surfaced as a name to watch as the team navigates roster upgrades. Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports reported the possibility shortly after the opening of the NBA’s free agency. Context on LeBron James’ potential pay-cut: His exact …

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Report: Kings exploring trade for Pelicans star Ingram

Report: Kings exploring trade for Pelicans star Ingram originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Kings reportedly are looking to make a big move. Sacramento has “exploratory interest” in a trade for New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reported in an article published Sunday. Scotto reported that discussions “haven’t escalated yet” between the Kings and …

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Report: LeBron called Klay right when NBA free agency officially opened

Report: LeBron called Klay right when NBA free agency officially opened originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area LeBron James appears to really want Klay Thompson on the Los Angeles Lakers. The Warriors star, who entered NBA free agency Sunday, received a call from James right when the open negotiating period started at 3 p.m. PT, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported …

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Reports: Chris Paul agrees to deal with Spurs after release from Warriors

Chris Paul has reportedly found his new home. (Sam Hodde/Getty Images) Chris Paul has agreed to a deal with the San Antonio Spurs after his Sunday release by the Golden State Warriors, according to multiple reports. The contract is for one year and $11 million-plus, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Golden State waived Paul ahead of a Sunday deadline that …

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Williams: No NCAA Tournament in Cincy. How about UC, Kentucky, Indiana in hoops showcase?

Ask columnist Jason Williams anything − sports or non-sports – and he’ll pick some of your questions and respond on Cincinnati.com. Email: [email protected] Subject: Kentucky Wildcats, Indiana Hoosiers should play in Cincinnati showcase Message: Here is a suggestion to add to the list for potential events by the new sports commission. Organize a yearly KY-OH-IN Basketball Showcase with four D-1 teams …

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Cade Cunningham deal: Former No. 1 overall pick reportedly gets five-year, $226 million extension with Pistons

Getty Images Cade Cunningham is signing a five-year, $226 million max rookie extension to remain with the Detroit Pistons, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania and James Edwards. Cunningham was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, and despite missing most of the 2022-23 season due to injury, he bounced back with a strong 2023-24 campaign even …

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Drummond ‘in the mood for a Philly cheesesteak,’ set to return to Sixers

Drummond ‘in the mood for a Philly cheesesteak,’ set to return to Sixers originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Andre Drummond let the world know Sunday night that he’s “in the mood for a Philly cheesesteak.” I’m in the mood for a Philly cheesesteak 🫂 — Andre Drummond (@AndreDrummond) June 30, 2024 Minutes following that not-especially-cryptic tweet by Drummond, HoopsHype’s …

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Report: CP3 agrees to one-year Spurs contract with massive pay cut

Report: CP3 agrees to one-year Spurs contract with massive pay cut originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Chris Paul didn’t last long in NBA free agency. The former Warriors point guard, whom Golden State waived Sunday, has agreed to a one-year, $11 million-plus contract with the San Antonio Spurs, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported, citing sources. Free agent guard Chris …

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Eric Gordon agrees to sign 1-year deal with Sixers

Eric Gordon agrees to sign 1-year deal with Sixers originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Eric Gordon has agreed to sign a one-year, minimum-salary deal with the Sixers, a source confirmed Sunday night to NBC Sports Philadelphia. The Athletic’s Shams Charania first reported Gordon’s agreement and PHLY Sports’ Kyle Neubeck first reported that he was joining the Sixers on a …

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James Harden free agency: Clippers to sign veteran star to two-year, $70 million deal, per report

James Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers have agreed to a two-year, $70 million contract, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. When the deal is official, Harden, who turns 35 in August, will be under contract until the end of the 2025-2026 season, one year before teammate Kawhi Leonard’s contract expires. The second season, however, is reportedly a player option, …

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Report: Warriors declined Bulls’ LaVine trade offer before CP3 waived

Report: Warriors declined Bulls’ LaVine trade offer before CP3 waived originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Warriors reportedly had an opportunity to land an NBA star this weekend. Golden State turned down a trade offer from the Chicago Bulls that would have sent guard Zach LaVine to the Warriors, TNT’s Chris Haynes reported Sunday on NBA TV’s “Free …

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FA/Trade Rumors: Okoro, Pistons, Lakers, Lopez, Grant, Knicks

The Pistons are a rival suitor to keep an eye on for Cavaliers free agent forward Isaac Okoro, reports Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com (subscriber link). As Fedor explains, Okoro’s former coach J.B. Bickerstaff is being hired as the Pistons’ new head coach, and the rebuilding squad could afford to be more patient than Cleveland in developing the wing into more …

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Report: C’s re-sign Neemias Queta to multi-year contract

Report: C’s re-sign Neemias Queta to multi-year contract originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Boston Celtics acted swiftly to shore up their frontcourt when the NBA free agency period began Sunday evening. Shortly after reportedly re-signing center Luke Kornet to a one-year contract, the C’s brought back reserve big man Neemias Queta to a multi-year deal, per Shams Charania …

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Lakers Trade Rumors: Brook Lopez ‘primary’ trade target

The Lakers’ have already seen two big inflection points before the start of free agency. One was D’Angelo Russell opting into his contract and the other was LeBron James opting out of his deal, but being open to a discount in order to open up the full mid-level exception. With those two moves, the team suddenly has a lot of …

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Klay Thompson plans to have discussions with Sixers, several other teams, report says

Klay Thompson plans to have discussions with Sixers, several other teams, report says originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia To no one’s surprise, the Sixers are reportedly in the conversation for another potential big-name pickup. Minutes after the official start of NBA free agency negotiations Sunday night, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Klay Thompson “plans to have discussions with the …

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