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King Of Bling
Sources: Los Angeles Lakers reach deal to acquire Russell Westbrook, sending 3-player package and pick to Washington Wizards
The Lakers will be Westbrook's fourth team in as many seasons. He will be the fifth former MVP to play for four different franchises in a span of four seasons or fewer.
The Lakers will be Westbrook's fourth team in as many seasons. He will be the fifth former MVP to play for four different franchises in a span of four seasons or fewer.
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Sources: Boston Celtics acquire Josh Richardson, trade Tristan Thompson in separate 3-team deal
Richardson, who will turn 28 in September, is about to play on his fourth team in as many years in the wake of back-to-back disappointing seasons with the Philadelphia 76ers and Mavericks.
Center Serge Ibaka exercises option, will return to LA Clippers for second season, sources say
Ibaka averaged 11.1 points, 6.7 rebounds and 1.1 blocks in more than 23 minutes per game -- his lowest average in playing time in a regular season since his first year in Oklahoma City in 2009-10.
Richardson, who will turn 28 in September, is about to play on his fourth team in as many years in the wake of back-to-back disappointing seasons with the Philadelphia 76ers and Mavericks.
Center Serge Ibaka exercises option, will return to LA Clippers for second season, sources say
Ibaka averaged 11.1 points, 6.7 rebounds and 1.1 blocks in more than 23 minutes per game -- his lowest average in playing time in a regular season since his first year in Oklahoma City in 2009-10.
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Sources: Kemba Walker to join New York Knicks after guard, Oklahoma City Thunder agree to buyout
The Celtics traded Walker to the Thunder as part of a pivot to create salary-cap flexibility in 2022, as well as to better balance a roster that had heavily swung in the direction of spending resources on perimeter players,
Victor Oladipo agrees to stay with Miami Heat on 1-year deal, source says
Oladipo averaged 19.8 points in 33 games this past season but with low efficiency numbers (40.8% from the floor).
The Celtics traded Walker to the Thunder as part of a pivot to create salary-cap flexibility in 2022, as well as to better balance a roster that had heavily swung in the direction of spending resources on perimeter players,
Victor Oladipo agrees to stay with Miami Heat on 1-year deal, source says
Oladipo averaged 19.8 points in 33 games this past season but with low efficiency numbers (40.8% from the floor).
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Philadelphia 76ers, Danny Green agree on two-year, $20 million deal, agent says
The 12-year veteran had a steady regular season for Philadelphia, averaging 9.5 points while shooting 40.5 percent on 3s to go with strong defense.
Washington Wizards to get Spencer Dinwiddie in sign-and-trade deal; guard to sign 3-year, $60M contract
Dinwiddie, 28, is coming off a season in which he played just three games for the Nets after partially tearing his right ACL in December
The 12-year veteran had a steady regular season for Philadelphia, averaging 9.5 points while shooting 40.5 percent on 3s to go with strong defense.
Washington Wizards to get Spencer Dinwiddie in sign-and-trade deal; guard to sign 3-year, $60M contract
Dinwiddie, 28, is coming off a season in which he played just three games for the Nets after partially tearing his right ACL in December
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Sources: Boston Celtics, Dennis Schroder agree on 1-year, $5.9 million deal
Schroder averaged 15.4 points and 5.8 assists in 61 games -- all starts -- for the Lakers, but he was mired in controversy after he missed 11 days late in the regular season after entering the NBA's health and safety protocols.
Charlotte Hornets GM Mitch Kupchak says the team plans to develop its young centers and grow a star
Kai Jones was selected 19th overall by the Hornets this year out of Texas. The team also selected centers Vernon Cary Jr. from Duke and Nick Richaeds from Kentucky in the second round in 2020.
Schroder averaged 15.4 points and 5.8 assists in 61 games -- all starts -- for the Lakers, but he was mired in controversy after he missed 11 days late in the regular season after entering the NBA's health and safety protocols.
Charlotte Hornets GM Mitch Kupchak says the team plans to develop its young centers and grow a star
Kai Jones was selected 19th overall by the Hornets this year out of Texas. The team also selected centers Vernon Cary Jr. from Duke and Nick Richaeds from Kentucky in the second round in 2020.
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Thanasis Antetokounmpo agrees to new 2-year deal with Milwaukee Bucks
Antetokounmpo, the older brother of two-time NBA Most Valuable Player played in 57 games during the Bucks' championship season, averaging 2.9 points and 2.2 rebounds. Antetokounmpo, 29, also appeared in 13 games during the playoffs.
Antetokounmpo, the older brother of two-time NBA Most Valuable Player played in 57 games during the Bucks' championship season, averaging 2.9 points and 2.2 rebounds. Antetokounmpo, 29, also appeared in 13 games during the playoffs.
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Sources: LA Clippers acquiring Eric Bledsoe from Memphis Grizzlies for Patrick Beverley, Rajon Rondo, Daniel Oturu.
Bledsoe, 31, was drafted by the Clippers in 2010 and spent the first three years of his career with the franchise. Beverley was a popular player with the Clippers, with whom he spent the past four years of his career. Rondo was acquired from Atlanta at the trade deadline last season fo Lou Willams and two second-round picks.
Udonis Haslem signs for 19th season with Miami Heat
The 41-year-old would become only the fifth player to spend an entire career spanning at least 19 years with one franchise.
Bledsoe, 31, was drafted by the Clippers in 2010 and spent the first three years of his career with the franchise. Beverley was a popular player with the Clippers, with whom he spent the past four years of his career. Rondo was acquired from Atlanta at the trade deadline last season fo Lou Willams and two second-round picks.
Udonis Haslem signs for 19th season with Miami Heat
The 41-year-old would become only the fifth player to spend an entire career spanning at least 19 years with one franchise.
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Sources: Marcus Smart agrees to 4-year, $77 million extension with Boston Celtics
Smart, 27, averaged career highs in points (13.1), assists (5.7), blocks (0.5) and minutes (32.9) for the Celtics last season.
New Orleans Pelicans closing in on 3-year deal to keep Josh Hart, agents say
Hart averaged a career-high 8.0 rebounds in 2020-21, second to only Russell Westbrook (11.5) among NBA guards
Smart, 27, averaged career highs in points (13.1), assists (5.7), blocks (0.5) and minutes (32.9) for the Celtics last season.
New Orleans Pelicans closing in on 3-year deal to keep Josh Hart, agents say
Hart averaged a career-high 8.0 rebounds in 2020-21, second to only Russell Westbrook (11.5) among NBA guards
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Sacramento Kings rout Boston Celtics to claim NBA summer league title
The Kings, who had the edge in fast-break points (24-4), pulled away in the third quarter by outscoring Boston 26-13 to grab a 70-49 lead into the final 10 minutes.
The Kings, who had the edge in fast-break points (24-4), pulled away in the third quarter by outscoring Boston 26-13 to grab a 70-49 lead into the final 10 minutes.
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