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Cleveland Cavaliers reach 3-year, $18M deal to bring back Ricky Rubio
Rubio was enjoying a resurgence with the Cavaliers before an ACL tear in his left knee in December ended his season. Before the injury, Rubio was averaging 13.1 points, 6.6 assists and 4.1 rebounds.
Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic agrees to five-year, $270 million super max extension
Jokic, 27, averaged 27.1 points, 13.8 rebounds and 7.9 assists in 74 games for the Nuggets last season.
Rubio was enjoying a resurgence with the Cavaliers before an ACL tear in his left knee in December ended his season. Before the injury, Rubio was averaging 13.1 points, 6.6 assists and 4.1 rebounds.
Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic agrees to five-year, $270 million super max extension
Jokic, 27, averaged 27.1 points, 13.8 rebounds and 7.9 assists in 74 games for the Nuggets last season.
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Ja Morant agrees to 5-year extension worth up to $231 million with Memphis Grizzlies
At 22 years old, Morant has established himself as a bona fide superstar, averaging 27.4 points, 5.7 rebounds and 6.7 assists this past season.
John Wall, LA Clippers officially agree to 2-year, $13M deal agent say
Wall averaged 20.6 points and 6.9 assists in 40 games for the Rockets in 2020-21, proving he still could perform at a high level after missing the previous season and a half because of heel surgery and a torn Achilles tendon.
At 22 years old, Morant has established himself as a bona fide superstar, averaging 27.4 points, 5.7 rebounds and 6.7 assists this past season.
John Wall, LA Clippers officially agree to 2-year, $13M deal agent say
Wall averaged 20.6 points and 6.9 assists in 40 games for the Rockets in 2020-21, proving he still could perform at a high level after missing the previous season and a half because of heel surgery and a torn Achilles tendon.
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Jusuf Nurkic, Portland Trail Blazers agree to four-year, $70M contract return
Nurkic played 56 games last season for Portland, averaging 15.0 points and 11.1 rebounds per game, after ankle and wrist injuries limited him to a combined 45 games over the prior two seasons.
New York Knicks keeping Mitchell Robinson after agreeing to 4-year, $60M deal, agent say
Robinson averaged 8.5 points per game while shooting 76.1% from the field on a heavy diet of dunks.
Chicago Bulls, Zach Lavine agree to 5-year, $215M max contract extension
This past season, coming off winning a gold medal with Team USA in Tokyo last summer. LaVine averaged 24.4 points, 4.5 assists and 4.6 rebounds per game, all while shooting 47.6% from the field and 38.9% from 3-point range.
Nurkic played 56 games last season for Portland, averaging 15.0 points and 11.1 rebounds per game, after ankle and wrist injuries limited him to a combined 45 games over the prior two seasons.
New York Knicks keeping Mitchell Robinson after agreeing to 4-year, $60M deal, agent say
Robinson averaged 8.5 points per game while shooting 76.1% from the field on a heavy diet of dunks.
Chicago Bulls, Zach Lavine agree to 5-year, $215M max contract extension
This past season, coming off winning a gold medal with Team USA in Tokyo last summer. LaVine averaged 24.4 points, 4.5 assists and 4.6 rebounds per game, all while shooting 47.6% from the field and 38.9% from 3-point range.
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Boston Celtics aquire Malcolm Brogdon in trade with Indiana Packers, sources say
The Celtics certainly added some in landing the 29-year-old Brogdon, who averaged 19.1 points, 5.1 rebounds and 5.9 assists in 36 games last season with Indiana.
Golden State Warriors keep Kevon Looney, add Donte DiVincenzo, sources say
Retaining Looney, who averaged a career-high 7.3 rebounds during the regular season, was a top priority for the Warriors heading into free agency. - DiVincenzo started to round into form in Sacramento, hitting nearly 37% of his 3-pointers while adding 4.4 rebounds and 3.6 assists in 25 games to close out the season.
The Celtics certainly added some in landing the 29-year-old Brogdon, who averaged 19.1 points, 5.1 rebounds and 5.9 assists in 36 games last season with Indiana.
Golden State Warriors keep Kevon Looney, add Donte DiVincenzo, sources say
Retaining Looney, who averaged a career-high 7.3 rebounds during the regular season, was a top priority for the Warriors heading into free agency. - DiVincenzo started to round into form in Sacramento, hitting nearly 37% of his 3-pointers while adding 4.4 rebounds and 3.6 assists in 25 games to close out the season.
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Sources: Atlanta Hawks trade Kevin Huerter to Sacramento Kings for Justin Holiday, No Harkless, future first-round picks
Huerter averaged over 12 points, three rebounds and two assists in 74 games for the Hawks last season, 59 of them starts. - Holiday played in 25 games for the Kings this past season. - Harkless averaged just over four points in 47 appearances with the Kings last season.
Sources: Indaina Pacers agree to a 2-year, 9.6M deal with free-agent center Jalen Smith
Smith, 22, blossomed with more playing time in Indiana, averaging 13.4 points, 7.6 rebounds and 1 block while shooting 53% from the field and 37.3% from 3 in 22 games.
Huerter averaged over 12 points, three rebounds and two assists in 74 games for the Hawks last season, 59 of them starts. - Holiday played in 25 games for the Kings this past season. - Harkless averaged just over four points in 47 appearances with the Kings last season.
Sources: Indaina Pacers agree to a 2-year, 9.6M deal with free-agent center Jalen Smith
Smith, 22, blossomed with more playing time in Indiana, averaging 13.4 points, 7.6 rebounds and 1 block while shooting 53% from the field and 37.3% from 3 in 22 games.
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Sources: Utah Jazz trading star center Rudy Gobert to Minnesota Timberwolves for four first-round picks
The Utah Jazz agreed to trade center Rudy Gobert to the Minnesota Timberwolves in a blockbuster deal that will pair him with fellow All-Star big man Karl-Anthony Towns, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. The Timberwolves will send Malik Beasley, Patrick Beverley, Jarred Vanderbilt, Leandro Bolmaro, No. 22 pick Walker Kessler and four first-round picks to the Jazz, sources said. Utah will acquire unprotected picks in 2023, 2025 and 2027 and a top-five-protected pick in 2029, sources said, in Danny Ainge's first franchise-altering deal since taking over as the Jazz's CEO midseason. Gobert is entering the second season of a five-year, $205 million contract. Towns agreed to a four-year, $224 million supermax extension at midnight Friday, the first moment he was eligible, and has a total commitment of $295 million over six years.
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Cleveland Cavaliers, Darius Garland agree to five-year rookie extension worth up to $231M, agent says
Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star guard Darius Garland has agreed to a five-year, $193 million designated maximum rookie contract extension that could be worth as much as $231 million, his agent, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul, told ESPN on Saturday. Garland's deal is the richest in Cavaliers history and comes after a breakout third season that included him averaging 21.7 points and 8.6 assists per game, being named an All-Star for the first time and elevating the franchise into the Eastern Conference play-in tournament. Garland needs to be voted onto one of the three All-NBA teams next season to earn the $231 million supermax escalator.
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Zion Williamson, New Orleans Pelicans agree to five-year designated maximum rookie extension that could be worth up to $231 million, agent says
New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williams has agreed to a five-year, $193 million designated maximum rookie extension that could earn him as much as $231 million, CAA Sports co-head of basketball Austin Brown told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski on Saturday. If Williamson makes the All-NBA team or wins MVP or Defensive Player of the Year next season, it would trigger supermax escalator clauses that could up the total value of the deal to $231 million. Williamson, who turns 22 on Wednesday, has played just 85 games in his first three NBA seasons, including 24 during his rookie season in 2019-20 as a torn meniscus in his right knee delayed his debut.
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New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williams has agreed to a five-year, $193 million designated maximum rookie extension that could earn him as much as $231 million, CAA Sports co-head of basketball Austin Brown told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski on Saturday. If Williamson makes the All-NBA team or wins MVP or Defensive Player of the Year next season, it would trigger supermax escalator clauses that could up the total value of the deal to $231 million. Williamson, who turns 22 on Wednesday, has played just 85 games in his first three NBA seasons, including 24 during his rookie season in 2019-20 as a torn meniscus in his right knee delayed his debut.
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Agent: Chicago Bulls reach deal with veteran PG Goran Dragic
The Chicago Bulls have agreed to a one-year contract with veteran point guard Goran Dragic, agent Bill Duffy told ESPN on Sunday. Entering his 15th NBA season, Dragic has career averages of 13.7 points and 4.8 assists while shooting 46% from the field and 36% from 3. He won the NBA's Most Improved Player Award in 2013-14 and made his lone All-NBA team that same season.
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NBA free agency 2022: Latest deals, news, buzz and reports From around the league
NBA free agency has been a frenzy as soon as the clock struck midnight Thursday, as several star athletes agreed to record-setting deals to stay the faces of their respective franchises, and a few recognizable players will be suiting up for new teams in 2022-23.
NBA free agency has been a frenzy as soon as the clock struck midnight Thursday, as several star athletes agreed to record-setting deals to stay the faces of their respective franchises, and a few recognizable players will be suiting up for new teams in 2022-23.
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San Antonio Spurs claiming foward Isaiah Roby off waivers
Roby, 24, averaged 10 points on 51% shooting for the Oklahoma City Thunder last season and had started 62 games for them over the last two years.
Sources: T.J. Warren, Brooklyn Nets agree on one-year deal
Warren played four games in 2020-21, and missed the entirety of the 2021 season with consecutive fractures
Roby, 24, averaged 10 points on 51% shooting for the Oklahoma City Thunder last season and had started 62 games for them over the last two years.
Sources: T.J. Warren, Brooklyn Nets agree on one-year deal
Warren played four games in 2020-21, and missed the entirety of the 2021 season with consecutive fractures
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Source: Los Angeles Lakers, center Thomas Bryant agree to 1-year deal
A five-year pro, Bryant has career averages of 10.2 points and 5.7 rebounds per game and has established himself as a productive offensive big man since getting extended playing time in Washington.
Jody Allen: Seattle Seahawks, Portland Trail Blazers not for sale yet but eventually will be
Allen's statement comes on the heels of last month's report from ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski that Nike founder Phil Knight and Los Angeles Dodgers part-owner Alan Smolinsky made an unsolicited offer of more than $2 billion to buy the Blazers.
A five-year pro, Bryant has career averages of 10.2 points and 5.7 rebounds per game and has established himself as a productive offensive big man since getting extended playing time in Washington.
Jody Allen: Seattle Seahawks, Portland Trail Blazers not for sale yet but eventually will be
Allen's statement comes on the heels of last month's report from ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski that Nike founder Phil Knight and Los Angeles Dodgers part-owner Alan Smolinsky made an unsolicited offer of more than $2 billion to buy the Blazers.
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Caleb Martin agrees to 3-year, $20 million to return to Miami Heat
After playing his first two seasons alongside his twin brother Cody in Charlotte, Caleb signed a two-way deal with Miami and went on to average a career high 22.9 minutes per game. He scored 9.2 points per game while shooting 50.7% from the field and 41.3% from 3-point range.
Guard John Konchar agrees 3-year, $19 million extension with Memphis Grizzlies
Konchar shot 41% on 3-pointers, and 51% overall, in a career-best 18 minutes a game last season. After arriving undrafted in 2019 out of the Summit League, Konchar started with the Memphis Hustle of the G League before finding his way onto the Grizzlies.
After playing his first two seasons alongside his twin brother Cody in Charlotte, Caleb signed a two-way deal with Miami and went on to average a career high 22.9 minutes per game. He scored 9.2 points per game while shooting 50.7% from the field and 41.3% from 3-point range.
Guard John Konchar agrees 3-year, $19 million extension with Memphis Grizzlies
Konchar shot 41% on 3-pointers, and 51% overall, in a career-best 18 minutes a game last season. After arriving undrafted in 2019 out of the Summit League, Konchar started with the Memphis Hustle of the G League before finding his way onto the Grizzlies.
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Bradley Beal believes Washington Wizards can in NBA title after his max deal
Beal, who averaged over 30 points in 2019-20 and 2020-21, and haven't persuaded a big-name free agent to join him in a star-driven league.
Damian Lillard reaches 2-year, 122M max extension with Portland Trail Blazers
He played 29 games last season before needing abdominal surgery in mid-January, addressing an injury he had been managing for several years. Lillard averaged 24 points and 7.3 assists but shot a career-low 40% as he labored with the injury.
Beal, who averaged over 30 points in 2019-20 and 2020-21, and haven't persuaded a big-name free agent to join him in a star-driven league.
Damian Lillard reaches 2-year, 122M max extension with Portland Trail Blazers
He played 29 games last season before needing abdominal surgery in mid-January, addressing an injury he had been managing for several years. Lillard averaged 24 points and 7.3 assists but shot a career-low 40% as he labored with the injury.
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Adam Silver in favor of lowering NBA's age limit, 'hopeful' change will be made in upcoming CBA
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Tuesday he is "hopeful" there will be a change in the NBA's age limit in the next collective bargaining agreement, calling it "the right thing to do." "It's [based on] larger conversations than just whether we go from 19 to 18, but I'm on record: When I balance all of these various considerations, I think that would be the right thing to do and I am hopeful that that's a change we make in this next collective bargaining cycle, which will happen in the next couple years." This isn't the first time the idea of changing the age limit has come up in recent years, including negotiations between the NBA and National Basketball Players Association a few years ago that ultimately broke down. The NBA changed its age limit from 18 to 19 in 2005, after a run of high-school-to-NBA prospects that included Hall of Famers Kevin Garnett, Kobe Bryant and Tracy McGrady, in addition to LeBron James and Dwight Howard, in the 10 years before that.
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Milwaukee Bucks Pat Connaughton agrees to 3-year, $28.5 million extension
Connaughton, 29, enjoyed his best season this past year, posting career highs in points (9.5), minutes (26.5) and 3-point percentage (39.5%).
Denver Nuggets Kentavious Caldwell-Pope agree to a 2-year, $30 contract extension
For his career, including stops with the Detroit Pistons and Los Angeles Lakers. Caldwell-Pope has averaged 11.6 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game.
Connaughton, 29, enjoyed his best season this past year, posting career highs in points (9.5), minutes (26.5) and 3-point percentage (39.5%).
Denver Nuggets Kentavious Caldwell-Pope agree to a 2-year, $30 contract extension
For his career, including stops with the Detroit Pistons and Los Angeles Lakers. Caldwell-Pope has averaged 11.6 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game.
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Free agent Austin Rivers agrees to 1-year deal with Minnesota Timberwolves
Rivers averaged six points in 22 minutes a game for the Nuggets a year ago. Rivers has played 10 NBA seasons, including stops with the New Orleans Pelicans, LA Clippers, Houston Rockets, Washington Wizards, New York Knicks and Denver Nuggets.
Phoniex Suns match Indiana Pacers 4-year, 133 million offer sheet to Deandre Ayton
Ayton averaged 17.2 points and 10.2 rebounds this past season, shooting 63.4% from the field and 74.6% from the foul line.
Rivers averaged six points in 22 minutes a game for the Nuggets a year ago. Rivers has played 10 NBA seasons, including stops with the New Orleans Pelicans, LA Clippers, Houston Rockets, Washington Wizards, New York Knicks and Denver Nuggets.
Phoniex Suns match Indiana Pacers 4-year, 133 million offer sheet to Deandre Ayton
Ayton averaged 17.2 points and 10.2 rebounds this past season, shooting 63.4% from the field and 74.6% from the foul line.
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LeBron James 42 point show lights up Drew League 104-102; Kyrie Irving no-shows
James finished with 42 points on 18-for-36 shooting (2-for-13 from 3), 16 rebounds, 4 steals and 3 assists. - Smiley said Irving playing Saturday "sounded like it was going to be a sure bet, but I don't know what happened."
James finished with 42 points on 18-for-36 shooting (2-for-13 from 3), 16 rebounds, 4 steals and 3 assists. - Smiley said Irving playing Saturday "sounded like it was going to be a sure bet, but I don't know what happened."