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Lakers LeBron James confirms return for 21st NBA season
James openly pondered retirement after the Lakers' playoff sweep by the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference finals, but he will become the sixth player in NBA history to play in his 21st season or beyond -- joining Dirk Nowitzki, Kevin Garnett, Robert Parish, Kevin Willis and Vince Carter, who has the record with 22.
James openly pondered retirement after the Lakers' playoff sweep by the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference finals, but he will become the sixth player in NBA history to play in his 21st season or beyond -- joining Dirk Nowitzki, Kevin Garnett, Robert Parish, Kevin Willis and Vince Carter, who has the record with 22.
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Kemba Walker signs one-year contract with AS Monaco
Walker, 33, had bounced around the NBA because of significant knee problems he had dealt with since signing a maximum contract with the Boston Celtics in the 2019 offseason. He played in nine games for the Dallas Mavericks last season but was waived in January before his salary would have become guaranteed.
Bulls re-sign Ayo Dosunmu; $21M deal, agent says
Dosunmu, 23, started 51 games a season ago, averaging 8.6 points and playing an integral role in the Bulls' top-five-rated defense.
Walker, 33, had bounced around the NBA because of significant knee problems he had dealt with since signing a maximum contract with the Boston Celtics in the 2019 offseason. He played in nine games for the Dallas Mavericks last season but was waived in January before his salary would have become guaranteed.
Bulls re-sign Ayo Dosunmu; $21M deal, agent says
Dosunmu, 23, started 51 games a season ago, averaging 8.6 points and playing an integral role in the Bulls' top-five-rated defense.
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NBA's board of goveneos approve sale of Hornets, sources say
The NBA's board of governors approved the sale of the Charlotte Hornets to a group led by Rick Schnall and Gabe Plotkin, clearing the way to end Michael Jordan's 13-year run as majority owner, sources told ESPN on Sunday. The BOG vote was 29-1 to approve the sale -- with New York Knicks owner James Dolan registering the lone vote against, sources said.
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USA Basketball named 14 players to its Select Team on Monday, which will serve as the opponent for Team USA during its upcoming training camp for the FIBA World Cup plus a proving ground for future national team slots. Team USA will play five exhibition games in Las Vegas, Malaga, Spain and Abu Dhabi before opening World Cup play Aug. 26 vs. New Zealand (8:40 a.m. ET, ESPN2) in Manila, Philippines.https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/38063457/usa-basketball-names-14-players-select-team[/url
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USA basketball names 14 players for Select Team
The Select Team is stacked with recent top draft picks who are seen as the next generation for Team USA and will be coached by Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley from Aug. 3-6 in Las Vegas. Team USA will play five exhibition games in Las Vegas, Malaga, Spain and Abu Dhabi before opening World Cup play Aug. 26 vs. New Zealand (8:40 a.m. ET, ESPN2) in Manila, Philippines.
USA basketball names 14 players for Select Team
The Select Team is stacked with recent top draft picks who are seen as the next generation for Team USA and will be coached by Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley from Aug. 3-6 in Las Vegas. Team USA will play five exhibition games in Las Vegas, Malaga, Spain and Abu Dhabi before opening World Cup play Aug. 26 vs. New Zealand (8:40 a.m. ET, ESPN2) in Manila, Philippines.
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Bronnu James released from hospital folowing cardiac arrest
Bronny James, the eldest son o Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, has been discharged from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, it was announced. A James family spokesperson confirmed the hospital's statement.
Bronny James, the eldest son o Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, has been discharged from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, it was announced. A James family spokesperson confirmed the hospital's statement.
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Thanasis Antetokounmpo rejoins Giannis with Bucks on new deal
Thanasis has appeared in 162 games (11 starts) for the Bucks over the past four seasons, averaging about 8.4 minutes per game, 2.7 points and 1.8 rebounds.
Thanasis has appeared in 162 games (11 starts) for the Bucks over the past four seasons, averaging about 8.4 minutes per game, 2.7 points and 1.8 rebounds.
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Hornets sale from Micheal Jordan to Gabe Plotkin, Rick Schnall finalized
Jordan, whose run as majority owner ends after 13 years, will continue to hold a minority stake in the team. The purchase was made at an approximate $3 billion valuation; Jordan paid $275 million for a majority stake in the franchise in 2010.
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Schnall also has served as the alternate governor on the NBA's board of governors since 2015. He was involved in various aspects of the Hawks' team-building process as well as the renovations to State Farm Arena. He is co-president of Clayton, Dubilier & Rice LLC, where he has worked for 27 years.
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Josh Hart finalizing 4-year, $81 million extension with Knicks
Hart's deal -- which he will become eligible to sign Thursday -- will deliver him a total of $94 million through the 2027-28 season. The $81 million is the maximum that Hart can sign for and is 140% off his $12.96 million contract in 2023-24. He will receive $18.1 million in the 2024-25 season. Hart shot 58% overall and 52% from 3-point range in his 25 regular-season games for the Knicks, partnering with immanuel Quickley to become one of the league's most impactful second units. Hart developed into one of the NBA's most capable undersize rebounders and demonstrated an ability to guard multiple positions. A good facilitator and finisher at the rim, his shooting flashed in New York was the missing piece to complete an all-around offensive game.
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NBA season to tip off with champion Nuggets hosting Lakers[/uri]
The 2023-24 season will tip off in Denver, where the defending champion Nuggets will raise a banner to the rafters of Ball Arena for the first time in team history before playing the Los Angeles Lakers. The league released its schedule for next season on a special episode of ESPN's "NBA Today" on Thursday afternoon.
[url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/38191475/doris-burke-doc-rivers-named-espn-abc-top-nba-crew]Doris Burke, Doc Rivers named ESPN, ABC's top NBA crew
Doris Burke will become the first woman to serve as a game analyst on television for a championship final in one of the four major professional U.S. sports leagues. ESPN announced Monday that Burke and Doc Rivers will join Mike Breen on ESPN and ABC's top NBA broadcast crew.
The 2023-24 season will tip off in Denver, where the defending champion Nuggets will raise a banner to the rafters of Ball Arena for the first time in team history before playing the Los Angeles Lakers. The league released its schedule for next season on a special episode of ESPN's "NBA Today" on Thursday afternoon.
[url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/38191475/doris-burke-doc-rivers-named-espn-abc-top-nba-crew]Doris Burke, Doc Rivers named ESPN, ABC's top NBA crew
Doris Burke will become the first woman to serve as a game analyst on television for a championship final in one of the four major professional U.S. sports leagues. ESPN announced Monday that Burke and Doc Rivers will join Mike Breen on ESPN and ABC's top NBA broadcast crew.
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NBA season to tip off with champion Nuggets hosting Lakers[/uri]
The 2023-24 season will tip off in Denver, where the defending champion Nuggets will raise a banner to the rafters of Ball Arena for the first time in team history before playing the Los Angeles Lakers. The league released its schedule for next season on a special episode of ESPN's "NBA Today" on Thursday afternoon.
[url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/38191475/doris-burke-doc-rivers-named-espn-abc-top-nba-crew]Doris Burke, Doc Rivers named ESPN, ABC's top NBA crew[/url]
Doris Burke will become the first woman to serve as a game analyst on television for a championship final in one of the four major professional U.S. sports leagues. ESPN announced Monday that Burke and Doc Rivers will join Mike Breen on ESPN and ABC's top NBA broadcast crew.
The 2023-24 season will tip off in Denver, where the defending champion Nuggets will raise a banner to the rafters of Ball Arena for the first time in team history before playing the Los Angeles Lakers. The league released its schedule for next season on a special episode of ESPN's "NBA Today" on Thursday afternoon.
[url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/38191475/doris-burke-doc-rivers-named-espn-abc-top-nba-crew]Doris Burke, Doc Rivers named ESPN, ABC's top NBA crew[/url]
Doris Burke will become the first woman to serve as a game analyst on television for a championship final in one of the four major professional U.S. sports leagues. ESPN announced Monday that Burke and Doc Rivers will join Mike Breen on ESPN and ABC's top NBA broadcast crew.
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Sources: JaVale McGee planning to sign with Kings on 1-year deal
McGee averaged 4.4 points and 2.5 rebounds in 42 games last season and has career averages of 7.8 points and 5.2 rebounds. McGee is a three-time NBA champion.
Guard Svi Mykhailuk headed to Celtics on one-year deal
The 6-foot-7 Ukrainian guard, who played college ball at Kansas, is a quality 3-point shooter, hitting 42% of his triples across 32 games with the Knicks and Hornets last season and 36% in his career.
McGee averaged 4.4 points and 2.5 rebounds in 42 games last season and has career averages of 7.8 points and 5.2 rebounds. McGee is a three-time NBA champion.
Guard Svi Mykhailuk headed to Celtics on one-year deal
The 6-foot-7 Ukrainian guard, who played college ball at Kansas, is a quality 3-point shooter, hitting 42% of his triples across 32 games with the Knicks and Hornets last season and 36% in his career.
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Sources: Christian Woods joining Lakers on 2-year, $5.7M deal
Wood averaged 16.6 points and 7.3 rebounds per game for the Dallas Mavericksin 2022-23.
Danny Green agrees to one-year deal to return to 76ers
Green is one of three players to play at least one game in every postseason since 2011, along with James Harden and Chris Paul.
Wood averaged 16.6 points and 7.3 rebounds per game for the Dallas Mavericksin 2022-23.
Danny Green agrees to one-year deal to return to 76ers
Green is one of three players to play at least one game in every postseason since 2011, along with James Harden and Chris Paul.
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Former NBA player Stanley 'Whitey' Von Nieda dies at 101
Stanley "Whitey" Von Nieda, who had been the oldest living former NBA player, has died at the age of 101. Von Nieda died Wednesday in Elizabethtown. Von Nieda played a combined 59 games for the Tri-Cities Blackhawks and Baltimore Bullets in 1949-50. The National Basketball Retired Players Association had given him a certificate last year recognizing him as the first former NBA player to reach 100 years of age. After playing college basketball at Penn State, Von Nieda served in the Army during World War II. He went to paratrooper school and was part of the 17th Airborne Division that took part in the Battle of the Bulge. During that 1949-50 season, Von Nieda averaged 5.3 points and 2.4 assists. He continued playing semipro basketball after the end of his career and participated in Penn State alumni games.
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Sources: NBA likely to pass tougher rules on resting starters
The NBA's competition committee recommended a plan that the league's board of governors is expected to approve Wednesday. It would ultimately give the league office authority for greater oversight over discipline for missed games and an ability to fine teams over $1 million for each instance of violating resting rules.
The NBA's competition committee recommended a plan that the league's board of governors is expected to approve Wednesday. It would ultimately give the league office authority for greater oversight over discipline for missed games and an ability to fine teams over $1 million for each instance of violating resting rules.
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OKC unveils plan for new arena to keep Thunder through 2050
The Thunder have committed to play in the new arena for at least 25 years, according to the city's news release. The intent is for the arena to be open by the 2029-30 NBA season.
The Thunder have committed to play in the new arena for at least 25 years, according to the city's news release. The intent is for the arena to be open by the 2029-30 NBA season.