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With a new contract -- at a discount price -- and a new title, Jalen Brunson eager to lead Knicks
Jalen Brunson gave the New York Knicks a $113 million discount in potential salary and they gave him the title of team captain.
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Lauri Markkanen agrees to multiyear deal to remain with the Utah Jazz
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Charles Barkley says he will not retire and remain with TNT Sports even if they don’t have the NBA
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Knicks make Jalen Brunson team captain, their first since the 2018-19 season
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West champ Mavs reunite with Dinwiddie, who helped in run to conference finals 2 years ago
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Second statue of Kobe Bryant being unveiled in Los Angeles
A statue of late Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gigi Bryant, was scheduled to be unveiled during a private ceremony on Friday, according to a published report.
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Adam Silver says NBA and FIBA are having ‘much more serious’ talks about growth in Europe
The NBA is ramping up talks with FIBA, basketball’s global governing body, on how to best increase its competitive footprint in Europe either through an annual tournament or an NBA-operated league, according to Commissioner Adam Silver.
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Gordon Hayward retires after 14 NBA seasons with Utah, Boston, Charlotte and Oklahoma City
Gordon Hayward, who nearly gave Butler a national title over Duke with a half-court shot that just missed on the final play of the 2010 NCAA men’s basketball championship game, retired from the NBA after 14 seasons on Thursday.
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Cavaliers, center Jarrett Allen agree to 3-year, $91 million contract extension, AP source says
A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen has agreed to a three-year, $91 million contract extension with Cleveland.
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Hawks request waivers on center Bruno Fernando, sign forward Dominick Barlow to 2-way contract
The Atlanta Hawks have requested waivers on center Bruno Fernando and signed forward Dominick Barlow to a two-way contract.
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Hawks acquire David Roddy in trade that sends E.J. Liddell to Suns in swap of power forwards
The Atlanta Hawks have acquired David Roddy from the Phoenix Suns in exchange for E.J. Liddell in a swap of power forwards.
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Suns sign Tyus Jones to 1-year deal, adding point guard to aid team’s All-Star trio
The Phoenix Suns have signed Tyus Jones on a one-year deal, adding a point guard to play with the team’s All-Star trio of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal.
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Veteran guard Russell Westbrook agrees to 2-year deal with Denver Nuggets, AP source says
A person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press that point guard Russell Westbrook has agreed to a two-year deal with the Denver Nuggets.
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Wizards re-sign F Anthony Gill, who has played 4 seasons with Washington
The Washington Wizards have re-signed forward Anthony Gill. The Wizards announced the move Thursday. Gill has appeared in 179 games in four seasons with Washington.
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Amazon Prime Video’s global reach was a major factor in 11-year agreement with NBA
Amazon’s 11-year agreement with the NBA includes 66 regular-season games, including a doubleheader on Thursday nights after the NFL’s regular season is over.
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“Roundball Rock” is back in the NBA’s new TV deal. And there’s lots more for viewers to know
Welcome back, “Roundball Rock.” John Tesh’s iconic theme music for NBA broadcasts on NBC is coming back when the league’s new media rights deals officially commence in the 2025-26 season and is one of many highlights of the 11-year agreement the league finally completed Wednesday.
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NBA says it has signed new 11-year media rights deal with Disney, NBC and Amazon
The NBA signed its 11-year media rights deal with Disney, NBC and Amazon Prime Video on Wednesday after saying it was not accepting Warner Bros.
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Hornets mourn the death of Pat Doughty, longtime PA announcer known as ‘Big Pat’
The Charlotte Hornets announced that Pat Doughty, the team’s PA announcer for the past 20 seasons, has died. He was 55.
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Tom Thibodeau, 2-time NBA Coach of the Year, agrees to 3-year extension with Knicks, AP source says
A person with knowledge of the details says Tom Thibodeau has agreed to a three-year contract extension after leading the New York Knicks to three postseason appearances in his four seasons.
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Pacers agree to 3-year, $59 million deal with Andrew Nembhard, AP source says
A person with knowledge of the details says Andrew Nembhard and the Indiana Pacers have agreed to a three-year contract worth $59 million.
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Hawks rookie Djurisic sidelined until at least November following surgery on left foot
Atlanta Hawks rookie guard/forward Nikola Djurisic of Serbia has had surgery on his left foot and is out until at least November.
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76ers welcome Paul George, welcome back Maxey with all parties in desperate chase for championship
Paul George ditched Los Angeles and decided to help form a new Big Three in Philadelphia with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey.
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Hornets waive veteran guard Reggie Jackson less than a month after trade with Denver
The Charlotte Hornets have waived guard Reggie Jackson, less than a month after acquiring him and three future second-round draft picks in a deal with the Denver Nuggets.
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Larsson’s basket in OT lifts Heat to 120-118 win over Grizzlies and 1st Summer League title
Pelle Larsson broke a tie by scoring from the lane in overtime to give Miami a 120-118 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies and hand the Heat their first NBA Summer League championship.
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NBA Summer League Glance
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Memphis 87, Philadelphia 85
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Warner Bros. Discovery informs NBA it will match Amazon Prime Video’s offer to air games
Turner Sports intends to continue its longtime relationship with the NBA. Warner Bros. Discovery informed the league Monday that it will match the $1.8 billion per year offer by Amazon Prime Video.
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NBA Summer League Glance
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Salt Lake City Summer League
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Memphis 87, Philadelphia 85
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Sam Hauser agrees to four-year, $45 million extension with Celtics, AP source says
A person with knowledge of the details says the Boston Celtics have locked up another member of their championship core, agreeing to a four-year, $45 million extension with Sam Hauser.
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Memphis 87, Philadelphia 85
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Evan Mobley, Cavaliers agree on 5-year, $224 million rookie contract extension, AP source says
A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that the Cleveland Cavaliers and forward Evan Mobley have agreed to a five-year, $224 million contract extension.
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Bucks sign former Toronto Raptors guard Gary Trent Jr.
Gary Trent Jr. has left the Toronto Raptors to join the Milwaukee Bucks’ backcourt. The Bucks announced the signing of the 6-foot-5 guard on Saturday.
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Lakers shut down Bronny James after back-to-back promising performances
Bronny James was a spectator on Saturday. The Los Angeles Lakers determined they have seen all they need out of the NBA’s most talked-about rookie.
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Jazz waive Westbrook as expected to clear his departure, likely for the Nuggets
The Utah Jazz have waived point guard Russell Westbrook. Saturday’s move creates the opportunity for him to potentially join the Denver Nuggets.
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South Sudan nearly beat the US in an Olympic tuneup. Here’s how it happened
Seems like being in London works for LeBron James. Playing in the same building as he did during the 2012 London Olympics — O2 Arena, which was called North Greenwich Arena during those games a dozen years ago — James came up big down the stretch on Saturday, hitting the game-winning layup in a 101-
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BKO--NBA Summer League Glance
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At Salt Lake City
Monday, July 8
Memphis 87, Philadelphia 85
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