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Sat Aug 3 201914:28AP source: Warriors, Green agree on 4-year, $100M extensionStephen CurryPGWarriorsFree Agent
Draymond GreenPFWarriorsFree Agent
Klay ThompsonSGWarriorsFree Agent
A person familiar with the situation says the Golden State Warriors and Draymond Green have agreed on a four-year extension worth nearly $100 million, meaning the three-time All-Star is under contract through the 2023-24 season.Green and the Warriors intend to make the deal official imminently, according to the person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Saturday because it has not been finalized.ESPN first reported the agreement, citing Green's agent, Rich Paul.The extension means that the five-time defending Western Conference champion Warriors have three of their mainstays — Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Green — under contract through 2022 or beyond. Curry has three seasons left on his deal, and Thompson agreed last month to a five-year, $190 million extension.___More AP NBA: https://apnews.com/tag/NBAbasketball and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
Thu Aug 1 201919:37Saints' Brees describes "kinship" with Pelicans' WilliamsonAnthony DavisPFLakersFree Agent
Zion WilliamsonPFPelicansFree Agent
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Saints quarterback Drew Brees doesn't see himself and Pelicans rookie forward Zion Williamson as an odd couple from different generations and sports.Brees sees key parallels in the timing of each of their arrivals on New Orleans' pro sports scene, and is eager to share what he's learned if it can help Williamson understand the task — and opportunity — at hand."Certainly, I am always going to be there for Zion," Brees said after practice Thursday at Saints training camp. "Whatever I can do to help guide, to help advise, to help mentor, I'm there."If he wants to go one-on-one, I'll do that, too," Brees added smiling, but perhaps only half-joking, given his strong reputation in the Saints' locker room as a pick-up basketball player. "There's a kinship regardless of a generational gap, right? There's a kinship because I'm in a different sport and yet I understand the pressures."The Saints and Pelicans have been under the same ownership since 2012, when Tom Benson and his... [More]
Thu Aug 1 201919:07Saints' Brees describes "kinship" with Pelicans' WilliamsonZion WilliamsonPFPelicansFree Agent
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Saints quarterback Drew Brees doesn't see himself and Pelicans rookie forward Zion Williamson as an odd couple from different generations and sports.Brees sees key parallels in the timing of each of their arrivals on New Orleans' pro sports scene, and is eager to share what he's learned if it can help Williamson understand the task — and opportunity — at hand."Certainly, I am always going to be there for Zion," Brees said after practice Thursday at Saints training camp. "Whatever I can do to help guide, to help advise, to help mentor, I'm there."If he wants to go one-on-one, I'll do that, too," Brees added smiling, but perhaps only half-joking, given how his strong reputation in the Saints' locker room as a pick-up basketball player. "There's a kinship regardless of a generational gap, right? There's a kinship because I'm in a different sport and yet I understand the pressures."The Saints and Pelicans have been under the same ownership since 2012, when Tom Benson and... [More]
Thu Aug 1 201916:07Oklahoma City Thunder waive forward Patrick PattersonCarmelo AnthonyPFTrailblazersFree Agent
Patrick PattersonPFClippersFree Agent
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma City Thunder waived forward Patrick Patterson on Thursday.Patterson spent two seasons with Oklahoma City. He appeared in 145 games and averaged 3.8 points and 2.3 rebounds in 14.7 minutes per game.Patterson originally was expected to be Oklahoma City's starting power forward heading into the 2017-18 season, but the Thunder traded for Carmelo Anthony, moving Patterson to a reserve role. The younger, more athletic Jerami Grant emerged that season and eventually took over the starting job early in the 2018-19 season. Patterson got regular minutes the first half of the season, but the Thunder added Markieff Morris in February, taking Patterson out of the rotation.In his final season with the Thunder, Patterson averaged 3.6 points and 1.7 rebounds in 63 games while shooting 37 percent from the field and 34 percent from 3-point range.___More AP NBA: https://apnews.com/tag/NBAbasketball and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
Tue Jul 30 201911:12Zion Williamson signs with 2K, adding to whirlwind summerJrue HolidaySGPelicansFree Agent
Kevin DurantSFNetsFree Agent
Hassan WhitesideCTrailblazersFree Agent
Zion WilliamsonPFPelicansFree Agent
The past few weeks have been a blur to Zion Williamson.Picked No. 1 in the NBA draft by the New Orleans Pelicans. Signed his first pro contract that could be worth as much as $45 million over the next four years. Went to summer league and got hurt after nine minutes. Considered playing for USA Basketball in China this summer. Landed a massive endorsement deal with Jordan Brand. Became very rich very quickly.And now, a video game deal.Williamson has signed with 2K, he and the video-game giant announced Tuesday, and the former Duke standout will make his video-game debut in NBA 2K20 when it launches on Sept. 6."It's crazy," Williamson said. "None of this will ever seem normal to me."A person familiar with the terms said Williamson and 2K agreed on a three-year contract. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because details of the deal have not been released. It's the latest major deal in a rapidly growing off-court enterprise for Williamson, perhaps the most celebrated... [More]
Fri Jul 26 201918:21Westbrook all smiles in introduction with RocketsJames HardenSGRocketsFree Agent
Chris PaulPGThunderFree Agent
Russell WestbrookPGRocketsFree Agent
HOUSTON (AP) — Russell Westbrook knows he's in for a huge change in his move from the Oklahoma City Thunder to the Houston Rockets.And he's ready to do whatever it takes to make the move work as he prepares to play with James Harden for the first time since 2012."To be able to win something you have to be able to sacrifice some parts of your game and we both understand that," Westbrook said. "We both understand that we have one common goal and that's to win championships. We understand what we have to do."Westbrook was introduced in Houston on Friday after being traded from the Thunder for Chris Paul and draft picks this month. General manager Daryl Morey beamed as he sat next to Westbrook when he made his first appearance as a Rocket."Obviously, we're here for one reason only, to take that next step that we've been trying to do for the last few years," Morey said.The 2017 Most Valuable Player joins the Rockets after spending his first 11 seasons with Oklahoma City, which included playing... [More]
Thu Jul 25 201923:40Clippers unveil images, plans for lavish new Inglewood arenaPaul GeorgeSGClippersFree Agent
Kawhi LeonardSFClippersFree Agent
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers unveiled the first renderings Thursday for the lavish arena complex they hope to build in Inglewood.While significant hurdles remain, the Clippers are hoping to break ground by 2021 on an 18,500-seat arena and a surrounding 26-acre, billion-dollar development project. They hope to be finished by 2024, when their lease expires at Staples Center.The team claims the complex will be funded entirely by owner Steve Ballmer and will require no public money or additional public infrastructure. The Microsoft billionaire is the wealthiest owner in U.S. team sports, and Ballmer said he wants his "Clippers to have the best home in all of sports.""What that means to me is an unparalleled environment for players, for fans, for sponsors and for the community of Inglewood," Ballmer added in a statement. "Our goal is to build a facility that re-sets fans' expectations while having a transformative impact on the city we will call home."The Clippers hope to build... [More]
Thu Jul 25 201919:30Trail Blazers sign six-time All-Star Pau GasolPau GasolCTrailblazersFree Agent
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Portland Trail Blazers have added six-time All-Star Pau Gasol to their roster.President of basketball operations Neil Olshey announced Gasol's signing Thursday."Pau is a future Hall of Famer that brings invaluable championship experience and an elite skill set and basketball IQ to our roster," Olshey said in a statement.The 39-year-old Gasol has averaged 17.0 points, 9.2 rebounds and 3.2 assists over an 18-year career that has included stints with Memphis, the Lakers, Chicago, San Antonio and Milwaukee. He won two NBA titles with the Lakers.Gasol has averaged 15.4 points, 9.2 rebounds and, 3.2 assists in the playoffs.___More AP NBA: https://apnews.com/NBA and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
Thu Jul 25 201919:00Bucks sign veteran guard Kyle KorverKyle KorverSFBucksFree Agent
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks have added veteran guard Kyle Korver.The team announced the signing Thursday. The 38-year-old guard was waived July 7 by Phoenix — which acquired him in a trade with Memphis — making him a free agent.Korver had been traded to Memphis by Utah, where he played most of last season."Kyle is an elite 3-point shooter who will play an impactful role for our team," Bucks general manager Jon Horst said. "In addition to bringing tremendous experience, Kyle is familiar with coach Bud's (head coach Mike Budenholzer) system having played under him for three-plus seasons in Atlanta. Kyle is a highly respected player and person both on and off the court and we are thrilled to welcome him and his family to the Bucks."Korver appeared in a combined 70 games with the Cavaliers and Jazz last season, averaging 8.6 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.2 assists and shooting 39.7% from 3-point range. The 2015 All-Star ranks third among all active NBA players in 3-point field goal percentage (42.9) and ninth in NBA history.Korver has averaged 9.9 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 16 seasons. He was an All-Star in 2015 with the Hawks, and is fourth in NBA history with 2,351 3-pointers.
Thu Jul 25 201917:00Thunder GM Sam Presti shies away from term "rebuilding"Danilo GallinariPFThunderFree Agent
Paul GeorgeSGClippersFree Agent
Shai Gilgeous-AlexanderSGThunderFree Agent
James HardenSGRocketsFree Agent
Kawhi LeonardSFClippersFree Agent
Chris PaulPGThunderFree Agent
Andre RobersonSFThunderFree Agent
Steven AdamsCThunderFree Agent
Russell WestbrookPGRocketsFree Agent
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The words rebuilding and tanking don't sit well with Thunder general manager Sam Presti.He prefers the terms repositioning and replenishing.No matter what he calls it, he has quite a task in front of him after trading Oklahoma City's two best players __ All-Stars Paul George and Russell Westbrook __ and a rising star in Jerami Grant.It's the start of a new era, a transformation that began abruptly when George made a trade request, leading Westbrook to seek another destination, too. George joined Kawhi Leonard with the Los Angeles Clippers, while Westbrook is now partnered with former Thunder teammate James Harden in Houston.Presti publicly thanked Westbrook and George on Thursday, then said he is looking forward to the challenges ahead. Oklahoma City has stocked up on future first-round draft picks, and Presti believes the deals netted some good players in Chris Paul, Danilo Gallinari and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander."I think our focus right now is on the team that we have,"... [More]
Thu Jul 25 201916:20Thunder GM Presti shies away from term "rebuilding"Danilo GallinariPFThunderFree Agent
Shai Gilgeous-AlexanderSGThunderFree Agent
Chris PaulPGThunderFree Agent
Russell WestbrookPGRocketsFree Agent
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti says he is looking forward to the challenges ahead.Oklahoma City traded its two best players this season as All-Stars Paul George and Russell Westbrook departed. Also gone is a rising star in Jerami Grant.The Thunder stocked up on future first-round draft picks. Presti also says he believes the deals netted some good players in Chris Paul, Danilo Gallinari and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.Presti didn't say how long he expected the 34-year-old Paul to be in a Thunder uniform. Paul has three seasons left on his deal with a player option in 2021-22. He averaged 15.6 points and 8.2 assists last season with Houston.__More AP NBA: https://apnews.com/tag/NBAbasketball and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
Thu Jul 25 201913:10Wizards' Miles to have left foot surgery for stress fractureDwight HowardCLakersFree Agent
WASHINGTON (AP) — Wizards forward C.J. Miles will undergo surgery for a stress fracture in his left foot.The team says the operation is set for Thursday in New York and he is expected to be re-evaluated in six weeks.Washington acquired Miles from the Memphis Grizzlies this summer for center Dwight Howard. New general manager Tommy Sheppard says the Wizards' medical team has done a "fantastic job of proactively diagnosing C.J.'s condition and establishing a treatment protocol."The 32-year-old veteran averaged 6.4 assists a game last season with Toronto and Memphis. Miles played 838 regular-season NBA games for five teams before joining the Wizards.___More AP NBA: https://apnews.com/NBA and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
Thu Jul 25 201911:50Raptors sign Cameron Payne to strengthen backcourtKyle LowryPGRaptorsFree Agent
Cameron PaynePGSunsFree Agent
Fred VanVleetSGRaptorsFree Agent
TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Raptors have signed Cameron Payne, a guard who played last season with Chicago and Cleveland.The NBA champions on Thursday did not disclose financial terms for the free agent. They are looking to bolster a backcourt led by Kyle Lowry and Fred VanVleet.The 6-foot-3 Payne averaged 6.3 points, 2.7 assists and 17.8 minutes in 40 games last season. For his career, he has averaged 6.0 points and 2.5 assists in 153 games.Payne was drafted 14th by Oklahoma City in 2015 after two seasons at Murray State.
Wed Jul 24 201921:00Nuggets announce five-year extension for Jamal MurrayJamal MurrayPGNuggetsFree Agent
DENVER (AP) — The Denver Nuggets have signed point guard Jamal Murray to the five-year, $170 million extension that the sides agreed to last month. The deal, which runs through the 2024-25 season, was announced Wednesday by President of Basketball Operations Tim Connelly.Murray, a 22-year-old native of Kitchener, Ontario, in Canada is coming off his best season in his three years in the NBA.The seventh overall selection of the 2016 draft out of Kentucky, Murray set career highs in points (18.2), assists (4.8) and rebounds (4.2) while helping the Nuggets to 54 wins and the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference playoffs.He averaged 21.3 points in the playoffs, helping Denver reach the second round for the first time in a decade.In a statement, Murray thanked the team "for believing in a kid from a small unheard-of town in Canada, and finally to Nuggets fans, I can't wait to shoot more arrows for you all."___More AP NBA: https://apnews.com/NBA and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
Wed Jul 24 201920:40Kawhi Leonard, Paul George want to make history for ClippersPatrick BeverleyPGClippersFree Agent
Anthony DavisPFLakersFree Agent
Paul GeorgeSGClippersFree Agent
LeBron JamesPGLakersFree Agent
Kawhi LeonardSFClippersFree Agent
Chris PaulPGThunderFree Agent
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kawhi Leonard and Paul George laughed and cheered along with the crowd when the multibillionaire owner of the Los Angeles Clippers waved his arms, stomped his feet and screamed his new players' praises in a cracking voice."Pretty cool! Pretty cool!" Steve Ballmer shouted with glee.Leonard and George are already loving the Clippers' unique vibe, and they see their future together as limitless.Nearly three weeks after these native Southern California superstars shook up the NBA by maneuvering to play together in LA, the Clippers' new dynamic duo finally made its first public appearance Wednesday in a south Los Angeles community center gym."I think we've got something special," said Leonard, the two-time NBA Finals MVP coming off a championship season in Toronto. "We can make history here. We've got the right team to do it."In explaining their decision to team up with the Clippers, Leonard and George both mentioned the importance of playing near their friends and family.... [More]
Wed Jul 24 201919:10Kawhi Leonard, Paul George want to make history for ClippersPaul GeorgeSGClippersFree Agent
Kawhi LeonardSFClippersFree Agent
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kawhi Leonard and Paul George are officially home, and the Los Angeles Clippers will never be the same.Nearly three weeks after the native Southern California superstars shook up the NBA by maneuvering to team up in LA, the Clippers' new dynamic duo made its first public appearance Wednesday at a community gym renovated by the franchise in south LA.Leonard, the two-time NBA Finals MVP coming off a championship season in Toronto, says he was thrilled by the chance to "make history" for a franchise that hasn't won a title.They were joined by coach Doc Rivers and billionaire owner Steve Ballmer, who riled up the crowd of Clippers fans and kids with his trademark brand of unabashed, screaming enthusiasm.___More AP NBA: https://apnews.com/NBA and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
Tue Jul 23 201920:10Mavericks add Marjanovic, bringing 7-3 center back to TexasBlake GriffinPFPistonsFree Agent
Boban MarjanovicCMavericksFree Agent
Kristaps PorzingisPFMavericksFree Agent
DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Mavericks have signed free agent Boban Marjanovic, bringing the 7-foot-3 center back to Texas three years after he spent his rookie season with the rival San Antonio Spurs.Marjanovic was sent to Philadelphia from the Los Angeles Clippers before the trading deadline last season and averaged a career-high 8.1 points along with 5.1 rebounds in 22 regular-season games before helping the 76ers reach the second round of the playoffs. Philadelphia lost to eventual champion Toronto in seven games.In four seasons, the 30-year-old Serbian has averaged 6.2 points and 3.9 rebounds. Marjanovic began his second season with Detroit and went to the Clippers in the blockbuster trade that sent Blake Griffin to the Pistons.Marjanovic played professionally in Serbia, Russia and Lithuania before coming to the NBA. He will be one of two 7-3 Europeans with the Mavericks alongside Kristaps Porzingis of Latvia.___More AP NBA: https://apnews.com/NBA and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
Tue Jul 23 201917:10Phoenix Suns sign big man Diallo to multiyear dealCheick DialloPF/CSunsFree Agent
PHOENIX (AP) — The Phoenix Suns have signed big man Cheick Diallo to a multiyear contract.Terms of the deal announced Tuesday were not disclosed.The 22-year-old Diallo played the past three seasons with New Orleans, averaging 6.0 points and 5.2 rebounds while shooting 62%. He played in seven playoff games during the Pelicans' run to the 2018 Western Conference semifinals.Diallo was drafted by the Los Angeles Clippers out of Kansas with the 33rd overall pick of the 2016 NBA draft. The 6-foot-9, 220-pound forward/center was acquired by New Orleans in a draft night trade.Born in Mali, Diallo began playing basketball at 13 and moved to the United States at 15 to attend school and play in New York.___More AP NBA: https://apnews.com/NBA and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
Mon Jul 22 201915:30Lakers claim Kostas Antetokounmpo off waivers from DallasGiannis AntetokounmpoPFBucksFree Agent
Kostas AntetokounmpoPFLakersFree Agent
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers have been awarded the rights to Kostas Antetokounmpo on a waiver claim.The Lakers announced the move Monday to acquire the 21-year-old brother of Milwaukee Bucks star and league MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo.Kostas Antetokounmpo played in two games for Dallas last season. The Mavericks acquired him in a draft-night trade last summer after Philadelphia chose him with the 60th and final pick. The 6-foot-10 forward played 40 games for the Mavs' G League affiliate last year, when he averaged 10.6 points and 6.2 rebounds.The Mavericks waived him Friday.Antetokounmpo attended high school in suburban Milwaukee while his older brother began his NBA career. He then spent two seasons at the University of Dayton.___More AP NBA: https://apnews.com/NBA and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
Mon Jul 22 201914:50Lakers claim Kostas Antetokounmpo off waivers from DallasGiannis AntetokounmpoPFBucksFree Agent
Kostas AntetokounmpoPFLakersFree Agent
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers have been awarded the rights to Kostas Antetokounmpo on a waiver claim.The Lakers announced the move Monday to acquire the 21-year-old brother of Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo.Kostas Antetokounmpo played in two games last season for Dallas. The Mavericks acquired him in a draft-night trade last summer after Philadelphia chose him with the 60th and final pick. The 6-foot-10 forward played 40 games for the Mavs' G League affiliate last year, when he averaged 10.6 points and 6.2 rebounds.The Mavericks waived him Friday.Antetokounmpo attended high school in suburban Milwaukee while his brother began his NBA career. He then spent two seasons at the University of Dayton.___More AP NBA: https://apnews.com/NBA and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
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