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Wed Aug 14 201903:12Stephen Curry embraces Warriors' change, praises DurantWillie Cauley-SteinCWarriorsFree Agent
Quinn CookPGLakersFree Agent
Stephen CurryPGWarriorsFree Agent
Draymond GreenPFWarriorsFree Agent
Andre IguodalaSFGrizzliesFree Agent
Kevin DurantSFNetsFree Agent
Klay ThompsonSGWarriorsFree Agent
Shaun LivingstonPGWarriorsFree Agent
Kevon LooneyCWarriorsFree Agent
Glenn RobinsonSF76ersFree Agent
D'Angelo RussellSGWarriorsFree Agent
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Someday, years or even decades from now, at one of those celebratory reunions teams like to do, Stephen Curry knows he and Kevin Durant will reminisce with fondness about their three insanely successful years together on the Golden State Warriors.They will reflect on the greatness, the fun, all they learned from each other shooting side by side day after day. Two championships, a pair of NBA Finals MVP awards for Durant."I'll always remember the three years we had. We'll probably be back here down the road celebrating those like they did the '74-75 team," Curry said, nodding in the direction of the Warriors' recent championship banners. "It'll be cool when that happens."For now, Curry is embracing "new beginnings" as the oldest player on a Golden State roster that will look far different come training camp next month — and that also was the theme he shared with girls attending his Warriors camp this week in one of his "bittersweet" final trips to the downtown Oakland... [More]
Wed Aug 7 201901:59Stephen Curry's security man Ralph Walker rejoining WarriorsStephen CurryPGWarriorsFree Agent
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry's longtime security man, Ralph Walker, is rejoining the Golden State Warriors following a year away to focus more time on family.Walker confirmed by text message late Tuesday he would be back with the organization. The Warriors will certainly face some unpredictable challenges behind the scenes this season as they begin playing in their new San Francisco arena Chase Center, and Walker's experience and familiarity with the operation will prove invaluable."Ready to assist in any way to make the team and organization productive," Walker said.The Warriors' longtime director of security had been a fixture on the Golden State sidelines and almost anywhere Curry went, staying close to the two-time MVP at home and on the road. Walker is a former member of the Oakland Police Department.NBC Sports Bay Area first reported Walker would be returning to the Warriors, who won NBA titles in 2015, 2017 and '18 then reached their fifth straight NBA Finals before losing in six games to the first-time champion Toronto Raptors.___More AP NBA: https://apnews.com/NBA and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
Tue Aug 6 201911:48Ex-star Steve Nash will contribute to TNT's NBA coverageTrae YoungPGHawksFree Agent
Steve Nash will take on an expanded role in his second year with Turner Sports, contributing to NBA coverage.The network announced Tuesday that Nash is returning to B/R Football's UEFA Champions League broadcasts on TNT and B/R Live. He'll also be a contributor to TNT's NBA coverage when the upcoming season begins in October.The two-time NBA MVP will offer features and player profiles during coverage on Tuesdays in January."Basketball continues to be near and dear to me," Nash said during a phone interview. "I enjoyed the process of working with Turner and Bleacher Report last year on figuring out the best content and features to produce."Nash was mainly a studio analyst for Champions League last year, but he'll do more features. Nash's CTRL media production company will contribute to the Champions League-content.A feature last year involved a tour of FC Barcelona's La Masia youth academy and Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young's love of soccer."One thing that came to the surface was how much Steve loves soccer and his ability to communicate whether it is on set or out in the field," said Craig Barry, Turner Sports chief content officer. "When we were watching him last year, we were thinking how we could bring him to our NBA coverage."The Champions League season will begin in September.
Tue Aug 6 201902:38Kerr speaks on Warriors' offseason, hope for futureDeMarcus CousinsCLakersFree Agent
Stephen CurryPGWarriorsFree Agent
Draymond GreenPFWarriorsFree Agent
Kevin DurantSFNetsFree Agent
Klay ThompsonSGWarriorsFree Agent
Shaun LivingstonPGWarriorsFree Agent
D'Angelo RussellSGWarriorsFree Agent
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Golden State coach Steve Kerr knows that a new era of Warriors basketball is about to begin.He just doesn't know what that means yet.It has been a rough summer for Kerr, whose roster is wildly different following the offseason departures of Kevin Durant, Andre Iguodala, DeMarcus Cousins and Shaun Livingston — all on the heels of the team losing the NBA Finals to Toronto and Klay Thompson tearing an ACL in the last game of this past season. He spoke of the summer of tumult Monday, when USA Basketball opened its World Cup training camp."This summer was painful in many ways, losing the guys that we did," said Kerr, a USA Basketball assistant this summer under coach Gregg Popovich. "But reassuring, in the sense that we brought back some key guys who are going to help us kind of get to that next era, whatever that looks like."The Warriors kept Thompson, to no surprise, after a five-year, $190 million contract got finalized quickly in free agency. Golden State also reached an... [More]
Mon Aug 5 201918:38AP source: Carter returning to Hawks for 22nd NBA seasonJohn CollinsPFHawksFree Agent
Dirk NowitzkiPFMavericksFree Agent
Cam ReddishSGHawksFree Agent
Vince CarterSFHawksFree Agent
Trae YoungPGHawksFree Agent
ATLANTA (AP) — Vince Carter is putting off retirement for at least one more season.With that, he'll claim the longest career in NBA history all to himself.A person familiar with the situation confirmed that Carter has agreed to terms on a one-year contract to return to the Atlanta Hawks for his record 22nd season. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal has not been announced.The 42-year-old Carter never wavered in his desire to play with someone this season. He is tied with Robert Parish, Kevin Garnett, Kevin Willis and recently retired Dirk Nowitzki — all of whom played for 21 seasons — for the longest career in NBA history."Just waiting for the right opportunity," he said on a recent conference call to discuss the upcoming Jr. NBA Global Championship, when questioned by a reporter from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. "Nothing has changed as far as that goal and that dream of mine."The deal was first reported by ESPN.Essentially an extra coach... [More]
Mon Aug 5 201917:58AP source: Carter returning to Hawks for 22nd NBA seasonCam ReddishSGHawksFree Agent
Vince CarterSFHawksFree Agent
ATLANTA (AP) — A person familiar with the situation says Vince Carter is returning to the Atlanta Hawks for his record 22nd season in the NBA.The person confirmed that the 42-year-old Carter has agreed to terms with the Hawks. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal has not been announced.The agreement was first reported by ESPN.Carter will continue to serve as a mentor to some of the NBA's most promising young talent, including first-round picks D'Andre Hunter and Cam Reddish. He'll also eclipse the record shared with Robert Parish, Kevin Garnett, Kevin Willis and recently retired Dirk Nowitzki for most seasons in the NBA.Carter showed last season that he's still got some playing skills, as well. He played 76 games in his first year with the Hawks, including nine starts, while averaging 17.5 minutes and 7.4 points per contest.___Follow Paul Newberry on Twitter at www.twitter.com/pnewberry1963 His work can be found at https://apnews.com/search/paulnewberry___More AP NBA: https://apnews.com/NBA and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
Sat Aug 3 201915:08AP source: Warriors, Green agree on 4-year, $100M extensionStephen CurryPGWarriorsFree Agent
Draymond GreenPFWarriorsFree Agent
Andre IguodalaSFGrizzliesFree Agent
Kevin DurantSFNetsFree Agent
Klay ThompsonSGWarriorsFree Agent
Shaun LivingstonPGWarriorsFree Agent
D'Angelo RussellSGWarriorsFree Agent
Draymond Green entered this offseason vowing that the Golden State Warriors would remain a contender for NBA titles. His opinion hasn't changed.Green and the Warriors have agreed on the terms of a four-year extension worth nearly $100 million, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Saturday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal was unsigned, though that was expected to be completed imminently.ESPN first reported the agreement, citing Green's agent, Rich Paul.Green's new deal will start with the 2020-21 season, so he is under contract through 2023-24. Klay Thompson signed a five-year, $190 million extension with the Warriors last month, and Stephen Curry is under contract through the 2021-22 season, so three major pieces of the Warriors' half-decade of success are now locked up for at least three more years."I think everybody thinks it's kind of the end of us," Green said in June, after the Warriors lost a six-game series to Toronto... [More]
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.
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