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LeBron, Lakers agree to 2-year, $85 million extension

LOS ANGELES (UPI) -- Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James agreed to a multiyear contract extension with the franchise Wednesday. James' agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports Group, told ESPN and The Athletic that James reached a two-year, $85 million extension with the Lakers. James' deal with Los Angeles runs through the 2022-23 season. James, who turns 36 at the end of this month, averaged 25.3 points and led the league in assists with 10.2 per game last season. He will […]

todayDecember 3, 2020 17

Basketball

Two Warriors players test positive for COVID-19

SAN FRANCISCO (UPI) -- Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers announced Tuesday that two players on the team tested positive for COVID-19. Myers said the start of the Warriors' training camp will be delayed by one day because of the positive tests. Practices are allowed to begin Sunday, but the Warriors will now begin camp Monday. "As players have entered back into our market, two players have tested positive after they've reentered," Myers told reporters Tuesday. "I don't think […]

todayDecember 2, 2020 11

Basketball

Lakers to get Dennis Schroder in deal with Thunder

LOS ANGELES (UPI) -- The Los Angeles Lakers are acquiring guard Dennis Schroder from the Oklahoma City Thunder. League sources told ESPN and The Athletic on Sunday that the Lakers will send the player they select with the No. 28 overall pick in this year's NBA Draft and veteran guard Danny Green to the Thunder in exchange for Schroder. The trade can be formally agreed to Monday and finalized after the draft Wednesday night. The Lakers can't outright send their […]

todayNovember 16, 2020 4

Basketball

Heat rally to take 3-0 series lead over Bucks

ORLANDO (UPI) -- The Miami Heat used a big fourth quarter to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 115-100 on Friday night, putting the Eastern Conference's No. 1 seed on the brink of elimination. Miami outscored Milwaukee 40-13 in final quarter Jimmy Butler scored 30 points -- including 17 in the final frame -- to lead the Heat to their largest fourth-quarter playoff comeback in team history. Miami outscored the Bucks 40-13 in the last quarter to take a 3-0 lead in […]

todaySeptember 4, 2020 21

Basketball

NBA All-Star Cliff Robinson dead at 53

PORTLAND, Ore. (UPI) -- NBA All-Star Cliff Robinson is dead, the Portland Trail Blazers and the University of Connecticut announced Saturday. He was 53. No cause of death was announced, but ESPN reported that Robinson had a stroke two and a half years ago and went into a coma last week. Robinson started his career in Portland Known to fans as Uncle Cliffy, Robinson played for a total of five teams over an 18-year period but is best remembered for […]

todayAugust 29, 2020 21

Business & Lifestyle

Arizona Cardinals’ Larry Fitzgerald is newest stakeholder in NBA’s Phoenix Suns

PHOENIX (UPI) -- Veteran wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald has purchased a portion of the NBA's Phoenix Suns. Sources told NFL Network and ESPN Fitzgerald purchased a minority stake in the franchise. The Suns were valued at $1.5 billion in 2019, according to Forbes. "It's an investment in something I have supported since I've been in Arizona," Fitzgerald told NFL Network. "It gives me another connection in the community I love and always will live in. It's a long-term commitment I […]

todayJanuary 22, 2020 24

National

NCAA amends ‘Rich Paul Rule’ amid backlash

INDIANAPOLIS (UPI) -- The NCAA amended its week-old certification process for agents representing pro-bound basketball players amid backlash over its bachelor's degree requirement. The NCAA announced Monday that agents who don't have a bachelor's degree will instead have to be in good standing with the National Basketball Players Association. "We are committed to providing student-athletes who are deciding whether to stay in school or explore NBA draft options with access to a wide array of resources to make their decision," […]

todayAugust 12, 2019 19

Patrick Beverley NBA Los Angeles Clippers

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Beverley, Clippers agree to three-year, $40 million extension

LOS ANGELES (UPI) -- Veteran guard Patrick Beverley has agreed to a three-year contract extension with the Los Angeles Clippers. Beverley's agent Kevin Bradbury informed ESPN of the $40 million deal Monday. Beverley confirmed the signing by retweeting ESPN's report of the signing and expressing his love for the Clippers in a comment. The seven-year veteran averaged 7.6 points, 5.0 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game last season for the Clippers. Beverley, 30, is known as one of the best […]

todayJuly 1, 2019 12

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Al Horford, Philadelphia 76ers agree to four-year, $109 million contract

PHILADELPHIA (UPI) -- The Philadelphia 76ers are signing veteran center Al Horford to a four-year contract, league sources told ESPN and the Philadelphia Inquirer on Sunday. The five-time All-Star selection agreed to a four-year, $97 million deal with the Sixers, according to ESPN. He could make up to $109 million with championship bonuses. Horford, 33, will leave the Boston Celtics after three seasons. He declined his $30 million player option for next season to become a free agent. The 76ers […]

todayJuly 1, 2019 15

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