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Stephen Curry says farewell to Klay Thompson: ‘Splash Bros 4 life’
Stephen Curry shared a public goodbye to "Splash Brothers" partner Klay Thompson, who is headed from the Golden State Warriors to the Dallas Mavericks in a reported sign-and-trade.,Curry posted a lengthy series of photos to his Instagram story, all of them featuring Thompson, his longtime backcourt ...
Report: Magic re-signing C Moe Wagner to two-year contract
The Orlando Magic are bringing back center Moe Wagner on a two-year, $22 million contract, ESPN reported Tuesday.,The Magic had declined Wagner's $8 million team option, making him a free agent this weekend. Both sides, however, were interested in a longer-term deal, ESPN reported. Wagner, 27, has b...
Lakers' JJ Redick introduces Bronny James: 'We did not give Bronny anything'
With LeBron James expected back for his 22nd season, the Los Angeles Lakers are breaking NBA norms by guaranteeing the rookie contract for second-round draft pick Bronny James.,Bronny James, drafted 55th overall, and first-round pick Dalton Knecht were introduced by the Lakers on Tuesday.,"Everythin...
4-time NBA All-Star Kemba Walker retires
Four-time NBA All-Star point guard Kemba Walker announced his retirement on Tuesday, thanking basketball for the "amazing journey.",Walker was selected Most Outstanding Player of the 2011 NCAA Tournament won by UConn in 2011, months before Charlotte selected him with the No. 9 overall pick of the NB...
Report: Pacers signing former No. 2 pick James Wiseman
The Indiana Pacers are signing former No. 2 overall draft pick James Wiseman to a two-year contract, ESPN reported Tuesday.,The 23-year-old free agent center averaged 7.1 points, 5.3 rebounds and 17.3 minutes in 63 games (six starts) last season with the Detroit Pistons.,Wiseman has career averages ...
Reports: Lakers second-rounder Bronny James gets rare guaranteed contract
With LeBron James expected back for his 22nd season, the Los Angeles Lakers are breaking NBA norms by guaranteeing the rookie contract for second-round pick Bronny James.,Bronny James, drafted 55th overall, and first-round pick Dalton Knecht were introduced by the Lakers on Tuesday.,Typically, contr...
Reports: Cavs keep Donovan Mitchell with 3-year, $150.3M deal
Donovan Mitchell plans to sign a three-year, $150.3 maximum-level contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to multiple reports Tuesday. ,Mitchell's deal includes a player option for the third year (2027-28), providing the All-Star guard the potential to return to free agency when he's eligib...
Sun hold off Mercury, snap out of rut
Brionna Jones scored 18 points and the Connecticut Sun got back on track with Monday night's 83-72 victory against the host Phoenix Mercury.,DiJonai Carrington racked up 16 points and Tyasha Harris scored all 12 of hers in the second half for Connecticut. Veronica Burton posted 11 points off the ben...
Jewell Loyd powers Storm to lopsided win over Wings
Jewell Loyd poured in 26 points in 25 minutes to lead the Seattle Storm to a convincing 95-71 victory over the visiting Dallas Wings on Monday night to wrap up a two-game set.,Nneka Ogwumike had 14 points and Ezi Magbegor added 12 as the Storm (13-6) won for the 12th time in their past 15 games. Sea...
Aces stand between Fever and successful road trip
The Indiana Fever will try to finish above .500 on their five-game road trip when they face the host Las Vegas Aces on Tuesday night.,Indiana (8-12) had won four straight games before falling to the Chicago Sky on June 23 and the Seattle Storm on Thursday. However, the Fever improved to 2-2 on their...
Stefanie Dolson leads Mystics into battle with Sparks
Stefanie Dolson attempts to continue her hot streak when the Washington Mystics visit the Los Angeles Sparks on Tuesday night.,Dolson has scored at least 14 points in each of her past five games, most recently recording a season-best 23 in Washington's 88-77 home loss to the Las Vegas Aces on Saturd...
Celtics available for purchase after championship
Investors with deep pockets willing to purchase a champion can line up for bidding on the Boston Celtics.,The franchise announced Monday that it is available for purchase on the heels of a record 18th NBA title secured last month, getting past the Dallas Mavericks in a five-game NBA Finals.,No purch...
NBA free agency roundup: Klay Thompson to Mavs, Paul George to 76ers
Four-time NBA champion Klay Thompson agreed to a sign-and-trade deal to join the Dallas Mavericks, several reports said Monday, closing the historic championship chapter of his career with the Golden State Warriors.,Thompson is signing a three-year, $50 million contract to join the Mavericks and tea...
Sky, Dream both seek better finishing efforts
The Atlanta Dream and Chicago Sky would love to put closure on their struggles to execute in crunch time.,Both teams are coming off frustrating finishes against top opponents entering Tuesday's meeting in Atlanta.,The Dream (7-10) squandered a 16-point first-half lead at New York and surrendered the...
Liberty own best record, but Lynx have the edge entering rematch
It's a rematch of the recent 2024 Commissioner's Cup championship game on Tuesday when the New York Liberty host the Minnesota Lynx.,While the Liberty are 16-3 overall this season -- the franchise's best record through 19 games and the best record in the WNBA -- the Lynx have beaten the Liberty twic...
Klay Thompson's Next Play: Stay out of the Way in Dallas
Despite recent setbacks, Klay Thompson could be the missing piece for the Dallas Mavericks after leaving Golden State....
Reports: Celtics giving Jayson Tatum record-breaking $314M deal
The Boston Celtics and All-NBA forward Jayson Tatum are finalizing a five-year supermax extension worth $314 million, which would be the largest deal in NBA history, The Athletic and ESPN reported Monday.,The deal comes after Tatum helped guide the Celtics to the NBA title this summer, the 18th in f...
Thunder add 7-footer Isaiah Hartenstein, keep two key rotation pieces
Free agent center Isaiah Hartenstein agreed to a three-year, $87 million contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder, The Athletic and ESPN reported on Monday.,Forward Aaron Wiggins, after declining a team option, also cashed in Monday with a new five-year, $47 million contract and Oklahoma City re-sign...
Report: G Aaron Holiday returns to Rockets on 2-year deal
The Houston Rockets are set to re-sign guard Aaron Holiday to a two-year, $10 million deal, The Athletic reported Monday.,Holiday, 27, signed a one-year deal with the Rockets last July and averaged 6.6 points with 1.8 assists in 78 games (one start). ,Over six NBA seasons with five different teams, ...
Reports: Klay Thompson to Mavs, ending run with Warriors
Four-time NBA champion Klay Thompson reportedly agreed to a sign-and-trade deal to join the Dallas Mavericks, closing the historic championship chapter of his career with the Golden State Warriors. ,Thompson, 34, teamed with Steph Curry for four NBA championships in 13 seasons with the Warriors but ...