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Report: Clippers bring back F Nicolas Batum on FA deal
Veteran forward Nicolas Batum agreed to return to the Los Angeles Clippers on a two-year, $9.6 million free-agent deal, ESPN reported Monday.,Batum, 35, was traded from the Clippers to the Philadelphia 76ers in November as part of the three-team deal that brought James Harden to Los Angeles.,In 57 g...
2024 NBA Free Agency Way Too Early Grades
While NBA news is still breaking, our staff gave some early grades on the NBA moves that have transpired thus far. ...
Report: Celtics available for purchase after title
Investors with deep pockets willing to purchase a champion can line up for bidding on the Boston Celtics. ,The franchise is reportedly available for purchase, ESPN reported Monday, on the heels of a record 18th NBA title secured last month, getting past the Dallas Mavericks in a five-game NBA Finals...
Report: Celtics G Derrick White lands $126M extension
The NBA champion Boston Celtics are signing guard Derrick White to a four-year extension worth $125.9 million, ESPN reported Monday.,The deal includes a player option, per the report.,White, who celebrates his 30th birthday on Tuesday, made the All-Defensive second team for the second straight seaso...
Report: Drew Eubanks agrees to 2-year deal with Jazz
The Utah Jazz and free agent big man Drew Eubanks are in agreement on a two-year deal worth $10 million, ESPN reported Monday.,Eubanks, 27, declined his $2.7 million player option with the Phoenix Suns on June 21.,The Jazz will be Eubanks' fourth NBA team since entering the league as an undrafted fr...
Report: Pistons signing F Tobias Harris for 2 years, $52M
The Detroit Pistons are signing forward Tobias Harris to a two-year, $52 million contract, ESPN reported Monday.,Harris, who turns 32 later this month, averaged 17.2 points, 6.5 rebounds and 3.1 assists in 70 games (all starts) with the Philadelphia 76ers in 2023-24.,The Sixers are moving on from Ha...
Booked Isaiahs: Thunder to sign Hartenstein, bring back Joe
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.,The Thunder also re-signed Isaiah Joe to a four-year, $48 million contract on Monday, according to The Athletic.,Hartenstein, 26, emerged as a p...
Report: 76ers G Tyrese Maxey lands $204M extension
Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey agreed to a five-year, $204 million maximum contract extension, ESPN reported Monday.,A first-time All-Star in 2023-24, Maxey was named the NBA's Most Improved Player and also took home the league's Sportsmanship Award.,Maxey, 23, improved his scoring average fr...
Reports: Paul George agrees to four year, $212 million deal with Philadelphia 76ers
After struggling to agree on an extension to stay with the Los Angeles Clippers, Paul George has agreed on a new contract with the Philadelphia 76ers....
Report: Paul George signing 4-year, $212M deal with 76ers
Star forward Paul George and the Philadelphia 76ers agreed on a four-year, $212 million maximum contract, ESPN reported early Monday morning.,George accepted the deal at a meeting with members of Philadelphia's front office, per the report. Team owner Josh Harris, general manager Elton Brand, presid...
Report: F Derrick Jones Jr. signing with Clippers
Free agent forward Derrick Jones Jr. intends to sign a three-year deal with the Los Angeles Clippers worth $30 million, The Athletic reported Sunday night. ,Jones spent this past season with the Dallas Mavericks, helping them reach the NBA Finals, where they fell to the Boston Celtics. He averaged 8...
Mercury leaning on short memory with Sun up next
The Phoenix Mercury have no time to dwell on their latest loss. ,After falling to the Indiana Fever, Phoenix will be back in action on Monday night when it completes a back-to-back with a meeting against the visiting Connecticut Sun. ,Despite getting 24 points and six rebounds from Brittney Griner a...
Report: C Jonas Valanciunas to sign with Wizards
Free agent center Jonas Valanciunas will sign a three-year contract with the Washington Wizards worth $30 million, ESPN reported Sunday.,The 32-year-old Valanciunas started all 82 games for the New Orleans Pelicans last season, averaging 12.2 points, 8.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists. ,In 12 NBA seasons,...
Reports: Chris Paul to sign with Spurs after Warriors waived him
Free agent point guard Chris Paul, reportedly waived by the Golden State Warriors earlier Sunday, is going to the San Antonio Spurs on a one-year contract worth $11 million-plus, according to ESPN.,Sunday was the deadline for the Warriors to guarantee Paul's $30 million contract for next year. The t...
Paul George leaving Clippers after talks fall through
The Los Angeles Clippers announced Sunday night that Paul George is leaving the team in free agency.,George's decision was not a surprise after reports emerged Saturday that he had opted out of his contract with Los Angeles, which would have paid him $48.8 million next season. The Athletic reported ...
High-scoring Jewell Loyd, Storm to host Wings again
Coming off a pair of performances with at least 30 points, Jewell Loyd will look for a triple on Monday when the Seattle Storm play host to the Dallas Wings for the second time in three days.,Loyd scored 30 points in the Storm's easy 97-76 victory over the Wings on Saturday. That performance was an ...
Reports: Magic agree to 3-year, $66M deal with G Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
Veteran guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has agreed to a three-year, $66 million deal with the Orlando Magic, multiple media outlets reported Sunday. ,The third year of the contract is reportedly a player option.,Caldwell-Pope spent the past two seasons with the Nuggets and was a starter when Denver w...
NBA moves roundup: Kings reportedly in talks to acquire Brandon Ingram
The Sacramento Kings are reportedly in talks with the New Orleans Pelicans toward acquiring high-scoring forward Brandon Ingram.,Ingram, who averaged 20.8 points per game and a 49.2 percent field goal percentage, just off his career high, won't be offered a full four-year maximum contract. The Pelic...
Report: 76ers reach two-year, $10M deal with C Andre Drummond
The Philadelphia 76ers have agreed to a two-year, $10 million contact with veteran center Andre Drummond, The Athletic reported on Sunday.,Drummond, a four-time NBA rebounding champ, seemed to confirm the deal on social media.,"I'm in the mood for a Philly cheesesteak," he tweeted.,<blockquote class...
Report: Kevin Love returning to Heat on two-year deal
Forward Kevin Love is returning to the Miami Heat on a two-year, $8 million deal, The Athletic reported Sunday.,Love opted out of his $4 million option for the 2024-25 season on Saturday.,Love, who turns 36 in September, was a valuable role player for the Heat last season. He averaged 8.8 points and...