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Reports: James Harden returning to Clippers on 2-year, $70M deal
James Harden intends to sign a two-year, $70 million contract to remain with the Los Angeles Clippers, according to multiple reports on Sunday.,Harden reportedly will own a player option for the second season of the deal, according to The Athletic.,Harden averaged 16.6 points, 8.5 assists and 5.1 re...
Report: Warriors waive Chris Paul
The Golden State Warriors are waiving veteran point guard Chris Paul, The Athletic and ESPN reported Sunday.,Sunday was the deadline for the Warriors to guarantee Paul's $30 million contract for next year. The team and Paul reportedly agreed to push back the deadline from Friday to Sunday as the War...
Fever explode for 27-2 run, then hold off Mercury
Kelsey Mitchell scored all 16 of her points in the second half and made multiple clutch shots for the Indiana Fever, who went on a 27-2 run in the third quarter before holding off the host Phoenix Mercury 88-82 on Sunday., ,Caitlin Clark finished with 15 points, 12 assists, nine rebounds and six tur...
Angel Reese sets record, but Lynx prevail over Sky
Kayla McBride scored half of her 16 points in the fourth quarter as the visiting Minnesota Lynx rallied past Chicago 70-62 on Sunday, despite Sky rookie Angel Reese's WNBA single-season record 10th straight double-double.,Reese's free throw with 23 seconds remaining in regulation clinched that leagu...
NBA sets salary cap at $140.588 million for 2024-25 season
The NBA announced Sunday that the salary cap is set at $140.588 million for the 2024-25 season.,The league said the Tax Level will be $170.814 million.,Both figures go into effect at 12:01 a.m. ET on Monday.,Teams are allowed to begin negotiations with free agents at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday. Signings ca...
Report: Alex Len to remain with Kings on one-year deal
Veteran backup center Alex Len plans to return to the Sacramento Kings on a one-year, $3.3 million contract, The Athletic reported Sunday.,Len provides depth behind Kings star center Domantas Sabonis, who had 77 double-doubles (including 26 triple-doubles) during the 2023-24 regular season.,Len, 31,...
Liberty rally from 16-point deficit, upend Dream
Breanna Stewart scored 22 points, including 10 in the third quarter, as the host New York Liberty climbed out of an early 16-point hole to defeat the Atlanta Dream 81-75 on Sunday afternoon., ,Betnijah Laney-Hamilton scored 18 points, including a pair of big 3-pointers during the Liberty's 16-4 burs...
Report: Obi Toppin to stay with Pacers on $60M deal
Coming off his best season, power forward Obi Toppin is set to sign a four-year, $60 million deal to remain with the Indiana Pacers, per an ESPN report on Sunday.,Toppin, 26, averaged a career-high 10.3 points and 3.9 rebounds while shooting a career-best 57.3 percent from the field this season, his...
Reports: Pistons to hire J.B. Bickerstaff as head coach
The Detroit Pistons will name J.B. Bickerstaff as their next head coach, multiple outlets reported Sunday.,Bickerstaff was fired by the Cleveland Cavaliers on May 23 after leading them to the second round of the playoffs in 2023-24. Now, he's headed to the Pistons on a five-year deal, with a team op...
Golden State Warriors Planning on Losing Klay Thompson in Free Agency: Where Will He Land?
The Warriors will lose Klay Thompson in free agency, but where will he end up signing? We took a look at three potential teams....
Reports: Bulls, Patrick Williams agree on 5-year, $90M deal
Patrick Williams and the Chicago Bulls have come to terms on a five-year, $90 million contract extension, according to multiple outlets.,ESPN reported Saturday that Williams will have a fifth-year player option. He was due to become a restricted free agent next month.,The Bulls selected Williams, wh...
Jewell Loyd's 30 points carry Storm past Wings
Jewell Loyd recorded 30 points, five rebounds and five assists to lead the Seattle Storm to an easy 97-76 victory over the visiting Dallas Wings on Saturday night in the first of a two-game set.,Nneka Ogwumike added 16 points, six rebounds and five assists as Seattle (12-6) improved to 3-0 on a nine...
LeBron James opts out to seek new deal with Lakers
LeBron James opted out of the final season of his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers prior to Saturday's deadline.,The Lakers and James plan to work out a new three-year deal. James is eligible for a three-year, $162 million package.,James' agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, said his client will c...
Report: Grizzlies decline SG Luke Kennard's $14.8 million option
The Memphis Grizzlies declined Luke Kennard's $14.8 million option for next season, ESPN reported Saturday.,The decision makes Kennard a free agent, though it is possible the shooting guard and the Grizzlies could work out a new deal.,Kennard, 28, has made 48.3 percent of his 3-point attempts and av...
Report: Clippers' Paul George declines option to become free agent
Nine-time All-Star Paul George is opting out of the $48.8 million option to play for the Los Angeles Clippers and will become a free agent for next season, ESPN reported Saturday.,George, 34, could be offered a four-year $221 million maximum contract from the Clippers, but the team reportedly is not...
LeBron James Opts Out of Contract With Los Angeles Lakers, Has Opportunity To Do Funniest Thing Ever
After opting out of his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James has the opportunity to do the funniest thing ever....
Aces rally to defeat Mystics, extend win streak to four
Jackie Young scored 26 points as the visiting Las Vegas Aces overcame an 11-point deficit to push their season-high win streak to four games, beating the Washington Mystics 88-77 on Saturday.,Chelsea Gray added 22 points on 8-of-9 shooting and Tiffany Hayes delivered 17 off the bench for the Aces (1...
Report: Suns to re-sign F Royce O'Neale on 4-year deal
The Phoenix Suns are set to re-sign forward Royce O'Neale to a four-year, $44-million contract, ESPN reported Saturday.,O'Neale, 31, was acquired by the Suns at February's trade deadline from the Brooklyn Nets in a three-team deal that also included the Memphis Grizzlies. In 30 games (eight starts) ...
Fever to focus on details in visit to Mercury
The Indiana Fever will continue to fine-tune their offense around Caitlin Clark when they visit the Phoenix Mercury on Sunday afternoon., ,After Indiana (7-12) absorbed its second straight loss, an 89-77 defeat at Seattle on Thursday, coach Christie Sides said her team needs the star rookie to shoot...
Lynx out to bounce back vs. Sky, Angel Reese
Angel Reese has a chance to make more WNBA history during her stellar rookie season for the Chicago Sky. ,The Minnesota Lynx will try to contain Reese and bounce back from a highly disappointing performance. ,Reese eyes a single-season, league-record 10th straight double-double Sunday, when the Sky ...