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LeBron Stays with Cavaliers in 3-Year Deal
It looks like LeBron James will remain with the Cleveland Cavaliers, at least for the foreseeable future. James extends his stay with Cleveland and has agreed to a three-year deal with the Cavs reportedly worth $100 million. The first year of the contract will net LeBron a whopping $31 million, making him the highest paid…
Read MoreRussell Westbrook extends with Oklahoma City
Russell Westbrook (190 cm, UCLA’08) is staying put. The All-Star point guard recently signed a contract extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder. The deal is reportedly worth $85.7 million over the next three seasons. The next two seasons are locked in, with a player option that allows Westbrook to hit free agency in 2018. There…
Read MoreAmar’e Stoudemire Retires from NBA after 14 Seasons
Amar’e Stoudemire (211 cm) signed a one-day contract with the New York Knicks earlier this week and then announced his retirement from the NBA after 14 seasons. There was an outpouring of sentiments of respect and well-wishes from various NBA players and coaches after Stoudemire’s announcement. The six-time All-Star was selected by the Phoenix Suns…
Read MoreSasha Kaun Retires at Age 31
Russian big man, Sasha Kaun (211 cm, Kansas’08) is hanging up his jersey and calling it a career at age 31. Sasha bids goodbye to basketball at the top of his game, having just recently doing something many have dreamed of, but few have accomplished, winning an NBA Championship. Yes, Kaun was the sparingly used…
Read MoreChicago Bulls win 2016 NBA Summer League
It was a fitting climax to the most watched NBA Summer League ever; the Chicago Bulls edged the Minnesota Timberwolves 84-82 in overtime. Through the years, the Las Vegas Summer League was held mostly as an opportunity to highlight the NBA’s young talent as well as a chance to build up interest for the upcoming…
Read MoreTyus Jones named NBA Summer League MVP
The Las Vegas NBA Summer League is coming to a close with the Minnesota Timberwolves set to take on the Chicago Bulls in the Finals on Monday (U.S.). The 24th-seed Timberwolves have sophomore Tyus Jones to thank for helping lead them on this road to the Finals. He was instrumental in catapulting his team through…
Read MoreTim Duncan Retires after 19 Seasons in NBA
Staying true to his simple, low-key demeanor, Tim Duncan (211 cm, Wake Forest’97) announced his retirement on Monday without much fanfare, drama, or hullabaloo. The U.S. Virgin Islands-born American player is widely regarded as the best power forward of all-time. The 40-year-old Duncan bids the NBA goodbye after 19 seasons, all of which have been…
Read MoreIvica Zubac signed by Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers are putting some trust in their new project, Croatian big man Ivica Zubac (216 cm). They have signed the 19-year-old Zubac for the 2016-17 season. The Lakers picked him up in the second round of the 2016 draft, 32nd overall. He began the 2015-16 season playing for KK Cibona Zagreb (Croatia-A1).…
Read MoreJose Calderon headed to Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers are acquiring veteran Spanish point guard Jose Calderon from the Chicago Bulls. No other active players are involved in the deal. The Lakers are likely giving up the draft rights to a player or a number of players who were drafted in the past. The 35-year-old Calderon is currently on the…
Read MoreKevin Durant decides on Golden State Warriors
The same day that the Golden State Warriors confirmed Shaun Livingston for another season, the Franchise also nabbed Kevin Durant, the best free agent on the market. Durant is, of course, one of this generations best players, so he was a much sought after signature after he decided to end his nine-year association with the…
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