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- bleacherreport.com Charles Barkley Releases Statement
"Charles Barkley, legendary TNT Inside the NBA Analyst, releases statement https://t.co/oP3depz9xd" via Bleacher Report on Twitter
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NBA announces $77 billion deals with ESPN, NBC and Amazon; TNT Sports threatens to sue
www.nytimes.com NBA announces $77 billion deals with ESPN, NBC and AmazonWhen the current agreements were signed a decade ago, streaming was on the horizon, but not part of the deals.
> The NBA announced new 11-year TV deals with incumbent ESPN and newcomers NBC and Amazon Prime Video, rejecting TNT Sports’ right to match, which could lead to a legal battle between the network and the league, according to sources briefed on the deal.
> The forthcoming agreements with ESPN, NBC and Amazon are not set to begin until the 2025-26 season, meaning TNT could go into this season, its final under its current contract, with the specter of suing the league it is covering.
> The agreements, announced Wednesday, also include the WNBA, which is expected to receive a total of $2.2 billion over 11 years.
> TNT Sports, according to sources briefed on the matter, has honed its sights on Amazon’s streaming-only agreement, which includes the playoffs, six conference finals, the In-Season Tournament and regular season action. Amazon’s deal is for around $1.93 billion per year, according to sources briefed on the precise numbers. Amazon will also continue to air the WNBA.
> “Warner Bros. Discovery’s most recent proposal did not match the terms of Amazon Prime Video’s offer and, therefore, we have entered into a long-term arrangement with Amazon,” the NBA said in a statement.
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Tom Thibodeau, Knicks Agree to 3-Year Contract Extension Through 2027-28
bleacherreport.com NBA Rumors: Tom Thibodeau, Knicks Agree to 3-Year Contract Extension Through 2027-28The New York Knicks have fired head coach Tom Thibodeau after three seasons, according to <b>SOURCE</b>. <b>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION</b> Thibodeau was hired by...
- bleacherreport.com Andrew Nembhard Signs $59M Pacers Contract; Updated Salary Cap in 2024 Free Agency
The Indiana Pacers and guard Andrew Nembhard have agreed to a three-year, $59 million extension, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported. The contract is the…
- www.nytimes.com TNT to match Amazon's media rights deal with NBA
The NBA is expected to decline TNT Sports' right to simply take the agreed upon Amazon package, sources briefed on the NBA's plans said.
> TNT Sports has informed the NBA it plans to use its matching rights to continue broadcasting the league games. The network is targeting the 11-year package signed by Amazon Prime Video, sources briefed on the move said.
> While TNT has the contractual right to match an offer, per its current contract, the NBA is expected to decline the network’s right to take the agreed-upon Amazon package, sources briefed on the NBA’s plans said. The league’s preference is to honor the $1.8 billion per year contract it agreed to with Amazon.
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USA vs South Sudan: LeBron James helps US avoid upset in Olympics warm-up
apnews.com James hits game winner with 8 seconds left, US avoids upset and escapes South Sudan 101-100LeBron James saved the U.S. from a stunning loss. James’ layup with 8 seconds left was the go-ahead basket, and the U.S.
- www.nytimes.com Hauser, Celtics agree to fully-guaranteed 4-year, $45 million extension
Hauser has been one of Boston’s best development projects in recent memory.
- www.nytimes.com Cavs, Evan Mobley agree to 5-year extension
The deal could be worth up to $269 million, a league source confirmed Saturday.
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Joel Embiid Explains Decision to Play for Team USA over France at 2024 Paris Olympics | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors | Bleacher Report
bleacherreport.com Joel Embiid Explains Decision to Play for Team USA over France at 2024 Paris OlympicsAs Joel Embiid prepares to play in the Olympics for the first time in his career, the former NBA MVP has opened up about his decision to suit up for Team USA…
"Obviously, I got my home country, Cameroon, which I love, and the U.S., where I've been for 14 years now, and then France, where I have a lot of family," Embiid said. "I kind of felt rushed in that decision. I wanted to take as much time as possible, and it didn't help that France had put an ultimatum on when the decision had to be made."
Embiid said he wasn't aware there was a timeline, but he "saw it on Twitter" and was surprised because the U.S. was willing to give him as much time as necessary to make a decision.
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NBA: Lakers shut down Bronny James after back-to-back promising performances
apnews.com Lakers shut down Bronny James after back-to-back promising performancesBronny James was a spectator on Saturday. The Los Angeles Lakers determined they have seen all they need out of the NBA’s most talked-about rookie.
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Russell Westbrook Traded to Jazz, Expected to Land with Nuggets After Buyout
bleacherreport.com Report: Russell Westbrook Traded to Jazz, Expected to Land with Nuggets After BuyoutRussell Westbrook is reportedly leaving the Los Angeles Clippers after one-and-a-half seasons with the team. Westbrook was traded to the Utah Jazz after…
The Los Angeles Clippers are sending guard Russell Westbrook, a second-round pick swap and cash to the Utah Jazz in a sign-and-trade agreement for guard Kris Dunn.
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Warner Bros. Discovery (TNT) Intends To Match Amazon’s NBA Rights Deal
deadline.com Warner Bros. Discovery Intends To Match Amazon’s NBA Rights DealNBA incumbent Warner Bros. Discovery plans to match Amazon’s new basketball rights deal that's said to be in the $1.8 billion range, Deadline hears.
- www.nytimes.com Bucks' Khris Middleton recovering from 2 ankle surgeries: Sources
The three-time All-Star has already started light court work and is expected to be ready for the start of the season.
> Shortly after the playoffs, Middleton underwent surgery on his left ankle to address an issue that plagued him throughout this past season. Per those sources, the procedure cleaned up some of the lingering damage that stemmed from the left ankle sprain Middleton suffered on Feb. 6 when he landed on Phoenix Sunsforward Kevin Durant’s foot after attempting a jumper. Durant was assessed a flagrant 1 penalty for the closeout.
- bleacherreport.com Mavs' Kyrie Irving Undergoes Surgery After Suffering Broken Hand Injury in Training
The Dallas Mavericks announced Tuesday that star guard Kyrie Irving has undergone surgery after breaking his left hand while training earlier in July. A…
- www.theguardian.com Joe ‘Jellybean’ Bryant, former NBA player and father of Kobe, dies at age of 69
Joe ‘Jellybean’ Bryant, the father of the late Kobe Bryant, has died at the age of 69
- bleacherreport.com Bucks to Sign Gary Trent Jr.
"Free agent G Gary Trent Jr. has agreed on a one-year deal with the Milwaukee Bucks, Rich Paul and Lucas Newton of @klutchsports tell ESPN. Trent reunites with Damian Lillard and joins a Bucks organization that recruited him hard to chase a title with them. https://t.co/jXmQuCcRMx" via Adrian Wojnar...
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Brunson extends, takes less money to help Knicks' flexibility
www.espn.com Brunson takes $156.5M to help Knicks' flexibilityKnicks All-NBA guard Jalen Brunson has agreed to a four-year, $156.5 million contract extension -- $113 million less guaranteed than he is eligible to sign in a year -- his agent, Sam Rose of CAA, told ESPN.
- bleacherreport.com Nuggets Rookie Tears Achilles
"Denver Nuggets No. 22 overall pick DaRon Holmes II has suffered a torn right Achilles tendon, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. He’s expected to miss the 2024-25 season. Devastating blow for one of the Nuggets’ promising young pieces. https://t.co/05iQQEAZYV" via Shams Charania on Twitter
Damn that’s really unfortunate, hope he’s able to come back strong next year.
- bleacherreport.com NBA Cup 2024: Dates, Groups, Format, More for In-Season Tournament
Important details regarding the 2024 NBA Cup were released on Friday, as the association's in-season tournament is set to return for the second consecutive…
Important Tournament Dates:
Group Play Begins: Nov. 12
Semifinals: Dec. 14
Final: Dec. 17
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Groups
Western Conference Group A:
- Minnesota Timberwolves
- Los Angeles Clippers
- Sacramento Kings
- Houston Rockets
- Portland Trail Blazers
Group B:
- Oklahoma City Thunder
- Phoenix Suns
- Los Angeles Lakers
- Utah Jazz
- San Antonio Spurs
Group C:
- Denver Nuggets
- Dallas Mavericks
- New Orleans Pelicans
- Golden State Warriors
- Memphis Grizzlies
Eastern Conference Group A:
- New York Knicks
- Orlando Magic
- Philadelphia 76ers
- Brooklyn Nets
- Charlotte Hornets
Group B:
- Milwaukee Bucks
- Indiana Pacers
- Miami Heat
- Toronto Raptors
- Detroit Pistons
Group C:
- Boston Celtics
- Cleveland Cavaliers
- Chicago Bulls
- Atlanta Hawks
- Washington Wizards
> Similar to the 2023 edition of the tournament, teams will participate in group play on Tuesdays and Fridays from Nov. 12 through Dec. 3. The teams at the top of each group will advance to the single-elimination knockout rounds, while one wild card team from each conference will also be included.Found a better explanation:
From Nov. 12 to Dec. 3, each team will play four games — one game against each team in its group (two at home and two on the road). Eight teams will advance to the knockout rounds (six group winners and two wild-card teams in each conference) consisting of single-elimination games in the quarterfinals, followed by the semifinals and championship. The championship will be held at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
- www.nytimes.com NBA finalizes deals with ESPN, NBC, Amazon; TNT could match
ESPN will have a conference final and the NBA Finals each season.
> The NBA and network executives finalized contracts that will make NBC and Amazon Prime Video new partners, while maintaining ABC/ESPN as the home of the NBA Finals, under agreements that will extend for 11 seasons and be worth $76 billion, according to executives with direct knowledge of the deals.
> While the NBA and its partner agreed to all the language, incumbent TNT Sports continues to threaten to match. The CEO of TNT Sports’ parent company, Warner Bros. Discovery’s David Zaslav, has publicly stated he may attempt to use language in the current contract to remain involved with the NBA. If Zaslav goes through with that, he is expected to target Amazon’s package.
RIP Inside the NBA it was great while it lasted. Another great thing Zaslav has ruined.
- bleacherreport.com NBA Salary Cap 2024-25: Warriors, Knicks, Clippers Among Teams Facing Hard Cap
A number of NBA teams are facing a hard cap ahead of the 2024-25 season. According to Bobby Marks of ESPN, the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Clippers…
> The list of teams that are hard capped: $178.1M- 1st Apron
- Atlanta (sign-and-trade)
- Brooklyn (sign-and-trade)
- Charlotte (sent out cash)
- Chicago (non- tax ML)
- Dallas (sign/trade |Non-tax ML)
- Golden St. (sign/trade | Non-tax ML)
- Houston (biannual/prior TE)
- LA Clippers (non-tax ML)
- New Orleans (Expanded TE)
- OKC (Expanded TE)
- Sacramento (sign-and-trade)
- Toronto (Expanded TE)
- Washington (Expanded TE/sign-and-trade)
$188.9M- 2nd apron
- Charlotte (sent out cash)
- Denver (tax ML)
- Indiana (sent out cash)
- New York (aggregation)
- www.nytimes.com Paul George dishes on ‘disrespectful’ year of LAC negotiations
George also revealed that in 2019, Leonard contacted George about leaving the Oklahoma City Thunder to go to the Toronto Raptors.
> New Philadelphia 76ers star Paul Georgesaid a “disrespectful” initial contract offer and the lack of a no-trade clause were among the reasons he left his hometown LA Clippers after five seasons.
> George, who signed a four-year, $212 million contract to join the 76ers last week, said the Clippers initially offered him two years and $60 million last fall during in-season negotiations that he eventually tabled in February.
> “I’m like, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa,” George said on his podcast, “Podcast P.” “Two years, 60? That’s crazy! I’m not signing that.”
> When negotiations resumed after the season, George wanted a no-trade clause to go with a three-year, $150 million offer from the Clippers. But he said LA didn’t want to include a no-trade clause or a fourth season on the deal, leading to his decision to team up with NBA MVP center Joel Embiid and 2024 Most Improved Player recipient Tyrese Maxey in Philadelphia.
Quoted most of it here but if anyone wants a 30-day Athletic pass to read the rest just pm me.
I know he was looking for a 4 year deal but the fact that he would’ve taken 3 if it included a no trade clause is new and a bit of a head scratcher that the Clippers were willing to let him walk over that. Presumably they offered him the 3 to match with Kawhi and the plan would be to have them play out the contacts to get people in the new stadium even if they’re not contenders. But it was pretty clear that this team wasn’t going far so maybe the tax bill was too high even for the Clippers.
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LeBron James Takes Near $3M Pay Cut; 2-Year Contract Worth $101.3M
bleacherreport.com Lakers Rumors: LeBron James Takes Near $3M Pay Cut; 2-Year Contract Worth $101.3MThe Los Angeles Lakers will remain below the second salary apron after LeBron James accepted a deal worth almost $3 million below the maximum, according to…
Puts the Lakers under the 2nd Apron
- bleacherreport.com Klay Thompson to Mavs in 1st-Ever NBA 6-Team Sign-and-Trade; Warriors Get Buddy Hield
Klay Thompson's journey to the Dallas Mavericks is official. The Mavericks announced Saturday that Thompson has been included in a six-team sign-and-trade…
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DeMar DeRozan, Kings Agree to $74M Contract in Sign-and-Trade from Bulls
bleacherreport.com NBA Rumors: DeMar DeRozan, Kings Agree to $74M Contract in Sign-and-Trade from BullsThe Chicago Bulls may finally be staring into the future they've tried so hard to avoid. Veteran forward DeMar DeRozan is heading to the Sacramento Kings in a…
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Miles Bridges, Hornets Agree to $75M Contract in 2024 Free Agency
bleacherreport.com NBA Rumors: Miles Bridges, Hornets Agree to $75M Contract in 2024 Free AgencyMiles Bridges agreed to a contract Saturday in free agency to remain with the Charlotte Hornets, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Per…
- www.si.com Miami Heat Lose Forward Caleb Martin To Philadelphia 76ers In Free Agency
The Miami Heat are suffering a major loss on Saturday morning, as forward Caleb Martin is reportedly signing with the Philadelphia 76ers. ESPN's Adrian Wojnarow
Phila is actually trying to reach the finals
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Malik Beasley, Pistons Agree to 1-Year, $6M-Plus Contract in Free Agency
bleacherreport.com NBA Rumors: Malik Beasley, Pistons Agree to 1-Year, $6M-Plus Contract in Free AgencyMalik Beasley's time with the Milwaukee Bucks is over after one season. The starting guard agreed to a one-year, $6 million-plus contract with the Detroit…
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Franz Wagner, Magic Agree to 5-Year Contract Extension Worth Up to $269M
bleacherreport.com NBA Rumors: Franz Wagner, Magic Agree to 5-Year Contract Extension Worth Up to $269MThe Orlando Magic and small forward Franz Wagner have agreed to a 5-year, $224 million maximum contract extension, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. The…
- bleacherreport.com Bucks to Sign Taurean Prince
"Free agent F Taurean Prince plans to sign a deal with the Milwaukee Bucks, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. https://t.co/qpW5Tx0EcT" via Shams Charania on Twitter
- www.nytimes.com LeBron James to sign 2-year, $104 million max deal with Lakers
Due to an NBA salary-cap quirk known as the “over-38 rule,” Los Angeles is unable to offer James a contract for more than three years.
- bleacherreport.com Kemba Walker Retires; Won NCAA Title with UConn, Made 4 NBA All-Star Teams
Former NBA All-Star guard Kemba Walker announced his retirement from basketball in a social media post Tuesday. Walker most recently played for AS Monaco of…
- bleacherreport.com Pacers to Sign James Wiseman
"Free agent center James Wiseman has agreed on a two-year contract with the Indiana Pacers, sources tell ESPN. Wiseman was the No. 2 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. https://t.co/UBA9Yhlejx" via Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter
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Donovan Mitchell, Cavs Agree to 3-Year, $150M Contract with Player Option
bleacherreport.com NBA Rumors: Donovan Mitchell, Cavs Agree to 3-Year, $150M Contract with Player OptionDespite being mentioned in trade rumors at times, Donovan Mitchell is committed to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Mitchell and Cleveland agreed to a new three-year,…