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Sources: Boston Celtics Blake Griffin agree on 1-year contract
The six-time All-Star and five-time All-NBA forward averaged 6.4 points and 4.1 rebounds across 56 games (24 starts) this past season for the Nets.
Sources: Houston Rockets acquire Derrick Favors in eight-player trade with Oklahoma City Thunder
The deal drops the Thunder approximately $10 million under the luxury tax threshold. After the trade, both the Thunder and Rockets have 18 guaranteed contracts on their respective rosters and will need to pare them down to 15 by Oct. 17.
The six-time All-Star and five-time All-NBA forward averaged 6.4 points and 4.1 rebounds across 56 games (24 starts) this past season for the Nets.
Sources: Houston Rockets acquire Derrick Favors in eight-player trade with Oklahoma City Thunder
The deal drops the Thunder approximately $10 million under the luxury tax threshold. After the trade, both the Thunder and Rockets have 18 guaranteed contracts on their respective rosters and will need to pare them down to 15 by Oct. 17.
Miami Heat, Tyler Herro agree to 4-year, $130M extension
After averaging 20.7 points a season ago, Herro, 22, lands an annual salary worth over $30 million for his rookie scale extension ahead of the Oct. 17 deadline for members of the 2019 NBA draft class.
New Orleans Pelicans, Larry Nance Jr. reach 2-year, 21.6M extension
Nance has had stops with the Lakers and Cleveland Cavaliers as well as the Blazers. He has averaged 8.1 points and 6.5 rebounds in his seven NBA seasons since getting drafted 27th overall out of Wyoming in 2015.
After averaging 20.7 points a season ago, Herro, 22, lands an annual salary worth over $30 million for his rookie scale extension ahead of the Oct. 17 deadline for members of the 2019 NBA draft class.
New Orleans Pelicans, Larry Nance Jr. reach 2-year, 21.6M extension
Nance has had stops with the Lakers and Cleveland Cavaliers as well as the Blazers. He has averaged 8.1 points and 6.5 rebounds in his seven NBA seasons since getting drafted 27th overall out of Wyoming in 2015.
Denver Nuggets sign GM Calvin Booth to multiyear extension
Booth spent five years with the Timberwolves before joining the Nuggets' front office. Before that, he played for seven teams across a 10-year career in the NBA.
Memphis Grizzlies, Steven Adams agree to 2-year, $25.2 million extension
Adams has averaged eight points and 9.3 rebounds on 58.7 field goal percentage shooting in his 664 career games.
Booth spent five years with the Timberwolves before joining the Nuggets' front office. Before that, he played for seven teams across a 10-year career in the NBA.
Memphis Grizzlies, Steven Adams agree to 2-year, $25.2 million extension
Adams has averaged eight points and 9.3 rebounds on 58.7 field goal percentage shooting in his 664 career games.
NBA GMs see Milwaukee Bucks winning title, first MVP for Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic
Not surprisingly, the Bucks were the clear favorites to win the East. Doncic was a narrow, but clear, favorite at MVP, as the Slovenian superstar collected 48% of the vote, compared to 34% for Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Not surprisingly, the Bucks were the clear favorites to win the East. Doncic was a narrow, but clear, favorite at MVP, as the Slovenian superstar collected 48% of the vote, compared to 34% for Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Phoenix Suns likely to fetch record sale price for an NBA team
Factors playing into a potential record bid could be the Suns' warm-weather climate and proximity to Los Angeles, Las Vegas and the Bay Area, as well as the team's new practice facility and renovated arena.
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Joe Tsai bought the Brooklyn Nets for an NBA-record $2.35 billion in 2019. Prior to that sale, Tilman Fertitta purchased the Houston Rockets for $2.2 billion in 2017, with Steve Ballmer buying the LA Clippers for $2 billion in 2014.
Factors playing into a potential record bid could be the Suns' warm-weather climate and proximity to Los Angeles, Las Vegas and the Bay Area, as well as the team's new practice facility and renovated arena.
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Joe Tsai bought the Brooklyn Nets for an NBA-record $2.35 billion in 2019. Prior to that sale, Tilman Fertitta purchased the Houston Rockets for $2.2 billion in 2017, with Steve Ballmer buying the LA Clippers for $2 billion in 2014.
LeBron James to NBA Commissioner: I want team in Las Vegas
Wednesday was not the first time James has expressed interest in owning a team in Las Vegas, but this certainly was his most direct declaration.
Wednesday was not the first time James has expressed interest in owning a team in Las Vegas, but this certainly was his most direct declaration.
NBA adds four new full-time referees, including two more women
The NBA's roster of female referees continues to grow. Cheryl Flores and Dannica Mosher have been promoted to the level of full-time staff officials, the NBA said Thursday. The NBA now has eight women at the full-time referee level, the most the league has ever had at one time. Flores and Mosher earned promotions from the G League level, as did another pair of new hires -- Matt Kallio, who becomes the NBA's first international full-time official, and Robert Hussey.
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Andrew Wiggins, Golden State agree in 4-year, $109M
In a season when he was voted as an All-Star starter for the first time in his career, Wiggins averaged 17.2 points and 3.3 rebounds. He also shot a career-best 39.3% on 3-pointers.
Warriors, Jordan Poole reach 4-year, %140M extension
Poole started 51 games for the Warriors last season, averaging career highs in points (18.5), assists (4.0) and rebounds (3.4) before a spectacular run in the playoff.
In a season when he was voted as an All-Star starter for the first time in his career, Wiggins averaged 17.2 points and 3.3 rebounds. He also shot a career-best 39.3% on 3-pointers.
Warriors, Jordan Poole reach 4-year, %140M extension
Poole started 51 games for the Warriors last season, averaging career highs in points (18.5), assists (4.0) and rebounds (3.4) before a spectacular run in the playoff.
Sources: Blazers, Little agree on 4-year, $28M extension
Before suffering a labral tear in late January, Little had been averaging 13.1 points and 7.5 rebounds on 45.4% shooting, including 40% on 3-pointers, for the month. Portland had been 7-5 in the stretch.
Rockets, Kevin Porter Jr. agree on 4-year, $82.5M extension
Porter finished the 2021-2022 season strong for Houston, averaging 28.7 points, 7.3 rebounds and 7.4 assists in the final seven games, according to ESPN Stats & Information research.
Atlanta Hawks extend De'Andre Hunter on 4-year, $95M deal
Hunter, 24, averaged 13.4 points in 53 games last season for Atlanta, along with shooting a career-best 37.9% from 3-point range.
Before suffering a labral tear in late January, Little had been averaging 13.1 points and 7.5 rebounds on 45.4% shooting, including 40% on 3-pointers, for the month. Portland had been 7-5 in the stretch.
Rockets, Kevin Porter Jr. agree on 4-year, $82.5M extension
Porter finished the 2021-2022 season strong for Houston, averaging 28.7 points, 7.3 rebounds and 7.4 assists in the final seven games, according to ESPN Stats & Information research.
Atlanta Hawks extend De'Andre Hunter on 4-year, $95M deal
Hunter, 24, averaged 13.4 points in 53 games last season for Atlanta, along with shooting a career-best 37.9% from 3-point range.
Kevin Durant latest sports star to own pickleball franchise
Kevin Durant has joined the list of superstar athletes to own a pickleball team. Durant was announced Thursday as an owner of a Major League Pickleball expansion team, along with manager Rich Kleiman and their joint Thirty Five Ventures. Thirty Five Ventures will be involved with the expansion team "as a full-time venture," according to the release, and will manage all aspects, including marketing and player relations. The MLP, which was founded in 2021, will expand from its current 12 teams to 16 in 2023 and will double its annual events to six. The league said prize money is expected to surpass $2 million next season.
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2020-21 NBA Standings - Conference
Conference Leaders
Eastern Conference
No.1: Milwaukee (2 - 0)
No.2: Washington (3 - 1)
No.3: Boston (3 - 1)
No.4: Charlotte (2 - 1)
No.5: New York (2 - 1)
No.6: Cleveland (2 - 1)
No.7: Atlanta (2 - 1)
No.8: Toronto (2 - 2)
Western Conference
No.1: Portland (4 - 0)
No.2: New Orleans (3 - 1)
No.3: San Antonio (3 - 1)
No.4: Utah (3 - 1)
No.5: Memphis (3 - 1)
No.6: Phoenix (2 - 1)
No.7: Golden State (2 - 1)
No.8: Denver (2 - 2)
2020-21 NBA Standings - Division
Division Leaders
Eastern Conference
Atlantic: Boston (3 - 1)
Central: Milwaukee (2 - 0)
Southeast: Washington (3 - 1)
Western Conference
Northwest: Portland (4 - 0)
Pacific: Phoenix (2 - 1)
Southwest: New Orleans (2 - 1)
Conference Leaders
Eastern Conference
No.1: Milwaukee (2 - 0)
No.2: Washington (3 - 1)
No.3: Boston (3 - 1)
No.4: Charlotte (2 - 1)
No.5: New York (2 - 1)
No.6: Cleveland (2 - 1)
No.7: Atlanta (2 - 1)
No.8: Toronto (2 - 2)
Western Conference
No.1: Portland (4 - 0)
No.2: New Orleans (3 - 1)
No.3: San Antonio (3 - 1)
No.4: Utah (3 - 1)
No.5: Memphis (3 - 1)
No.6: Phoenix (2 - 1)
No.7: Golden State (2 - 1)
No.8: Denver (2 - 2)
2020-21 NBA Standings - Division
Division Leaders
Eastern Conference
Atlantic: Boston (3 - 1)
Central: Milwaukee (2 - 0)
Southeast: Washington (3 - 1)
Western Conference
Northwest: Portland (4 - 0)
Pacific: Phoenix (2 - 1)
Southwest: New Orleans (2 - 1)
NBA Stat Leaders (Players): 2022-2023
Points: J. Morant, Memphis - 35.3 ppg
Rebounds: R. Gobert, Minnesota - 15.3 rpg
Assist: T. Young, Atlanta - 11.7 apg
Blocks: B. Lopez, Milwaukee - 3.5 bpg
Steals: D. Murray, Atlanta - 3.3 spg
3-Pointers Made: S. Curry, Golden State - 5.3 3pmg
NBA Stat Leaders - (Team): 2022-2023
Points: Golden State - 125.3 ppg
Points Allowed: Milwaukee - 96.5 papg
Points Differential: Dallas - +19.5 pdpg
Rebounds: Minnesota - 54.8 rpg
Blocks: Brooklyn - 10.0 bpg
Field Goal %: Denver - 50.1
Points: J. Morant, Memphis - 35.3 ppg
Rebounds: R. Gobert, Minnesota - 15.3 rpg
Assist: T. Young, Atlanta - 11.7 apg
Blocks: B. Lopez, Milwaukee - 3.5 bpg
Steals: D. Murray, Atlanta - 3.3 spg
3-Pointers Made: S. Curry, Golden State - 5.3 3pmg
NBA Stat Leaders - (Team): 2022-2023
Points: Golden State - 125.3 ppg
Points Allowed: Milwaukee - 96.5 papg
Points Differential: Dallas - +19.5 pdpg
Rebounds: Minnesota - 54.8 rpg
Blocks: Brooklyn - 10.0 bpg
Field Goal %: Denver - 50.1
Sources: NBA pursuing upper spending limit in new agreement with NBPA
In the wake of large-market contenders Golden State, Brooklyn and the LA Clippers running up massive payrolls and luxury tax penalties, the NBA is proposing a system that would replace the luxury tax with a hard limit that teams could not exceed to pay salaries.
In the wake of large-market contenders Golden State, Brooklyn and the LA Clippers running up massive payrolls and luxury tax penalties, the NBA is proposing a system that would replace the luxury tax with a hard limit that teams could not exceed to pay salaries.
Sources: NBA pursuing upper spending limit in new agreement with NBPA
In the wake of large-market contenders Golden State, Brooklyn and the LA Clippers running up massive payrolls and luxury tax penalties, the NBA is proposing a system that would replace the luxury tax with a hard limit that teams could not exceed to pay salaries
In the wake of large-market contenders Golden State, Brooklyn and the LA Clippers running up massive payrolls and luxury tax penalties, the NBA is proposing a system that would replace the luxury tax with a hard limit that teams could not exceed to pay salaries
Bojan Bogdanovic, Pistons reach 2-year, $31.9 million extension
Bogdanovic had been a key part of Western Conference playoff teams with the Jazz for the past three seasons, after stops in Indiana, Washington and Brooklyn. He has averaged 15.1 points in his 609 career games.
Sources: Warriors pick up options on James Wiseman, Johnathan Kuminga, Moses Moody
Wiseman is averaging 8.7 points and 4.4 rebounds in 14.6 minutes. - Kuminga is averaging 10 minutes through six games - Moody is averaging 6.4 points and 2.4 rebounds in 17.0 minutes per game in his first seven appearances.
Bogdanovic had been a key part of Western Conference playoff teams with the Jazz for the past three seasons, after stops in Indiana, Washington and Brooklyn. He has averaged 15.1 points in his 609 career games.
Sources: Warriors pick up options on James Wiseman, Johnathan Kuminga, Moses Moody
Wiseman is averaging 8.7 points and 4.4 rebounds in 14.6 minutes. - Kuminga is averaging 10 minutes through six games - Moody is averaging 6.4 points and 2.4 rebounds in 17.0 minutes per game in his first seven appearances.
2022-23 NBA Standings - Conference
Conference Leaders
Eastern Conference
No.1: Milwaukee (8 - 0)
No.2: Cleveland (7 - 1)
No.3: Boston (5 - 3)
No.4: Atlanta (5 - 3)
No.5: Toronto (5 - 4)
No.6: Chicago (5 - 5)
No.7: New York (4 - 4)
No.8: Indiana (4 - 5)
Western Conference
No.1: Portland (6 - 2)
No.2: Phoenix (6 - 2)
No.3: Utah (7 - 3)
No.4: Memphis (6 - 3)
No.5: New Orleans (5 - 3)
No.6: Denver (5 - 3)
No.7: Dallas (5 - 3)
No.8: LA Clippers (5 - 4)
2022-23 NBA Standings - Division
Division Leaders
Eastern Conference
Atlantic: Boston (5 - 3)
Central: Milwaukee (8 - 0)
Southeast: Atlanta (5 - 3)
Western Conference
Northwest: Portland (6 - 2)
Pacific: Phoenix (6 - 2)
Southwest: Memphis (6 - 3)
Conference Leaders
Eastern Conference
No.1: Milwaukee (8 - 0)
No.2: Cleveland (7 - 1)
No.3: Boston (5 - 3)
No.4: Atlanta (5 - 3)
No.5: Toronto (5 - 4)
No.6: Chicago (5 - 5)
No.7: New York (4 - 4)
No.8: Indiana (4 - 5)
Western Conference
No.1: Portland (6 - 2)
No.2: Phoenix (6 - 2)
No.3: Utah (7 - 3)
No.4: Memphis (6 - 3)
No.5: New Orleans (5 - 3)
No.6: Denver (5 - 3)
No.7: Dallas (5 - 3)
No.8: LA Clippers (5 - 4)
2022-23 NBA Standings - Division
Division Leaders
Eastern Conference
Atlantic: Boston (5 - 3)
Central: Milwaukee (8 - 0)
Southeast: Atlanta (5 - 3)
Western Conference
Northwest: Portland (6 - 2)
Pacific: Phoenix (6 - 2)
Southwest: Memphis (6 - 3)
NBA Power Rankings, Week 4: Utah keep denying expectations and Luka could be MVP front-runner
The Utah Jazz have the best record in the Western Conference. Luka Doncic is looking like an early-season front-runner for MVP with a historic stat line for any player over the first nine games.
Top-5
No.1: Milwaukee (9 - 1)
No.2: Cleveland (8 - 2)
No.3: Phoenix (7 - 3)
No.4: Boston (7 - 3)
No.5: Utah (9 - 3)
The Utah Jazz have the best record in the Western Conference. Luka Doncic is looking like an early-season front-runner for MVP with a historic stat line for any player over the first nine games.
Top-5
No.1: Milwaukee (9 - 1)
No.2: Cleveland (8 - 2)
No.3: Phoenix (7 - 3)
No.4: Boston (7 - 3)
No.5: Utah (9 - 3)