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The Denver Nuggets and star point guard Jamal Murray have agreed to a four-year, $208 million maximum contract extension, his agents Jeff Schwartz and Mike George announced on Saturday. The deal keeps Murray out of free agency next summer and under contract through the 2028-29 season. Jamal Murray’s four-year, $208 million max contract extension ties […]
The Dallas Mavericks and TEGNA have agreed to a multi-year TV partnership deal, the NBA team announced Friday morning. Mavericks games not exclusively televised nationally will be free over-the-air to about 10 million Texans. Dallas Mavericks entered into a partnership with TEGNA two weeks after the team parted ways with Bally Sports Southwest This news […]
The Cleveland Cavaliers and free agent center Tristan Thompson have agreed to a one-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Friday. His agent, Rich Paul, finalized the deal with the team on Friday, said the person. The source reportedly spoke on condition of anonymity because the contract has not […]
Amazon Prime is in talks to become a major regional sports broadcaster for the NBA, MLB, and NHL, and could livestream Bally Sports broadcasts for 13 NBA franchises, according to Josh Kosman of The New York Post. Amazon Prime could secure all Bally Sports broadcasts for 13 NBA franchises, five MLB teams, and nine NHL […]
The Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena announced Thursday that they have promoted Andrew Saltzman to President of Business Enterprise and Chief Commercial Officer. Saltzman previously served as Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer for the team, as well as State Farm Arena. When Saltzman served as the EVP and CRO, he was responsible […]
The Orlando Magic are signing free agent guard Mac McClung to an Exhibit 10 contract, according to Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel. McClung, 25, is a back-to-back NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion and 2024 G League MVP. Orlando Magic signed Mac McClung to an Exhibit 10 contract, an agreement that can be converted into […]
The Brooklyn Nets will promote BJ Johnson to assistant general manager, the NBA team announced Wednesday. Johnson initially joined the Nets in 2016 shortly after general manager Sean Marks’ arrival. He’d served as a Player Development Coordinator before being promoted to Senior Director of College Scouting & Player Evaluation. BJ Johnson spent 11 years with […]
Former NBA star Rajon Rondo avoided a jail sentence Tuesday when he pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor gun possession charge in Jackson County, Indiana. According to court records, as part of a plea deal, Rondo pleaded guilty to unlawful carrying of a handgun. Two separate charges of marijuana possession and possession of drug paraphernalia were […]
Dallas Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban said he helped independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. get on a ballot in North Carolina by donating to the Center for Competitive Democracy, an organization that works to strengthen American democracy by increasing electoral competition. “You know who helped pay for the lawsuit that got RFK Jr. and […]
Golden State Warriors guard Steph Curry is 253 career 3-pointers away from becoming the first NBA player to reach 4,000 3s. Curry, 36, is already the first player to make over 3,000 3-pointers, as the league’s all-time career leader. The 10-time All-Star has made 3,747 3s across his 15-year career. Ray Allen is second on […]
