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Silver: Changes to draft trade rules possible
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Wednesday, 10 July 2019 09:56
LAS VEGAS -- NBA commissioner Adam Silver wants the hat game fixed.Mindful that it was awkward for draft picks this year who were selected by one team and had already been traded to another -- but because of league rules, were unable to be introduced by their actual franchise for more than two weeks -- Silver said there was discussion…
Inside the contracts that led to KD, Kyrie deals
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Wednesday, 10 July 2019 11:04
The Brooklyn Nets included about $1 million in yearly performance-based incentives in maximum contracts for both Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, a tweak that allowed them to maneuver to fit contracts for DeAndre Jordan and second-round pick Nicolas Claxton into cap space, according to contract data obtained by ESPN.Both deals have player options in their fourth seasons, meaning Durant and…
Stoudemire: Still 'have a lot to offer' NBA teams
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Wednesday, 10 July 2019 08:09
Amar'e Stoudemire told MSG Network on Tuesday that he can bring needed leadership to young NBA teams and still "has a lot of game left" as he attempts to return to the league.Stoudemire, 36, appearing on MSG Network's "MSG 150," was asked what kind of pitch he is making to NBA teams."A lot of the teams have a lot of…
Source: Kawhi signs shorter 3-year Clips deal
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Wednesday, 10 July 2019 11:03
Kawhi Leonard has chosen a shorter contract with the LA Clippers that lines up with new teammate Paul George's and sets up the two to be part of the 2021 free-agent class, a source confirmed to ESPN.Leonard signed a three-year, $103.1 million deal that includes a player option for the 2021-22 season, the source said. He will make $32.74 million…
5-on-5: Most underrated and questionable NBA moves
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Wednesday, 10 July 2019 01:16
Who won the NBA offseason?A surprising draft night with plenty of trades in the first round was followed by the wildest week the league has ever seen to start free agency. Paul George and Kawhi Leonard are now on the LA Clippers. Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant are in Brooklyn. There were more sign-and-trades for star players than anyone could…
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