Basketball
Sources: Zion shoe deal richest ever for rookie
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Wednesday, 24 July 2019 14:30
The endorsement agreement aligning New Orleans Pelicans No. 1 overall pick Zion Williamson and Jordan Brand extends five years and becomes the richest annual rookie shoe deal in NBA history, sources tell ESPN.Williamson announced the partnership Tuesday on his social media platforms.The competition to sign Williamson -- the national player and freshman of the year at Duke -- was intense.…
Clips' George: 'Destiny' to team up with Kawhi
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Wednesday, 24 July 2019 15:55
LOS ANGELES -- A historic afternoon for the LA Clippers franchise started with a fired-up Steve Ballmer shouting his excitement and Kawhi Leonard and Paul George calling it "destiny" to play with one other.The Clippers ushered in a new era with Ballmer, arguably the NBA's most exuberant team owner, turning an introductory news conference for the team's newest star duo…
Love becomes ninth to opt out of Team USA
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Wednesday, 24 July 2019 12:13
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love told The Athletic that he will withdraw from playing for the United States at this summer's World Cup in China.Love told The Athletic that he called Team USA coach Gregg Popovich on Wednesday to inform him of his decision.Love becomes the latest player to withdraw, joining Anthony Davis, James Harden, Damian Lillard, DeMar DeRozan, Bradley…
Sources: Pau Gasol, Blazers reach 1-year deal
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Wednesday, 24 July 2019 14:18
Free agent Pau Gasol has agreed to a one-year, $2.6 million deal with the Portland Trail Blazers, league sources told ESPN on Wednesday.Gasol, 39, joins a reshaped Blazers roster that is prepared to make a run for a return to the Western Conference Finals -- and perhaps beyond.Gasol will join a center rotation that includes Hassan Whiteside and Zach Collins…
Harding: Fear of unknown stops women in NBA
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Wednesday, 24 July 2019 04:46
Lindsey Harding, who was hired as an assistant coach by the Sacramento Kings on Friday, said that "being afraid of the unknown," rather than concerns over whether they'll be respected by players, is all that's keeping women from ascending to head-coaching positions in the NBA."The question is always, 'Will the guys respect you? Can [women] coach men?' But when you…
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