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NBA VP VanDeWeghe steps down for adviser role
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Monday, 02 August 2021 11:36
After eight years as the NBA's executive vice president of basketball operations, Kiki VanDeWeghe stepped down Monday to transition into a league advisory role.VanDeWeghe, 63, played a significant part in modernizing the league's basketball operations during his tenure, beginning in the late months of former commissioner David Stern's tenure and continuing through the entirety of Adam Silver's current run. His…
Extension-eligible LaVine seeks 'respect' in deal
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Monday, 02 August 2021 06:30
TOKYO -- Zach LaVine is eligible for a contract extension with the Chicago Bulls in the next few days. He reiterated Monday that he wants to be rewarded for his All-Star level of play but will work with the team's front office as it looks to use cap space for new talent."I just want my respect, that's the main thing,"…
Sources: Heat aim to be front-runners for Lowry
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Sunday, 01 August 2021 21:21
The Miami Heat are positioning themselves to become front-runners to land Kyle Lowry in a sign-and-trade agreement once discussions are permitted to begin with the opening of NBA free agency on Monday, sources told ESPN.Lowry has long been intrigued with joining Heat star Jimmy Butler and the Miami organization, and now Miami has maneuvered to have two key elements of…
Sources: Chris Paul declines $44M player option
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Sunday, 01 August 2021 21:21
Phoenix Suns star Chris Paul has formally declined the $44 million player option on his contract for next season, but both Paul and the Suns are motivated to negotiate a new deal once talks can begin at 6 p.m. ET on Monday, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski on Sunday.Paul had a midnight ET deadline Sunday to decline the option and…
Giannis brings Larry O'Brien Trophy to Greece
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Sunday, 01 August 2021 13:10
ATHENS, Greece -- Giannis Antetokounmpo definitely had something to declare on his triumphant return to Greece on Sunday.The NBA star carried the Larry O'Brien Trophy with him at Athens International Airport and said he hopes to win more titles with the Milwaukee Bucks."We are happy to be back and that we could bring the trophy with us," Antetokounmpo said at…
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