Jan 23, 2020; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (1) warms up before his game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has been part of two NBA title-winning teams. In search of his third title, he appears to be taking on a veteran role with a younger team. Caldwell-Pope is set to sign a three-year, $66 million deal with the Orlando Magic, according to multiple reports. Shams Charania of The Athletic added that the third year is a player option. Third-year player option for Caldwell-Pope, sources said.…
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Feb 8, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Andre Drummond (1) during warms up against the Phoenix Suns at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports The Philadelphia 76ers are bringing back Joel Embiid’s old understudy. Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reported Sunday that the 76ers are reuniting with center Andre Drummond. The 30-year-old Drummond is getting a two-year, $10 million contract from Philly (with a player option in Year 2). Drummond himself also confirmed the news by writing on social media that he was looking forward to a Philly cheesesteak. I’m in the mood for a Philly…
Jun 5, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) warms up before game two of the 2022 NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports Many Los Angeles Lakers want their team to sign Klay Thompson when free agency begins, and it appears the four-time NBA champion’s father is hoping for that outcome as well. Thompson’s father, Mychal Thompson, played for the Lakers for four-plus seasons during the team’s famous Showtime era. The elder Thompson won back-to-back championships with L.A. in 1988 and 1989 and is now the…
Feb 13, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden (1) during warmups against the Houston Rockets at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports James Harden is returning to the LA Clippers and is doing so on a very interesting new contract. The former MVP guard James Harden plans to sign a new deal to return to the Clippers, according to multiple reports Sunday. Harden will be receiving a two-year, $70 million contract. He is also getting a player option in Year 2, essentially making the new contract a 1+1. The 10-time All-Star Harden, who had…
Mar 3, 2023; Sacramento, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers point guard Russell Westbrook (0) looks on during halftime against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports Russell Westbrook recently agreed to return to the LA Clippers for another year, but he may end up being redirected to a different Western Conference team instead. Shams Charania of The Athletic reported on Sunday that the Clippers are “actively” working to trade the ex-MVP guard Westbrook. Charania further adds that the Denver Nuggets and Westbrook share mutual interest with regard to a potential trade. The nine-time…
Zach Wilson announced some big personal news on Sunday. Wilson announced via Instagram that he and girlfriend (now fiancee) Nicolette Dellanno have gotten engaged. “To the love of my life, I never truly understood what love was until I met you. You’re not just my partner, but my best friend and my everything. I can’t wait to make a lifetime of memories with you, Nic❤️I love you,” Wilson wrote in his Instagram post announcing the news. Dellanno also shared the news via Instagram. She tagged the location of her post as Amalfi, Italy. “Zach, you are the best thing that…
The New Orleans Pelicans may be moving closer to trading Brandon Ingram with contract talks apparently stalled. The Sacramento Kings are pursuing a trade for Ingram, according to Sean Cunningham of FOX40. Ingram has a tie to former Pelicans coach… Jose Altuve was ejected from Sunday’s game between his Houston Astros and the New York Mets at Citi Field in Queens, N.Y. after protesting a missed call by the umpires. Altuve was batting with runners on second and third and… The Philadelphia 76ers are getting an unexpected body blow on Day 1 of free agency. Kelly Iko of The Athletic…
Dec 12, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Chris Paul (3) reacts against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Chris Paul is set to become an unrestricted free agent after the Golden State Warriors waived him on Sunday, and he was quickly linked to one team. The San Antonio Spurs are seen as a strong suitor for Paul, according to NBA reporter Marc Stein. The Spurs would be eager to pair Paul with Victor Wembanyama as they look to make tangible progress in their rebuild. There will be no shortage of…
Jose Altuve was ejected from Sunday’s game between his Houston Astros and the New York Mets at Citi Field in Queens, N.Y. after protesting a missed call by the umpires. Altuve was batting with runners on second and third and… The Philadelphia 76ers are getting an unexpected body blow on Day 1 of free agency. Kelly Iko of The Athletic reported on Sunday that veteran forward Nicolas Batum will not return to the 76ers. The news means the end of… The Miami Heat are hanging onto one of their bigger names. Shams Charania of The Athletic reported Sunday that veteran…
The Miami Heat are hanging onto one of their bigger names. Shams Charania of The Athletic reported Sunday that veteran big man Kevin Love plans to re-sign with the Heat in free agency. Love is finalizing a two-year, $8 million… Klay Thompson is set to leave the Golden State Warriors, and four teams will get the first shot at discussing contract terms with him. The Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, and Philadelphia 76ers are set to speak… George Russell on Sunday secured his first career victory at the Austrian Grand Prix, and he was able to win…