Dallas, TX – The 2023 Final Four. Photo © Hoopfeed, all rights reserved. The NCAA and ESPN sealed a $920 million, eight-year partnership that will give the sports network exclusive domestic rights to the Division I women’s basketball tournament and 39 other championships. For years, fans and media have criticized the sports body for being
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Photo: Milwaukee Bucks/Twitter The Milwaukee Bucks veteran forward Khris Middleton declined his $40 million option with the team last week, which will make him an unrestricted free agent. “All signs are pointing” to Middleton and the Bucks quickly agreeing to a new contract, reports Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports.
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The Brooklyn Nets and Head Coach Jacque Vaughn have agreed to a multi-year contract extension. “Jacque has made an immediate and immeasurable impact on our entire organization since assuming the role of head coach earlier this season,” said Nets General Manager Sean Marks. “On the court, he’s clearly demonstrated his leadership through his ability to
The LA Clippers and Bally Sports SoCal have agreed to a multi-year media rights extension, continuing the networks’ 27-year relationship with the team. Bally Sports SoCal will produce, televise, and stream 63 Clippers games during the 2022-23 regular season. “We’re proud to continue growing our long-term partnership with the Clippers organization,” said Rebecca Schulte, Senior
4:53 PM ET Andrew LopezESPN New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson has agreed to a five-year, $193 million designated maximum rookie extension that could earn him as much as $231 million, CAA Sports co-head of basketball Austin Brown told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski on Saturday. If Williamson makes the All-NBA team or wins MVP or Defensive
The LA Clippers have agreed to a contract extension with Ivica Zubac, President of Basketball Operations Lawrence Frank announced. “For four seasons, Zu has been a pillar of our team, durable and dependable,” said Frank. “He does whatever is needed: setting screens, rolling to the rim, anchoring the interior of the defense. He is a
The Boston Celtics, San Antonio Spurs and Denver Nuggets agreed to a four-player NBA trade involving Bryn Forbes, Juancho Hernangomez, Bol Bol and PJ Dozier. As reported by Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Boston is sending Hernangomez to San Antonio, who then gives Forbes to Denver. As for the Nuggets, they are giving up Bol Bol
The Cleveland Cavaliers and Koby Altman have reached an agreement on a new long-term contract extension, it was announced today from Cleveland Clinic Courts. Altman will also take on the title of President of Basketball Operations effective immediately. “Today is a great day for the franchise and another step forward in realizing our vision that
As of Thursday, it was reported that in total, 63 players had entered the League’s health and safety protocols, including 47 entering in December. Just hours later, the NBA and National Basketball Players Association agreed to new COVID protocols that will run through the holiday season, including daily testing and increased use of masks for
Sign up here to get Inside the Nets delivered to your inbox each Saturday morning. Nearly midway through the schedule, Kyrie Irving finally made his season debut Wednesday in Indiana. The Nets will only have Irving for half the remaining slate — the road games — and have to build up his wind, their chemistry on
According to League insider Adrian Wojnarowski, the Cavaliers have agreed to trade Denzel Valentine to the Lakers for two-time champion Rajon Rondo. ESPN Sources: The Cavaliers have agreed to trade Denzel Valentine to the Lakers to acquire Rajon Rondo. The Lakers are expected to waive Valentine’s partially-guaranteed deal and create an open roster spot. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn)
The San Antonio Spurs will sign Tyler Johnson to a 10-day contract. Johnson previously had a 10-day contract with the Philadelphia 76ers this season. Johnson has also played for the Miami Heat, Phoenix Suns and Brooklyn Nets during his career.