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Warriors, Stephen Curry agree to record 1-year, $62.6M contract extension

NBA // 2 months ago

Warriors, Stephen Curry agree to record 1-year, $62.6M contract extension

Aug. 29 (UPI) -- All-NBA guard Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors reached an agreement in principle for a 1-year, $62.6 million contract extension, a league source told UPI on Thursday.

Stephen Curry leads USA over France for fifth-consecutive basketball gold medal

NBA // 3 months ago

Stephen Curry leads USA over France for fifth-consecutive basketball gold medal

Aug. 10 (UPI) -- Stephen Curry was nearly robotic in his shooting motion, unleashing a shower of clutch 3-pointers on France to lead Team USA to a fifth-consecutive gold medal in men's basketball Saturday in Paris.

Curry, Embiid help Team USA survive Serbia, advance to basketball finale

NBA // 3 months ago

Curry, Embiid help Team USA survive Serbia, advance to basketball finale

Aug. 8 (UPI) -- Stephen Curry flicked his wrist and watched a 3-pointer rattle around the rim before falling in, highlighting a late rally that helped Team USA beat Serbia on Thursday in a Paris 2024 men's basketball semifinal.

Booker, Edwards lead Team USA past Brazil, into men's basketball semifinals

NBA // 3 months ago

Booker, Edwards lead Team USA past Brazil, into men's basketball semifinals

Aug. 6 (UPI) -- Devin Booker made five 3-pointers en route to a team-high 18 points in a 122-87 thrashing of Brazil, leading the United States into the semifinals of the Summer Olympics men's basketball tournament Tuesday in Paris.

USA's Jayson Tatum to play vs. South Sudan after Olympic opener inactivity

NBA // 3 months ago

USA's Jayson Tatum to play vs. South Sudan after Olympic opener inactivity

July 29 (UPI) -- Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum will play against South Sudan in Team USA's second game of the Paris Olympics after not seeing the floor against Serbia, coach Steve Kerr announced Monday.

NBA chooses Amazon over Warner Bros. Discovery for streaming package

NBA // 4 months ago

NBA chooses Amazon over Warner Bros. Discovery for streaming package

July 24 (UPI) -- The National Basketball Association on Wednesday said Warner Bros. Discovery lacks legal matching rights for a new media agreement with Amazon Prime Video.

LeBron James named U.S. flag bearer for Olympics opening ceremony

NBA // 4 months ago

LeBron James named U.S. flag bearer for Olympics opening ceremony

July 22 (UPI) -- Basketball icon LeBron James will be the men's flag bearer for Team USA at the opening ceremony for the 2024 Summer Games on Friday in Paris, the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee announced Monday.

Lakers' Bronny James nets best summer league performance, says 'results will come'

NBA // 4 months ago

Lakers' Bronny James nets best summer league performance, says 'results will come'

July 18 (UPI) -- Bronny James shook off the rusty start to his NBA journey, making 5 of 11 shots for 12 points in his best game of the summer league and helping the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Atlanta Hawks in Las Vegas.

'Incredible' Caitlin Clark logs WNBA-record 19 assists, Fever lose to Wings

NBA // 4 months ago

'Incredible' Caitlin Clark logs WNBA-record 19 assists, Fever lose to Wings

July 18 (UPI) -- Caitlin Clark registered a WNBA-record 19 assists, but also totaled a game-high six turnovers as the Indiana Fever lost to the Dallas Wings to drop to 11-15 on the season.

Aces rookie Kate Martin, Caitlin Clark's college teammate, injures leg vs. Sky

NBA // 4 months ago

Aces rookie Kate Martin, Caitlin Clark's college teammate, injures leg vs. Sky

July 17 (UPI) -- Las Vegas Aces guard Kate Martin, who played at Iowa with fellow WNBA rookie Caitlin Clark, sustained a right leg injury during a loss to the Chicago Sky, coach Becky Hammon told reporters Wednesday.

Team USA's 'pivot' from Kawhi Leonard tied to injury concerns

NBA // 4 months ago

Team USA's 'pivot' from Kawhi Leonard tied to injury concerns

July 11 (UPI) -- Team USA "had to pivot" away from Kawhi Leonard and replace him on the Olympic team because of injury concerns, executive director Grant Hill told reporters.

Paris 2024: Derrick White replaces Kawhi Leonard on Team USA basketball roster

NBA // 4 months ago

Paris 2024: Derrick White replaces Kawhi Leonard on Team USA basketball roster

July 10 (UPI) -- Boston Celtics guard Derrick White will replace Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard on the Team USA roster at the 2024 Summer Games, USA Basketball announced Wednesday.

Lynx star, Olympian Napheesa Collier injures foot

NBA // 4 months ago

Lynx star, Olympian Napheesa Collier injures foot

July 5 (UPI) -- Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier sustained a left foot injury and was unable to return during a loss to the Connecticut Sun. The injury clouds her status for the WNBA All-Star game and Paris Olympics.

LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers agree to two-year, $104M extension

NBA // 4 months ago

LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers agree to two-year, $104M extension

July 3 (UPI) -- LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers agreed to a two-year, $104 million contract extension that includes a player option for 2025-26 and a no-trade clause.

Boston Celtics' majority ownership selling its stake in team weeks after NBA title

NBA // 4 months ago

Boston Celtics' majority ownership selling its stake in team weeks after NBA title

July 1 (UPI) -- The Boston Celtics' majority ownership group is planning to sell its stake in the venerable franchise, saying it was doing so because of "estate and family planning considerations."

Tyrese Maxey, Philadelphia 76ers agree to $204M extension

NBA // 4 months ago

Tyrese Maxey, Philadelphia 76ers agree to $204M extension

July 1 (UPI) -- The Philadelphia 76ers agreed to a five-year, $204 million contract extension with Tyrese Maxey, the point guard and his agent confirmed Monday on social media.

Paul George to sign $212M deal with Philadelphia 76ers

NBA // 4 months ago

Paul George to sign $212M deal with Philadelphia 76ers

July 1 (UPI) -- Free agent forward Paul George agreed to a four-year, $212 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, a league source told UPI on Monday.

Mavericks to trade Tim Hardaway Jr. to Pistons for Quentin Grimes

NBA // 5 months ago

Mavericks to trade Tim Hardaway Jr. to Pistons for Quentin Grimes

June 28 (UPI) -- The Dallas Mavericks agreed to trade guard Tim Hardaway Jr. and three second-round picks to the Detroit Pistons in exchange for guard Quentin Grimes.

LeBron James touts 'legacy' after Lakers draft son Bronny

NBA // 5 months ago

LeBron James touts 'legacy' after Lakers draft son Bronny

June 28 (UPI) -- LeBron James dream of one day playing alongside his oldest son came one step closer to being realized after the Los Angeles Lakers selected LeBron "Bronny" James Jr. in the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft.

Zaccharie Risacher, French stars lead 2024 NBA Draft

NBA // 5 months ago

Zaccharie Risacher, French stars lead 2024 NBA Draft

June 27 (UPI) -- Young French basketball talent headlined the NBA Draft for the second-consecutive year, with Zaccharie Risacher joining the Atlanta Hawks at the start of the event in Brooklyn.

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