Basketball

Pacers make early splash by agreeing to 2-year, $45 million deal with Bruce Brown, source says

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indiana Pacers tried to acquire a veteran wing before last week's NBA draft. When that didn't work, they shifted to Plan B — free agency.

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Draymond Green staying with Warriors on a new 4-year deal, source tells AP

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Draymond Green is sticking around to chase more championships with the Golden State Warriors after agreeing to a new $100 million, four-year contract, a person with direct knowledge of the agreement said.

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Khris Middleton agrees to remain with the Bucks on a 3-year, $102 million deal, AP source says

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Three-time All-Star Khris Middleton has agreed to terms on a three-year, $102 million deal that will keep him with the Milwaukee Bucks, a person familiar with the situation said Friday.

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Cam Johnson stays with the Brooklyn Nets on a four-year deal worth $108 million

NEW YORK (AP) — Cam Johnson is staying with the Brooklyn Nets on a four-year deal worth about $108 million after quickly becoming one of their top players following his arrival in the trade for Kevin Durant. Johnson averaged 16.

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Bulls retain Coby White, add Milwaukee's Jevon Carter to backcourt mix

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bulls kept guard Coby White and added perimeter help by agreeing to a deal with Milwaukee Bucks guard Jevon Carter on Friday.

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French phenom Wembanyama is enjoying his time on the court with draft hoopla over

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — French phenom Victor Wembanyama has made the rounds of national television talk shows after being selected as the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA draft. The 7-foot-3 1/2 center has conducted more press conferences than he can count.

Jun 30, 2023 4:01 PM Read more >

Harrison Barnes agrees to 3-year, $54 million deal to stay with Kings, AP source says

Harrison Barnes is staying with the Sacramento Kings, agreeing Thursday to a three-year, $54 million contract, according to a person with knowledge of the negotiations.

Jun 29, 2023 7:41 PM Read more >

Ben Simmons won't play for Australia in the Basketball World Cup, will continue rehab instead

NEW YORK (AP) — Ben Simmons won't play for Australia this summer at the Basketball World Cup, with the Brooklyn Nets guard instead focusing on his recovery from injuries.

Jun 29, 2023 6:22 PM Read more >

Porzingis excited to join a talented Celtics roster as Boston continues to retool this offseason

Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens vowed that changes were on the way after a season that began with championship expectations ended short of a return to the NBA Finals.

Jun 29, 2023 5:27 PM Read more >

Veteran C Andre Drummond exercises his option to return to Bulls next season

CHICAGO (AP) — Veteran center Andre Drummond exercised his player option to return to the Chicago Bulls next season on Thursday. The 29-year-old Drummond was in and out of the rotation last season, averaging 6 points and 6.

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