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From teen poverty to NBA stardom, LeBron lives Hollywood tale

Jim SLATER, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jul 02 01:17 PM

LeBron James has already beaten the odds just by rising from the poor son of a single teenage mother to become one of the world's highest paid sports superstars. Read more »

Hollywood delight as 'King James' seals deal to Lakers

Rob Woollard, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jul 02 11:59 AM

Hollywood rolled out the red carpet for LeBron James on Sunday as the basketball superstar confirmed his blockbuster move to the Los Angeles Lakers. Read more »

With LeBron, Lakers suddenly a betting favorite

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Jul 02 11:26 AM

The Los Angeles Lakers won a grand total of 35 games last season in the NBA's always-tough Western Conference, but guess who just became one of the oddsmakers' favorites to win it all next season? Read more »

NBA: 'I love it' -- Kobe, everyone react to LeBron joining Lakers

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 02 05:06 PM

As expected, the news broke the Internet. Read more »

NBA: Hollywood ending in LA, as Lakers land LeBron

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 02 09:58 AM

LeBron James is now a Los Angeles Laker, his agency confirmed on Twitter Sunday. Read more »

Robinson agrees to two-year deal with Pistons: report

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Jul 02 08:35 AM

The Detroit Pistons reached agreement on a two-year, $8.3 million deal with forward Glenn Robinson III on Sunday, according to multiple reports. Read more »

Reports: Ariza to join Suns for one year, $15M

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Jul 01 03:24 PM

Former Houston Rockets swingman Trevor Ariza agreed to a one-year, $15 million deal to join the Phoenix Suns, according to multiple media reports early Sunday morning. Read more »

Report: Mavs land C Jordan on 1-year deal

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Jul 01 03:20 PM

Center DeAndre Jordan, who declined his player option with the Los Angeles Clippers last week, agreed to a one-year deal with the Dallas Mavericks, the New York Times' Marc Stein reported early Sunday. Read more »

Wolves re-up Rose, seek to retain Butler long term

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Jul 01 02:40 PM

The Minnesota Timberwolves are working to retain two former Chicago Bulls stars. Read more »

Reports: Nuggets, Jokic agree to 5-year, $148M deal

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Jul 01 02:38 PM

The Denver Nuggets and restricted free agent center Nikola Jokic agreed on a five-year max contract, according to multiple media reports early Sunday morning. Read more »

Rockets' Paul to stay put with four-year max contract

Field Level Media/Reuters
Updated as of Jul 01 02:30 PM

Chris Paul tweeted that he has "unfinished business" in Houston. Read more »

Party in OKC: George stays put

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Jul 01 12:50 PM

Paul George committed to remain with the Thunder, according to multiple media reports. Read more »

Kevin Durant to visit Manila on July 8

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 01 12:26 PM

Golden State forward Kevin Durant is set to visit Manila on July 8, Nike announced Sunday. Read more »

Report: LeBron doesn't have plans to meet with Cavs

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Jul 01 10:39 AM

When free agency hits at 12:01 a.m. ET on Sunday, don't expect LeBron James to jet off to visit interested suitors. Read more »

Reports: Durant, Warriors agree to short-term deal

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Jul 01 10:37 AM

Kevin Durant's new deal with the Golden State Warriors will be for just one year and a player option for 2019-20, according to multiple media reports Saturday night.  Read more »

Salary cap set at $101.86 million for 2018-19 season

Reuters
Updated as of Jul 01 10:36 AM

The National Basketball Association has set a $101.86 million salary cap for the 2018-19 season with the luxury tax level set at $123.73 million. Read more »

NBA: Mavericks decline Dirk Nowitzki's option, plan to re-sign

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Jun 30 07:06 PM

The move was reportedly a mutual decision, with Nowitzki expected to re-sign in July after the team's pursuits in free agency are complete. Read more »

NBA: 'Unlikely' Celtics will make blockbuster trade, team exec says

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Jun 30 06:09 PM

Danny Ainge, the Celtics' president of basketball operations, wouldn't go into significant detail on the team's plans as free agency nears, but he intends to look at all options. Read more »

NBA: Greece drafts Giannis Antetokounmpo to promote tourism

Karolina Tagaris, Reuters
Posted at Jun 30 06:07 PM

In a video clip, footage of Antetokounmpo on the court alternates between postcard images of Greece: turquoise waters and ancient monuments. Read more »

Report: Warriors, Kerr finalizing lucrative extension

Reuters
Updated as of Jun 30 08:06 AM

The Golden State Warriors are finalizing an extension to make Steve Kerr one of the NBA's highest paid coaches, according to an ESPN report. Read more »