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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

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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 »

NBA: Clippers' Jordan opting out, top target for Mavs

Reuters
Posted at Jun 30 08:03 AM

Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan has informed the team he will decline the 2018-2019 player option in his contract before Friday's 11:59 PM ET deadline, according to multiple reports. Read more »

LeBron opts out of Cavs deal, becomes free agent

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jun 30 03:52 AM

NBA superstar LeBron James informed the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday that he will not exercise his $35.6 million contract option, according to multiple reports, making him the top free agent prize. Read more »

Top NBA rookie Donovan Mitchell has advice to Pinoy ballers

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 29 06:20 PM

In a recent appearance on "The Score," the Jazz shooting guard shared his secret to success then also gave a word of advice to aspiring Pinoy ballers. Read more »

Free agent fireworks set to begin for NBA teams

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jun 29 05:13 PM

This could be a monumental franchise-changing offseason for the Lakers thanks to a star-studded free agent market led by LeBron James. Read more »

Irving calls Harden 'people's MVP,' touts LeBron as NBA's

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Jun 28 07:03 PM

Kyrie Irving and LeBron James might not have clicked as teammates in Cleveland, but Irving still respects the Cavaliers star's eye-popping stats. Read more »

Celtics' Hayward plans on being ready for opener

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Jun 28 05:11 PM

Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward revealed more details Tuesday about the second surgery he underwent in March on the leg and ankle he broke in the season opener, saying he plans on "being back to my usual self for the start of next season." Read more »

Spurs promote Hammon to top assistant role

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Jun 28 10:28 AM

Becky Hammon, the first female full-time assistant coach in NBA history, was promoted by the San Antonio Spurs to one of the top assistant roles on the team's coaching staff, the team announced Wednesday.   Read more »

Rockets pick up coach D'Antoni's option

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Jun 28 10:25 AM

The Houston Rockets are picking up the fourth-year option on coach Mike D'Antoni's contract, according to a report from Fox affiliate KRIV on Wednesday. Read more »