[ad_1] Jayson Tatum has signed a five-year, $314 million contract extension with the Boston Celtics that will make him the highest-paid player in NBA history, according to a report from The Athletic on Monday.The new pact will begin with the 2025-26 season and keep the five-time All-Star in Boston through 2029-30 season.When completed, Tatum’s new, supermax contract will become the largest in NBA history, supplanting the one signed last offseason
[ad_1] Why Klay reportedly chose Mavs over Lakers in NBA free agency originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaKlay Thompson had a couple options when he hit NBA free agency Sunday, but there were a few factors that played into his decision to ultimately join the Dallas Mavericks.Thompson's decision essentially was narrowed down to two teams: The Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers.But a meeting with Mavericks general manager Nico
[ad_1] Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum has agreed on a five-year, $314 million contract extension, including a player option and trade kicker, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski on Monday.Tatum, 26, led Boston to its 18th NBA title with a five-game victory over the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals, averaging 22.2 points, 7.8 rebounds and 7.2 assists as the Celtics passed their forever rivals, the Los Angeles Lakers, for the
[ad_1] Melissa Rohlin FOX Sports NBA Writer For the Golden State Warriors, this is the end of an era.Klay Thompson will reportedly sign a three-year, $50 million deal with Dallas, marking the end of 13 years with the Golden State Warriors, including 12 years alongside Steph Curry and Draymond Green.Together, they became a dynasty, reaching six NBA Finals and winning four championships over eight years. They were tied as the second-longest-tenured trio
[ad_1] C's co-owner Steve Pagliuca releases statement after team sale announcement originally appeared on NBC Sports BostonOn Monday, the Boston Celtics announced in a surprising statement that their ownership group intends to sell all of its shares of the team. The sale is expected to begin later this year or early 2025, with owner Wyc Grousbeck ending his term as governor when the sale closes in 2028.Although Grousbeck plans to
[ad_1] Tim Bontemps, ESPNJul 1, 2024, 01:46 PM ETThe Boston Celtics majority ownership group, led by Wyc Grousbeck, is planning to make the franchise available for sale.Grousbeck and partner Steve Pagliuca led a group that purchased the team in 2002 for $360 million. Since then, franchise valuations have skyrocketed, with the latest teams to sell controlling shares being the Phoenix Suns, which went for $4 billion to Mat Ishbia in
[ad_1] Luka Dončić and Giannis Antetokounmpo are about to get one last chance at reaching the Paris Olympics. The same goes for Domantas Sabonis and Nikola Vucevic, And Rudy Fernandez is about to get his shot at making history."We are in the best possible place," Antetokounmpo said when asked about getting to play qualifying games at home in Greece.It's likely that he and Doncic will go head-to-head at some point;
[ad_1] BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 21: Owner Wyc Grousbeck of the Boston Celtics reacts as he holds the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy during the 2024 Boston Celtics championship parade following their 2024 NBA Finals win on June 21, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images)A majority stake in the Boston Celtics will reportedly be up for sale, according to multiple reports.The franchise, which Forbes valued at $4.7 billion
[ad_1] Free agent center Isaiah Hartenstein has agreed to a three-year, $87 million deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder, sources told ESPN. He leaves the New York Knicks for the top West seed eager to add his size, skill and physicality.Hartenstein, 26, established himself as a quality starting center this past season for the Knicks, stepping into that role for New York after Mitchell Robinson suffered an ankle injury in
[ad_1] Paul George and the Philadelphia 76ers have agreed to a four-year, $212 million free-agent contract, a person with knowledge of the deal said early Monday morning.A nine-time All-Star, George intends to sign the contract shortly after the league's moratorium on signings is lifted July 6, said the person, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal cannot be announced by NBA rules until that
