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What is Cooper Flagg’s contract? Dallas Mavericks rookie’s salary, duration and more

The Dallas Mavericks gave Cooper Flagg, the No. 1 pick of the 2025 NBA draft, a four-year, $62,730,226 contract. Flagg will earn $13.8 million in his rookie campaign before pocketing $14.5 million in his sophomore season. The Mavericks also have a $15.2 million team option for the 2027-28 season and another $19.1 million team option

Former 6× NBA All-Star puts himself above LeBron James, Cooper Flagg and Victor Wembanyama in one-on-one under 1 condition

Jermaine O’Neal may have retired from the NBA over a decade ago but is confident in his abilities in a one-on-one matchup, giving himself the edge over LeBron James, Cooper Flagg and Victor Wembanyama on one simple condition. Ad On The Dan Patrick Show, O’Neal claimed that he would emerge victorious against "anybody" if the

Warriors Trade Rumors: Pelicans may gift Steph Curry & Co obvious solution in Jonathan Kuminga sweepstakes if the latest buzz are true

The New Orleans Pelicans are interested in acquiring Steph Curry’s Golden State Warriors teammate Jonathan Kuminga, according to NBA insiders Marc Stein and Jake Fischer. Kuminga received a $7.9 million qualifying offer from the Dubs, a figure way below the $30 million he reportedly asked the Warriors. Golden State can also match any offer from

Why is LA Lakers rookie Adou Thiero not playing in 2025 NBA Summer League?

The LA Lakers selected Adou Thiero with the 36th pick in the 2025 NBA draft last week, but unfortunate news will bar him from debuting for the team in this year’s NBA Summer League. Thiero will be missing the summer showcase due to a left knee injury. Ad Thiero’s injury carried over from his time

What did Deandre Ayton tell Luka Doncic during 2018 NBA Draft? Video of old interaction goes viral

Deandre Ayton and Luka Doncic headlined the 2018 NBA draft in Brooklyn, New York. Ayton, the former Arizona star, went to the Phoenix Suns as the No. 1 pick. Doncic, who won multiple titles with Real Madrid, came in third before the Atlanta Hawks sent him to the Dallas Mavericks for Trae Young. The two

Steph Curry’s wife Ayesha Curry pens heartfelt message for “sweet” Lindsay Lohan on her special day

Ayesha Curry, the wife of Golden State Warriors superstar Steph Curry, shared a heartfelt birthday message for her best friend and actress, Lindsay Lohan. Ayesha and Lindsay became close after getting introduced by a mutual friend, with the Currys being the godparents of Lindsay's son, Luai. Ad In a post on her Instagram stories, Ayesha

Celtics’ $300,000,000 owner rubs salt in Knicks fans’ wounds with brutal comments

The Boston Celtics were unable to achieve their goal of being back-to-back champions, bowing out of the 2025 playoffs in the Eastern Conference semifinals. However, this hasn’t dampened their owner’s spirits. In fact, he recently used an opportunity to mock New York Knicks fans playfully. Ad During a live episode of the "Club 520 Podcast,"

Top 5 Notable 2025 NBA Free Agent Centers Still On The Market (July 2)

NBA teams in need of big men scrambled to sign the top centers once free agency opened on Monday. Myles Turner, Clint Capela, Brook Lopez, Luke Kornet and other top big men were off the market on the second day. Still, there are unsigned options that can make a difference for teams looking for size

Warriors Trade Rumors: Three-Team Trade Sending Jonathan Kuminga to California Rival In Works, Dubs Landing 6’10 Croatian 

The Golden State Warriors are reportedly working on trading Jonathan Kuminga to California-based rival, the Sacramento Kings. It's a three-team trade, which also involves the already-reported Dennis Schroder to Kings deal. According to NBC Sports California, the Warriors will land 6-foot-10 center Dario Saric in this move, along with Devin Carter. Ad The other moving

NBA Trade Rumors: Lakers and Warriors Involved in Seven-Team Blockbuster Trade That Finalizes Kevin Durant to Rockets 

The LA Lakers and Golden State Warriors are among the seven teams involved in the blockbuster Kevin Durant to Houston Rockets trade, which is yet to be completed. The other teams include the Atlanta Hawks, Phoenix Suns, Brooklyn Nets and Minnesota Timberwolves. Ad The initial trade framework reported was around Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, No.

“My son so inspirational”: Kyle Kuzma hilarious trolls Giannis Antetokounmpo as Bucks superstar speaks at public event

Giannis Antetokounmpo joined his brothers Thanasis, Kostas and Alex at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center in Kallithea, Greece, for a speaking engagement. The two-time NBA MVP, one of the co-hosts of “The Thanalysis Show,” talked in front of a packed venue. Ad Giannis shared photos of the event and wrote Wednesday on Instagram: “Be

“He might find a healer in Hollywood”: LeBron James’ friend makes bold Deandre Ayton prediction to salvage his poor reputation

LeBron James and the LA Lakers signed Deandre Ayton to a two-year, $16.6 million contract on Wednesday. The deal includes a player option that Ayton can exercise in the second year. Ad James' friend, CuffsTheLegend on X (formerly Twitter), reacted to the free agent signing. It's the first big signing of the organization since the
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Top seeds and defending Cincinnati Open champs Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner will begin their 2025 campaigns on Saturday. Both players are set to play their second-round encounters on Center Court. Ad The duo will be joined by the likes of Iga Swiatek, Tommy Paul and Taylor Fritz. Other crowd favorites including Frances Tiafoe and

“Serena Williams was wrong, somebody has to say it”: When Stephen A. Smith slammed American for controversial behavior vs Naomi Osaka in US Open...

Serena Williams has cemented her legacy as one of the very best to ever play the sport with her numerous accomplishments. However, her two-decade long career featured a few controversial moments. One such incident happened during the US Open 2018 final, which led to noted sports analyst and media personality Stephen A. Smith calling her