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Steph Curry relieved after win over Serbia: “We were disorganized, but we got the job done.”
Stephen Curry acknowledged that Team USA didn’t play up to their usual standards but maintained a calm demeanor during timeouts. He described the semifinal win over Serbia as a special moment and shared insights into his approach after a challenging start to the Paris Olympics. Curry delivered a standout performance when Team USA needed it…
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Kevin Durant on Curry’s 36-point game: “That was a performance for the ages.”
Kevin Durant praised Stephen Curry for delivering one of the most impressive performances he’s witnessed, as Team USA secured a narrow 95-91 victory over Serbia in the semifinals. Durant, who had a quiet start but made key contributions in the fourth quarter, highlighted Curry’s standout game where he scored 36 points, including nine three-pointers. Reflecting…
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Charles Barkley says he will not retire, even though TNT Sports will lose its NBA media rights after next season.
Charles Barkley is not stepping away from television anytime soon. Despite previously announcing that he would retire after the 2024-25 NBA season, Barkley has now confirmed he will fulfill his 10-year contract with TNT Sports. This comes as TNT will lose its NBA media rights after the upcoming season, with the league partnering with NBC,…
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Lauri Markkanen signs a $238 million contract with the Jazz, making him ineligible for trade next season.
The Utah Jazz have signed Lauri Markkanen to a five-year, $238 million contract extension, keeping him in Utah at least through the 2024-25 NBA season. Markkanen’s agent confirmed the deal to ESPN. Markkanen became eligible for an extension on August 6. By signing on August 7, he is restricted from being traded until after the…
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Keeping Lauri Markkanen represents a gamble on a strategy that the Jazz and Danny Ainge have yet to disclose.
Re-signing Lauri Markkanen was a sound decision for the Utah Jazz, despite the uncertainties surrounding the team’s future strategy. Markkanen’s new five-year, $238 million contract is likely to provide good value relative to his production. The Jazz are using about $24.1 million in cap space to increase Markkanen’s 2024-25 salary to its maximum of approximately…
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Fan Interrupts Women’s Basketball Game at Paris Olympics
During the women’s basketball quarterfinal between France and Germany at the 2024 Paris Olympics, a fan interrupted the game with just 6.9 seconds left on the clock. The fan ran onto the court and began gesturing wildly before being escorted off by security. The incident occurred as France was securing their 84-71 victory over Germany…