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Earlier today it was announced by the Brookly Nets’ General Manager Sean Marks that Kevin Durant and the Nets will be moving forward with each other for the upcoming season in order to chase a championship. After a long few months of Kevin Durant wanting out of Brooklyn via trade due to some differences between himself and 7-time all-star and one-time NBA Champion point guard Kyrie Irving.

It has been a few months since the start of the NBA’s free agency and Cleveland Cavaliers, guard Collin Sexton has yet to sign a deal. The 23-year-old guard has a three-year $40 million deal on the table but seemed to be unhappy with the amount of money he would be making per year.

With The NBA pre-season coming up fast the Cleveland Cavaliers have a few decisions to make before play starts. One decision would be what to do with guard/Forward Cedi Osman.

It was announced yesterday August 18th, 2022 that LeBron James had signed a two-year $97.1 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers with a player option for the 2024-25 NBA season. James was entering the final year of his original contract and there were some rumors that he would be headed home To Cleveland for the third time in his career but it seems now we can put those rumors to bed.

basketball superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, there is one thing that makes him the most proud of all that he's achieved, and that's fatherhood.The 27-year-old NBA pro spoke with ET on the red carpet at the premiere of the new Disney+ biopic — which tells the story of his inspiring journey — and he opened up about the family he's made with girlfriend Mariah Riddlesprigger. «It’s the one of the biggest accomplishments I’ve accomplished in my life so far,» Giannis said of his two sons — Liam, 2, and Maverick, 10 months. «I love my kids to death, would do anything for them, the way, you know, my dad did for me and hopefully I can be as loving a father as my dad was to me.» follows the story of Giannis' parents -- Vera and Charles Antetokounmpo — and their five children, as they strive to make a life for themselves in Athens before their children realize their natural talent at basketball and pursue their dreams in the US.Giannis — as well as his brothers Thanasis and Kostas — have gone on to NBA stardom under the guidance of their parents.However, their father, Charles, died in September 2017 at the age of 54.«I hope that he's extremely proud of what we accomplished and who we've become as human beings, on and off the court,» Giannis said of his late father.«And the way that we shared our movie with the world, the way that he’s being portrayed in the movie, I think he will be proud,» he added. «And I know that he’s watching us.» premieres exclusively on June 24 on Disney+.

the Golden State Warriors are NBA champions after coming away with a 103-90 victory over the Boston Celtics in Game 6 of the NBA Finals at TD Garden on Thursday night.After falling behind 14-2 to start the game, the Warriors ultimately took control of things thanks to a 30-8 run that stretched from the end of the first quarter into the second.While the Celtics were ultimately able to cut the deficit to single digits in the fourth quarter, Stephen Curry and the Warriors were not going to be denied another championship as they seemingly had an answer for every run Boston made down the stretch.In the end, Curry, once again, led the way for Golden State on the offensive end finishing the series-clinching win with a team-high 34 points, seven rebounds and seven assists adding yet another chapter to his already storied career.The rest of the Warriors offered Curry plenty of help as Andrew Wiggins, Jordan Poole, Draymond Green and Klay Thompson all scored in double figures as well. On the other end, the Celtics were led by Jaylen Brown who did all he could with 34 points, seven rebounds and three assists but, unfortunately for Boston fans, it wasn't enough to extend their season one more game.Going forward, the Celtics' front office will need to figure out a way to push this group over the hump but tonight is all about the Warriors extending their dynasty. -- Originally published by CBS Sports.

JAY-Z and Blue Ivy Carter — his adorable daughter with wife Beyoncé -- spent the evening hanging out and watching the Boston Celtics take on the Golden State Warriors on Monday.The duo made an appearance at Chase Center in San Francisco, California, for Game 5 of the NBA finals.

will join the Scarborough Shooting Stars in the coming season as a guard. The season begins May 25.Cole, whose full name is Jermaine Cole, played with the Rwanda Patriots in the Basketball Africa League in 2021.

Brittney Griner said Friday her pre-trial detention in Russia has been extended by one month.Griner's lawyer Alexander Boikov told The Associated Press he believed the relatively short extension of the detention indicated the case would come to trial soon.Griner, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, was detained at the Moscow airport after vape cartridges containing oil derived from cannabis were allegedly found in her luggage, which could carry a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison.The Biden administration says Griner, 31, is being wrongfully detained. The WNBA and U.S.

which was obtained by ESPN, demanded an apology, a retraction and damages from the network. It claims the show has made a “baseless” and “malicious assault” on the character of the former Lakers player, coach and executive.

Jordyn Woods is paying a special tribute to celebrate her boyfriend, Karl-Anthony Towns', recent basketball win.On Wednesday, the model took to Instagram after the Minnesota Timberwolves' victory against the L.A. Clippers. The Timberwolves ended the game besting the Clippers,109-104. «This moment was so special to us because today is the 2 year anniversary of Jackie passing,» Woods wrote in reference to Towns' late mother, alongside a photo of the couple embracing each other on the court at the Tuesday night game. «And I know how tough it's been doing all of this without her ❤️ so proud of you @karltowns … it's deeper than basketball!!» A post shared by HEIR JORDYN (@jordynwoods)Towns and Woods' romance started during the coronavirus pandemic, as she supported him through tough times, like the deaths of seven of his family members, including his mother, Jacqueline Towns. Jacqueline died on April 13, 2020, after a weeks-long battle with COVID-19. In a statement issued after her death, the Towns family remembered Jacqueline as a woman «who touched everyone she met.» «Jackie, as she was affectionately known among family and friends, had been battling the virus for more than a month when she succumbed on April 13th,» the statement read.

came out to the former basketball player, 62, in 2010 and at first, the latter wasn’t too keen about the decision.EJ and his pops looked back on the experience with Variety and candidly opened up about their relationship following the news.“The Rich Kids of Beverly Hills” star noted that while his friends knew of his sexuality at the time, his parents were “the last people” he told.“It wasn’t new for me, but they had to really take that in and digest it,” EJ told the outlet.“Especially my dad, because he was really the last person to talk to. I think it was just a lot for him to swallow in that conversation. A lot of just going back and forth.

Sling TV are a great way to stream the Final Four games of March Madness wherever you happen to be. The national championship game on April 4 will air on TBS.March Madness Live is the dedicated home for live streaming all 67 games of the 2022 NCAA Tournament online, just sign in with your TV provider to access the livestreams. You can also catch March Madness games via streaming platforms, including Hulu + Live TV, Paramount+ and more.  — 9:20 p.m.

March Madness Live is the dedicated home for live streaming all 67 games of the 2022 NCAA Tournament online, just sign in with your TV provider to access the livestreams. You can also catch March Madness games via streaming platforms, including Hulu + Live TV, Paramount+ and more. Streaming platforms such as Hulu + Live TV, Paramount+ and Sling TV are a great way to stream the Final Four games of March Madness wherever you happen to be. — 6 p.m.

March Madness Live is the dedicated home for live streaming all 67 games of the 2022 NCAA Tournament online, just sign in with your TV provider to access the livestreams. You can also catch March Madness games via popular streaming platforms, includingHulu + Live TV, Paramount+ and more. Streaming platforms such as Hulu + Live TV, Paramount+ and Sling TV are a great way to stream all the March Madness games wherever you happen to be. — 6 p.m.

March Madness Live is the dedicated home for live streaming all 67 games of the 2022 NCAA Tournament online, just sign in with your TV provider to access the livestreams. You can also catch March Madness games via popular streaming platforms, includingHulu + Live TV, Paramount+ and more. Streaming platforms such as Hulu + Live TV, Paramount+ and Sling TV are a great way to stream all the March Madness games wherever you happen to be.  — 6 p.m.

March Madness Live is the dedicated home for live streaming all 67 games of the 2022 NCAA Tournament online, just sign in with your TV provider to access the livestreams. You can also catch March Madness games via popular streaming platforms, includingHulu + Live TV, Paramount+ and more. Streaming platforms such as Hulu + Live TV, Paramount+ and Sling TV are a great way to stream all the March Madness games wherever you happen to be.  — 7 p.m.

March Madness Live is the dedicated home for live streaming all 67 games of the 2022 NCAA Tournament online, just sign in with your TV provider to access the livestreams. You can also catch March Madness games via popular streaming platforms, includingHulu + Live TV, Paramount+ and more. Streaming platforms such as Hulu + Live TV, Paramount+ and Sling TV are a great way to stream all the March Madness games wherever you happen to be.  — 7 p.m.

March Madness Live is the dedicated home for live streaming all 67 games of the 2022 NCAA Tournament online, just sign in with your TV provider to access the livestreams. You can also catch March Madness games via popular streaming platforms, includingHulu + Live TV, Paramount+ and more. Streaming platforms such as Hulu + Live TV, Paramount+ and Sling TV are a great way to stream all the March Madness games wherever you happen to be. The First Four tips off on Tuesday, March 15 with No. 16 Texas Southern and No.

March Madness Live is the dedicated home for live streaming all 67 games of the 2022 NCAA Tournament online, just sign in with your TV provider to access the livestreams. You can also catch March Madness games via popular streaming platforms, includingHulu + Live TV, Paramount+ and more. Streaming platforms such as Hulu + Live TV, Paramount+ and Sling TV are a great way to stream all the March Madness games wherever you happen to be. The First Four tips off on Tuesday, March 15 with No. 16 Texas Southern and No.

March Madness Live is the dedicated home for live streaming all 67 games of the 2022 NCAA Tournament online, just sign in with your TV provider to access the livestreams. You can also catch March Madness games via popular streaming platforms, includingHulu + Live TV, Paramount+ and more. Streaming platforms such as Hulu + Live TV, Paramount+ and Sling TV are a great way to stream all the March Madness games wherever you happen to be. The First Four tips off on Tuesday, March 15 with No. 16 Texas Southern and No.

It's not easy growing up in the shadow of glory. Discovery+'s upcoming documentary, , is exploring the trials and tribulations of growing up with a superstar parent. The six-part docuseries from 11-time Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Jonathan Hock follows the athletic pursuits of Zaire Wade, Evan Holyfield and Vashti Cunningham, the children of sports icons Dwyane Wade, Evander Holyfield and Randall Cunningham, as they attempt to make their mark outside their parents' shadows in the sports world. In ET's exclusive clip, the retired NBA star shares an intense moment with his 20-year-old son, a professional basketball player for the Salt Lake City Stars of the NBA G League.

Apple TV+ sports drama “Swagger” brought back memories from his childhood. “My father coached me when I was playing basketball as a youth, and I went on to coach my little brother. So, I know the nervousness before you walk into a gym, the sound of the ball echoing off the walls and the layup lines.

Rapper and queen of the nail art, Saweetie, 28, was recently seen kicking off the Lakers’ NBA season next to none other than Adele, 33! While we were all hoping the sighting means the two were chatting about a future collaboration, something the rapper herself said she’d be into, we found out the meaning behind the photo moment.

Cavaliers Nation.Through the games, Evan Mobley played he averaged 11 points per game, 7 rebounds per game, 3 rebounds per game, and 1 block per game. Mobley was the third overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft but his offensive game is still a little raw.

after the match. “We fought so hard to get here and it wasn’t always easy and we’re really happy with what we’ve done.”She added: “It gives me goosebumps [winning gold].

 opening to $31 million at the box office, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James' pockets just got a lot deeper, as the four-time champion was just announced as the first player in NBA history to make $1 billion in career earnings while still playing, per Sportico.

It looks like LeBron James is done with the Olympics.