Finals MVP LeBron James will not exercise his player option with the Cleveland Cavaliers for the 2016-17 season, according to his agent, Rich Paul. James, who had to inform the Cavs of his decision by Wednesday at midnight, will become a free agent July 1 for the third straight summer. He was slated to earn $24 million next season. If LeBron James wants his now-customary … [Read more...] about Agent: LeBron James elects to opt out of $24M player option
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Milwaukee Bucks sign Jason Kidd to contract extension
MILWAUKEE - The Milwaukee Bucks announced a contract extension for head coach Jason Kidd Tuesday. Under the terms of the contract, Kidd will remain with the organization through the 2019-20 season. Milwaukee Moves up Among Tortured Title Towns Bucks co-owner Wes Edens said in a statement that Kidd is the “right man for the job,” and lauded his ability to prepare, … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Bucks sign Jason Kidd to contract extension
Exclusive: Take a look at the Milwaukee Bucks new arena preview center: Slideshow
The Milwaukee Bucks are putting the final touches on a “preview center” designed to give prospective season ticket and luxury suite buyers a virtual-reality feel for the new arena. The sales center occupies 6,000 square feet in the same Schlitz Park Stock-House building as the Bucks front office at 1543 N. Second St. and is scheduled to be completed in time to be used by the … [Read more...] about Exclusive: Take a look at the Milwaukee Bucks new arena preview center: Slideshow
MILWAUKEE CELEBRATES NEW ARENA GROUNDBREAKING
The Milwaukee Bucks, their fans, business community leaders and numerous local and state politicians participated in a groundbreaking ceremony Saturday to celebrate the start of construction of a new arena in downtown Milwaukee for the NBA … [Read more...] about MILWAUKEE CELEBRATES NEW ARENA GROUNDBREAKING
Steph Curry’s chance to prove his greatness has arrived
CLEVELAND – Down 20, a pair of fouls in his pocket, his backside planted firmly on the bench and the reigning MVP had never looked so mortal. Two days after getting slapped around on his home floor, after seeing the chance to celebrate a second straight championship obliterated by a LeBron James and Kyrie Irving explosion, Stephen Curry watched in disbelief as the same two … [Read more...] about Steph Curry’s chance to prove his greatness has arrived
LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers Defeat Golden State Warriors to Force Game 7
James scores 41 points while foul trouble hampers league MVP Stephen Curry LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Golden State Warriors, 115-101, Thursday at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, pushing the NBA Finals to a Game 7. ENLARGE LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Golden State Warriors, 115-101, Thursday at the Quicken Loans Arena … [Read more...] about LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers Defeat Golden State Warriors to Force Game 7
Internet Brutalized LeBron With Crying Memes Following The Cavs Game 2 Destruction
Getty Image Though many expected this year’s NBA Finals to lean strongly in the Warriors’ favor, the first two games of the series have been even more lopsided than most could have anticipated. Things are not going well for LeBron James and his Cavaliers, who are heading to Cleveland down 2-0 and desperately looking for answers to this Warriors team on the verge of beating … [Read more...] about Internet Brutalized LeBron With Crying Memes Following The Cavs Game 2 Destruction