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NBA: LeBron James to return to Lakers, agrees two-year max contract

The NBA’s all-time leading scorer, LeBron James, will return to the Los Angeles Lakers for the upcoming 2024–25 season after agreeing to a two-year maximum contract worth $104 million. The 39-year-old will return for a record-tying 22nd season in the NBA, and according to reports, the new deal with the Lakers includes both a player option for the 2025–26 season and a no-trade clause, as James...

NBA: Veteran guard-forward Klay Thompson set to join Dallas Mavericks in free agency

NBA: Veteran guard-forward Klay Thompson set to join Dallas Mavericks in free agency

Golden Star Warriors veteran guard-forward Klay Thompson has reportedly agreed to a three-year deal worth $50 million with the Dallas Mavericks. Thompson’s move to the Mavericks, who were beaten by the Boston Celtics in the 2024 NBA Finals, is part of a multi-team sign-and-trade that also involves the Charlotte Hornets. According to reports, the deal, which doesn’t include a player option, will see the 34-year-old move...

NBA: Paul George reportedly agrees four-year max deal with 76ers 

The twists and turns of NBA free agency kicked off on Sunday, June 30, and one of the biggest news stories coming out of the league involves nine-time All-Star Paul George, who is reportedly heading to Philadelphia after agreeing to a four-year deal with the 76ers. George will sign a maximum contract worth around $212 million, with the deal expected to include a player option in...

NBA: Vincent agrees deal with Lakers; Metu & Okogie reunite in Phoenix

NBA: Vincent agrees deal with Lakers; Metu & Okogie reunite in Phoenix

The trio of Nigeria's D'Tigers stars Gabe Vincent, Chimezie Metu, and Josh Okogie were all involved in the jaw-dropping first day of free agency in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Vincent, whose Miami Heat side lost in the Finals to the Denver Nuggets in June, is expected to join the 17-time champion Los Angeles Lakers on a three-year deal worth around $33 million. https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1674920628388757505?t=EPxrvlHpwU87O6iAO4mofQ&s=19 The D'Tigers...