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“Roundball Rock” is back in the NBA’s new TV deal. And there’s lots more for viewers to know
Welcome back, “Roundball Rock.” John Tesh’s iconic theme music for NBA broadcasts on NBC is coming back when the league’s new media rights deals officially commence in the 2025-26 season and is one of many highlights of the 11-year agreement the league finally completed Wednesday.
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NBA says it has signed new 11-year media rights deal with Disney, NBC and Amazon
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Tom Thibodeau, 2-time NBA Coach of the Year, agrees to 3-year extension with Knicks, AP source says
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Pacers agree to 3-year, $59 million deal with Andrew Nembhard, AP source says
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Hawks rookie Djurisic sidelined until at least November following surgery on left foot
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Hornets mourn the death of Pat Doughty, longtime PA announcer known as ‘Big Pat’
The Charlotte Hornets announced that Pat Doughty, the team’s PA announcer for the past 20 seasons, has died. He was 55.
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76ers welcome Paul George, welcome back Maxey with all parties in desperate chase for championship
Paul George ditched Los Angeles and decided to help form a new Big Three in Philadelphia with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey.
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Hornets waive veteran guard Reggie Jackson less than a month after trade with Denver
The Charlotte Hornets have waived guard Reggie Jackson, less than a month after acquiring him and three future second-round draft picks in a deal with the Denver Nuggets.
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Larsson’s basket in OT lifts Heat to 120-118 win over Grizzlies and 1st Summer League title
Pelle Larsson broke a tie by scoring from the lane in overtime to give Miami a 120-118 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies and hand the Heat their first NBA Summer League championship.
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NBA Summer League Glance
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Memphis 87, Philadelphia 85
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Warner Bros. Discovery informs NBA it will match Amazon Prime Video’s offer to air games
Turner Sports intends to continue its longtime relationship with the NBA. Warner Bros. Discovery informed the league Monday that it will match the $1.8 billion per year offer by Amazon Prime Video.
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Memphis 87, Philadelphia 85
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Sam Hauser agrees to four-year, $45 million extension with Celtics, AP source says
A person with knowledge of the details says the Boston Celtics have locked up another member of their championship core, agreeing to a four-year, $45 million extension with Sam Hauser.
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Memphis 87, Philadelphia 85
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Evan Mobley, Cavaliers agree on 5-year, $224 million rookie contract extension, AP source says
A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that the Cleveland Cavaliers and forward Evan Mobley have agreed to a five-year, $224 million contract extension.
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Bucks sign former Toronto Raptors guard Gary Trent Jr.
Gary Trent Jr. has left the Toronto Raptors to join the Milwaukee Bucks’ backcourt. The Bucks announced the signing of the 6-foot-5 guard on Saturday.
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Lakers shut down Bronny James after back-to-back promising performances
Bronny James was a spectator on Saturday. The Los Angeles Lakers determined they have seen all they need out of the NBA’s most talked-about rookie.
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Jazz waive Westbrook as expected to clear his departure, likely for the Nuggets
The Utah Jazz have waived point guard Russell Westbrook. Saturday’s move creates the opportunity for him to potentially join the Denver Nuggets.
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South Sudan nearly beat the US in an Olympic tuneup. Here’s how it happened
Seems like being in London works for LeBron James. Playing in the same building as he did during the 2012 London Olympics — O2 Arena, which was called North Greenwich Arena during those games a dozen years ago — James came up big down the stretch on Saturday, hitting the game-winning layup in a 101-
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Memphis 87, Philadelphia 85
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Memphis acquires Diakite in trade with Brooklyn, which gets former lottery pick Ziaire Williams
The Memphis Grizzlies have acquired forward Mamadi Diakite and the draft rights to Nemanja Dangubic from the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for one-time lottery pick Ziaire Williams and a Dallas Mavericks’ 2030 second-round draft pick.
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Bronny James continues promising play with 13 points in Lakers’ 93-89 win over Cavaliers
Lakers rookie Bronny James put together his second promising Summer League performance in a row Thursday night, scoring 13 points in Los Angeles’ 93-89 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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Memphis 87, Philadelphia 85
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Clippers trade Russell Westbrook to Jazz. He’s expected to join the Nuggets after a buyout
The Los Angeles Clippers have sent Russell Westbrook to the Utah Jazz in a sign-and-trade deal for point guard Kris Dunn.
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Griner, Jones among WNBA’s picks for skills competitions. Clark, Ionescu decline 3-point contest
Phoenix’s Brittney Griner and New York’s Jonquel Jones are among the biggest names participating in the WNBA’s special competitions on Friday during the league’s All-Star weekend.
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Memphis 87, Philadelphia 85
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Bronny James bounces back with 12 points, Lakers top Hawks 87-86 at Summer League
Bronny James got some shots to fall Wednesday night in perhaps his best performance yet out of his five games with the Los Angeles Lakers this summer.
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Magic co-founder Pat Williams, who helped bring team to Orlando, dies at 84
Pat Williams, a co-founder of the Orlando Magic and someone who spent more than a half-century working within the NBA, has died from complications related to viral pneumonia.
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Memphis 87, Philadelphia 85
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NBA moves a big step closer to finalizing new 11-year media rights deals
The NBA’s Board of Governors approved the league’s next media rights deals with Disney, NBC and Amazon Prime Video at its meeting Tuesday, moving the league one giant step closer to finalizing the 11-year agreements that will be worth about $76 billion.
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Mavericks star Kyrie Irving breaks left hand in offseason workout, has surgery
Kyrie Irving has a broken left hand that required surgery after getting injured in an offseason workout.
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Lindsey Harding will be the Los Angeles Lakers’ first female assistant coach, AP source says
Lindsey Harding is joining JJ Redick’s coaching staff with the Los Angeles Lakers, a person with knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press.
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Jontay Porter, banned from NBA, is denied permission to resume career in Greece
A federal judge has denied a request by former NBA player Jontay Porter to be allowed to resume his basketball career in Greece while he is awaiting sentencing for his role in a betting scandal that got him banned from the league.
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Joe ‘Jellybean’ Bryant, the father of Kobe Bryant, dies at 69
Joe “Jellybean” Bryant, the father of the late Basketball Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant, has died, according to his alma mater, La Salle University.
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