Transition periods for professional sports teams are often awkward, especially when the past still significantly influences the future. This is the situation for the Golden State Warriors and Stephen Curry, who are driven by a strong desire to win while facing an uncertain future, fighting until the very end. Before Curry signed a one-year, $62.6 million contract extension last week, the atmosphere was already complicated, uneasy, and emotional. This deal, which keeps him in San Francisco through the 2026-27 season, might be the final contract of his legendary career. For the Warriors, this move is both a gesture of gratitude…
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LeBron James, the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, has extended his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers for another two years following his stellar performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics. His efforts were crucial in securing Team USA’s fifth consecutive gold medal, earning him the Olympic MVP title. As the 2024-25 NBA season approaches, fans and analysts are eager to see what LeBron and the Lakers can achieve under new head coach JJ Redick. The Lakers are considered mid-tier underdogs for the NBA championship, with sportsbooks offering odds between +3000 and +3800. Los Angeles Lakers: Over/Under 44.5 Wins The Lakers are…
Toronto Raptors players have already started preparing for the next NBA season. Scottie Barnes and his friend Jonathan Mogbo, who was picked 31st overall in June’s NBA Draft, have been training in Spain. Meanwhile, Immanuel Quickley and Jakob Poeltl have been working out in Miami. Second-year player Gradey Dick has been hitting the gym hard and looks much bigger than he did last year. He’s also been helping new prospects get settled in as they prepare for training camp next month. Head coach Darko Rajakovic will share how he spent his summer at media day. Last summer was hectic for…