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Larry Bird trade rumors, contract, salary
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• Hoops Rumors Glossary: Bird RightsThe Bird exception, named after Larry Bird, is a rule included in the NBA’s Collective Bargaining Agreement that allows teams to go over the salary cap to re-sign their own players. A player who qualifies for the Bird exception, formally referred to as a Qualifying Veteran Free Agent, is said to have “Bird rights.” The […]...2024 -
• On this day: Celtics win Banner 16 vs. Rockets; Larry Bird signs
On this day, the Celtics won Banner 16 by defeating the Rockets in Game 6 of the 1986 NBA Finals; they also signed Larry Bird in 1979....2023
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• 2023 NBA draft prospect Taylor Funk modeled his game on Larry Bird, and it shows
The Utah State alum has worked out for the Celtics ahead of this year's draft....2023
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• Hall of Famer Larry Bird attended Pacers’ first pre-draft workout
The Pacers held their first pre-draft workout on Friday and the organization had a familiar face on hand to catch the festivities....2023
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• Remember when Paul Pierce claimed he was better than Dwayne Wade
Paul Pierce is considered one of the all-time greats in Boston Celtics history. He was drafted 10th overall by the Celtics in the 1998 NBA Draft and did not disappoint. He has put his name alongside Larry Bird, Bob Cousy, Bill Russell, Kevin McHale, John Havlicek, K.C. Jones, Robert Parish, the list could go on […] The post Remember when Paul Pierce claimed he was better than Dwayne Wade app...2022Check it out Paul Pierce
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• Larry Bird’s Net Worth in 2022
Larry Bird is considered to be one of the greatest basketball players of all time. He is particularly well-known for his legendary rivalry with Magic Johnson which helped oversee the NBA’s revival in the ’80s. In this piece, we’re going to be taking a look at Larry Bird’s net worth in 2022. Larry Bird’s Net […] The post Larry Bird’s Net Worth in 2022 appea...2022Check it out Net Worth
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• Pistons’ Cade Cunningham matches LeBron James, Larry Bird with epic rookie milestone
After a rather rough start to his pro career, Detroit Pistons rookie Cade Cunningham seems to have found his rhythm as he continues to show why he’s the No. 1 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. Cunningham missed the first four games of the season due to a sprained ankle, and when he made his […] The post Pistons’ Cade Cunningham matches LeBron James, Larry Bird with epic rookie mileston...2021Click for news about Cade Cunningham
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• The Story of Len Bias, The Highest Draft Pick To Never Play In The NBA
Larry Bird had Magic Johnson, Wilt Chamberlain had Bill Russell, and Michael Jordan had Len Bias. I know what you’re thinking. Who? To modern NBA fans, the name Len Bias probably doesn’t ring any bells. That’s because his star was put out before it ever got a chance to shine, with his untimely passing just […] The post The Story of Len Bias, The Highest Draft Pick To Never Play In The NBA ap...2021See more Magic Johnson
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• Ask Sam Mailbag: Questions about the Draft, free agents, LeBron, and Larry Bird
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• 10 NBA Draft busts living successful post-basketball lives
When fans think of the NBA Draft, one of the first words that come to mind is “superstars.” After all, the draft has produced some of the biggest names in basketball such as Michael Jordan, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Larry Bird, LeBron James, Tim Duncan, Shaquille O’Neal, and more. But it has also produced some of […] The post 10 NBA Draft busts living successful post-basketball lives appeared ...2020Check it out Michael Jordan
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• 5 NBA Draft Busts that were foolishly selected over Hall of Famers
Everyone makes mistakes. The NBA Draft history is full of the examples of tragic mishaps that general managers and NBA personnel have made over the history of the NBA. Of course, the NBA Draft has produced some of the NBA’s most brightest stars which include Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, and so […] The post 5 NBA Draft Busts that were foolishly selected over Ha...2020Continue with Michael Jordan
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• Top 5 NBA Draft classes in league history, ranked
The NBA Draft is home to some of the best players the league has to offer. Names such as Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Shaquille O’Neal, and Tim Duncan were high draft picks. There are some NBA draft classes that that are good, some are great, and some are the best of all time. […] The post Top 5 NBA Draft classes in league history, ranked appeared first on ClutchPoints....2020See more articles Michael Jordan
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• 5 biggest NBA Draft busts in Boston Celtics history
The Boston Celtics are indeed one of the most illustrious franchises in basketball history. Most of the team’s distinguished Hall of Famers were their own lottery picks selected from the draft. All-time greats like Larry Bird and Kevin McHale can attest to the team’s success when it comes to the lottery. A player of Paul […] The post 5 biggest NBA Draft busts in Boston Celtics history appear...2020See more Boston Celtics
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• Jazz exercise contract option on Donovan Mitchell
In a 100 percent expected move, the Utah Jazz have exercised their third-year team option on guard Donovan Mitchell for the 2019-20 season. Mitchell (6-3, 215, Louisville) led all rookies last season in scoring at 20.5 points per game and total points (1,616), joining David Robinson (1989-90), Larry Bird (1979-80), Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (1969-70) and Wilt Chamberlain [...]...2018Check it out Donovan Mitchell
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• Dirk to Doncic: Dallas Mavericks tap brakes on inevitable comparisons
DALLAS (AP) -- Luka Doncic didn't get compared to Larry Bird when he was introduced a day after the Dallas Mavericks traded up to get the third overall pick in the NBA draft....2018Click for news about Dallas Mavericks
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• SLAM’s Top 100 Players Of All-Time: Larry Bird, No. 10Click here for 100-51 and here for 50-11 on the SLAM TOP 100. Stay posted as we reveal the rest of the list over the next few days. Order your copy of the SLAM TOP 100 issue at our store. — The résumé is, obviously, exceptional, and certainly worth highlighting. Larry Bird was a 12-time […] The post SLAM’s Top 100 Players Of All-Time: Larry Bird, No. 10 appeared first on SLAMonl...2018 -
• Report: George tells Pacers he won't re-sign, prefers Lakers
Paul George has reportedly informed the Indiana Pacers that he will not re-sign with the team after the 2017-2018 season.According to Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical, George has not requested a trade but has told the Pacers he is not going to sign an extension. With Larry Bird having recently stepped down, George reportedly wanted new president of basketball operations Kevin Pritchard to be awa...2017See more articles Paul George
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• Pacers president: Paul George, team ‘on the same page’
The Indiana Pacers have a new brain trust after Larry Bird stepped down as the team’s president over the weekend.This could potentially mean a brand-new relationship with star forward Paul George, who has been vocal about the direction of the team.George wouldn’t commit to a long-term future with Indiana after the team was eliminated from the playoffs in the first round against the Cleveland Caval...2017Visit the page Paul George
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• Pacers president: Paul George, team ‘on the same page’
The Indiana Pacers have a new brain trust after Larry Bird stepped down as the team’s president over the weekend.This could potentially mean a brand-new relationship with star forward Paul George, who has been vocal about the direction of the team.George wouldn’t commit to a long-term future with Indiana after the team was eliminated from the playoffs in the first round against the Cleveland Caval...2017Visit the page Paul George
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• Nine worst NBA free agent signings from last summer
Last summer, the NBA’s salary cap spiked upward in a way we had never seen before. The result was a bevy of contracts that, by previous standards, were enormous. Most look fine now, in accordance with the cap spike, but the bad contracts look much worse than normal.Instead of Allen Crabbe and Evan Turner being minor annoyances to the Portland Trail Blazers’ cap space, the two will keep the team fr...2017Click for news about Allen Crabbe
Larry Bird trade rumors, contract, salary
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• Pacers owner says team never considered dealing Paul George
Indiana Pacers forward Paul George was the subject of numerous trade rumors leading up to the NBA’s trade deadline, but according to owner Herb Simon, no deal was ever close.Simon did confirm to Nate Taylor of the Indianapolis Star that there was interest in George, but the offers that came in weren’t even given much consideration.“Basically, we were offered a lot of things,” Simon said. “We didn’...2017See more articles Paul George
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• Lance Stephenson almost cried when Larry Bird called him to return to Pacers
Not even Born Ready was ready for the call he received earlier this month.Lance Stephenson said Friday he almost cried when Indiana Pacers president Larry Bird called him to return to the team, per local reporter Mark Montieth. The 26-year-old Stephenson was drafted by the Pacers in 2010 and enjoyed the best seasons of his NBA career there. But he left the team in 2014, kicking off a stretch where...2017Visit the page Lance Stephenson
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• Paul George rips Pacers for lack of toughness and chemistry
To say that this season has not gone too swimmingly for Paul George and the Indiana Pacers would be an understatement. Indiana heads into Wednesday’s action with a pedestrian 36-34 record and is currently the sixth seed back east.More than their on-court performance, the drama surrounding the Pacers and their star forward has involved whether he will be in Indiana over the long term. Earlier in th...2017Click for news about Paul George
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• Report: Sixers made ‘significant’ offer for Paul George at trade deadline
The Philadelphia 76ers were apparently in hot pursuit of four-time All-Star forward Paul George at last month’s trade deadline.ESPN’s Zach Lowe reported on Tuesday that the Sixers were among the teams that the Indiana Pacers engaged in George trade talks at the deadline. Kyle Neubeck of Liberty Ballers added that the Sixers made a “significant” offer for George that supposedly involved Robert Covi...2017See more articles Paul George
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• Larry Bird Calls Paul George Trade Talk ‘Fake News’
Larry Bird says he "wasn't motivated to move Paul George" at last month's trade deadline. The post Larry Bird Calls Paul George Trade Talk ‘Fake News’ appeared first on SLAMonline....2017Check it out Paul George
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• Larry Bird: Paul George trade rumors were 'fake news'
The Indiana Pacers are in the home stretch of their playoff push, but for a moment, it looked like they were going to have to march on without their best player.Leading up to the NBA’s Feb. 24 trade deadline, it was widely perceived that Pacers star Paul George was on the trading block. However, after all the chatter, George stayed put in Indiana.Many believed George didn’t relocate because Indian...2017Continue with Paul George
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• Pacers President Larry Bird Labels Paul George Trade Rumors As ‘Fake News’
The Indiana Pacers are in the home stretch of their playoff push, but for a moment, it looked like they... »...2017Check it out Indiana Pacers
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• NBA exec: Paul George to Celtics could be 'sleeper' trade
The Boston Celtics missed out on trading for DeMarcus Cousins over the weekend, though reports have indicated they were never actually interested. Now that Cousins has gone to the New Orleans Pelicans, most of the rumors regarding the Celtics have revolved around Jimmy Butler.But what about Paul George?Two NBA executives who spoke with Frank Isola of the New York Daily News expressed doubt that Ce...2017See more Paul George
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• NBA exec: Paul George to Celtics could be 'sleeper' trade
The Boston Celtics missed out on trading for DeMarcus Cousins over the weekend, though reports have indicated they were never actually interested. Now that Cousins has gone to the New Orleans Pelicans, most of the rumors regarding the Celtics have revolved around Jimmy Butler.But what about Paul George?Two NBA executives who spoke with Frank Isola of the New York Daily News expressed doubt that Ce...2017Continue with Paul George
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• Is the NBA All-Star Game worth saving?
The NBA celebrates its All-Star Game with more action than another other sport's celebration of its best players. Between the various forms of the Celebrity Game and the Rising Stars Challenge on Friday night; the D-League All-Star Game appetizer to All-Star Saturday Night's triumvirate of a main course that includes the Skills Challenge, Three-Point Contest and Slam Dunk Contest; and the game its...2017See more articles Slam Dunk