The Associated PressTogether at last: Carmelo joins LeBron's Lakers to seek ring
Carmelo Anthony and LeBron James have dreamed about teaming up in the NBA since they entered the league together 18 years ago. The 37-year-old Anthony agreed to a one-year deal with the Lakers on Tuesday, agent Aaron Mintz confirmed to The Associated Press. The 10th-leading scorer in NBA history will join James, the third-leading scorer, alongside eight-time All-Star Anthony Davis and former MVP Russell Westbrook for what should be a fascinating season in Los Angeles.
The Associated PressCurry lands second $200M contract of career with Warriors
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Stephen Curry has landed the second $200 million-plus contract of his career, reaching agreement on a $215 million, four-year extension with the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday that takes him through the 2025-26 season. Curry's agent, Jeff Austin of Octagon, confirmed the new deal for the star point guard, who would have been entering the final season of his previous contract. Curry will earn $48 million for the 2022-23 season, then $51.9 million in '23-'24, $55.7 million in '24-'25 and $59.6 million in the final year of the deal.
The Associated PressAP source: DeRozan agrees to $85 million deal with Bulls
CHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Bulls made another major upgrade, acquiring high-scoring small forward DeMar DeRozan a day after adding point guard Lonzo Ball. The Bulls agreed Tuesday to a three-year, $85 million contract with DeRozan as part of a sign-and-trade with San Antonio, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. The move is another sign Chicago is serious about contending in the Eastern Conference.
