ESPN Offered Steve Kerr $7 Million Before He Signed With Warriors

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ESPN Offered Steve Kerr $7 Million Before He Signed With Warriors

ESPN was “especially aggressive” pursuing Kerr, per Tim Kawakami, offering roughly $7 million annually alongside a guarantee he would avoid debate-style “hot-take” programs. Kerr instead signed a two-year extension with the Golden State Warriors worth $17.5 million per season despite rumors of him leaving, keeping him the NBA’s highest-paid coach after four championships with the team.

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Josh Hart Roasts Philadelphia After Sweeping 76ers With Game 4 Blowout Win

about 1 month ago

Josh Hart Roasts Philadelphia After Sweeping 76ers With Game 4 Blowout Win

Despite the 76ers playing game 4 at the Wells Fargo Center, Knicks fans took over, making it seem less like a Philadelphia home game. Josh Hart roasted 76ers fans over it. "I used to think Philly was a sports town, I don't know if it is anymore," Hart said after sweeping them. Tyrese Maxey also lamented Knicks fans taking over.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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Paul George Looking to Work on His Explosiveness in the Offseason

Paul George admitted that he felt limited physically this year, dealing with reduced athleticism. It's something he wants to work on going into the offseason. "Figuring out if I can get that explosiveness back. It limited me a lot this year," George said. He just wants to try and find that explosiveness, hoping to add it back to his game.

By Pranay Mukherjee

Timberwolves Win Game 4 Vs Spurs 114-109

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Timberwolves Win Game 4 Vs Spurs 114-109

Edwards (36p) dropped 16 points in the 4th quarter to lead the Timberwolves to a 2-2 series tie. Minnesota nearly gave the game away with two backcourt turnovers, but Dosunmu's FTs saved them. Wemby being ejected with just 4 points and 4 rebounds certainly shifted the tide of the game. De'Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle, and Dylan Harper combined for 66.

By Samir Mehdi

Golden State Valkyries Outlast Phoenix Mercury Comeback 95-79

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Golden State Valkyries Outlast Phoenix Mercury Comeback 95-79

Alyssa Thomas tried to lead a comeback for the Mercury in the 3rd quarter as she dropped 19 points in total but the Valkyries pulled away. Kayla Thornton and Gabby Williams had 19 each while Janelle Salaün had 21 of her points. The Valks are 2-0 to start their season while Mercury is 1-1.

By Samir Mehdi

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Jalen Brunson Admits Journey to Eastern Conference Finals Has Been a “Rollercoaster”

Brunson believes that outside the Knicks organization, things looked worse than how they really were. However, he admitted that getting to the ECF was a rollercoaster. "Inside the building, we were working every day to be the best team we could be," Brunson said. He added that with the positives and negatives, the goal still is to be the best.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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