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How Staying With The Oklahoma City Thunder Could Earn Paul George Nearly $300 Million
Paul George re-signing with the Thunder was a big surprise to most basketball fans. But when you consider how much money he could potentially make, it's not so crazy.
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LeBron James Signs With The Los Angeles Lakers – How Much Will He Make?
LeBron James just signed a deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, marking the first time he'll play in the Western Conference. Here's how much he'll earn.
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LeBron James Declined His Player Option…So Now What?
LeBron James declined his player option, which means he can now sign with any team. However, the options that looked appealing a month ago aren't so rosy now.
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The 76ers Made One Of The Best Trades Of The NBA Draft… They Just Had To Break A Hometown Hero's Heart
The Sixers made a genius trade during this year's NBA Draft – teaching one Philadelphia local about the harsh realities of the business of basketball.
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Here's How The Suns Traded For A Draft Pick They Already Owned
The NBA sure does like making teams pay for silly roster moves. Here's how the Suns essentially bought back a pick it already owned.
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Why Mexican Soccer Captain Rafael Marquez Is On A U.S. Blacklist
Rafael Marquez is participating in his fifth and final World Cup. This one is just a little bit different than the others.
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Thanks To His Back, Michael Porter Jr. Lost Millions Of Dollars
A year ago, Michael Porter Jr. looked like a real possibility as the top pick in the NBA draft. Instead, he fell to the middle of the first round – and it's going to end up costing him millions.
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To Avoid A Bankruptcy Case, Former Tennis Star Boris Becker Is Claiming Diplomatic Immunity
Boris Becker is the youngest player to ever win at Wimbledon. Now he's trying to avoid bankruptcy proceedings by claiming diplomatic immunity.
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Puma Is Making A Return To Basketball In A Major Way
Puma hasn't been in the basketball game in two decades, but it's looking to make a return to the hardwood in a big way.
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How Much Money Does An NBA Draft Pick Make?
The NBA Draft will help a lot of athletes realize their dreams – especially financially. How much will the top selections make next season?
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How Much Is LeBron Worth To The Cavs – And The City Of Cleveland?
LeBron James has had a tremendous effect on the city of Cleveland. But can we figure out just how much he's worth to the city's economy?
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These Three Athletes Have Earned More Than $1 Billion From Salary, Endorsements, And Investments
Becoming a billionaire is no easy task. And even though player salaries are higher than ever, only three athletes can count themselves as part of the billionaire club.
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Kevin Durant Has Investments In 16 Companies – Here's What He's Learned
Kevin Durant is now a two-time NBA champion, but he's got his sights on something even bigger: taking over Silicon Valley.
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LeBron James Earned $33 Million This Season…But He Only Received Half Of It
LeBron James made a ton of money this past season. Er…well, at least he did before all of the taxes and fees he owed. How much did he end up with?
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Cleveland Cavaliers Owner Dan Gilbert Is Investing $5 Billion Into Downtown Detroit
Dan Gilbert is best known as the owner of the Cavaliers. So why is he investing billions into downtown Detroit?