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LeBron James's New Two-Year Contract Is Worth More Than Michael Jordan Made His Entire Career
LeBron James signed a contract extension to remain with the Lakers, and it'll push him even further into uncharted territory.
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The Lakers Have Agreed To Deals For Both LeBron And Bronny James — Here's How Much They'll Make
LeBron and Bronny James are playing together for the Los Angeles Lakers. As you may guess, one is making a lot more money.
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Fresh Off A Championship, Jayson Tatum Agrees To The Largest NBA Contract Ever
The Celtics already had the highest-paid player in the NBA on their roster. Now, they've set another financial record.
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After He Opted Out Of A $51.4 Million Contract, What's LeBron James's Next Move?
LeBron James has opted out of his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, but that doesn't necessarily mean he plans to skip town.
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Was Bobby Bonilla's Contract Financially Brilliant Or Horrendously Stupid?
It's easy to call Bobby Bonilla's famous contract "brilliant" – but was it actually a smart financial move?
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Long Before Bobby Bonilla's 25 Year Gravy Train, This Random NFL Player Negotiated An Equally Creative And Lucrative Deal…
Long before there was a "Bobby Bonilla Day" there was a random NFL player who scored an equally interesting sports contract that can only end upon his death.
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How Bret Saberhagen Inspired Bobby Bonilla's Famous Contract
Bret Saberhagen won the World Series 35 years ago on a $150,000 salary. The New York Mets will pay him more than that this year. Here's why.
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Forget "Bobby Bonilla Day", July 1st Should Really Be "Max Scherzer Day" Based On The Ridiculous Deferred Check He Cashes Every Year
Every July 1st, people celebrate Bobby Bonilla's contract like it's a national holiday. Well, we're here to tell you that July 1st really should be called "Max Scherzer Day." His annuity is 10X Bobby Bonilla's!
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Bobby Bonilla Would Be Proud! The Orioles Are Going To Be Paying Chris Davis A Fortune Every Year All The Way Into His Fifties
Bobby Bonilla's famous contract pays him $1.44 million a year even though he's been retired since 2001. That's pennies compared to what Chris Davis will earn…
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Happy Bobby Bonilla Day! The NY Mets Just Paid 59-Year-Old Bobby Bonilla $1.4 Million
Happy Bobby Bonilla Day! AKA the day when a 59-year-old retired baseball player randomly earns $1.4 million from The Mets.
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When Bobby Bonilla Wakes Up Tomorrow… He'll Be $1.4 Million Richer
When Bobby Bonilla gets the mail sometime today or tomorrow, he'll find a thin letter from the NY Mets. Inside that envelope is a check for $1.4 million.
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Scottie Barnes Just Signed A Franchise Record $270 Million Extension With The Toronto Raptors
Scottie Barnes has won Rookie of the Year and made an All-Star team. Now, he's signed the largest contract in Raptors history.
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Stephen A. Smith Turned Down A $90 Million Offer From ESPN – Here's How Much He Wants
Stephen A. Smith is arguably ESPN's biggest personality, but will they pay him top dollar to keep him around?
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After Getting Fired By The Pistons, Monty Williams Will Get $85 Million To NOT Coach For TWO Teams
Monty Williams will not only get paid the entire remaining value of his Pistons contract, he will ALSO continue earning around $20 million from a former team buyout. What a life.
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Did Dan Hurley Really Give Up THAT Much Money By Turning Down The Lakers?
Dan Hurley is on top of the college basketball world. He's choosing to stay there instead of joining the Los Angeles Lakers.