Pacers make early splash by agreeing to 2-year, $45 million deal with Bruce Brown, source says

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:13:32 GMT

Pacers make early splash by agreeing to 2-year, $45 million deal with Bruce Brown, source says INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Bruce Brown Jr. is leaving the NBA champion Denver Nuggets for a two-year, $45 million deal with the Indiana Pacers, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Friday.The person requested anonymity because the deal has not yet been announced publicly and said the deal includes a team option for the second year.Brown started 31 games and was a key contributor in the playoffs for the Nuggets last season. He averaged 11.5 points, 4.1 rebounds and 3.4 assists during the regular season.Denver wanted to keep Brown, but was prevented by salary cap rules from offering a deal anywhere near the one the Pacers offered. Indiana was trying to get younger and better defensively on the perimeter before last week’s NBA draft. But trading partners wanted Indiana’s No. 7 overall pick — something the Pacers were unwilling to do.Instead, they made a rare early splash in free agency by adding the 26-year-old Brown to a young, emerging roster led by A...

Kyrie Irving agrees to stay with Mavs, Doncic on a $126 million, 3-year deal, AP source says

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:13:32 GMT

Kyrie Irving agrees to stay with Mavs, Doncic on a $126 million, 3-year deal, AP source says DALLAS (AP) — Kyrie Irving wants to run it back with Luka Doncic.The enigmatic guard and the Dallas Mavericks agreed Friday on a $126 million, three-year contract in the opening hour of NBA free agency, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because contracts can’t be signed until Thursday.The Mavericks paired All-Star starters for the first time in franchise history by adding Irving in a blockbuster deal with Brooklyn last February, but stumbled down the stretch to miss the playoffs for the first time since Doncic was a rookie in 2018-19.Dallas was in the middle of the postseason chase when Irving joined the club, but the eight-time All-Star and Doncic, a four-time choice, were just 5-11 together with both missing multiple games because of injuries.The Mavericks won their first two games with Irving but went 7-18 the rest of the way and couldn’t even make the play-in tournament a year after reaching the ...

Rocket Mortgage Classic Par Scores

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:13:32 GMT

Rocket Mortgage Classic Par Scores FridayAt North CourseDetroitPurse: $8.8 millionYardage: 7,370; Par: 72Second RoundTaylor Moore64-67—131-13Taylor Pendrith67-64—131-13Ludvig Aberg65-67—132-12Rickie Fowler67-65—132-12Justin Lower68-65—133-11Collin Morikawa66-67—133-11Aaron Rai65-68—133-11Adam Schenk65-68—133-11Cameron Davis69-65—134-10Adam Hadwin66-68—134-10Peter Kuest64-70—134-10Andrew Landry71-63—134-10Sepp Straka68-66—134-10Dylan Wu65-69—134-10Nicolai Hojgaard67-68—135-9Chris Kirk67-68—135-9Peter Malnati69-66—135-9Callum Tarren67-68—135-9Keegan Bradley69-67—136-8MJ Daffue66-70—136-8Brian Harman68-68—136-8Charley Hoffman67-69—136-8Satoshi Kodaira71-65—136-8Troy Merritt68-68—136-8Alex Noren68-68—136-8Sam Ryder65-71—136-8Brendon Todd68-68—136-8Carl Yuan70-66—136-8Luke Donald71-66—137-7Doug Ghim66-71—137-7Ben Griffin70-67—137-7Max Homa69-68—137-7Stephan Jaeger69-68—137-7Ryan Moore67-70—137-7Ryan Palmer70-67—137-7Chad Ramey68-69—137-7Brett Stegmaier67-70—137-7Justin Suh65-72—137-7Danny Willett70-67—137-7Carson Young69-...

Weiser: Ruling in LGBTQ case creates 'loophole' to refuse customers

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:13:32 GMT

Weiser: Ruling in LGBTQ case creates 'loophole' to refuse customers DENVER (KDVR) — The U.S. Supreme Court's week of announcing some major decisions ended with a ruling on a case from right here in Colorado. The high court sided with web designer Lorie Smith, citing the right to free speech in her case , which she filed saying she did not want to create messages from LGBTQ couples. How many Coloradans are back on the hook for student loans? Smith and her team hail Friday's decision as a victory for free speech, while state leaders are concerned about what this means for groups often discriminated against."Today's decision in 303 Creative permits businesses to turn away customers because of who they are," Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser said. He held a press conference with LGBTQ community members shortly after the decision was announced Friday.Smith praised the ruling."Today, I am incredibly grateful for the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling today that says that I am free to create custom designs consistent with my beliefs without the fear of Colo...

Denver weather: Warm-up with storm chances this July 4th weekend

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:13:32 GMT

Denver weather: Warm-up with storm chances this July 4th weekend DENVER (KDVR) — Denver's weather features warming temperatures and a few chances for afternoon thunderstorms as the July Fourth weekend begins. Weather tonight: Storms clearingThunderstorms will wrap up Friday evening, followed by clouds clearing out overnight. Temperatures will stay comfortable and fall to the mid-50s. Weather tomorrow: Slight storm chancesSaturday will start with sunshine. As temperatures climb toward 80 degrees, more clouds will build in and will be followed by a slight chance for isolated thunderstorms. Looking ahead: Warmer, a few stormsSunday, sunshine will help to boost high temperatures into the mid-80s. This will be followed by a few afternoon thunderstorms. Monday looks drier and warmer. Mainly sunny skies will help highs climb to 88 degrees, which is right in line with normal for this time of year. On Tuesday, a sunny start to the day will help high temperatures climb to the mid-80s. This will be followed by a chance for thunderstorms that will develop ...

Will USPS, Amazon deliver on July 4?

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:13:32 GMT

Will USPS, Amazon deliver on July 4? (WHNT/NEXSTAR) — Will the mail run on the Fourth of July? In short, the answer is no!No mailing or package service, such as  U.S. Postal Service (USPS), UPS and FedEx, will be running on the federal holiday. Why are teens pretending to die from McDonald’s Grimace Shake? Normal delivery service will be on Monday, July 3, and then normal service will resume for all three companies on July 5.To look at the holiday schedules recognized by each service, click the links below:USPSFedExUPSWhen it comes to Amazon, while the retail giant's observed holidays sometimes align with other delivery services, they don't always. Independence Day, however, is one of Amazon's observed holidays, according to Amazon. Customers should plan accordingly.

2 children hospitalized after being pulled unresponsive from swimming pool of Hollywood home

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:13:32 GMT

2 children hospitalized after being pulled unresponsive from swimming pool of Hollywood home Rescue crews took two small children to the hospital after they were pulled unresponsive from a swimming pool in Hollywood.Hollywood Police units arrived at the scene in reference to reports of a drowning incident in a pool along the 6400 block of Meade Street, Friday morning.7Skyforce hovered over the pool as first responders worked to save the victims. Surveillance video captured paramedics placing one of the victims in the back of an ambulance.“It hit me, like, I just feel like in shock,” said area resident Claudia Oyuela. Neighbors said this home is used as a vacation rental, a fun spot for a family with a large pool in the back.“You know, everybody wants to be inside a pool, everybody wants to have fun right now,” said Oyuela, “and it’s really sad that something that is very fun ends up like that. I mean, I don’t know how the kids are right now, but I hope that they are well.”Paramedics administered CPR on the children before tran...

‘They picked the wrong house’: Fort Lauderdale homeowner chases after package thieves caught on camera

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:13:32 GMT

‘They picked the wrong house’: Fort Lauderdale homeowner chases after package thieves caught on camera A Fort Lauderdale homeowner turned the tables on a group of thieves after one of them who was caught on camera swiping packages.Surveillance video captured an Amazon delivery driver dropping off the packages on the front porch of the residence, located along Southwest 28th Avenue, at around 4 p.m., June 23.Speaking with 7News a week later, the homeowner, who asked not to have her face shown, said she received a Ring camera motion alert. Then, a minute or so later, she received another one.“I got another one immediately after, and I’d seen somebody grabbing the box and running away, so I just quickly came in the house and out the front door.“I saw it on camera! Excuse me!” the homeowner is heard screaming in the security video as she walked outside.The homeowner said the thief jumped into a black Nissan Sentra, and then she jumped into her truck.“They went that way, so I went [in the opposite direction], and when I went that way, they were trying to come...

Chicago Bulls in free agency: Jevon Carter joins on a 3-year deal, while Coby White and Andre Drummond return

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:13:32 GMT

Chicago Bulls in free agency: Jevon Carter joins on a 3-year deal, while Coby White and Andre Drummond return The Chicago Bulls brought in their first new player of the summer when NBA free agency opened Friday, signing guard Jevon Carter to a three-year deal, according to a report by ESPN.After two seasons with the Milwaukee Bucks, Carter hit the free agency market after declining his player option. He reportedly signed a $20 million deal with the Bulls.For the Bulls, Carter fills a wide variety of needs facing the roster this offseason. He’s a consistent contributor — logging 81 games last season — and brings a hardened edge to the perimeter that should mesh quickly with a Bulls defense that finished fifth in the league last year.Most importantly, Carter could be a game changer for the Bulls as they attempt to break out of their position as the worst 3-point shooting team in the league. Carter shot 42.1% from behind the arc last season and took 4.2 attempts per game off the bench — a number that would have placed him third overall on the Bulls roster.This signing w...

Mets Notebook: Jose Quintana making rehab start, familiar faces return to Citi Field

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:13:32 GMT

Mets Notebook: Jose Quintana making rehab start, familiar faces return to Citi Field The Mets are getting closer to being able to roll out the rotation they had imagined in the winter. Now, they just have to hope those starting pitchers can get back them back into playoff contention.Left-hander Jose Quintana is making what could be his final rehab start Friday night with Triple-A Syracuse. He could replace left-hander David Peterson in the rotation next week. He’s on track to reach the expected July timeline the club targeted after he underwent bone graft surgery to remove a lesion on his left rib during spring training.The rotation could get crowded.“We haven’t said that very much this year,” manager Buck Showalter said Friday night before the Mets began a series with the San Francisco Giants. “But I hope it does get crowded.”Peterson and right-hander Tylor Megill were supposed to be depth options this season but they’ve been used in place of injured arms. But they have both taken giant steps backward this season. Peterson ...