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Associated Press
3 days ago
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Duncan Robinson exercises option to terminate contract with Heat, though he could return to Miami
MIAMI (AP) — Duncan Robinson opted for unrestricted free agency on Sunday, exercising his early termination option for what would have been the final year of his contract with the Miami Heat. The decision doesn't mean he cannot return to the Heat. Robinson — the franchise's all-time leader in 3-pointers made — could have let his option pass Sunday and then been guaranteed $9.9 million of what was a nearly $20 million deal for this coming season. He could now negotiate a new deal with the Heat, agree to be part of a sign-and-trade for another player, or simply sign with a new club. Free agency in the NBA officially begins Monday evening; Robinson had until Sunday to decide on his termination option. The 31-year-old Robinson is a success story like few others in the NBA. He started his college career at Division III Williams, then played his way to Michigan, went undrafted and was given a chance by the Heat. From there, Robinson became a key part of the rotation. He played in 15 games as a rookie and then was essentially a full-time starter in each of the next three seasons — making at least 232 3-pointers in each of those years. His 1,202 3-pointers are the most in team history and he needed fewer games than any player in NBA history to reach a number of 3-point milestones — including 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900 and 1,000 makes from beyond the arc. Robinson has averaged 11.3 points and shot 39.7% from 3-point range in his seven NBA seasons. ___ AP NBA:
Yahoo
3 days ago
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Duncan Robinson exercises option to terminate contract with Heat, though he could return to Miami
MIAMI (AP) — Duncan Robinson opted for unrestricted free agency on Sunday, exercising his early termination option for what would have been the final year of his contract with the Miami Heat. The decision doesn't mean he cannot return to the Heat. Robinson — the franchise's all-time leader in 3-pointers made — could have let his option pass Sunday and then been guaranteed $9.9 million of what was a nearly $20 million deal for this coming season. Advertisement He could now negotiate a new deal with the Heat, agree to be part of a sign-and-trade for another player, or simply sign with a new club. Free agency in the NBA officially begins Monday evening; Robinson had until Sunday to decide on his termination option. The 31-year-old Robinson is a success story like few others in the NBA. He started his college career at Division III Williams, then played his way to Michigan, went undrafted and was given a chance by the Heat. From there, Robinson became a key part of the rotation. He played in 15 games as a rookie and then was essentially a full-time starter in each of the next three seasons — making at least 232 3-pointers in each of those years. His 1,202 3-pointers are the most in team history and he needed fewer games than any player in NBA history to reach a number of 3-point milestones — including 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900 and 1,000 makes from beyond the arc. Robinson has averaged 11.3 points and shot 39.7% from 3-point range in his seven NBA seasons. ___ AP NBA:
Washington Post
3 days ago
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- Washington Post
Duncan Robinson exercises option to terminate contract with Heat, though he could return to Miami
MIAMI — Duncan Robinson opted for unrestricted free agency on Sunday, exercising his early termination option for what would have been the final year of his contract with the Miami Heat. The decision doesn't mean he cannot return to the Heat. Robinson — the franchise's all-time leader in 3-pointers made — could have let his option pass Sunday and then been guaranteed $9.9 million of what was a nearly $20 million deal for this coming season.
Yahoo
5 days ago
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Satou Sabally scores 25 points, Mercury make 18 3s, WNBA record 35 in 2 games, to beat Liberty
PHOENIX (AP) — Satou Sabally scored 25 points and the Phoenix Mercury set a team record for 3-pointers in the second straight game — and broke a WNBA record in the process — in a 106-91 victory over the New York Liberty on Friday night. Alyssa Thomas, who had 17 points, matched the Phoenix record of 15 assists for the second time and finished a rebound short of her 12th regular-season triple-double. The Mercury had a franchise record 30 assists on 41 baskets. Advertisement The Mercury (12-6) finished 18 of 39 behind the arc a game after hitting 17 3s in a win over Chicago. The 35 3s in consecutive games is a WNBA record. The league record for 3s in the regular season is 19, which the Liberty hit twice this season. Sabally went 7 of 10 from distance and Sami Whitcomb was 5 of 7 for 15 points. Kitija Laksa added 13 points and Kahleah Copper 12 as Phoenix won its sixth straight. Breanna Stewart scored 17 points, Nyara Sabally, in her first start against her sister, had a career-high 16 points and Natasha Cloud added 15 for the Liberty (11-4), who have lost four of five games, starting with an 89-81 home loss to the Mercury eight days ago. The Liberty were 8 of 18 from 3-point range and were outscored by 13 at the foul line, although both teams shot better than 50% from the field. Advertisement Stewart, who had five points at halftime when the Liberty trailed 61-43, had 10 in the third quarter. She scored six-straight points to pull New York within 68-61. But the 3s just kept raining down and the Mercury led 88-72 with 16 triples entering the fourth quarter. ___ AP WNBA: The Associated Press
Associated Press
5 days ago
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- Associated Press
Satou Sabally scores 25 points, Mercury make 18 3s, WNBA record 35 in 2 games, to beat Liberty
PHOENIX (AP) — Satou Sabally scored 25 points and the Phoenix Mercury set a team record for 3-pointers in the second straight game — and broke a WNBA record in the process — in a 106-91 victory over the New York Liberty on Friday night. Alyssa Thomas, who had 17 points, matched the Phoenix record of 15 assists for the second time and finished a rebound short of her 12th regular-season triple-double. The Mercury had a franchise record 30 assists on 41 baskets. The Mercury (12-6) finished 18 of 39 behind the arc a game after hitting 17 3s in a win over Chicago. The 35 3s in consecutive games is a WNBA record. The league record for 3s in the regular season is 19, which the Liberty hit twice this season. Sabally went 7 of 10 from distance and Sami Whitcomb was 5 of 7 for 15 points. Kitija Laksa added 13 points and Kahleah Copper 12 as Phoenix won its sixth straight. Breanna Stewart scored 17 points, Nyara Sabally, in her first start against her sister, had a career-high 16 points and Natasha Cloud added 15 for the Liberty (11-4), who have lost four of five games, starting with an 89-81 home loss to the Mercury eight days ago. The Liberty were 8 of 18 from 3-point range and were outscored by 13 at the foul line, although both teams shot better than 50% from the field. Stewart, who had five points at halftime when the Liberty trailed 61-43, had 10 in the third quarter. She scored six-straight points to pull New York within 68-61. But the 3s just kept raining down and the Mercury led 88-72 with 16 triples entering the fourth quarter. ___ AP WNBA:
