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The deal, which is also excluded to include Kendrick Perkins, could hinge on Jackson’s willingness to sign a long-term extension in Brooklyn. Brooklyn is prepared to make room for Jackson by trading away Jarrett Jack and keeping Deron Williams in a reserve role, Wojnarowski reports. MORE: Nuggets will not trade Lawson | Wolves could trade for Garnett | All-Star photos Previously, Jackson turned down a four-year, $48 million offer from the Thunder, because he would prefer to be a starting guard....

Perkins, who has an expiring contract, was an amnesty candidate for years, but the Thunder refused to move him. Now that he has reached new lows and could leave town soon, they view him as a moveable asset. MORE: Smith, Shumpert to Cavs | Waiters added to solve OKC SG issues | Bigs dominate mock draft Perkins was included in talks of a trade for Brooklyn Nets center Brook Lopez, Was told Nets + OKC recently talked involving Lopez, K....

This deal is a bit higher than previously expected and should change how teams and players deal with each other when it comes to contract negotiations. The hope is that the new deal will raise the salary cap, and we’ve already seen LeBron James and Lance Stephenson take shorter deals in order to catch a windfall when the deal goes into place. It’s a ridiculous number and will also squeeze out any hope for market competitors NBC Sports and Fox Sports 1 to try to grab a piece of the NBA pie....

Firing Ford would cost OSU $9.6 million, the amount remaining on the 10-year contract extension he signed in 2009, according to The Oklahoman. MORE: Who’s in, who’s out | Barnes bound for Tennessee | Calipari sticks by comments With the university planning to build a new baseball stadium, the outside funding would help ease some of discomfort of paying Ford and his replacement, The Oklahoman reported. Ford and OSU athletic director Mike Holder had not responded to requests for comment as of Monday evening, according to The Oklahoman....

Samsung’s Double-Folding Phone Is Still a Work in Progress Nikkei reports citing sources inside Samsung that the company is secretly working on a double-folding smartphone that could be launch by the end of this year. The device is still under development, and a lot of its key aspects are yet to be finalized. Patently Apple reports that Samsung was recently awarded a design patent for a double foldable tablet with a slide-out keyboard, which could hint at the form factor of the device....

The former Heisman Trophy-winner will sign with the Eagles, according to FOX Sports’ Jay Glazer. He is expected to sign on Monday and begin offseason workouts with the team. MORE: How Heisman winners fare in the NFL | Peterson’s price tag high | Jets wanted Ryan in lesser role The Eagles brought Tebow in for a tryout this winter, but chose not to sign him at that time. He will join Sam Bradford, Mark Sanchez and Matt Barkley at a crowded position in Philadelphia....

The Fury-Schwarz fight is expected to be formally announced on Saturday night during the Top Rank telecast featuring a main event between heavyweight contenders Kubrat Pulev and Bogdan Dinu (10 p.m. ET, ESPN). Fury (27-0-1, 19 KOs) was expected to have a rematch with WBC titleholder Deontay Wilder after their thrilling draw in December. The prevailing thought was Fury won the fight by outboxing Wilder for the majority of the contest, although Wilder got himself back in the match, knocking Fury down in the ninth round and then adding another vicious knockdown in the 12th that the English boxer somehow rose up from....

Yogi Ferrell will announce Sunday that he’ll stay with the Hoosiers for his senior year and not enter the NBA Draft, the IndyStar reported. MORE: 2015 NBA Draft early entrant list | Hield returning to Oklahoma The point guard was originally set to make his intentions known on Saturday, but he and his family postponed the announcement out of respect for the family of Hannah Wilson, an Indiana student who was found dead on Friday....

About a week before she died of COVID-19, Teresa was given the job of “class nurse,” responsible for walking students to the nurse’s office at Hillpoint Elementary School. Her parents criticized the school for failing to get their permission before giving their daughter the job and dismissed a report that found she didn’t escort sick kids to the nurse’s office before contracting the virus herself. “I feel that the investigation report is incredibly incomplete,” Jeff Sperry, Teresa’s father, told the Virginian-Pilot....

In a Q&A with the New York Post, Miller took issue with how Anthony is handling his lingering left knee issues. Anthony played in Thursday’s game against the Bucks in London, his first game since Dec. 31, saying he felt an obligation as an entertainer to play in the overseas matchup. MORE: Anthony sees surgery in his future | Bucks’ Antetokounmpo to NYK: Let my brother play | Knicks fan has seen it all...

The incredible popularity of Star Wars: The Old Republic has generated a few speed bumps for players and either silence or frustrating responses from BioWare and Electronic Arts. The sheer number of players trying to get into the game has caused extremely long server lines, undoubtedly leaving gamers to question if they’re playing a video game or queuing for a ride at Disneyland. However, this pales in comparison to the latest issue that has befallen some players....

Some of the rejected Gen 1 Pokemon designs revealed by NHK still ended up pretty close to the final product, like Tentacool, Cloyster, Staryu, and Gastly. However, other Pokemon ended up looking quite a bit different from their original design. Perhaps the most notable example is Gyarados, which looks completely different in the concept art. It appears the original design for Gyarados was more in line with the Mongolian Deathworm cryptid than a Chinese dragon....

2K Sports is taking a more dramatic approach with the pre-order bonus for NBA 2K16. With an official release date now set for September 29, those who pre-order the game will get it four days in advance of that, on Friday, September 25. MORE: Spike Lee to help with NBA 2K16 story mode Additionally the pre-order incentive includes 10,000 in Virtual Currency (used to improve players in MyCareer or on packs in MyTeam) as well as bonus packs for MyTeam Mode....

It’s the department-store mantra of the 1990s: shape up or go bust. With the news last week that legendary retailer R.H. Macy & Co. was in the hands of a bankruptcy judge, the death knell for department stores seemed to be sounding anew. But as Macy’s joined Carter Hawley Hale and Federated/Allied in bankruptcy court, many other department stores were showing signs of becoming powerful retail forces again. Faced with competition from discounters, they are expanding, rejiggering merchandising formulas and becoming more shopper friendly....

On the surface, Remnant:From the Ashes looks a lot like Dark Souls. But in reality, it twists the formula enough to feel like its own thing. It does, however, contain the difficult heart of a Souls game, which means players will want to take every opportunity to make it easier on themselves. The Chicago Typewriter will help cut through the Roots with a bit more ease. RELATED: ‘Dark Souls Anime’ Game Code Vein Demo Release Date Revealed...

Harbhajan went on to compare Pandya with the English all-rounders Ben Stokes, Sam Curran and Chris Woakes and stated how Hardik lacked the ability to win matches for India. Stokes and Curran turned the match in England’s favour in the first Test while Woakes single-handedly won the second Test with his unbeaten century. Hardik has scored just 90 runs in the four innings that he has batted in this series while taking three wickets....

David Arquette to feature on WWE Backstage The WWE on Fox Twitter account has announced that Arquette will be featured on WWE Backstage as he will be featured on the ‘Promo School’ segment. Check out how Samoa Joe took Gabriel Iglesias to ‘Promo School’ last week. David Arquette in WCW and wrestling Although an actor, David Arquette has paid his dues in the wrestling ring over his time there. In 2000, to promote his movie Ready to Rumble, the actor was featured on WCW and even won the WCW World Heavyweight Championship — a moment known for being critical in the eventual death of the company....

Camavinga is reportedly wanted by LaLiga giants Madrid following a breakout Ligue 1 campaign before the 2019-20 season was cut short in April due to the coronavirus pandemic. The 17-year-old midfielder has also previously been linked to French champions Paris Saint-Germain. “Camavinga’s departure has not been spoken about,” Maurice told RMC Sport. “There has never been a real interest. Since my arrival, I was clear that Camavinga would be included in the project....

O’Brien last week was relieved of his duties as the team’s head coach and general manager after an 0-4 start, which a series of questionable personnel moves. Only one team, the 1992 Chargers, has started 0-4 and gone on to make the playoffs, meaning the Texans are likely playing for pride under interim head coach Romeo Crennel. Jack Easterby has taken on the GM role in an interim capacity, but what will O’Brien’s long-term replacement in the front office have on his docket?...

As a reminder, the competition is a 32-team bracket of the best teams from 2005 simulated virtually on EA Sports’ timeless “NCAA Football 06” video game. We control the underdog seed in each matchup, recording the gameplay and tracking stats. Do USC and Texas meet again in the Rose Bowl with the title on the line? Are the pixilated Trojans better prepared to handle end-of-season pressure than their real-life counterparts?...