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Several players declined or exercised contract options ahead of the 6 p.m. ET start on June 30. Teams including the Warriors and Cavaliers are now positioned to pursue new agreements.
m. ET on June 30. Multiple players have already decided on their contract options for the 2026-27 season. Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green declined his $27.7 million player option, according to ESPN. The move creates salary-cap flexibility for the team.
Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden also declined his $42.3 million player option. He and the team are negotiating a new multiyear contract.
Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine exercised his $49 million player option. Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet exercised his $25 million player option. The league is tracking restricted free agents including Jalen Duren, Walker Kessler, Peyton Watson and Tari Eason.
Several players are expected to become free agents after their teams declined contract options, including Jonathan Kuminga of the Atlanta Hawks.
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news.google.comKylian Mbappé scored twice to set a new record for goals in World Cup knockout matches as France defeated Sweden 3-0 on June 30 at MetLife Stadium. Bradley Barcola added the other goal. France will face Paraguay in the round of 16 on July 4.
freepressjournal.inThe group stage ended with 32 nations moving to single-elimination play. Round of 32 matches began June 30 and continue through July 3 across nine U.S. and Canadian venues.
CBS SportsMichel Mboladinga, the DR Congo supporter known for his statue-like pose honoring Patrice Lumumba, attended the team's match against Colombia in Mexico. He was denied entry for games against Uzbekistan and England.