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SPORTS Wednesday 5 July 2017

AP Source:
ROGER

THAT!

In this June 12, 2017, photo,
Golden State Warriors forward
Kevin Durant, left, passes
against Cleveland Cavaliers
forward LeBron James dur-
ing the first half of Game 5
of basketball’s NBA Finals in
Oakland, Calif.
Associated Press
Kevin Durant
agrees to

2-year deal
with Warriors
By JANIE McCAULEY
AP Sports Writer
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) —
The NBA Finals MVP gladly
accepted a pay cut.
One day shy of a year after
announcing his decision to
join the powerhouse War-
riors, Kevin Durant took far
less than he could have to
help make sure they stay
winners and chase more
championships. KD agreed
to terms Monday on a con-
tract worth approximately
$53 million over the next
two years.
Still exhilarated from his
first career title, Durant has
made it clear he hopes to
build a dynasty alongside
Stephen Curry, Draymond
Green and Klay Thompson.
Durant’s new contract calls
for about $25 million in the
first year with a player op-
tion for the second season,
a person with direct knowl- Federer gets 85th match win
edge of the deal told The
Associated Press, speaking
on condition of anonymity at Wimbledon
Monday because it won’t
become official until the
end of the free agency Switzerland’s Roger Federer returns to Ukraine’s Alexandr Dolgopolov
during their Men’s Singles Match on day two at the Wimbledon Tennis
moratorium period Thurs- Championships in London Tuesday, July 4, 2017.
day. Associated Press
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