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Russell Westbrook receives richest NBA contract ever

Russell Westbrook will be staying put in Oklahoma City for a bit longer after he agreed to a 5-year, $205 million contract extension with the Thunder. Westbrook is coming off a record-setting, MVP season in which he averaged a triple-double. The trio of Westbrook, Paul George and Carmelo Anthony will begin their quest to the NBA Finals on Oct. 19 against the Knicks.

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Grateful Dead musician dies at 78

In a statement shared by Chloe Weir, the family confirmed that the legendary musician “transitioned peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, after courageously beating cancer as only Bobby could.”