The last year of Josh Smith’s contract with the Atlanta Hawks is steadily approaching. Original reports stated that the Hawks hadn’t offered Smith an extension and that was causing tension within the camp. However a report from the New York Daily News says it’s Smith who won’t sign the extension but will opt to become a free agent. Read more after the jump. Shay Marie x Sabrina B.
Boxing: Manny Pacquiao Signs Contract Extension With Top Rank, Fight With Mayweather Now Unlikely
Manny Pacquiao, boxing’s only eight-division champion, has signed a contract extension with promoter Top Rank that will keep the Filipino icon with the company through the end of 2014, chairman Bob Arum told ESPN.com on Friday. Read more after the jump. Shay Marie x Sabrina B.
NBA: Stephen Jackson Wants a Contract Extension With The Spurs
Stephen Jackson‘s last contract with Golden State was a killer. They were forced to dump it to Charlotte, who was desperate for anyone who could play (and that decision helped lead them to, you know, last year). Then Charlotte had to get rid of it by dropping it to Milwaukee. Milwaukee was able to handle the money, but he and Skiles clashed so back to Golden State he went! For like an hour. Then the Spurs gambled on him and it worked out well. Read more after the jump. Shay Marie x Sabrina B.
NFL: Titans Chris Johnson Says He’s Criticized Because of His Contract
In the days leading up to the 2011 season, Chris Johnson landed a four-year, $53.5 million contract extension, with $30 million of it guaranteed. Shortly after the ink dried, expectations for the three-time Pro Bowl running back skyrocketed. He responded with, by his lofty standards, a very mediocre season, rushing for 1,047 yards, four touchdowns, and a few impromptu trips to the bench. Read more after the jump. Shay Marie x Sabrina B.
NBA: Blake Griffin Intends to Sign Contract Extension With Clippers, Chris Paul Declines
Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin has let team officials know that he intends to sign a five-year contract extension this month, sources with knowledge of the situation told ESPNLosAngeles.com on Saturday.  Meanwhile, Clippers point guard Chris Paul declined a three-year, $60 million extension on Saturday, according to a Los Angeles Times report.  Read more after the jump. Shay Marie x Sabrina B.
NBA: Hawks Aren’t Working on a Contract Extension For Josh Smith
Although Josh Smith is available for a contract extension, the Hawks reportedly aren’t working on it.  Read more after the jump. Shay Marie x Sabrina B.
