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Dybantsa, Peterson, Boozer headline list of top lottery candidates for 2026 NBA draft
The NBA has had Victor Wembanyama and Cooper Flagg as obvious No. 1 overall draft…
Kara Lawson has always been a basketball trailblazer and has a legit chance to lead USA squad in LA
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Kara Lawson has always been a basketball trailblazer and now…
Johni Broome was a college force at Auburn. He’ll start his NBA journey as a 2nd-round draft pick
Johni Broome was a college basketball headliner at Auburn, the Associated Press first-team All-American an…
Masai Ujiri era ends in Toronto as Raptors move on from longtime president
TORONTO — The Masai Ujiri era of the Toronto Raptors is officially over. The Raptors…
A timeline of Masai Ujiri’s more than decade-long run with the Toronto Raptors
Masai Ujiri’s exit on Friday as vice-chairman and president of the Toronto Raptors marked the…
Trail Blazers see 7-1 Chinese center Yang Hansen as a unique and versatile talent
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Yang Hansen is going to fit into American culture just fine.…
Cooper Flagg looks comfortable in new home as No. 1 pick gets introduced in Dallas
DALLAS (AP) — Cooper Flagg didn’t wait for Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison to break…
New York Islanders select defenceman Matthew Schaefer first overall at NHL draft
LOS ANGELES — Matthew Schaefer stood up when his name was called. The emotion was…
Cavaliers acquiring Lonzo Ball from the Bulls for Isaac Okoro, AP sources say
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed to acquire guard Lonzo Ball from the…
Simon Wang makes history as NHL’s highest-drafted Chinese player
LOS ANGELES — Simon Wang is still only 17 years old. The journey that brought…
Draft picks Sorber and Barnhizer embrace Thunder culture
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma City draft picks Thomas Sorber and Brooks Barnhizer sounded like…
Lenny Wilkens has statue unveiled outside Seattle arena where he led SuperSonics to NBA title
SEATTLE (AP) — Lenny Wilkens couldn’t wipe the smile off his face as he gazed…
LeBron James formally opts in for a 23rd season, will make $52.6M in 2025-26, AP source says
LeBron James is exercising his $52.6 million option with the Los Angeles Lakers for 2025-26,…
LeBron James formally opts in for a 23rd season, will make $52.6M in 2025-26, AP source says
LeBron James is exercising his $52.6 million option with the Los Angeles Lakers for 2025-26,…
NBA free agent Malik Beasley under investigation regarding gambling allegations, AP source says
DETROIT (AP) — NBA free agent Malik Beasley is under investigation by the U.S. District…
Julius Randle, Timberwolves finalizing 3-year contract that could reach $100 million, AP source says
Julius Randle and the Minnesota Timberwolves are finalizing a new deal that could keep him…
Duncan Robinson exercises option to terminate contract with Heat, though he could return to Miami
MIAMI (AP) — Duncan Robinson opted for unrestricted free agency on Sunday, exercising his early…
Hornets acquire Collin Sexton from Jazz for Jusuf Nurkic, 2nd-round draft pick, AP source says
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Charlotte Hornets acquired guard Collin Sexton from the Utah Jazz…
Oklahoma City Thunder sign Jaylin Williams to multi-year extension after championship season
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma City Thunder signed reserve big man Jaylin Williams to…
Bobby Portis agrees to 3-year, $44 million deal to remain with Milwaukee Bucks
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Bobby Portis, one of the league’s top reserves, declined his player option…
James Harden signing new 2-year deal to stay with Los Angeles Clippers, AP source says
James Harden is opting out of the final year of his contract with the Los…
Ace Bailey says he’s ‘blessed’ to be with the Jazz after he fell to them at No. 5 in the NBA draft
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah was not believed to be one of Ace Bailey’s…
Tiffany Hayes scores 21 points as Valkyries run away from Storm for 84-57 win
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Tiffany Hayes scored 21 points, Veronica Burton contributed 15 points, five…
WNBA expanding to Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia over next five years
NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA is expanding to 18 teams over the next five…