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Hawks finalizing talks to trade high-scoring guard Dejounte Murray to Pelicans, AP sources say
The Atlanta Hawks are finalizing talks to trade high-scoring Dejounte Murray to the New Orleans Pelicans for a package expected to include two first-round draft picks, according to people with knowledge of the discussions.
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Mavericks trading Hardaway to Pistons for Grimes, AP source says, getting some financial flexibility
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Hawks’ Zaccharie Risacher focusing on ‘good stuff’ instead of pressure as NBA’s No. 1 overall pick
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Kenny Atkinson signs 5-year contract to coach Cavaliers, who made change after playoff appearance
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The Lakers have hired Redick and drafted Bronny. They clearly hope to lock down LeBron for good next
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Canadian Olympic basketball GM: Warriors blocking Wiggins from playing in Paris
Canadian Olympic basketball team general manager Rowan Barrett said Friday that the Golden State Warriors are blocking Andrew Wiggins from competing in Paris.
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Raptors and Quickley to agree on a 5-year, $175M contract, AP source says
The Toronto Raptors and point guard Immanuel Quickley intend to agree on a five-year contract that could be worth up to $175 million, a person with knowledge of the discussions said Friday.
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Duke’s Flagg, Rutgers’ freshman duo headline list of potential 2025 NBA lottery prospects
There have been two straight NBA drafts with an international prospect going first overall. College players could re-take that spot in 2025.
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NBA teams more than make up for quiet first round with flurry of trades on second day of draft
NBA teams made up for the lack of trade action during the league’s first night of holding its draft over two days with a flurry of moves Thursday.
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Clippers leave an empty seat for Jerry West in their war room at ‘bittersweet’ draft without him
The two-day NBA draft was tinged with sadness for the Los Angeles Clippers without Jerry West in their war room.
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2024 NBA Draft Selections
Wednesday, June 26
FIRST ROUND
1. Atlanta, Zaccharie Risacher, f, (France).
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Hornets acquire Reggie Jackson, 3 2nd-round picks from Nuggets, who get cap relief, AP source says
A person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press the Charlotte Hornets have acquired guard Reggie Jackson and three future second-round picks from Denver in a move that will open up salary cap space for the Nuggets.
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NBA draft finally worth the longer wait for some players after moving to a two-day format
The NBA draft was completed on a second day in a second borough of New York, with the Toronto Raptors taking Jonathan Mogbo of San Francisco with the No. 31 pick.
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Hawks trade AJ Griffin to Rockets for 2nd round pick in 3-team deal including Heat
The Atlanta Hawks moved back into the NBA draft by trading forward AJ Griffin to the Houston Rockets for the No. 44 pick.
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Celtics 7-footer Kristaps Porzingis could be sidelined until December following ankle surgery
Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis will miss 5-6 months after left ankle surgery. The team says Porzingis had surgery to fix a tear in the tissue that holds the ankle tendons in place.
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USA Basketball expects Leonard, Haliburton, Embiid to be ready for Olympic camp in Vegas next week
Kawhi Leonard, Tyrese Haliburton and Joel Embiid are all good to go for the start of USA Basketball’s men’s national team training camp in Las Vegas next week, the first step toward what the Americans hope is a fifth consecutive Olympic gold medal.
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Today in Sports - Ali wins a 4-year legal battle to overturn his 1967 conviction for draft evasion
Today in Sports, June 28 - Ali wins a 4-year legal battle to overturn his 1967 conviction for draft evasion
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Filipowski, Kolek, Furphy headline list of best available players entering the NBA draft’s 2nd round
Duke’s Kyle Filipowski and Marquette’s Tyler Kolek are among the top prospects still available entering the second round of the NBA draft.
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Bronny James, the son of LeBron James, taken by Lakers with 55th pick in NBA draft
It was the dream that LeBron James first floated a few years ago, the notion of playing in the NBA alongside one of his sons. And it’s a step closer to reality now.
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Wolves confidently take Terrence Shannon at No. 27 after Illinois star found not guilty in rape case
The Minnesota Timberwolves did some extra digging into Terrence Shannon Jr. before the draft. They found plenty of sources vouching for his character.
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T-wolves jump in for Dillingham and draft exonerated Shannon, after Blazers go big with Clingan
The Minnesota Timberwolves were in no position to enhance the roster through either free agency or trades after reaching the Western Conference finals.
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Atlanta and Washington give the Southeast Division a 1-2 punch at the top of the NBA draft
The Southeast Division controlled the top two selections in the NBA draft, with Atlanta and Washington picking 1-2. The Hawks took French teen Zaccharie Risacher.
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Teams keep trading light on the opening night of the NBA’s 2-day draft
The NBA splitting its draft into a two-night affair helped limit the number of trades during the first round.
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Knicks and Raptors lead activity for Atlantic Division teams on Day 2 of NBA draft
The Knicks have done well lately getting production out of left-handed guards hailing from the Big East Conference.
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Lakers add Bronny James at No. 55 after grabbing veteran Dalton Knecht in first round
The NBA’s Pacific Division wasn’t the destination for many young projects during this year’s draft, though there was one extremely notable exception to that rule.
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Spurs find running mate for Victor Wembanyama; Rockets stand pat at No. 3 and take Reed Sheppard
The San Antonio Spurs entered the NBA draft with two picks in the first eight selections. They only decided to keep one of them.
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2024 NBA Draft Selections
Wednesday, June 26
FIRST ROUND
1. Atlanta, Zaccharie Risacher, f, (France)
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Historic NBA draft for France ends with 5 Frenchmen selected after starting with top 2 picks
The NBA may have to rethink the timing of its draft. Not the month or the new two-day format. Just the hour it starts. Paris is six hours ahead of New York.
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Trio of former G League Ignite teammates heading to NBA’s Central Division
Former G League Ignite teammates Ron Holland, Matas Buzelis and Tyler Smith will begin their NBA careers as Central Division rivals while the program that developed them disappears.
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2024 NBA Draft Selections
Thursday, June 27
SECOND ROUND
31. k-Toronto,
32. l- Utah,
33. m-Milwaukee,
34. n-Portland,
39. r-Memphis,
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Timberwolves agree to trade with Spurs to get Rob Dillingham with 8th overall pick
The Minnesota Timberwolves agreed on a trade with the San Antonio Spurs to get Kentucky guard Rob Dillingham.
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OG Anunoby will stay with the New York Knicks on a 5-year deal, AP source says
A person with knowledge of the details says OG Anunoby will stay with the New York Knicks on a five-year contract worth more than $210 million.
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Zach Edey, the 2-time AP player of the year, drafted by Grizzlies ninth overall
Zach Edey is taking his 7-foot-4 frame to Memphis to start his NBA career. Edey, the former Purdue center who became the first player in more than 40 years to win The Associated Press’ men’s college basketball player of the year award in back-to-back seasons, was taken by the Grizzlies with the nint
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Houston Rockets add elite shooter by taking Kentucky’s Reed Sheppard at No. 3 overall in NBA draft
The Houston Rockets selected Reed Sheppard with the third overall pick in the NBA draft, adding a elite long-range shooter to their young team.
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Washington Wizards take French 7-footer Alex Sarr with the No. 2 pick in the NBA draft
The Washington Wizards drafted French 7-footer Alex Sarr with the second pick in the NBA draft. They used their highest selection in 14 years to add some much-needed size to a team that won only 15 games last season.
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