Basketball

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 at a bronze statue of himself at the site of his greatest coaching triumph.

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Draft picks Sorber and Barnhizer embrace Thunder culture

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma City draft picks Thomas Sorber and Brooks Barnhizer sounded like Thunder veterans during their introductory press conference on Saturday.

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Davion Mitchell staying in Miami on 2-year, $24 million deal, AP source says

MIAMI (AP) — Davion Mitchell is coming back to the Miami Heat on a two-year contract worth $24 million, a person familiar with the negotiations said Saturday.

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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 Chicago Bulls for forward Isaac Okoro according to a person with knowledge of the agreement.

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Collier's 26 points, successful challenges lift Lynx over Dream in OT

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Jun 27, 2025 10:45 PM Read more >

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 end of a more than decade-long run that delivered the franchise’s first NBA title.

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Autographed Michael Jordan rookie card sells for $2.5 million

A autographed Michael Jordan rookie card sold for $2.5 million in an auction that closed on Thursday.

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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. The Trail Blazers' 7-foot-1 Chinese center was introduced to Portland on Friday, and was asked about his interests. Turns out, he's already a gamer.

Jun 27, 2025 3:21 PM Read more >

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 the silence with an opening statement as the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft was introduced to a packed Dallas news conference.

Jun 27, 2025 2:40 PM Read more >

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 picks in recent years. AJ Dybantsa has been headed toward that status for 2026.

Jun 27, 2025 4:01 AM Read more >