Basketball

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

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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.

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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 3:40 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 5:01 AM Read more >

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 undeniable force powering the Tigers to the Final Four. His NBA journey is coming with less fanfare.

Jun 27, 2025 5:00 AM Read more >

Stevens scores 23 as Sparks beat Fever 85-75, ending four-game skid

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Azura Stevens scored 23 points, Kelsey Plum had 21 points and six assists, and the Los Angeles Sparks ended a four-game losing streak by beating the short-handed Indiana Fever 85-75 on Thursday night.

Jun 26, 2025 11:41 PM Read more >

T-wolves trade down twice in quiet 2nd round for Northwest, after getting French big Beringer in 1st

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves had the first pick in the second round of the NBA draft , fully prepared to field multiple offers for the 31st overall selection. After keeping their first-rounder at No.

Jun 26, 2025 11:09 PM Read more >

Bulls take 18-year-old Essengue at No. 12. Their Central rivals select older players in 2nd round

An uneventful NBA draft for the Central Division likely didn’t do much to change its balance of power for the immediate future.

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