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Magic Johnson, Dwyane Wade, Tom Brady among the former pro athletes who have become WNBA owners

Magic Johnson, Dwyane Wade, Tom Brady among the former pro athletes who have become WNBA owners

Magic Johnson's love of basketball motivated him to save the Los Angeles Sparks from folding and also put him on the leading edge of what is now a growing WNBA trend.
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Mavericks trading Hardaway to Pistons for Grimes, AP source says, getting some financial flexibility

Mavericks trading Hardaway to Pistons for Grimes, AP source says, getting some financial flexibility

The Dallas Mavericks are trading Tim Hardaway Jr. and three second-round draft picks to the Detroit Pistons for Quentin Grimes, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.
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Kenny Atkinson signs 5-year contract to coach Cavaliers, who made change after playoff appearance

CLEVELAND (AP) — Kenny Atkinson's first stint as an NBA head coach ended with a sudden, strange separation in Brooklyn. He's hoping for a longer-lasting relationship in Cleveland.
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Hawks' Zaccharie Risacher focusing on 'good stuff' instead of pressure as NBA's No. 1 overall pick

Hawks' Zaccharie Risacher focusing on 'good stuff' instead of pressure as NBA's No. 1 overall pick

ATLANTA (AP) — Zaccharie Risacher says he's not worried about the expectations that accompany being the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA draft — even if that also includes the daunting task of following fellow French star Victor Wembanyama.
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Flagg and Pritchard among those selected for USA Basketball select team to help with Olympic prep

Flagg and Pritchard among those selected for USA Basketball select team to help with Olympic prep

Cooper Flagg’s summer will include some time playing against the U.S. Olympic team.
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Reports: Immanuel Quickley signs five-year, US$175 million deal to stay with Raptors

Reports: Immanuel Quickley signs five-year, US$175 million deal to stay with Raptors

TORONTO — Immanuel Quickley will sign a five-year contract to stay with the Toronto Raptors, according to multiple reports. Quickley intends to ink the US$175 million contract when free agency officially opens on Sunday.
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Duke's Flagg, Rutgers' freshman duo headline list of potential 2025 NBA lottery prospects

Duke's Flagg, Rutgers' freshman duo headline list of potential 2025 NBA lottery prospects

A year after Victor Wembanyama ended a 16-season run of college players going No. 1 overall in the NBA draft, fellow French teen Zaccharie Risacher made it two in a row Wednesday night. A college prospect could be back on top next summer.
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The Lakers have hired Redick and drafted Bronny. They clearly hope to lock down LeBron for good next

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Three days after LeBron James' podcast partner became the Los Angeles Lakers' head coach, the team drafted James' oldest son, Bronny.
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Wings beat Lynx 94-88 to end their 11-game losing streak

Wings beat Lynx 94-88 to end their 11-game losing streak

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Arike Ogunbowale had 23 points, five 3-pointers and nine assists, veteran guard Odyssey Sims added 18 points in her season debut and the Dallas Wings snapped an 11-game losing streak with a 94-88 victory over the Minnesota Lyn
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Clippers leave an empty seat for Jerry West in their war room at 'bittersweet' draft without him

Clippers leave an empty seat for Jerry West in their war room at 'bittersweet' draft without him

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The two-day NBA draft was tinged with sadness for the Los Angeles Clippers without Jerry West in their war room. West spent the last seven years as a consultant for the team, helping recruit Kawhi Leonard and Paul George.
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