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Mystics finish strong to hand Lynx second loss

WASHINGTON (AP) — Shakira Austin scored 19 points and the Washington Mystics scored the last six points of the game to hand the Minnesota Lynx, without All-Star Napheesa Collier, their second loss, 68-64 on Tuesday night.
Kyrie Irving and Mavs agree on $119M, 3-year deal that aligns with Anthony Davis, AP source says

Kyrie Irving and Mavs agree on $119M, 3-year deal that aligns with Anthony Davis, AP source says

DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Mavericks and Kyrie Irving have agreed on a $119 million, three-year contract with the All-Star guard still recovering from a torn ACL that will sideline him into the 2025-26 season, a person with knowledge of the deal said T

Two Americans fail doping tests in top Chinese basketball league

BEIJING (AP) — The Chinese Anti-Doping Agency has released the names of two American basketball players who failed in-competition tests in April during the domestic league.
Porzingis going to Hawks in a 3-team trade agreement, AP source says

Porzingis going to Hawks in a 3-team trade agreement, AP source says

Kristaps Porzingis is being traded by the Boston Celtics to the Atlanta Hawks, and part of what will be a three-team deal gives the Brooklyn Nets another selection in Wednesday's first round of the NBA draft, according to a person with knowledge of t
NBA owners unanimously approve $1.5B sale of Wolves, WNBA's Lynx from Taylor to Lore-Rodriguez group

NBA owners unanimously approve $1.5B sale of Wolves, WNBA's Lynx from Taylor to Lore-Rodriguez group

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The $1.
Nuggets go with co-partnership in front office after promoting Tenzer and adding Wallace

Nuggets go with co-partnership in front office after promoting Tenzer and adding Wallace

DENVER (AP) — Josh Kroenke balked at the word “abnormal” when it was used to describe the Denver Nuggets' new front-office setup. Instead, he countered with a different choice — unorthodox.
Cooper Flagg set to become Mavericks' new main man as the expected No. 1 pick in NBA draft

Cooper Flagg set to become Mavericks' new main man as the expected No. 1 pick in NBA draft

NEW YORK (AP) — Cooper Flagg and his Duke teammates were together celebrating a victory over North Carolina the night of Feb. 1 when one of them saw the news that had rocked the basketball world.
Ace Bailey of Rutgers shrugs off questions about canceled workout ahead of the NBA draft

Ace Bailey of Rutgers shrugs off questions about canceled workout ahead of the NBA draft

NEW YORK (AP) — Ace Bailey fidgeted with a red yo-yo, catching the eyes of members of a media horde that pressed the former Rutgers star to flash some tricks.
NBA draft night fashion to meet blistering New York heat, as players know suits will get sweaty

NBA draft night fashion to meet blistering New York heat, as players know suits will get sweaty

NEW YORK (AP) — NBA draft night is all about getting dressed up, with players donning their finest suits for the walk on stage after their name is called. The weather in New York is better suited for shorts and flip-flops.
Oklahoma City Thunder fans celebrate NBA title with a parade after years of heartbreak

Oklahoma City Thunder fans celebrate NBA title with a parade after years of heartbreak

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Jalen Ross couldn't stop smiling after attending the Oklahoma City Thunder's championship parade.