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Buss family agrees to sell controlling stake of Lakers to Mark Walter for $10B, AP source says

Buss family agrees to sell controlling stake of Lakers to Mark Walter for $10B, AP source says

The Buss family has agreed to sell the controlling stake of the Los Angeles Lakers to TWG Global CEO Mark Walter, doing so with a franchise valuation of $10 billion — the most ever for a professional sports franchise, a person with knowledge of the a
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Hawks GM Saleh names former Pelicans GM Graham as vice president of basketball operations

Hawks GM Saleh names former Pelicans GM Graham as vice president of basketball operations

ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Hawks general manager Onsi Saleh has bolstered his front office staff by naming former New Orleans Pelicans general manager Bryson Graham as senior vice president of basketball operations.
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The Thunder know an NBA title is just 1 win away. They're trying to keep their minds on the Pacers

The Thunder know an NBA title is just 1 win away. They're trying to keep their minds on the Pacers

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Difficult as it may seem, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is desperately trying to not think about what may await the Oklahoma City Thunder. The MVP, scoring champion and Thunder star doesn't want to think about the end of the NBA Finals.
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Haliburton's status is a great unknown for Pacers going into Game 6 of NBA Finals

Haliburton's status is a great unknown for Pacers going into Game 6 of NBA Finals

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Tyrese Haliburton would not be playing on Thursday if this were a regular season game. He probably would be sidelined for a week or two if this was December or January. But this is June. It's the NBA Finals.
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Thunder try to secure NBA Finals victory over the Pacers

Oklahoma City Thunder (68-14, first in the Western Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (50-32, fourth in the Eastern Conference) Indianapolis; Thursday, 8:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Thunder -6.5; over/under is 222.
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Clark scores 20 and the Fever beat the Sun to secure Commissioner’s Cup spot

Clark scores 20 and the Fever beat the Sun to secure Commissioner’s Cup spot

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Caitlin Clark had 20 points, six assists and four 3-pointers and the Indiana Fever beat the Connecticut Sun 88-71 on Tuesday night in a physical game that included three late ejections. With 46.
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The rest that's built into the NBA Finals can be a good thing, especially now

The rest that's built into the NBA Finals can be a good thing, especially now

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Given the way Indiana guard Tyrese Haliburton was limping on his way out of the postgame news conference after Game 5 of the NBA Finals, it's safe to assume he's a fan of the schedule right about now.
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Pelicans acquire a second 2025 first-round draft pick from the Pacers in exchange for a 2026 pick

Pelicans acquire a second 2025 first-round draft pick from the Pacers in exchange for a 2026 pick

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Indiana Pacers have agreed to trade their 23rd overall choice in next week's NBA draft to New Orleans for a 2026 first-round pick, the Pelicans announced Tuesday.
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Atlanta Dream off to hot start under new coach Karl Smesko and play of Allisha Gray

Atlanta Dream off to hot start under new coach Karl Smesko and play of Allisha Gray

NEW YORK (AP) — The Atlanta Dream made a lot of moves in the offseason, hiring Karl Smesko from Florida Gulf Coast and bringing in Brittney Griner and Brionna Jones to complement Rhyne Howard and Allisha Gray.
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OKC's Jalen Williams and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander enter NBA Finals lore with Game 5 scoring spree

OKC's Jalen Williams and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander enter NBA Finals lore with Game 5 scoring spree

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Jerry West and Elgin Baylor did it often. Kyrie Irving and LeBron James did it a couple of times. Magic Johnson and Jamaal Wilkes were among those who did it once.
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