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Cleveland, Detroit, Philadelphia are set to join the WNBA as expansion franchises starting in 2028

Cleveland, Detroit, Philadelphia are set to join the WNBA as expansion franchises starting in 2028

NEW YORK (AP) — A look at the three expansion teams that the WNBA is adding over the next few years: ___ Cleveland First year of play: 2028. Majority ownership group: Dan Gilbert, who owns the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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WNBA expanding to Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia over next five years

WNBA expanding to Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia over next five years

NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA is expanding to 18 teams over the next five years, with Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia all set to join the league by 2030.
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NBA free agent Malik Beasley under investigation regarding gambling allegations, AP source says

NBA free agent Malik Beasley under investigation regarding gambling allegations, AP source says

DETROIT (AP) — NBA free agent Malik Beasley is under investigation by the U.S. District Attorney’s office regarding gambling allegations tied to league games, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Sunday.
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A’ja Wilson's late basket lifts Aces over Mercury, 84-81

PHOENIX (AP) — A’ja Wilson made the go-ahead basket with 22 seconds left and finished with 26 points, 18 rebounds and seven assists as the Las Vegas Aces beat Phoenix 84-81 on Sunday, ending the Mercury’s six-game winning streak.
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Warriors exercise team options for Post, Santos, make qualifying offer to Kuminga

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Golden State Warriors exercised team options for center Quinten Post and forward Gui Santos on Sunday and extended a qualifying offer of $7.9 million to forward Jonathan Kuminga. Post had his second-year option for $1.
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Julius Randle, Timberwolves finalizing 3-year contract that could reach $100 million, AP source says

Julius Randle, Timberwolves finalizing 3-year contract that could reach $100 million, AP source says

Julius Randle and the Minnesota Timberwolves are finalizing a new deal that could keep him with the club through the 2027-28 season, a person with knowledge of the agreement said Sunday.
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Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier chosen as captains of WNBA All-Star Game by fan vote

Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier chosen as captains of WNBA All-Star Game by fan vote

NEW YORK (AP) — Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier will captain the WNBA All-Star Game next month, the league announced Sunday. Clark received 1,293,526 votes from fans, while Collier had about 100,000 fewer.
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Ace Bailey says he's 'blessed' to be with the Jazz after he fell to them at No. 5 in the NBA draft

Ace Bailey says he's 'blessed' to be with the Jazz after he fell to them at No. 5 in the NBA draft

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah was not believed to be one of Ace Bailey's preferred destinations to start his NBA career. Still, Bailey indicated Sunday that he never thought about holding out or forcing a trade after the Jazz drafted him No. 5 overall.
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Bobby Portis agrees to 3-year, $44 million deal to remain with Milwaukee Bucks

Bobby Portis agrees to 3-year, $44 million deal to remain with Milwaukee Bucks

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Bobby Portis, one of the league's top reserves, declined his player option for next season and instead agreed to a three-year, $44 million contract to remain with the Milwaukee Bucks, agent Mark Bartelstein confirmed Sunday.
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James Harden signing new 2-year deal to stay with Los Angeles Clippers, AP source says

James Harden signing new 2-year deal to stay with Los Angeles Clippers, AP source says

James Harden is opting out of the final year of his contract with the Los Angeles Clippers and signing a new deal that would be worth $81.5 million to stay with the team for the next two seasons, a person with knowledge of the agreement said Sunday.
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