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2025 NBA draft tracker: list of first-round picks

2025 NBA draft tracker: list of first-round picks

The players selected in the first round of the NBA draft Wednesday night in New York: ___ 1. Dallas Mavericks — Cooper Flagg, forward, 6-8, 221, Duke Scouting report: Only the fourth freshman named Associated Press men’s national player of the year.
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South Carolina women's basketball star Chloe Kitts supports boyfriend Collin Murray-Boyles at draft

South Carolina women's basketball star Chloe Kitts supports boyfriend Collin Murray-Boyles at draft

NEW YORK (AP) — South Carolina women's basketball player Chloe Kitts was all smiles at the NBA draft while supporting boyfriend Collin Murray-Boyles. He was drafted by Toronto with the ninth pick on Wednesday night.
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San Antonio Spurs add Dylan Harper at No. 2 to join Wembanyama, Fox, Castle on youthful roster

San Antonio Spurs add Dylan Harper at No. 2 to join Wembanyama, Fox, Castle on youthful roster

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Dylan Harper is eager to fit in as seamlessly with the San Antonio Spurs as he has with their fans, who have already embraced the Rutgers point guard before he has suited up for a practice.
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76ers expect injury-riddled center Joel Embiid to return from knee surgery in time for training camp

76ers expect injury-riddled center Joel Embiid to return from knee surgery in time for training camp

CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is on track to return from knee surgery when training camp opens in September.
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Baylor's VJ Edgecombe hopes 'Philly likes Bahamians' after 76ers take him No. 3 overall in NBA draft

Baylor's VJ Edgecombe hopes 'Philly likes Bahamians' after 76ers take him No. 3 overall in NBA draft

CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — VJ Edgecombe experienced hardship throughout his childhood on Bimini, a tiny island in the Bahamas hardly known for developing NBA talent.
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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.
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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, in ESPN interview, says league taking serious look at Achilles tears

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, in ESPN interview, says league taking serious look at Achilles tears

The NBA had already convened a panel of experts to study Achilles tendon injuries even before Indiana star Tyrese Haliburton ruptured his in Game 7 of the NBA Finals, Commissioner Adam Silver said Wednesday night.
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NBA players seem to tear their Achilles more frequently nowadays. Why is that?

NBA players seem to tear their Achilles more frequently nowadays. Why is that?

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Kevin Durant and Tyrese Haliburton entered their respective NBA Finals elimination games with strained right calves. Each wound up leaving early with torn right Achilles tendons.
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Alex Martins leaving as CEO of Orlando Magic, moving into role as vice chair

Alex Martins leaving as CEO of Orlando Magic, moving into role as vice chair

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Alex Martins is leaving his role as CEO of the Orlando Magic on July 1 to move into the newly created position of vice chair as part of a restructuring of the front office, the team announced Wednesday.
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Mark Walter and Lakers say sale of the team is expected to close later this year

Mark Walter and Lakers say sale of the team is expected to close later this year

Businessman Mark Walter’s acquisition of the majority ownership stake of the Los Angeles Lakers, in a deal that puts the franchise valuation at $10 billion, is expected to close in the third or fourth quarter of this year.
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