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Oregon jury convicts former NBA player Ben McLemore of raping incapacitated woman at team party

Oregon jury convicts former NBA player Ben McLemore of raping incapacitated woman at team party

OREGON CITY, Ore. (AP) — Former NBA player Ben McLemore has been found guilty of raping a 21-year-old woman during a lake house party attended by many of his then-teammates from the Portland Trail Blazers, a jury ruled Thursday.
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Spain coach Sergio Scariolo to take over Real Madrid's basketball team after EuroBasket

MADRID (AP) — Spain coach Sergio Scariolo will take over Real Madrid's basketball team after EuroBasket, the club said Thursday.
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Vogel joining Kidd's staff with Mavs in reunion for title-winning tandem, AP source says

Vogel joining Kidd's staff with Mavs in reunion for title-winning tandem, AP source says

DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Mavericks are poised to add Frank Vogel to coach Jason Kidd's staff in a reunion for a tandem that won an NBA title with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020, a person with knowledge of the agreement said Wednesday night.
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NBA stars to turn filmmakers at Summer League fest with Kevin Garnett, Mark Wahlberg and Deon Taylor

NBA stars to turn filmmakers at Summer League fest with Kevin Garnett, Mark Wahlberg and Deon Taylor

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lights, camera, layup. The NBA Summer League is giving athletes another shot that takes place behind the camera.
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Mavs sign No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg to rookie contract; Exum is returning, AP source says

Mavs sign No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg to rookie contract; Exum is returning, AP source says

DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Mavericks have signed No. 1 overall draft pick Cooper Flagg to his four-year rookie contract, and a person with knowledge of the agreement said Wednesday the club is bringing back guard Dante Exum on a one-year contract.
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Red Panda has fractured left wrist, released from hospital after fall at WNBA game

Red Panda has fractured left wrist, released from hospital after fall at WNBA game

Good news, basketball fans: Red Panda intends to be ready for next season.
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Deandre Ayton will join LeBron, Luka and the Lakers after Portland buyout, AP sources say

Deandre Ayton will join LeBron, Luka and the Lakers after Portland buyout, AP sources say

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Center Deandre Ayton has agreed to join the Los Angeles Lakers as a free agent, two people with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
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Cleveland, Detroit respond to Sophie Cunningham's WNBA expansion comments

Cleveland, Detroit respond to Sophie Cunningham's WNBA expansion comments

CLEVELAND (AP) — The folks in Cleveland and Detroit are pushing back on Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham with some civic pride after Cunningham questioned the league's choice of expansion to those markets.
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Knicks offer coaching job to Mike Brown and are working on a deal, AP source says

Knicks offer coaching job to Mike Brown and are working on a deal, AP source says

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Knicks have offered their coaching job to Mike Brown and are working to finalize a deal with the two-time NBA Coach of the Year, a person with knowledge of the details said Wednesday.
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NBA adjusts Gregg Popovich's career record, crediting Mitch Johnson with 77 Spurs games from '24-25

NBA adjusts Gregg Popovich's career record, crediting Mitch Johnson with 77 Spurs games from '24-25

The NBA has adjusted all-time wins leader Gregg Popovich’s career record as coach of the San Antonio Spurs, removing the 77 games that he missed last season and crediting those wins and losses to new Spurs coach Mitch Johnson.
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