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University of Illinois basketball standout Terrence Shannon Jr. demonstrates his wingspan while testifying during his rape trial Thursday June 13, 2024, in Lawrence, Kan. Shannon, of Champaign, Ill., is accused of committing sexual assault on Sept. 9, 2023, in Lawrence, Kan. (Chris Conde/The Lawrence Journal-World via AP)

Potential first-round NBA draft pick Terrence Shannon Jr. found not guilty of rape

By Dave Skretta - Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards gestures as time runs out in the second half of Game 7 of an NBA second-round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets Sunday, May 19, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

A young star will likely lead the way when the NBA champion is crowned

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) and guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) celebrate following Game 7 in an NBA basketball second-round playoff series against the New York Knicks, Sunday, May 19, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)

Pacers are back in the Eastern Conference finals, and don’t tell them they can’t win playing fast

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards reacts after hitting a basket over Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon in the second half of Game 7 of an NBA second-round playoff series, Sunday, May 19, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Wolves reach conference finals brimming with talent and tenacity in quest for first NBA championship

By Arnie Stapleton - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) shoots in front of Memphis Grizzlies forward GG Jackson (45) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in Memphis, Tenn. Wembanyama has been named NBA Rookie of the Year after a record-setting season. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill, File)

Wembanyama headlines France’s preliminary roster for Paris Olympics basketball tournament

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Southern California's Bronny James (6) drives up the court against Washington during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the Pac-12 tournament Wednesday, March 13, 2024, in Las Vegas. NBA teams were told Monday, May 13, 2024, that Bronny James, the son of the Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James, has been medically cleared to play in the league and is expected to participate in the draft combine this week, a person with knowledge of the matter told The Associated Press. (AP Photo/John Locher) **FILE**

Bronny James receives medical clearance to play in the NBA, AP source says

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer directs the team during the first half against the Phoenix Suns in Game 4 of basketball's NBA Finals on July 14, 2021, in Milwaukee. Budenholzer has agreed to coach the Suns, according to multiple reports, as the franchise turns to the man who beat them in the 2021 NBA Finals. Budenholzer replaces Frank Vogel, who was fired Thursday, May 9, 2024, after one season. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash, File)

Mike Budenholzer agrees to coach Phoenix Suns

By David Brandt - Associated Press

Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle reacts during the first half of Game 2 of the team's NBA basketball second-round playoff series against the New York Knicks, Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Pacers’ Carlisle fined $35,000 by NBA for criticizing referees, implying bias against small markets

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

FILE - Boston Celtics forward Glen Davis warms up before facing the Denver Nuggets in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Denver on Monday, Feb. 23, 2009. Former Boston Celtics forward Glen “Big Baby” Davis was sentenced Thursday, May 9, 2024, to 40 months in a federal prison for his participation in a scheme that New York prosecutors said defrauded an insurance plan for NBA players and their families of more than $5 million.(AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Former NBA player Glen ‘Big Baby’ Davis sentenced to 40 months for defrauding league insurance plan

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Then-Milwaukee Bucks associate head coach Charles Lee gestures during the first half of the team's NBA preseason basketball game against the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022, in Chicago. The Charlotte Hornets have named Charles Lee as their next head coach. The 39-year-old Lee joins the Hornets after serving as the Boston Celtics top assistant coach. Lee will complete the Celtics’ playoff run before joining the Hornets on a full-time basis.(AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Hornets hire Boston Celtics assistant coach Charles Lee to be their next head coach

By Steve Reed - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) shoots against Memphis Grizzlies guard Jordan Goodwin (4) in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, April 14, 2024, in Memphis, Tenn. Jokic, Luka Doncic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are the three finalists for the NBA MVP Award that will be announced Wednesday, May 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill, File)

Jokic wins his third NBA MVP award in past four seasons

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

In this April 5, 2018, file photo, Los Angeles Clippers guard Austin Rivers shouts to his teammates during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City. A person familiar with the deal says that the Washington Wizards have agreed to trade center Marcin Gortat to the Clippers for Rivers .(AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File) **FILE**

NBA, NFL players trade barbs about swapping sports

By Liam Griffin - The Washington Times

Indiana Pacers' Andrew Nembhard (2) defends against New York Knicks' Jalen Brunson (11) during the first half of Game 2 in an NBA basketball second-round playoff series Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Jalen Brunson returns from foot injury, sparks Knicks past Pacers for 2-0 lead in East semifinals

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert, left, goes up to block a shot by Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, right, as Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) looks on in the second half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Gobert wins record-tying fourth Defensive Player of the Year award

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) celebrates a score with guard Devonte' Graham (4) during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets in San Antonio, Friday, April 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Spurs’ Wembanyama named NBA Rookie of the Year after a record-setting season

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid reacts during the first half of Game 6 in an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the New York Knicks, Thursday, May 2, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

76ers president Daryl Morey has big plans to build NBA title team around Embiid and Maxey

By Dan Gelston - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson shouts from the bench during the second half in Game 2 of the team's NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)

Federal appeals court upholds ruling that Zion Williamson’s 2019 contract with an agent was void

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Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant stands on the sideline during the first half of an NBA basketball game between the Grizzlies and the Golden State Warriors, Jan. 15, 2024, in Memphis, Tenn. Lawyers for a teenager who is suing the two-time NBA All-Star over a fight during an offseason pickup game can withdraw from the case after the teen's attorneys cited irreconcilable conflicts with their client, a Tennessee judge ruled Friday, May 3. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill, File)

Lawyers for teen suing NBA star Ja Morant over a fight during a pickup game withdraw from the case

By Adrian Sainz - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham reacts during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Sunday, April 7, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Etienne Laurent)

Lakers fire coach Darvin Ham after just 2 seasons in charge and 1st-round playoff exit

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) celebrates a score with guard Devonte' Graham (4) during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets in San Antonio, Friday, April 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Wembanyama coming to Paris as San Antonio Spurs to face Indiana Pacers in two NBA games next January

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