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Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter lookson during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls, Jan. 18, 2024, in Toronto. Court papers indicate that former Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter will be charged with a federal felony connected to the sports betting scandal that spurred the NBA to ban him for life. (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

Former NBA player Jontay Porter pleads guilty in case tied to gambling scandal

By JENNIFER PELTZ - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Tobias Harris, center, goes up for a shot between Cleveland Cavaliers' Dean Wade, left, and Georges Niang during the first half of an NBA basketball in-season tournament game, Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023, in Philadelphia. The NBA has agreed to terms on its new media deal, an 11-year agreement worth $76 billion that assures player salaries will continue rising for the foreseeable future and one that will surely change how some viewers access the game for years to come. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

NBA agrees to record 11-year, $76 billion media rights deal

By Tim Reynolds and Joe Reedy - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter lookson during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls, Jan. 18, 2024, in Toronto. Court papers indicate that former Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter will be charged with a federal felony connected to the sports betting scandal that spurred the NBA to ban him for life. (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

Booted out of NBA, former player Jontay Porter due in court in betting case

By Jennifer Peltz - Associated Press

East forward Cooper Flagg dunks on a fast break during the third quarter of the McDonald's All American boys' basketball game Tuesday, April 2, 2024, in Houston. The incoming Duke freshman is among the potential headliners for the 2025 NBA draft.(AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Cooper Flagg, 17, ‘dominating’ at Team USA basketball camp

By Liam Griffin - The Washington Times

UConn head coach Dan Hurley talks to the media during an NCAA college basketball news conference, Tuesday, July 9, 2024, in Storrs, Conn. About a month after declining becoming the head coach of the NBA’s Los Angeles Lakers, Hurley signed a six-year, $50 million contract through the 2029-30 season. (Aaron Flaum/Hartford Courant via AP)

With new $50 million contract, UConn’s Dan Hurley keeps focus on the court

Associated Press

Klay Thompson responds to questions during an NBA basketball news conference where he was introduced as one of the team's latest acquisitions in Dallas, Tuesday, July 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Klay Thompson believes he could be the missing piece for the Mavs after leaving the Warriors

By Schuyler Dixon - Associated Press

Simone Biles smiles after competing in the floor exercise at the United States Gymnastics Olympic Trials on Sunday, June 30, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

U.S. men’s basketball team has two goals for Paris Olympics: Win gold, see Simone Biles

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

UConn head coach Dan Hurley celebrates cutting the net after their win against Purdue in the NCAA college Final Four championship basketball game, Monday, April 8, 2024, in Glendale, Ariz. UConn and men’s basketball coach Dan Hurley have agreed to a six-year, $50 million contract through the 2029-30 season, nearly a month after he turned down a lucrative offer to coach the Los Angeles Lakers. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File). **FILE**

UConn, Hurley agree to 6-year, $50 million deal a month after he spurned offer from Lakers

Associated Press

A woman walks past copies of one of the most famous Greek statues, the Venus of Milo, installed on the steps of the French National Assembly, Wednesday, July 3, 2024 in Paris. The statues by artist Laurent Perbos, have regained her arms and are now equipped with the attributes of six sporting disciplines. Just three weeks before the Olympics, the excitement that was building up in the host city has mingled with anxiety about France’s political future. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

It’s Luka vs. Giannis, with either Slovenia or Greece set to move 1 win from Paris Olympics

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

FILE - Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James gestures for a call in the second half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets Monday, April 29, 2024, in Denver. James is not opting into what would have been a $51.4 million contract for this coming season and instead will seek a new deal with the Lakers, a person with knowledge of the decision said Saturday, June 29, 2024. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

USA Basketball men’s Olympic team arrives for camp in Las Vegas

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James attends a news conference held to introduce the team's draft picks, his son, Bronny James and Dalton Knecht, in El Segundo, Calif., Tuesday, July 2, 2024. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

LeBron James agrees to a 2-year extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, AP source says

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter lookson during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls, Jan. 18, 2024, in Toronto. Court papers indicate that former Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter will be charged with a federal felony connected to the sports betting scandal that spurred the NBA to ban him for life. (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

Banned NBA player Jontay Porter will be charged in betting case, court papers indicate

By Jennifer Peltz - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James attends a news conference held to introduce the team's draft picks, his son, Bronny James and Dalton Knecht, in El Segundo, Calif., Tuesday, July 2, 2024. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

James agrees to 2-year contract extension with Lakers

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter lookson during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls, Jan. 18, 2024, in Toronto. Court papers indicate that former Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter will be charged with a federal felony connected to the sports betting scandal that spurred the NBA to ban him for life. (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

Banned NBA player Jontay Porter will be charged in betting case, court papers indicate

By Jennifer Peltz - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks guard Kemba Walker, right, drives against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, in Cleveland. Kemba Walker, a four-time All-Star guard, says he’s retiring from basketball. Walker, 34, wasn’t in the NBA this past season but did play in the EuroLeague with AS Monaco. He announced his decision Tuesday, July 2, 2024, on social media.(AP Photo/Nick Cammett, File)

Four-time All-Star guard Kemba Walker is retiring from basketball

Associated Press

FILE - Cleveland Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell (45) celebrates an offensive foul against the Orlando Magic during the second half in Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, April 20, 2024, in Cleveland. All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell has agreed to a three-year, $150.3 million contract extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers, a person familiar with the decision told the Associated Press on Tuesday, July 2.(AP Photo/Nick Cammett, File)

Donovan Mitchell agrees to a 3-year, $150.3M contract extension with the Cavaliers, AP source says

By Tom Withers - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers draft pick Bronny James speaks during the NBA basketball team's news conference in El Segundo, Calif., Tuesday, July 2, 2024. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

James’ son says he’ll be able to handle ‘amplified’ pressure of playing for Lakers

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark celebrates after making a 3-point basket against the Phoenix Mercury during the second half of a WNBA basketball game Sunday, June 30, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Magic Johnson admires how Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese deal with the hype while uplifting the WNBA

By Doug Feinberg - Associated Press

FILE - Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George (13) dunks during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks in Los Angeles, Sunday, March 17, 2024. George will sign a four-year, $212 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, a person with knowledge of the move told The Associated Press early Monday, July 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, FIle)

All-Star Paul George set to join 76ers on a $212 million free-agent deal, AP source says

By Dan Gelston - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson gestures after making a 3-point basket against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in Los Angeles. Klay Thompson is moving on from the Golden State Warriors, with the four-time league champion agreeing to join the Western Conference champion Dallas Mavericks and change franchises for the first time in his 13-year NBA career, two people with knowledge of the decision said Monday, July 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun) **FILE**

Thompson set to leave Warriors for Mavericks

By Schuyler Dixon and Tim Reynolds - Associated Press