Basketball

Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese headline WNBA All-Star team that will face US Olympic squad

NEW YORK (AP) — Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese will team up on the WNBA All-Star team to play against the U.S. Olympic team led by A'ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart.

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Forward Kyle Anderson, Warriors working to complete $27 million, three-year deal, AP source says

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Free agent forward Kyle Anderson and the Golden State Warriors were working to complete a $27 million, three-year contract, a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations said Tuesday night.

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Bahamas tops Finland 96-85 in Olympic qualifying tournament opener, Slovenia falls to Croatia

Buddy Hield and the Bahamas are a step closer to the Paris Olympics. Luka Doncic and Slovenia are now facing an uphill battle to get there. Hield scored 24 points, Valdez Edgecombe Jr.

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Celtics bring back two bench players, Kornet and Tillman

BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Celtics re-signed big men Luke Kornet and Xavier Tillman Sr. on Tuesday, bringing back two bench players who helped them win the NBA championship.

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Jonathan Isaac agrees to $84 million deal with Magic, AP source says

Jonathan Isaac has agreed to an $84 million deal that will keep him with Orlando for five more seasons, a person with knowledge of the negotiations said Tuesday.

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Bronny James says he can handle 'amplified' pressure of playing for Lakers with his famous father

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Bronny James says the opportunity to play professionally alongside his famous father played no role in his decision to enter the NBA draft.

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Four-time All-Star guard Kemba Walker announces his retirement from basketball

Four-time NBA All-Star guard Kemba Walker says he’s retiring. The 34-year-old Walker wasn’t in the NBA this past season, but did play in the EuroLeague with AS Monaco. He announced his decision Tuesday on social media.

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

CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell isn't taking his talents anywhere. Not yet, anyway. The five-time All-Star guard has agreed to a three-year, $150.

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Minnesota has continued its playoff momentum and is one of the top teams in the WNBA

NEW YORK (AP) — Minnesota was a surprise last season, making the postseason after a slow start. The Lynx haven't put themselves in an early hole this year and sit near the top of the WNBA standings.

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Bucks banking on long-term potential of their two 19-year-old draft picks

MILWAUKEE (AP) — If it wasn’t obvious enough already, the youth of the Milwaukee Bucks’ two draft choices became apparent when second-round pick Tyler Smith discussed the origins of his love for bowling.

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