Basketball

Raptors draft picks Ja'Kobe Walter, Jonathan Mogbo introduced to Toronto

TORONTO — Years before Jonathan Mogbo was drafted by the Toronto Raptors, he got used to stopping and posing for photos with local fans. Mogbo visited his childhood best friend Scottie Barnes in Toronto after Barnes was drafted to the Raptors.

Jun 28, 2024 2:08 PM Read more >

Raptors and Quickley to agree on a 5-year, $175M contract, AP source says

The Toronto Raptors and point guard Immanuel Quickley intend to agree on a five-year contract that could be worth up to $175 million, a person with knowledge of the discussions said Friday.

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Magic Johnson, Dwyane Wade, Tom Brady among the former pro athletes who have become WNBA owners

Magic Johnson's love of basketball motivated him to save the Los Angeles Sparks from folding and also put him on the leading edge of what is now a growing WNBA trend.

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Mavericks trading Hardaway to Pistons for Grimes, AP source says, getting some financial flexibility

The Dallas Mavericks are trading Tim Hardaway Jr. and three second-round draft picks to the Detroit Pistons for Quentin Grimes, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.

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Kenny Atkinson signs 5-year contract to coach Cavaliers, who made change after playoff appearance

CLEVELAND (AP) — Kenny Atkinson's first stint as an NBA head coach ended with a sudden, strange separation in Brooklyn. He's hoping for a longer-lasting relationship in Cleveland.

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Hawks' Zaccharie Risacher focusing on 'good stuff' instead of pressure as NBA's No. 1 overall pick

ATLANTA (AP) — Zaccharie Risacher says he's not worried about the expectations that accompany being the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA draft — even if that also includes the daunting task of following fellow French star Victor Wembanyama.

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Flagg and Pritchard among those selected for USA Basketball select team to help with Olympic prep

Cooper Flagg’s summer will include some time playing against the U.S. Olympic team.

Jun 28, 2024 10:06 AM Read more >

Reports: Immanuel Quickley signs five-year, US$175 million deal to stay with Raptors

TORONTO — Immanuel Quickley will sign a five-year contract to stay with the Toronto Raptors, according to multiple reports. Quickley intends to ink the US$175 million contract when free agency officially opens on Sunday.

Jun 28, 2024 8:17 AM Read more >

Duke's Flagg, Rutgers' freshman duo headline list of potential 2025 NBA lottery prospects

A year after Victor Wembanyama ended a 16-season run of college players going No. 1 overall in the NBA draft, fellow French teen Zaccharie Risacher made it two in a row Wednesday night. A college prospect could be back on top next summer.

Jun 28, 2024 6:51 AM Read more >

The Lakers have hired Redick and drafted Bronny. They clearly hope to lock down LeBron for good next

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Three days after LeBron James' podcast partner became the Los Angeles Lakers' head coach, the team drafted James' oldest son, Bronny.

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