Basketball
Moritz Wagner is returning to the Magic on 1-year deal, AP source says, as NBA free agency continues
The Orlando Magic are bringing back forward Moritz Wagner on a one-year deal, a person with knowledge of the move said Friday.
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Toronto Raptors sign free agent forward-centre Mamukelashvili
TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors have signed free agent forward-centre Sandro Mamukelashvili, the team announced Friday. Financial terms were not disclosed. Mamukelashvili averaged 6.3 points and 3.1 rebounds in 61 games with San Antonio last season.
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Fever snap 16-game losing streak against Aces with 81-54 win
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Kelsey Mitchell scored 25 points, Aliya Boston added 20 and the Indiana Fever, without the injured Caitlyn Clark, beat Las Vegas 81-54 on Thursday night and snapped a 16-game losing streak against the Aces.
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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
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
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
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
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
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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