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Duke forward Cooper Flagg celebrates after scoring against the Houston during the second half in the national semifinals at the Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, April 5, 2025, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)

Cooper Flagg set to become Mavericks’ new main man as the expected No. 1 pick in NBA draft

Cooper Flagg and his Duke teammates were together celebrating a victory over North Carolina the night of Feb. 1 when one of them saw the news that had rocked the basketball world.
 
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort, left, celebrates with teammates in the locker room after winning the NBA basketball championship with a Game 7 victory against the Indiana Pacers Sunday, June 22, 2025, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

The NBA offseason is officially here. It’s been going on for some time, actually

 
Dallas Mavericks CEO Rick Welts, left, and team Governor Patrick Dumont, center, watch the team play against the Toronto Raptors in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, April 11, 2025. (AP Photo/LM Otero, file)

‘Craziest’ reversal of fortune puts Mavs on path to Flagg after all the Doncic drama

 
Los Angeles Lakers President Jeanie Buss dances in her seat to music as she attends the NBA basketball game between the Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers in Los Angeles, Oct. 29, 2013. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok, File)

Buss family to sell controlling stake of Lakers to Mark Walter for $10B valuation, AP source says

 
Fans cheer for Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the first half of Game 1 of the NBA Finals basketball series against the Indiana Pacers Thursday, June 5, 2025, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

SGA3K: Gilgeous-Alexander reaches 3,000 points for season, 12th player to do so in NBA history

 

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Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick watches play during the first half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Back on their home courts, Lakers and Rockets are both determined to postpone elimination

 
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic warms up before Game 2 of an NBA first-round playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Los Angeles, Tuesday, April 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer)

Luka Doncic donates entire cost of restoring vandalized Kobe Bryant mural in downtown Los Angeles

 
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts after a foul called on the Lakers during the first half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

NBA says Doncic was fouled, but it wasn’t called, late in Lakers’ Game 4 loss to Minnesota

 
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) celebrates next to Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) after making a shot during the second half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Randle has been a handful for the Lakers in the playoffs as the Wolves relish his physical presence

 
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, second from bottom left, goes up to shoot as Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo (0) defends during the first half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Timberwolves rally to beat Lakers, take 3-1 series lead

 
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) handles the ball as Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) defends during the first half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Anthony Edwards is ‘just trying to be a pest’ to LeBron James. The T-wolves won’t back down from LA

 
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) celebrates after a shot made by forward Julius Randle (30) during the first half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers, Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Timberwolves push Lakers to edge of elimination with 116-113 comeback win behind Edwards’ 43 points

 
Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham, left, steals the ball from New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (8) during the first half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Pistons need Cunningham to shine and teammates to chip in to beat Knicks in Game 4 to tie series

 
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) looks to pass as Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) defends during the second half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Friday, April 25, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Full-strength Wolves take series lead into Game 4 vs. Lakers, as health looms large in NBA playoffs

 
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic reacts after a Lakers turnover during the first half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series agains the Minnesota Timberwolves, Friday, April 25, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Doncic struggles through stomach trouble on lackluster 17-point night as Lakers fall behind T-wolves

 
Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22) shoots against Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) during the second half in game 3 of a first-round NBA playoff basketball series,, Friday, April 25, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Wagner and Banchero help Magic beat Celtics to cut Boston’s lead to 2-1

 
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) gestures after making a 3-point basket during the first half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers, Friday, April 25, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Wolves top Lakers 116-104 in Game 3 to take series lead behind both-ways standout Jaden McDaniels

 
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) is escorted back to the bench by a coach and guard Buddy Hield (7) after a brief scuffle with the Houston Rockets during the second half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets in Houston, Wednesday, April 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)

Chippiness heating up in the NBA playoffs. Familiarity breeds contempt in Bucks-Pacers series

 
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) and Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) interact during the first half of Game 2 of an NBA first-round playoff series in Los Angeles, Tuesday, April 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer)

Luka scores 31, and the Lakers muscle past the Timberwolves 94-85 to even 1st-round series

 
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) gets a basket on a dunk against the Milwaukee Bucks during the first half of a first-round NBA basketball playoff game in Indianapolis, Tuesday, April 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Pacers get past Bucks for 2-0 series lead

 
Mavericks GM Nico Harrison speaks during a press conference at the Mavericks Training Center in Dallas, Texas, Monday, April 21, 2025. (Juan Figueroa /The Dallas Morning News via AP)

Mavs GM Nico Harrison says fans’ love for Luka Doncic was deeper than he knew, but stands by trade

 
Los Angeles Lakers head coach J.J. Redick questions a call as his team plays the Indiana Pacers during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Wednesday, March 26, 2025. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

JJ Redick still pushing to get better after success in tumultuous coaching debut season with Lakers

 
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) looks to pass between Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (22) and forward Marvin Bagley III, right, during the first half in Game 1 of an NBA first-round playoff series, Sunday, April 20, 2025, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)

Thunder, Pacers and Timberwolves look to stay focused after lopsided playoff-opening wins

 
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reacts after making a basket during the first half in Game 1 of an NBA first-round playoff series against the Memphis Grizzlies, Sunday, April 20, 2025, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)

Gilgeous-Alexander, Jokic and Antetokounmpo are NBA MVP finalists; Jokic, Daniels up for 2 awards

 
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James dunks during the second half in Game 1 of an NBA first-round playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Saturday, April 19, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Lakers realize they’ve got to do some quick work after Timberwolves’ blowout win in series opener

 
Russell Westbrook, de los Nuggets de Denver, festeja tras realizar una clavada frente a James Harden, de los Clippers de Los Ángeles, en el encuentro de playoffs disputado el sábado 19 de abril de 2025 (AP Foto/David Zalubowski)

Jokic, Gordon lead Nuggets past Clippers in OT playoff opener

 
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) shoots as Minnesota Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (9), center Rudy Gobert and center Naz Reid defend during the first half in Game 1 of an NBA first-round playoff series Saturday, April 19, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Timberwolves rout Lakers 117-95 in 1st-round series opener, overcoming Luka Doncic’s 37 points

 
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12)- passes the ball around Dallas Mavericks forward Caleb Martin, right, during the first half of an NBA play-in tournament basketball game Friday, April 18, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Grizzlies beat the Mavericks 120-106 to set up a 1st-round playoff series with the Thunder

 
Los Angeles Lakers' Luka Doncic (77) and LeBron James (23) celebrate in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks in Dallas, Wednesday, April 9, 2025. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Luka and LeBron must quickly find winning formula when Lakers face tested Timberwolves in 1st round

 
Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) claps during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz, Sunday, April 13, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Wolves aim to go big with Gobert vs. Lakers after veteran center’s strong regular season finish

 
Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka before an NBA basketball game between the Golden State Warriors and the Lakers in San Francisco, Feb. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)

GM Rob Pelinka extends contract with Lakers, gets additional title as president of basketball ops

 
Los Angeles Lakers' Luka Doncic (77) and LeBron James, center, right, hug and celebrate late in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks in Dallas, Wednesday, April 9, 2025. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

LA is betting central with money on the Lakers and Clippers as the NBA playoffs begin

 
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic watches his 3-point shot go in during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans, Friday, April 4, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/William Liang)

Luka Doncic eager to start playing big games for Lakers, starting in playoff date with Timberwolves

 
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, right, shots over Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, March 29, 2025, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Kyle Phillips)

NBA West playoff capsules: Thunder-Grizzlies, Rockets-Warriors, Lakers-Wolves, Nuggets-Clippers

 
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, right, shoots near Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Kyle Phillips)

Sports betting: Thunder favored to win NBA title, with the Celtics right behind

 
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