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Rage bats come alive in weekend tourney semifinal run
MOSES LAKE — The Washington Rage 16U (5-5-1) took a step forward over the weekend after making a run to the semifi…
Clippers get Kennard from Detroit as part of draft deals
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers were busy dealing well before their 57th pick in the NBA draft on Wednesday night.
Lakers have quiet draft night ahead of big roster decisions
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Although the Los Angeles Lakers made a pick, the NBA champions still essentially sat out draft night until it was over.
Grizzlies take Mississippi State's Woodard in NBA draft
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Memphis Grizzlies took Mississippi State forward Robert Woodard II with the 40th pick in the NBA draft.
Blazers take Washington State's CJ Elleby with 46th pick
Portland has a new CJ.
Indiana Pacers pick Duke guard Cassius Stanley at No. 54
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indiana Pacers were impressed with Cassius Stanley's athleticism. New coach Nate Bjorkgren liked his versatility.
Hornets draft LaMelo Ball with No. 3 pick, add 2 big men
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — LaMelo Ball is thrilled to have a chance to play for the Charlotte Hornets. But the 6-foot-7 point guard is more excited to play for the one of the greatest basketball players of all time in …
Houston Rockets have no draft picks for 2nd straight year
HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Rockets didn’t have a pick in the NBA draft for the second straight year after trading away a selection they had added earlier in the week.
76ers shake up roster, deal Horford, Richardson at draft
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The first draft night for the Philadelphia 76ers under new president Daryl Morey led to a major shakeup for an organization chasing its first NBA title since 1983.
As always, NBA draft has a very international feel
It never takes long for the international flavor to hit the NBA draft, and Wednesday was no exception.
AP Source: Nuggets finishing deal with Pelicans for Hampton
DENVER (AP) — The Denver Nuggets picked up a center to learn under Nikola Jokic. Then, they grabbed a guard to be mentored by Jamal Murray.
Mavs take Arizona guard, juggle backcourt in deal with 76ers
DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Mavericks juggled the mix of sidekicks for star point guard Luka Doncic on draft night — with their first-round pick and through a trade.
Spurs boost backcourt with FSU's Vassell, Duke's Tre Jones
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — San Antonio boosted its backcourt in the NBA draft Wednesday night, taking Florida State's Devin Vassell at No. 11 overall and Duke's Tre Jones in the second round at No. 41.
Eleby has 6 TDs, Western Michigan holds off CMU 52-44
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) — Kaleb Eleby threw three of his five touchdown passes to D’Wayne Eskridge, La’Darius Jefferson ran for 150 yards and Western Michigan held off Central Michigan 52-44 on Wednesday night.
Raptors draft San Diego State G Malachi Flynn 29th overall
TORONTO (AP) — With potential uncertainty ahead at point guard, the Toronto Raptors chose two backcourt players in the NBA draft Wednesday night, selecting 6-foot-1 San Diego State guard Malachi Flynn 29th overall …
Bulls draft Florida State forward Patrick Williams at No. 4
CHICAGO (AP) — Arturas Karnisovas understood how important it was to set the tone by getting his first draft pick for the Chicago Bulls right as he tries to set them on a championship course.