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Flau'jae Johnson and Azzi Fudd shine on 2026 WNBA draft red carpet
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LSU guard Flau'jae Johnson, selected eighth overall by the Seattle Storm, turned heads at the 2026 WNBA Draft in New York City with a mermaid gown and soft glam. UConn's Azzi Fudd complemented her custom Coach ensemble with family support amid the excitement. The event at The Shed featured looks from top prospects including UCLA standouts.
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Dončić is set to return from Spain on Friday after receiving treatment for a hamstring injury. The team opens its first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets on Saturday. Coach JJ Redick said Dončić and Austin Reaves remain out indefinitely.
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New Orleans Pelicans executive vice president Joe Dumars stated that the team has no plans to trade Zion Williamson this offseason. Williamson expressed his desire to remain with the team long-term, calling New Orleans home. The comments come amid questions about Williamson's fit alongside young forward Derik Queen after a disappointing 26-56 season.
Kacey dela Rosa powered Gilas Pilipinas Women to a 21-10 win over host Singapore in the FIBA 3x3 World Cup qualifiers on April 12, earning their first berth in eight years. The victory completes the 20-team field for the tournament in Warsaw, Poland, in June. Afril Bernardino returns to the event after playing in 2018.
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Western Illinois guard Raegan McCowan, a two-time All-OVC first-team selection, will visit Iowa women's basketball on April 13-14. The trip comes as the Hawkeyes seek to rebuild their backcourt through the transfer portal. Iowa College Hoops' John Bohnenkamp first reported the news.
LeBron James recorded 26 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds, nearly achieving a triple-double, as the shorthanded Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Golden State Warriors on Thursday. The victory helps keep the Lakers in the hunt for the Western Conference's No. 3 seed ahead of the playoffs next weekend. James said the team needs 'everything' from its 41-year-old star.
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The NBA investigated an apparent intentional foul by the Sacramento Kings on Golden State Warriors guard Seth Curry and cleared the team Thursday. Kings coach Doug Christie mistakenly believed his team was not in the bonus and sought to stop play for a timeout, the league said. The incident occurred with Sacramento leading 101-100 late in the fourth quarter Tuesday night.
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