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Los Angeles Lakers GM Rob Pelinka shakes hands with new draft advisor Tony Bennett in front office setting.
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Lakers hire Tony Bennett as NBA draft advisor

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The Los Angeles Lakers have named former University of Virginia coach Tony Bennett as a draft advisor to general manager Rob Pelinka. Bennett, who retired abruptly in 2024, will provide expertise on college talent ahead of the 2026 NBA Draft. The move comes as the Lakers expand their front office under new ownership.

The NFL has given Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby until June 22 to file for the supplemental draft while he remains under NCAA scrutiny for gambling violations. Sorsby, currently in treatment for addiction, faces potential loss of college eligibility after placing thousands of bets.

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Deion Sanders opened up about the difficulties his son Shedeur faced during his rookie season with the Cleveland Browns. Speaking on a recent podcast, the Colorado coach described the unfair criticism and challenges that marked the quarterback's transition to the NFL.

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