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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announces unanimous approval of expansion bids for Seattle and Las Vegas franchises in a boardroom setting with city skylines on screen.
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NBA board unanimously approves expansion bids process for Seattle and Las Vegas

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Following anticipation at the March board meetings, the NBA board of governors unanimously approved on March 25 a measure to begin accepting bids for new franchises in Seattle and Las Vegas, with expansion fees projected at $7-10 billion. Commissioner Adam Silver highlighted the markets' strong basketball support, targeting a 2028-29 debut.

The NBA has proposed harsher penalties for tanking teams, including the potential loss of first-round draft picks, alongside three lottery reform options. Commissioner Adam Silver addressed the issue at a press conference on Wednesday, pledging to fix it. Owners will vote on measures at a meeting in May.

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Real Madrid overcame a poor start to defeat Anadolu Efes 82-71 in the EuroLeague at Movistar Arena. The team rallied from an initial 0-12 run to secure their 17th win in 18 EuroLeague home games.

The National Basketball Players Association has demanded that the NBA's 65-game rule for award eligibility be abolished or reformed, citing Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham's potential disqualification due to a collapsed lung. Cunningham needs to play five more games despite the injury to qualify. The union highlighted the rule's unfairness to injured players.

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Real Madrid dominated FC Barcelona in the ACB League Clásico with a resounding 95-76 win at Palau Blaugrana. A lethal second quarter allowed the whites to open an insurmountable gap. Barça avoided its worst league home loss to Madrid since 1968.

Zalgiris Kaunas defeated Real Madrid 87-85 in a EuroLeague match decided in the final seconds by Sylvain Francisco's two free throws and Mario Hezonja's missed three-pointer. The last play sparked controversy for Madrid. Francisco led with 20 points, while Edy Tavares had 12 points and 10 rebounds for Madrid.

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High Point defeated Wisconsin 83-82 for the first major upset of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, led by three-point specialist Chase Johnston. Hours later, VCU overcame a 19-point deficit to beat North Carolina in an 11-over-6 matchup. Duke survived a close call against Siena after a second-half rally.

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Bronny James earns praise after key minutes in Lakers' win over Pacers

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Will Wade returns to LSU as men's basketball coach

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Kevin Durant passes Michael Jordan for fifth in NBA scoring

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Lakers extend winning streak to eight with 134-126 Heat victory

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NBA's 65-game rule threatens awards eligibility for several stars

 

 

 

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