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[Bleacher Report @BleacherReport]

Breaking: Chicago Sky have waived Hailey Van Lith

Van Lith was their 11th overall pick in 2025

[Melissa Triebwasser @TheCoachMelissa]

Azzi Fudd had her teammates laughing when she was asked about how she’s adjusting to the physicality in the WNBA:

“Honestly I’m more confused. I thought you could be physical in the W and anytime you touch someone, it’s a foul.”

Jessica Shepherd and Aziaha James joked that she was still learning about fines 🤣

[Shams Charania @ShamsCharania]

After a six-month search following the firing of Nico Harrison, Mavericks owner Patrick Dumont makes a major splash with his hire of a global basketball giant in Ujiri.

[Hoopsmachine @hoopsmachine]

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[Yahoo Sports @YahooSports]

BREAKING: Lakers guard Austin Reaves is returning for Game 5 vs. the Rockets, per @ShamsCharania.

Reaves has been out since April 2 after suffering a Grade 2 left oblique strain.

[Yahoo Sports @YahooSports]

Austin Reaves has been upgraded to questionable for tomorrow's Game 3 vs. the Rockets, the team announced.

Reaves hasn’t played since April 2 due to a Grade 2 left oblique strain.

[NBA Communications @NBAPR]

The following has been released by the NBA.

[Shams Charania @ShamsCharania]

A'ja Wilson, the WNBA's first ever four-time MVP, is signing a three-year, $5 million supermax contract to return to the Las Vegas Aces, sources tell me and @Andraya_Carter. The deal, which is the largest in WNBA history to date and fully guaranteed, was negotiated by Jade-Li English of Klutch Sports Group.

[Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers]

A SEASON-LONG SCORING MASTERCLASS

[Yahoo Sports @YahooSports]

With Steph Curry ruled out Thursday vs. the Lakers, there won't be a LeBron James-Curry matchup this regular season 💔

Lakers-Warriors would need to be a playoff matchup to potentially see them face off.

[Shams Charania @ShamsCharania]

After consultation with Lakers doctors and his own medical team, Luka Doncic will seek specialized medical treatment in Europe on his Grade 2 left hamstring in an attempt to expedite his return to play, agent Bill Duffy of WME Basketball tells me and @mcten.

[Underdog NBA @UnderdogNBA]

LeBron James' first half:

22 PTS
9-11 FG
1-1 3PT

Cooper Flagg's first half:

26 PTS
9-16 FG
2-3 3PT

First time in NBA history a teenager and a player over 40 years old have had 20+ PTS in the same game.

It only took one half.

[Shams Charania @ShamsCharania]

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic is out indefinitely due to a left hamstring injury, sources tell me and @mcten. He will miss the remainder of the regular season and his status is uncertain beyond that.

[Dave McMenamin @mcten]

Luka Doncic was named the Western Conference Player of the Month for March - the second month he’s won it this season

[StatMuse @statmuse]

First player in NBA history to record

500+ points
35+ steals
50+ threes

in a month.

[Legion Hoops @LegionHoops]

LEBRON JAMES BLOCKS DONOVAN MITCHELL FROM THE TIP OFF

[Yahoo Sports @YahooSports]

Back-to-back division titles for the Lake Show 😎

[Hoopsmachine @hoopsmachine]

@Timberwolves Read more: https://t.co/HghvlQO4sK

[Hoopsmachine @hoopsmachine]

Minnesota, UNC, and Vandy face key roster decisions after their Sweet 16 exits. Portal priorities, potential NBA jumps, and returning talent will shape their futures.

#MarchMadness @Timberwolves

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Read more: https://t.co/DByFfHN6t8

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UConn cruises into Elite Eight AGAIN! Sarah Strong dominates with 21 & 10 as Huskies dismantle UNC 63-42. 30th Elite Eight appearance for Geno Auriemma! Sources confirm.

#NCAAWBB #DamianLillard