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Savannah native and LSU star Flau'jae Johnson picked high in NBA draft
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Savannah native and LSU star Flau'jae Johnson picked high in NBA draft

Savannah native Flau'jae Johnson, who won an NCAA basketball title at LSU, realizes dream as a first-round pick in the WNBA Draft as local fans looked on.

Apr 14
2 min
Why Raegan Beers didn't get drafted in 2026 WNBA Draft out of Oklahoma
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Why Raegan Beers didn't get drafted in 2026 WNBA Draft out of Oklahoma

This didn't work out how Beers would've hoped.

Apr 14
2 min
NBA play-in predictions: Heat-Hornets? Trail Blazers-Suns? Our takes on who will advance
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NBA play-in predictions: Heat-Hornets? Trail Blazers-Suns? Our takes on who will advance

Our writers break down Tuesday's high-stakes matchups and make their picks.

Apr 14
3 min
'I hope so': Yaxel Lendeborg wishes to land on Thunder in 2026 NBA draft
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'I hope so': Yaxel Lendeborg wishes to land on Thunder in 2026 NBA draft

'I hope so': Yaxel Lendeborg wishes to land on Oklahoma City Thunder in 2026 NBA draft.

Apr 14
2 min
Former Washington State star Charlisse Leger-Walker selected 18th overall by Connecticut Sun | WNBA draft
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Former Washington State star Charlisse Leger-Walker selected 18th overall by Connecticut Sun | WNBA draft

Apr. 13—NEW YORK — Eight days after winning the NCAA championship, Charlisse Leger-Walker was the sixth UCLA player taken in the WNBA draft. The four-year star at Washington State before leaving to join the Bruins, Leger-Walker was taken with the third pick in the second round by the Connecticut Sun

Apr 14
3 min
Grading every 2026 WNBA first-round draft pick from Azzi Fudd to Lauren Betts
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Grading every 2026 WNBA first-round draft pick from Azzi Fudd to Lauren Betts

The Dallas Wings made UConn star Azzi Fudd the No. 1 pick in the WNBA Draft on Monday night, reuniting Fudd with her former Huskies teammate Paige Bueckers in the process. Without a clear-cut No. 1 pick on the board, the selection of Fudd was just the start of a fascinating first round that included

Apr 14
3 min
'Heart of a champ!': Rori Harmon heralded on social media after being picked in WNBA draft
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'Heart of a champ!': Rori Harmon heralded on social media after being picked in WNBA draft

From grading draft picks to talking about her heart, fans reacted to Texas women's basketball player Rori Harmon being drafted.

Apr 14
2 min
Luka Dončić earns NBA scoring title in first full season for Lakers
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Luka Dončić earns NBA scoring title in first full season for Lakers

The 27-year-old becomes the fourth player in Lakers history to lead the NBA in scoring.

Apr 14
2 min
WNBA Draft: No. 1 pick intrigue, a UConn reunion and UCLA bonanza highlight league's kickoff of 30th season
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WNBA Draft: No. 1 pick intrigue, a UConn reunion and UCLA bonanza highlight league's kickoff of 30th season

It is rare in the history of the WNBA that the No. 1 pick is not a clear and consensus one months ahead of draft day, let alone in the final hours.

Apr 14
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