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Donovan Clingan, right, poses for a photo with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected by the Portland Trail Blazers as the seventh pick during the first round of the NBA basketball draft, Wednesday, June 26, 2024, in New York.

Blazers pick UConn’s Donovan Clingan at No. 7 in NBA draft

Donovan Clingan, right, poses for a photo with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected by the Portland Trail Blazers as the seventh pick during the first round of the NBA basketball draft, Wednesday, June 26, 2024, in New York.

June 26, 2024, 6:32pm Blazers

UConn star Donovan Clingan was selected by the Portland Trail Blazers with the No. 7 pick of the NBA draft on Wednesday night. Read story

Zaccharie Risacher (Associated Press file)

NBA draft could be ‘special’ night for France

Zaccharie Risacher (Associated Press file)

June 26, 2024, 6:03am National Sports

Alex Sarr was born in France and spent last season playing in Australia. Zaccharie Risacher was born in Spain and is coming off a breakout season in France. Read story

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum holds, center, up the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy as he celebrates with the team after they won the NBA basketball championship with a Game 5 victory over the Dallas Mavericks, Monday, June 17, 2024, in Boston.

Celtics win 18th NBA championship with 106-88 Game 5 victory over Mavericks

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum holds, center, up the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy as he celebrates with the team after they won the NBA basketball championship with a Game 5 victory over the Dallas Mavericks, Monday, June 17, 2024, in Boston.

June 17, 2024, 8:34pm Latest News

Jayson Tatum had 31 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds as the Boston Celtics topped the Dallas Mavericks 106-88 on Monday night to win the franchise’s 18th championship, breaking a tie with the Los Angeles Lakers for the most in league history. Read story

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (8) shoots over Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) during the second half of Game 1 of basketball&rsquo;s NBA Finals on Thursday, June 6, 2024, in Boston.

Celtics rout Mavericks in Game 1 of NBA Finals, 107-89

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (8) shoots over Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) during the second half of Game 1 of basketball&rsquo;s NBA Finals on Thursday, June 6, 2024, in Boston.

June 6, 2024, 9:05pm National Sports

Jaylen Brown scored 22 points, Kristaps Porzingis added 20 in his first game in more than a month and the Boston Celtics powered past the Dallas Mavericks 107-89 on Thursday night in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Read story

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) reacts after making a basket during the first half of Game 4 of the NBA Eastern Conference basketball finals against the Indiana Pacers, Monday, May 27, 2024, in Indianapolis.

Redemption-minded Celtics match up with opportunistic Mavericks in NBA Finals

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) reacts after making a basket during the first half of Game 4 of the NBA Eastern Conference basketball finals against the Indiana Pacers, Monday, May 27, 2024, in Indianapolis.

June 5, 2024, 5:01pm National Sports

The Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics prepare to tip off the NBA Finals and the four biggest names in the series are looking at this moment through different lenses. Read story

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving holds the Western Conference Trophy after Game 5 of the Western Conference finals in the NBA basketball playoffs against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Minneapolis. The Mavericks won 124-103, taking the series 4-1 and moving on to the NBA Finals.

Reflective side of Kyrie Irving has been front and center in run to NBA Finals with Mavs

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving holds the Western Conference Trophy after Game 5 of the Western Conference finals in the NBA basketball playoffs against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Minneapolis. The Mavericks won 124-103, taking the series 4-1 and moving on to the NBA Finals.

June 4, 2024, 7:09pm National Sports

Kyrie Irving is healthier and happier as he prepares to help lead the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics. Read story

Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) goes up for a shot against Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7), forward Jayson Tatum (0) and center Al Horford (42) during the first quarter of Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference basketball finals, Tuesday, May 21, 2024, in Boston.

Celtics stars Tatum, Brown feel better equipped to tackle 2nd chance in NBA Finals

Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) goes up for a shot against Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7), forward Jayson Tatum (0) and center Al Horford (42) during the first quarter of Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference basketball finals, Tuesday, May 21, 2024, in Boston.

June 4, 2024, 7:08pm National Sports

With the Boston Celtics back in the NBA Finals for the second time in three years, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown have another chance to finally win a ring that has alluded them. Read story

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic, center, celebrates with teammates after Game 5 of the Western Conference finals in the NBA basketball playoffs against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Minneapolis. The Mavericks won 124-103, taking the series 4-1 and moving on to the NBA Finals.

Mavericks to NBA Finals with 124-103 toppling of Timberwolves in Game 5

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic, center, celebrates with teammates after Game 5 of the Western Conference finals in the NBA basketball playoffs against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Minneapolis. The Mavericks won 124-103, taking the series 4-1 and moving on to the NBA Finals.

May 30, 2024, 9:53pm National Sports

Luka Doncic had a 20-point first quarter on his way to 36 points for his high this postseason, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 124-103 to breeze through the Western Conference finals in five games. Read story

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown, center, celebrates with his teammates after Game 4 of the NBA Eastern Conference basketball finals against the Indiana Pacers, Monday, May 27, 2024, in Indianapolis. The Celtics won 105-102.

Celtics rally late again to close out Pacers for 4-0 sweep in Eastern Conference finals

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown, center, celebrates with his teammates after Game 4 of the NBA Eastern Conference basketball finals against the Indiana Pacers, Monday, May 27, 2024, in Indianapolis. The Celtics won 105-102.

May 27, 2024, 8:55pm National Sports

Derrick White’s tiebreaking 3-pointer with 43 seconds left gave Boston the lead and the Celtics closed out a four-game sweep of the Indiana Pacers 105-102 to reach the NBA Finals for the second time in three years. Read story

Bill Walton raises his hands as he stands with fellow recipients of the annual National Civil Rights Museum Sports Legacy Award before the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Game between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Memphis Grizzlies Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. Wayne Embry, Candace Parker, and Chris Bosh were also honored.

Bill Walton, NBA great and former Portland Trail Blazer, dies at 71

Bill Walton raises his hands as he stands with fellow recipients of the annual National Civil Rights Museum Sports Legacy Award before the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Game between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Memphis Grizzlies Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. Wayne Embry, Candace Parker, and Chris Bosh were also honored.

May 27, 2024, 10:43am Blazers

Bill Walton, who starred for John Wooden's UCLA Bruins before becoming a Basketball Hall of Famer and one of the biggest stars in basketball broadcasting, died Monday, the league announced on behalf of his family. Read story