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CLEVELAND (AP) — Kenny Atkinson's first stint as an NBA head coach ended with a sudden, strange separation in Brooklyn. He's hoping for a longer-lasting relationship in Cleveland.

ATLANTA (AP) — Zaccharie Risacher says he's not worried about the expectations that accompany being the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA draft — even if that also includes the daunting task of following fellow French star Victor Wembanyama.

Cooper Flagg’s summer will include some time playing against the U.S. Olympic team.

TORONTO — Immanuel Quickley will sign a five-year contract to stay with the Toronto Raptors, according to multiple reports. Quickley intends to ink the US$175 million contract when free agency officially opens on Sunday.

A year after Victor Wembanyama ended a 16-season run of college players going No. 1 overall in the NBA draft, fellow French teen Zaccharie Risacher made it two in a row Wednesday night. A college prospect could be back on top next summer.

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Three days after LeBron James' podcast partner became the Los Angeles Lakers' head coach, the team drafted James' oldest son, Bronny.

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Arike Ogunbowale had 23 points, five 3-pointers and nine assists, veteran guard Odyssey Sims added 18 points in her season debut and the Dallas Wings snapped an 11-game losing streak with a 94-88 victory over the Minnesota Lyn

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The two-day NBA draft was tinged with sadness for the Los Angeles Clippers without Jerry West in their war room. West spent the last seven years as a consultant for the team, helping recruit Kawhi Leonard and Paul George.

NBA teams made up for the lack of trade action during the league's first night of its first two-day draft with a flurry of moves Thursday.

NEW YORK (AP) — Jaylen Wells sat in the stands at Barclays Center in his snazzy white suit, hoping to hear his name called in the first round of the NBA draft.