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Jalen Brunson breaks free as Knicks take away Hawks' oxygen

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After bending their entire defense to contain him, the Hawks are now dealing with the version of Jalen Brunson they couldn't afford to see.

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Sixers Bell Ringer: Sixers stave off elimination, score massive road win in Boston

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Vintage Joel Embiid, All-Star Tyrese Maxey and the Quentin Grimes Game get the Sixers home for a Game 6.

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Derin Erdogan was left ‘in shock’ by Liberty chance she had given up on

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Erdogan, 23, was packing for the EuroLeague Women Final Six in Zaragoza, Spain, when her phone rang.

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Exclusive: New Mystics announcer talks Georgia Amoore, ‘connectivity’ before WNBA season

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In addition to several new players, the Mystics are debuting a new play-by-play announcer this season as the WNBA enters an exciting era.

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They’re not done yet — led by Joel Embiid, Sixers take another game in Boston to force Game 6

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Joel Embiid came alive in the third quarter to send the series back to Philadelphia.

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Photos: Chicago Sky play preseason game vs. Angel Reese and Atlanta Dream

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Photos from the Chicago Sky’s preseason game against the Atlanta Dream on April 29, 2026, at Wintrust Arena. ©2026 Chicago Tribune. Visit chicagotribune.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

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Nikola Jokić injury: Nuggets star avoids disaster, will miss at least four weeks with hyperextended left knee

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Jokić will miss at least four weeks, but avoided a season-ending injury

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Basketball NewsWednesday, Apr 29, 2026

Jalen Brunson breaks free as Knicks take away Hawks' oxygen

Sixers Bell Ringer: Sixers stave off elimination, score massive road win in Boston

Derin Erdogan was left ‘in shock’ by Liberty chance she had given up on

Exclusive: New Mystics announcer talks Georgia Amoore, ‘connectivity’ before WNBA season

They’re not done yet — led by Joel Embiid, Sixers take another game in Boston to force Game 6

Photos: Chicago Sky play preseason game vs. Angel Reese and Atlanta Dream

Nikola Jokić injury: Nuggets star avoids disaster, will miss at least four weeks with hyperextended left knee

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