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Tom Dundon Group's $4.25 Billion Purchase Of Blazers Unanimously Approved By Board Of Governors

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Updated Mar 31, 5:28 AM ET

The NBA Board of Governors has unanimously approved the sale of the Portland Trail Blazers to a group led by Dallas businessman Tom Dundon, a league source told The Athletic. The deal is structured at an approximate total value of $4.25 billion. The transaction ends the Allen family's ownership era dating to 1988. It is structured in two stages: an 80.1 percent stake closes March 31 at a $4 billion valuation, with the remaining 19.9 percent closing no later than September 1, 2028, at a $4.5 b...

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Jayson Tatum, Nikola Jokic Named NBA's Players Of Week 23

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Jayson Tatum and Nikola Jokic have been named the NBA's Players of the Week for Week 23. Tatum averaged 25.7 points, 9.7 rebounds and 6.7 assists as the Boston Celtics went 3-0. Over 11 games since his return from an Achilles injury, Tatum is averaging 20.9 points, 9.1 rebounds and 4.2 assists with a PER of 18.7. Jokic averaged 26.0 points, 17.0 rebounds and 14.0 assists as the Denver Nuggets went 4-0.

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Mark Cuban Regrets Selling Mavericks To Adelson/Dumont Family

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Updated Mar 31, 10:07 AM ET

Mark Cuban sold the Dallas Mavericks over two years ago and the franchise immediately went on to The Finals in 2024, but Nico Harrison's decision to trade Luka Doncic in February 2025 has created a tumultuous period for the franchise. Cuban was sidelined by Harrison, who reported directly to team governor Patrick Dumont. Cuban has been increasingly outspoken about the Mavericks and this week has said he regrets selling the Mavericks to Miriam Adelson. "I don't regret selling. I regret who I s...

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Warriors Made Determined Push for Kawhi Leonard At Deadline, Expected To Revisit In Offseason

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The Golden State Warriors made an aggressive late push for Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard in the final hour before the February 5 trade deadline, believing Leonard might become available after the Clippers agreed to send Ivica Zubac to Indiana. Los Angeles ultimately declined, but Golden State is expected to revisit the possibility this offseason, according to sources. Leonard, who turns 35 in June, is having one of the finest seasons of his career, averaging 28.2 points, 6.3 rebo...

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WNBA Expansion Draft 2026: Projecting the protected lists, and breaking down the details

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Before the Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire select their initial rosters on Friday, we explain all the rules and look at who might be available to select

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Caitlin Clark Honors Indiana Fever Legend Lin Dunn with Strong Reaction

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Caitlin Clark is currently the Indiana Fever’s cornerstone superstar. Clark made an immediate impact upon her arrival in 2024, winning Rookie of the Year honors. The Fever are hopeful that Clark leads the franchise to success in 2026 — and for many years beyond.

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WNBA Reacts to Caitlin Clark's NBC Move

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The WNBA is still on a break and Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark doing side quests as she joins NBA broadcast team for crucial Monday NBA showdown between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the New York Knicks.

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Connecticut Sun ownership releases statement confirming sale, Houston move

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The Connecticut Sun owners have officially confirmed the WNBA team's sale and relocation to Houston for the 2027 season.

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Lakers Rumors: Warriors Viewed As 'Credible' Destination For LeBron James

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LeBron James’ future with the Los Angeles Lakers remains unclear, but he looks bought into a lesser role to help the team with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves shouldering the offense. Accepting a lighter workload has benefited the 41-year-old greatly, as he appeared rejuvenated while leading L.A. to a nine-game winning streak. However, the conversation […]

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Lakers Injury Report: Luka Doncic, Marcus Smart, Adou Thiero Out Vs. Wizards

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The Los Angeles Lakers released their injury report for Monday night’s game against the Washington Wizards and Luka Doncic (league suspension), Marcus Smart (right ankle contusion) and Adou Thiero (left knee soreness) are all out. Doncic picked up his 16th technical foul of the season in Friday night’s win over the Brooklyn Nets and it […]

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Celtics clinch playoff spot, still in play for top seed

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The Celtics are in. Not that there was much doubt after, like, the fourth week of the season. Boston (50-24) clinched a playoff spot with a win over the Hornets on Sunday and continues to sit near the top of the Eastern Conference standings. They trail the Pistons by four games for the East’s top […] The post Celtics clinch playoff spot, still in play for top seed appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Draymond Green on Warriors’ play-in spot: 'I’m sick of it'

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Same spot. Same story. The Warriors are headed to the play-in — again. It’s their third straight trip and fourth in six years. Draymond Green didn’t sugarcoat it. “I’m sick of the play-in,” he said, via Angelina Martin of NBC Sports Bay Area. “It seems like we’re a play-in magnet.” Golden State (36-38) still has […] The post Draymond Green on Warriors’ play-in spot: ‘I’m sick of it’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Potential trade destinations for Ja Morant if Grizzlies consider move

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This isn’t a report. Not yet, anyway. But it’s at least worth thinking about. Ja Morant has dealt with a little bit of everything this season — suspension, injuries, inconsistency. He’s currently sidelined with an elbow issue, and when he has played, it hasn’t always looked like peak Ja. Still, when he’s right? There aren’t many like […] The post Potential trade destinations for Ja Morant if Grizzlies consider move appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Nets facing big decision on Michael Porter Jr.

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The Nets have some flexibility. Now comes the hard part. According to ESPN’s Bobby Marks, the biggest question facing Brooklyn this offseason may be what to do with Michael Porter Jr. — extend him or explore a trade. Porter has delivered. In his first season with the Nets, he’s averaging a career-high 24.2 points while continuing […] The post Nets facing big decision on Michael Porter Jr. appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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