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Duke's Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje Clear Favorite To Go No. 1 In 2028 NBA Draft

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Duke freshman Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje has emerged as the early front-runner for the No. 1 pick in the 2028 NBA Draft, according to ESPN's Jeremy Woo. The 7-foot-2 forward will spend two seasons at Duke before becoming draft-eligible in 2028. Boumtje Boumtje made his USA Basketball debut at the Under-17 World Cup in Istanbul, averaging 19.6 points, 10.9 rebounds, 1.7 steals and 2.1 blocks while shooting 59.8 percent from the field and 53.1 percent from three-point range. He earned tournament M...

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Patrick Beverley calls out Enes Kanter and Royce White amid their WNBA draft declarations

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Enes Kanter and Royce White have both recently confirmed they are declaring for the 2027 WNBA draft. Kanter and White’s declarations came after the debate around whether transgender women should be allowed to compete was sparked by comments made by Sophie Cunningham.

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New Knicks Rumors on Josh Hart's Projected Contract After Becoming Eligible for $132M Deal

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The New York Knicks have veteran wing Josh Hart under team control through the 2027-28 NBA season, but it might not be too early to begin serious negotiations over an extension.

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Sophie Cunningham Raises Eyebrows With Hint of Cathy Engelbert’s Possible WNBA Exit

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Updated Aug 21, 1:44 AM ET

Sophie Cunningham continues to speak her mind on ongoing off-court and on-court issues in the WNBA, and the Indiana Fever star remains in the spotlight for her unflinching take. She recently reflected on the controversial saga surrounding her trans comments, the Fever locker room, and the WNBA leadership in an interview with Meghan Hall of USA Today.

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