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Bucks' Sterling Brown sues Milwaukee over stun-gun arrest

Milwaukee Bucks guard Sterling Brown is suing Milwaukee and its police department, saying officers' use of a stun gun during his arrest for a parking violation constitutes excessive force and that they targeted him because he is black.

Wenyen Gabriel got down on defense during a workout in Sacramento on May 21.

Ex-Cats

Three ex-Cats likely won't be 1st-round picks. Here's what that could mean.

For the most part, it has been great to be an early entrant into the NBA Draft from the University of Kentucky. But what about the guys who haven't had their name called in the first round?

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Jeff Schultz: It's time for Hawks to move on from Dennis Schroder

There are two absolutes about every major pro sports draft. One is that every team has a plan. The other is that no team builder is going to tell you his plan. When a general manager speaks publicly, he will alternate between lies and half-truths, and by half-truths I mean half-lies and half-decipherable substances, the verbal equivalent of Spam.

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Clippers still looking to move up in NBA draft, or get two quality picks at 12th and 13th

The Los Angeles Clippers have tried to plot a course that could potentially push them toward a better position in Thursday's NBA draft.

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Former Knick John Starks reflects on infamous blocked 3, undrafted 'hunger' mentality

On the 24th anniversary of the closest the Knicks came to a championship since Richard Nixon's presidency, John Starks can say it with certainty: that shot was going in.

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Marla Ridenour: As summer of uncertainty begins, potential draft day trades will present dilemma for Cavs

A summer of uncertainty for the Cavaliers opens Thursday night and general manager Koby Altman will be feeling his way through his first NBA draft with no hint of whether LeBron James will be wearing wine and gold next season.

Charlotte Hornets general manager Mitch Kupchak laughs as he answers a question during a news conference for the NBA basketball team in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, June 19, 2018.

Business

Jordan will still have input on Hornets draft day decisions

Jordan will still have input on Hornets draft day decisions.

Basketball

Benjamin Hochman: Michael Porter Jr. poised to answer doubters

For a year there, Isaiah Thomas was even better than Isiah Thomas.

FILE - In this June 8, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James watches during the first half of Game 4 of basketball's NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors, in Cleveland. James has until June 29 to exercise his $35.6 million contract option for next season or decline it and become an unrestricted free agent, officially making him the planet’s best and most coveted player. The 33-year-old is not expected to reveal his intentions until after the draft.

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Guessing game: Cavs enter NBA draft unsure of LeBron's plans

Cavaliers enter NBA draft not knowing LeBron's plans.

Basketball

Steve Popper: All your NBA draft questions answered

We could just list a pick by pick mock draft here in anticipation of Thursday's 2018 NBA draft, but when I make my first mistake it all just falls apart (bold prediction – it would have been the No. 2 pick, but who can predict the Kings?). So we'll instead present all the things to look for on draft night.

FILE - In this March 3, 2018, file photo, Michigan State forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (2) dunks the ball against Michigan during the first half of an NCAA Big Ten Conference tournament semifinal college basketball game, in New York. Jackson is a possible pick in Thursday's NBA Draft.

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Hawks could turn deep supply of picks into draft-day trade

GM Travis Schlenk is popular target for trade talk as Hawks hold three first-round picks in NBA draft, including No. 3 overall.

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The Latest: Mayor hopes lawsuit improves police conduct

Milwaukee's mayor says he hopes the relationship between police and residents can improve in the wake of an excessive force lawsuit filed by Milwaukee Bucks player Sterling Brown.

FILE - In this March 13, 2018, file photo, Oklahoma's Trae Young answers questions during a news conference for an NCAA college basketball first round game in Pittsburgh. Young is a possible pick in Thursday's NBA Draft.

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After electric year, Trae Young awaits the draft's call

Much like in college, Trae Young knows he's got doubters to disprove in the NBA.

FILE - In this March 10, 2018, file photo, Arizona's Deandre Ayton reacts after a dunk against Southern California during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game for the Pac-12 men's tournament championship, in Las Vegas. Ayton was a force in his lone college season and looks like the favorite to land with Phoenix as the No. 1 overall pick in Thursday's NBA Draft.

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Arizona's Deandre Ayton top choice among bigs in NBA draft

Arizona 7-footer Deandre Ayton headlines list of big men in the NBA draft.

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After thrilling Final Four run, Loyola's Donte Ingram working to take next stop to the NBA

Donte Ingram and Loyola took a wild ride in the NCAA Tournament. Now he's on one of his own.

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Marc Narducci's NBA mock draft

The NBA draft will be held Thursday at the Barclays Center in New York.

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Jeff Weltman says Magic have had exploratory trade discussions as 2018 NBA Draft approaches

The Orlando Magic roster will look different following Thursday's 2018 NBA draft.

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Michael Porter Jr., who says media 'exaggerated' sore hip, is high-risk, high-reward potential pick for Knicks

Along with Trae Young, there is another prospect who'd inject exhilaration and anxiety into the Knicks, who can alter plans and expectations and really turn this NBA draft upside down.

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Dave Hyde: Can Pat Riley find a summer miracle for a roster that needs one?

The center is overpriced, the youth hasn't bloomed, the salary cap is capped out, they've got no draft pick, there's no money for top free agents, and the Heat appear to a fringe playoff team in a basketball world centered in Golden State and, perhaps this summer, Los Angeles.

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Phil Rosenthal: Please, ESPN, don't muzzle Adrian Wojnarowski's NBA draft spoilers

Will ESPN spoil things for its expert spoiler?

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