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French teenage basketball sensation Wembanyama wins his Spurs

NBA franchise San Antonio Spurs on Friday selected the French basketball prodigy Victor Wembanyama as their top young recruit for next season during a gala ceremony in New York City.

Radio France Internationale

San Antonio Spurs coach rings Victor Wembanyama immediately after he's drafted

It was no surprise to see French starlet Victor Wembanyama being selected as the No. 1 pick at the 2023 NBA draft, with the French teenager kicking off his NBA career with the San Antonio Spurs

Daily Mirror

NBA Draft 2023: Victor Wembanyama selected by San Antonio Spurs with first pick

Brandon Miller and Scoot Henderson complete the top three on a night when another Chris Paul trade steals the headlines

Evening Standard

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Bulls stay the course with no first-rounder, but night wasn’t all quiet

While there were rumors that the Bulls could make a major move to get into the draft lottery, it proved to be all smoke with no spark. They did trade to get into the second round, drafting athletic Tennessee wing Julian Phillips No. 35 overall.

Chicago Sun-Times

NBA Draft 2023 in full as San Antonio Spurs secure Victor Wembanyama first pick

This year's NBA Draft took place in Brooklyn and threw up little surprise with Victor Wembanyama picked first by the San Antonio Spurs, as well as Brandon Millar and Scoot Henderson also going in the top three

Daily Mirror

Future arrives as Spurs select Wembanyama with first pick of NBA draft

San Antonio Spurs fans celebrated as their team selected the phenomenally talented Frenchman with the first pick of the draft

The Guardian - US

Victor Wembanyama Gets Emotional in Heartfelt Interview After Getting Drafted by Spurs

San Antonio’s decision to draft the generational prospect was long-expected, but it didn’t alter his reaction to the monumental night.

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Victor Wembanyama's first words as San Antonio Spurs NBA Draft pick in floods of tears

Victor Wembanyama couldn't help but shed some tears after being selected first by the San Antonio Spurs, as the best player in the NBA finally had his huge moment

Daily Mirror

Victor Wembanyama is the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft, with expectations of stardom

Victor Wembanyama is the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft, headed to San Antonio with enormous expectations to become basketball’s newest sensation

The Independent UK

Warriors add Alabama freshman Noah Clowney in The Ringer mock draft

In the latest mock draft from The Ringer, the Warriors landed some support in the frontcourt with a young big.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Why do fans boo NBA commissioner Adam Silver during the NBA Draft?

Here's why.

USA Today Sports Media Group

2023 NBA draft: Live stream, how to watch, TV channel, start time

Here’s how to watch, along with what to watch for from a #Rockets perspective, when the 2023 NBA draft tips off on Thursday night. Houston is slated to pick at No. 4 and No. 20 overall.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Victor Wembanyama’s talent ends all debate at the top of this NBA Draft

The 19-year-old from France has been called the best prospect since LeBron James came out of high school 20 years ago,.

Chicago Sun-Times

With Wembanyama a player like few others, there's no debate at the top of this NBA draft

Victor Wembanyama’s towering shadow has hung over this NBA draft for months, blocking much of what is usually part of the process

The Independent UK

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Tribune News Service

Sam Gordon: NBA expansion to Las Vegas could be what’s next

LAS VEGAS — Not lost on this Las Vegan during the Golden Knights’ pursuit and capture of Lord Stanley’s sacred silver chalice were the words of NBA commissioner Adam Silver, who again recently acknowledged expansion to Seattle or Las Vegas.

Daily Mirror

Nike make Ja Morant stance clear as cost of 'gun' suspension begins to emerge

Global sports manufacturer Nike issued a statement in support of Ja Morant's statement following the NBA's decision to suspend the Memphis Grizzlies guard for 25 games after he was seen brandished an alleged 'gun' on social media

Chicago Sun-Times

Fixing the Ja Morant problem

Morant, a brilliant NBA star, is just 23. If he is a good guy, he’ll endure the new suspension and be better for it. If not, he will be on a slippery slope to a much worse place, a law professor and sports historian writes.

Tribune News Service

Stefan Bondy: NBA commish Adam Silver predictably went soft on Ja Morant with a 25-game ban

NEW YORK — Ja Morant can count his blessings, and 70% of a splendid salary, that Adam Silver is the NBA commissioner and not David Stern.

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Sports Illustrated

The NBA Is Cutting Ja Morant a Break

Adam Silver admitted he doesn’t know what it will take for the Grizzlies guard to change his behavior, but the 25-game suspension might be Morant’s last chance to figure it out.

Daily Mirror

Ja Morant releases statement after being hit with lengthy NBA suspension

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant has been handed a 25-game suspension by the NBA and the 23-year-old has issued a statement with an apology for his actions

Sports Illustrated

Ja Morant Shares Statement After NBA Announces Suspension

The point guard received his second suspension in four months for his actions.

The Independent UK

Ja Morant: NBA suspends Grizzlies star for 25 games over Instagram gun video

The Memphis Grizzlies has been hit with a more severe punishment after being suspended for a similar incident in March

The Independent UK

Ja Morant: NBA hand Grizzlies star 25-game suspension

The Memphis Grizzlies has been hit with a more severe punishment after being suspended for a similar incident in March

Chicago Sun-Times

Ja Morant gets 25-game suspension for displaying firearm

Morant will also have to adhere to certain conditions before being reinstated, the NBA said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Michael Jordan will sell his majority ownership stake in the Hornets

Jordan is selling to a group led by Gabe Plotkin and Rick Schnall, the Hornets said. Plotkin has been a minority stakeholder in the Hornets since 2019.

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