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Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, VJ Edgecombe first picks of NBA Draft

When the Duke product heard his name called Wednesday at No. 1 overall in the NBA draft by the Dallas Mavericks, he experienced a flurry of emotions.

Rolando Blackman of the Dallas Mavericks reacts after winning the the first pick during the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery at McCormick Place. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images/File Photo

Mavericks win NBA draft lottery in stunner

The Mavericks surprisingly won the No. 1 overall pick in Monday’s NBA Draft Lottery in Chicago, and will surely use the pick on Flagg, the Duke star who excelled as a freshman in his one college season.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts before the game against the Houston Rockets at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images/File photo

Mavericks GM: ‘No regrets’ on trading away Luka Doncic

Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison didn’t back down on his decision to trade star guard Luka Doncic, a move that sparked outrage among the team’s fanbase.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) and Lakers forward LeBron James (23) celebrate during the fourth quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Lakers win as Luka Doncic nets 45 in return to Dallas

Luka Doncic scored 31 of his 45 points in the first half of his highly anticipated Dallas homecoming as the visiting Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Mavericks 112-97 on Wednesday.

A video board displays 50,000 career point milestone for Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, after he scored a three point basket against the New Orleans Pelicans in Los Angeles. Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

LeBron James becomes first NBA player to score 50,000 total points

LeBron James reached another milestone in his unprecedented NBA career on Tuesday, becoming the first player to score 50,000 total points after hitting a three pointer in the first quarter of the Lakers’ blowout win over the Pelicans.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) is defended by Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) in the first quarter at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Luka Doncic makes quiet debut as Lakers sail past Jazz

Luka Doncic produced 14 points, five rebounds and four assists in his Los Angeles Lakers debut and LeBron James added 24 points, seven rebounds and eight assists as they led the way to a 132-113 victory over the visiting Utah Jazz.