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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.

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) raises his arm to pump up the crowd after making a shot against the Golden State Warriors in the first half during game five of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

Led by Julius Randle, Wolves top Warriors to clinch series

Julius Randle scored 29 points on 13-for-18 shooting, and the Minnesota Timberwolves held on for a 121-110 win over the Golden State Warriors to clinch their Western Conference semifinal series.

Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (10) controls the ball against Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (4) during the second quarter of game four of the 2025 NBA Playoffs first round at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images

Warriors ride Jimmy Butler III’s late surge to 3-1 lead over Rockets

Jimmy Butler III returned from a one-game absence to score 14 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter to help the Golden State Warriors record a 109-106 victory over the Houston Rockets in Game 4.

Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (4) and Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) battle for a loose ball in the first half during game two of the first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

NBA roundup: Jimmy Butler III injured as Warriors fall to Rockets

Jalen Green had 38 points as the Houston Rockets evened their Western Conference first-round playoff series with a 109-94 win over the visiting Golden State Warriors in Game 2.

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts after making a basket during the second quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Stephen Curry pours in 31 to propel Warriors past Rockets

Stephen Curry scored a game-high 31 points and Jimmy Butler III added 25 as the Golden State Warriors held off the Houston Rockets 95-85 on Sunday in Game 1 of this Western Conference first-round series.

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Mark Zuckerberg Will Co-Host A Black Tie Reception For Trump After Inauguration

After President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, on January 20th, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg will reportedly co-host a black-tie reception to celebrate the Republican candidate’s election victory.