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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.

Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers attempts to use a screen set by Jarred Vanderbilt #2 on Nickeil Alexander-Walker #9 of the Minnesota Timberwolves during a 103-96 Timberwolves win in Game Five of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on April 30, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Report: Buss family to sell majority ownership of Los Angeles Lakers

The Buss family, which has owned the Los Angeles Lakers basketball team for 46 years, will reportedly sell majority ownership of the team to Mark Walter for approximately $10 billion.

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.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) holds onto the ball in front of Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) in the first quarter during game four of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

Third-quarter explosion lifts Wolves to 3-1 lead on Warriors

Anthony Edwards poured 11 of his 30 points into a 17-0 third-quarter flurry as the Minnesota Timberwolves moved within one win of a second consecutive berth in the Western Conference finals with a 117-110 road win over the Golden State Warriors.

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) gets the rebound against Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) and forward LeBron James (23) during the second half in game five of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Rudy Gobert, Wolves knock out Lakers in Game 5

Rudy Gobert scored 27 points and grabbed 24 rebounds as the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves advanced to the Western Conference semifinals with a 103-96 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) pass is deflected by Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) during the third quarter of game two of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

NBA roundup: Lakers respond, even series vs. Wolves

Luka Doncic scored 31 points, added 12 rebounds and nine assists as the Los Angeles Lakers evened their Western Conference first-round playoff series with a 94-85 victory over the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves.