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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.

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich looks against the Miami Heat during the first quarter at Kaseya Center. Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports/ File Photo

Popovich steps down as Spurs coach, will become club president

Gregg Popovich has stepped down as coach of the San Antonio Spurs and will become the club’s president of basketball operations.

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich answers questions during Media day at Victory Capital Performance Center in San Antonio. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images/File Photo

Gregg Popovich tells Spurs he won’t return this season

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich met with the team Thursday for the first time since his stroke and informed the players he is not returning this season.

DALLAS, TX - FEBRUARY 14: Head coach Gregg Popovich of the San Antonio Spurs looks on as the Spurs take on the Dallas Mavericks in the first half at American Airlines Center on February 14, 2024 in Dallas, Texas. 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 Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)

Spurs Coach Gregg Popovich Calls Trump a ‘Pathetic Individual,’ Questions Why Youth Vote Republican

Longtime San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich went on a tirade criticizing former President Donald Trump prior to Saturday’s game against the Houston Rockets.

Zaccharie Risacher reacts after being selected first overall by the Atlanta Hawks in the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

French players selected with first and second picks at NBA draft

The French revolution in the NBA continued on Wednesday when Zaccharie Risacher was selected first overall by the Hawks and Alex Sarr was picked second by the Wizards.