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WNBA ALL-STARS OUTSHINE TEAM USA IN A THRILLING EXHIBITION

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In a highly anticipated matchup, Team WNBA emerged victorious over Team USA with a 117-109 win at the sold-out Footprint Center in Phoenix. The exhibition game, featuring the WNBA's brightest stars against the U.S. women's national team, lived up to its billing with intense competition and record-breaking performances.

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LEBRON JAMES SIGNS HISTORIC DEAL WITH THA LAKERS

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In a groundbreaking move that will see the first father-son duo play together in the NBA, LeBron James has agreed to a two-year, $104 million contract to remain with the Los Angeles Lakers. The deal, which includes a player option for the second season and a rare no-trade clause, comes on the heels of the Lakers selecting James' son, Bronny, with the 55th pick in the recent NBA draft.

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LEBRON JAMES SAYS TEAM USA MUST IMPROVE TO BRING HOME THE GOLD

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LeBron James is happy with team USA’s progress but feels like there is room to improve. The USA beat Serbia 105-79 in a friendly game that took place in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, but James insists there is “so much room to improve” if the USA is to bring home the gold.

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LEBRON JAMES OPTING OUT OF HIS $51M OPTION OPENS UP A PATHWAY FOR LAKERS' BIGGER FREE AGENCY TARGETS

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LeBron James has made a significant move by opting out of his $51 million player option, potentially opening up a pathway for the Los Angeles Lakers to pursue bigger free-agent targets this offseason. This decision, while surprising to some, aligns with James' strategic approach to maintaining flexibility both for himself and for the Lakers' roster construction. By forgoing the guaranteed salary, James is likely signaling his commitment to the team's long-term success and willingness to adapt to the evolving landscape of the NBA.

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TEAM USA THRASHES CANADA IN THEIR FIRST EXHIBITION GAME IN THE 2024 OLYMPICS

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The road to the Paris Olympics began with a convincing win for Team USA, defeating a talented Canadian squad 86-72 in their opening exhibition game on Wednesday night in Las Vegas. This victory marked the first time this American roster, aiming for a historic fifth consecutive gold medal, played together.

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BRONNY JAMES JOINS FATHER LEBRON AFTER BEING DRAFTED BY THE LAKERS

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LeBron James and his son, Bronny James, are on the brink of making NBA history as the first-ever father-son duo to play for the same team. This dream, first mentioned by LeBron years ago, is now closer to reality. On Thursday, Bronny, the eldest son of the NBA's all-time scoring leader and four-time champion, was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers, the team his father has played for since 2018. Bronny was the 55th overall pick in the second round.

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CAITLYN CLARK BECOMES FIRST ROOKIE TO DEBUT A TRIPLE DOUBLE, AS OTHER ROOKIES BREAK RECORDS

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In her last performance , Caitlin Clark etched her name in the WNBA record books, becoming the first rookie to achieve a triple-double. The Indiana Fever's star guard led her team to an 83-79 upset victory over the New York Liberty, showcasing her all-around skills with 19 points, 13 assists, and 12 rebounds.

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THE FRENCH BASKETBALL ERA DOMINATES THE 2024 NBA DRAFT NIGHT

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The 2024 NBA Draft marked a watershed moment for French basketball, as three players from the country were selected within the top 10 picks. This unprecedented achievement highlights France's growing influence on the global basketball stage.

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