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Luka Doncic couldn't hold his tongue after being disappointed over his poor shooting performance in Slovenia's latest win.

Luka Doncic Cusses While Speaking To Reporter Because He Didn't Make A 3 In A Game For Slovenia

Four spots are up for grabs in the men's basketball tournament at the 2024 Olympic Games this week. At four tournaments around the world, Luka Doncic, Giannis Antetokounmpo and other familiar faces will compete for their respective countries. Each tournament's winner will qualify for the Olympics in Paris. Doncic, who...

Olympic basketball qualifying schedule, scores, how to watch Luka Doncic vs. Giannis Antetokounmpo on Saturday

Dallas Mavericks On SI

NBA superstars Luka Doncic and Giannis Antetokounmpo will face off for the first time as members of their respective national teams at the Olympic qualifier in Greece.

Luka Doncic, Giannis Antetokounmpo Set for Slovenia-Greece Duel in Olympic Qualifier

Charlotte, NC

The Hornets waived Pokusevski on Saturday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. Pokusevski was picked up by the Hornets on Feb. 27 after being waived by the Thunder. The 22-year-old averaged 7.4 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.7 assists across 19.3 minutes in 18 regular-season games with the club. Pokusevski will now enter free agency, searching for a new club after the worst statistical year of his career.

Aleksej Pokusevski: Released by Charlotte

Alabama State

Minneapolis, MN

Minnesota Vikings rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson has died in a car accident, the team announced Saturday. He was 24 years old. Jackson was selected by Minnesota out of Oregon in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft with the No. 108 overall pick. Oregon head coach Dan Lanning confirmed...

Vikings fourth-round draft pick Khyree Jackson dies in car accident at 24

Memphis, TN

The Grizzlies signed Wells to a four-year, $7.9 million deal Saturday, Jonathan Givony of ESPN.com reports. Wells, the No. 39 overall pick of the 2024 draft, signed a four-year deal with the first two years guaranteed. The 20-year-old spent last year with Washington State, during which he averaged 12.6 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.2 assists while shooting 41.7 percent from deep.

Grizzlies' Jaylen Wells: Inks deal with Memphis

Sacramento, CA

Larry Brown Sports

DeMar DeRozan may be moving closer to joining a new team as he takes some significant meetings on Saturday. DeRozan will meet with the Sacramento Kings this weekend, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. DeRozan is making the trip to Sacramento to meet with Kings officials in person as the team ramps up interest...
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DeMar DeRozan set to meet with 1 interested team

New York City, NY

Oklahoma City, OK

CBS Sports

In Oklahoma City on Saturday, Hartenstein said he's excited to expand his game

Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein says it was hard to leave Knicks, he and Chet Holmgren can be 'deadly' together

The Hornets waived McGowens on Saturday, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports. McGowens spent the first two years of his career with the Hornets, and he averaged 5.2 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.1 assists across 16.0 minutes per game. The 21-year-old will enter free agency after starting in 14 of the Hornets' 59 games last season, during which he averaged 9.1 points and shot 46.7 percent from the field.

Bryce McGowens: Released by Buzz City

Milwaukee, WI

The Milwaukee Bucks have been one of the quietest teams of the offseason so far. They haven't made any impactful moves to significantly improve the roster. Considering that this team was nowhere near contention last year, lost in the first round of the playoffs, and its key players are aging, this lack of activity is surprising and frustrating for Bucks fans.

Bucks Reveal Confusing Brook Lopez Asking Price

Los Angeles, CA

Muncy (oblique) is still experiencing soreness and will not return when first eligible during the All-Star break, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. Muncy is still swinging off a tee, but manager Dave Roberts described his progress as slow. He's first eligible to be activated during the All-Star break, which runs July 15-19, though it sounds as though his absence will extend into August.

Dodgers' Max Muncy: Won't return when first eligible

Athlon Sports

The Thunder have surpassed their Western Conference rivals in the way-too-early NBA Finals championship odds.

Oklahoma City Thunder Surge Ahead Of Timberwolves, Mavericks In 2024-2025 NBA Title Odds

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WyoFile

Within hours of the sighting on Wednesday, Frank van Manen caught word that there was a grizzly sow with five cubs in tow spotted in Yellowstone National Park. Five cubs following mom is so unlikely that van Manen, who leads the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team, pondered an explanation.

Five grizzly bear cubs make the largest litter in Yellowstone-area history

Tennessee State

Wide Open Eats

"I said [to the clerk], 'If I hit this million dollars, I ain't ever eating bologna again.'" Thus, a king was born. Jody (who opted not to disclose his last name — a smart man) received the top prize of a Kentucky lottery scratch-off ticket! He and his father took a $700,000 lump sum and went on about their business! Lottery officials said they took home a check for $504,000 after taxes.

Tennessee Lottery Winner Has Perfect Response To Winning $1 Million: "I Ain’t Ever Eating Bologna Again"

ESPN

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Greece moved one victory from the Paris Games, eliminating Luka Doncic and Slovenia 96-68 from the semifinals of the Olympic qualifying tournament.

Greece eliminates Slovenia, Luka Doncic from Olympic contention

Atlanta, GA

Atlanta Hawks On SI

The Atlanta Hawks selected Zaccharie Risacher with the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft and they have officially signed him to his rookie contract today.  Risac

Atlanta Hawks Officially Sign No. 1 Pick Zaccharie Risacher

John Gonzalez joins Hailey Sutton to discuss the outlook for the Lakers in JJ Redick's first season as head coach.

Lakers Outlook In JJ Redick's First Season As Head Coach

After the Atlanta Hawks secured Zaccharie Risacher as the first overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, speculation arose about the future of star player Trae Young with the team. There are whispers that the Hawks might be considering trading Young, who has attracted attention from multiple teams, including the San Antonio Spurs and the Los Angeles Lakers.

REPORT: Two Shocking Western Conference Teams Shift Their Focus Away From A Blockbuster Trade For Atlanta Hawks’ Trae Young

Marques Bolden is coming off a year where he appeared in 11 games (two starts) for the Charlotte Hornets and Milwaukee Bucks. The former Duke star finished the season with averages of 3.4 points and 3.1 rebounds per contest while shooting 68.0% from the field in 11 games. On Wednesday, the Hornets announced that they have waived Bolden. Via Charlotte Hornets PR: "OFFICIAL: The @hornets have waived center Marques Bolden. Bolden, who signed a two-way contract with the team last season, averaged 4.1 points and 3.6 rebounds in nine appearances with Charlotte." In addition to the Hornets and Bucks, Bolden...

Charlotte Hornets Release 3-Year NBA Player

Colorado State

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Cripple Creek, CO

Colorado Jill

(Colorado) Colorado has many gems - Pikes Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park, Maroon Bells, and two of Thomas Dambo's wooden trolls. Dambo is a Danish artist, and his trolls are worldwide. Each troll serves as a unique tribute to the place they inhabit, honoring the history and culture of the location.

"Rita the Rock Planter" should be on your Colorado summer bucket list

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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Scores 13 points against Slovenia

Antetokounmpo tallied 13 points (6-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one block across 21 minutes in Greece's 96-68 win over Slovenia...

Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Scores 13 points against Slovenia

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