Basketball

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks said Damian Lillard has made “significant improvement” in his recovery from deep vein thrombosis in his right calf, but they haven’t indicated when the seven-time all-NBA guard might start playing again.

TORONTO — Darko Rajakovic is all about getting better. Whether that's developing players on the Toronto Raptors, supporting his staff, or pushing himself to be a better head coach, he wants to improve.

Sedona Prince has gotten a lot of attention for her social media posts, drawing attention to gender equity questions at the NCAA Tournament in 2021, and her status as a lead plaintiff in a landmark antitrust lawsuit standing up for college athletes.

NEW YORK (AP) — Paige Bueckers will be heading to Dallas , the latest transcendent college star to go No. 1 in the WNBA draft. Her spot is assured with the Wings.

TORONTO — CIBC has become a founding partner of the WNBA-expansion Toronto Tempo. CIBC will become the basketball team's official bank and appear on team jerseys when the Tempo begin play in 2026.

The WNBA welcoming its new rookie class with its 2025 draft . UConn standout Paige Bueckers became the No. 1 overall pick by the Dallas Wings. Dominique Malonga of France was picked No.

NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA draft has increasingly become a platform for more than just athleticism — it is a celebration of identity, heritage, culture, and self-expression. Paige Bueckers may have been the No.

Miami Heat (37-45, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (39-43, ninth in the Eastern Conference) Chicago; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.

Dallas Mavericks (39-43, 10th in the Western Conference) vs. Sacramento Kings (40-42, ninth in the Western Conference) Sacramento, California; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Kings -4.

Missing Dominique Malonga is impossible at 6-foot-6. She literally stood out among the crowd even when she tried to keep it simple with a classic black and white Louis Vuitton blazer and pants at the WNBA draft .