Report: Luke Walton sued for sexual assault

Luke Walton is being sued by a female reporter claiming sexual assault from a hotel room incident that dates back to before he was hired as the Lakers’ head coach (he was recently let go from that position and is currently the coach of the Sacramento Kings). Kelli Tennant was writing a book and wanted

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NBA fines Brooklyn part-owner Joe Tsai for Tweet backing his GM challenging referees

I just hope he can afford this. Brooklyn Nets GM Sean Marks was suspended and fined by the league for breaking a taboo and going into the officials’ locker room after the Nets’ Game 4 loss at home to challenge the referees. Marks — along with pretty much every Nets’ fan — was livid about

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Ovechkin mocks Hamilton, Hurricanes with chicken gesture

Apparently Ovechkin feels like Hamilton bailed out during that Game 5 goal.

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Virginia’s Kyle Guy says he is staying in NBA Draft, not returning to Virginia

He can shoot the rock, something teams look for.

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Hawks’ Lloyd Pierce replaces Pacers’ Nate McMillan as Team USA assistant coach

Good opportunity for Pierce

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WATCH LIVE: Hurricanes, Predators attempt to force Game 7s

Coverage begins at 6 p.m. ET on NBCSN and the NBC Sports app.

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Rumor: Suns prefer drafting Ja Morant over drafting Zion Williamson

Would Phoenix actually pick Morant No. 1?

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