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Sixers take Washington PG Markelle Fultz with No. 1 pick
ESPN
Markelle Fultz said during the draft process he wanted to be the top pick in the draft "really bad," and on Thursday the Philadelphia 76ers made that a reality. The 6-foot-5 point guard is headed to Philadelphia after spending one year at Washington ...

2017 NBA Draft: Digging into metrics for 8 quick stats on projected first-rounders
CBSSports.com
With the NBA Draft coming right up, here are some significant metric to consider as your team makes its selections. 1. Fultz: 93rd percentile for pick and roll, 69th percentile for spot-up shooting. The biggest reason Markelle Fultz is considered the ...

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Bulls agree to send Jimmy Butler to Wolves; Zach LaVine, Kris Dunn to Chicago
ESPN
The Minnesota Timberwolves have an agreement in principle to acquire three-time All-Star Jimmy Butler from the Chicago Bulls, sources told ESPN's Marc Stein. Butler has been told of the deal, ESPN reported. The Wolves are also getting the No. 16 ...

Kings Pick Zach Collins No. 10 in NBA Draft, Expected to Be Traded to Blazers
Bleacher Report
The Sacramento Kings selected Gonzaga center Zach Collins with the No. 10 overall pick in the 2017 NBA draft Thursday. Draft. Big Board. All Teams, Oklahoma City Thunder, Los Angeles Clippers, Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, Charlotte ...

Derek Carr's extension works for him, not much for other QBs
ESPN
Thursday was a good day for Derek Carr and the next several generations of his family. The Oakland Raiders quarterback signed a contract extension that guarantees him $40 million right away, $70.2 million against injury, and offers him the chance to ...

NBA Draft: Success of Lonzo Ball-Lakers marriage depends on future moves
CBSSports.com
As expected, the Los Angeles Lakers took Lonzo Ball with the No. 2 pick in Thursday's NBA Draft, continuing the momentum of excitement suggesting the Lakers may be on their way back to prominence. Leading up the draft, they traded D'Angelo Russell and ...

2017 Fantasy Football Draft Prep: Chiefs keep searching for Fantasy stars
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Kansas City has been a great team under Andy Reid, but the Chiefs have been lacking for Fantasy stars in recent years. The hope for Fantasy owners this season is Spencer Ware, Kareem Hunt, Tyreek Hill and Travis Kelce can all do well. Jamey Eisenberg ...