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The Dallas Mavericks and Klay Thompson have agreed on a contract buyout, ending a two-year tenure that was wrecked by the shocking trade of Luka Doncic.

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A person with knowledge of the deal says DeMar DeRozan has agreed to sign a one-year contract with the Denver Nuggets for the veteran minimum of $3.9 million.

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Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx co-owner Marc Lore has agreed to sell his controlling stake in the franchises to limited partner Marc Stad at a $4.5 billion value barely a year after his purchase was finalized, according to a person with knowledge of the deal.

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WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert is denouncing people she says are trying to "sow divisiveness" as the league grapples with a debate over transgender athletes.

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Arike Ogunbowale scored a season-high 32 points, Jessica Shepard added a career-best 26 and the Dallas Wings beat Indiana 91-85, ending the Fever's five-game winning streak.

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"The lighthouse was the right way to go because it still honors Long Island," Alan Hahn told Newsday on Friday in a telephone interview.

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