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WNBA players’ association president Nneka Ogwumike continues push for Brittney Griner's release

Ogwumike, the president of the WNBA players' association, joined Griner's wife, Cherelle, the Rev. Al Sharpton, Seattle Storm star Sue Bird and union leader Terri Jackson for a press conference calling for mercy for Griner a day after the eight-time All-Star pleaded guilty.

WNBA players union 'stands with' Brittney Griner after her guilty plea

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Englebert issued a statement saying the league is continuing its effort to aide in Griner's release.

Brittney Griner arrives at Russian court for trial on drug charges

A senior Russian diplomat warned that US criticism of how Russia’s handling the case wouldn't help her release prospects.

NBA: 'Goal is to win', Rudy Gobert says as he joins Timberwolves

Rudy Gobert has spent all nine of his National Basketball Association seasons with Utah, where he helped the Jazz reach the playoffs for six straight years.

Freeing WNBA star Brittney Griner a 'priority' for US President Joe Biden: White House

US President Joe Biden has read a letter from Brittney Griner, the women's basketball star who has been detained in Russia since February, and freeing her is a "priority," the White House said Tuesday.

NBA: Zion Williamson agrees to five-year extension with New Orleans Pelicans, says report

Zion Williamson, who missed the past NBA season due to a broken right foot, has agreed to a five-year maximum rookie contract extension with the New Orleans Pelicans.

NBA: Zach LaVine says he's coming back to the Chicago Bulls

LaVine will be signing a five-year max contract worth about $215 million, according to a person with direct knowledge of the terms

NBA: Bradley Beal agrees to 5-year, $251 million contact with Wizards

Beal will make about $43 million this season, get raises of between $3 million and $4 million annually and make around $57 million in the 2026-27 season.

NBA: Kevin Durant asks for trade from Brooklyn Nets after three seasons

Durant spent three seasons with Brooklyn, not playing in the first of those years while he recovered from the Achilles injury. He averaged 29.9 points in 55 games last season

NBA MVP Nikola Jokic re-signs with Nuggets in record $264 million deal: Reports

Jokic, drafted in the second round by the Nuggets in 2014, indicated after Denver fell to the Warriors in the playoffs that he wasn't interested in moving.

James Harden opts out of Sixers contract, but expected to stay in Philadelphia: Reports

After being eliminated in the Eastern Conference finals, Harden indicated he planned to remain in Philadelphia — and do what he could to help them build a winning team

Russell Westbrook opts into $47 million NBA deal with Lakers: Reports

Westbrook, James and Davis played together in only 21 games last season, the Lakers going 11-10 in those contests.

NBA: Kyrie Irving decides to exercise $37 million option to stay with the Nets, says report

The seven-time All-Star averaged 27.4 points and 5.8 assists this past season for the Nets, with whom he has spent the last three seasons.

US basketball star Brittney Griner due in Russian court

The Phoenix Mercury star, considered in some polls to be the United States' most gifted female athlete, could face 10 years in prison if convicted on charges of large-scale transportation of drugs.

NBA Draft: Orlando Magic take Paolo Banchero first, Chet Holmgren, Jabari Smith Jr follow

Paolo Banchero became the fourth Duke player taken No. 1 since 1966, when the NBA did away with territorial draft rights.