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The Timberwolves' ownership dispute between majority owner Glen Taylor and the Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez group will advance to a mediation session on May 1 in Minneapolis, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

Clippers star Kawhi Leonard remains questionable for Tuesday night's Game 2 with inflammation in his right knee.

Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt, sidelined by a right midfoot sprain, participated in one of his most intense workouts yet Monday morning and is targeting a return as soon as Thursday's Game 3, a source told ESPN.

Magic guard Jalen Suggs was able to return to Monday night's Game 2 at Cleveland after being carried off the court in the first quarter with a left knee strain.

The NBA broke six ties among 15 teams Monday to determine the order of selection for the 2024 NBA Draft, which will be held June 26 and 27, and the Hornets won a tiebreaker with the Trail Blazers, tentatively slotting them third and fourth respectively.

Projected No. 1 pick and current JL Bourg France player Zaccharie Risacher, 19, has submitted paperwork to make him eligible for the 2024 NBA draft.

The Defensive Player of the Year favorite has frequently found himself the subject of barbs and ridicule from star players, fans -- even Hall of Famers. The question is why.