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The Washington Wizards announced Saturday that they have acquired forward C.J. Miles from Memphis in exchange for center Dwight Howard.

Here's what you need to know before the 2019 NBA draft begins Thursday night.

Expected to be selected in the second half of the first round of Thursday's NBA draft, here are five possible landing spots for Maryland center Bruno Fernando.

Shooting guard Will Barton is one of a few members of the Denver Nuggets' roster, coaching staff and front office with roots in Baltimore.

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Later this year, Archbishop Spalding graduate Rudy Gay, a 15-year NBA veteran, will open a basketball-focused gym in the Baltimore area in conjunction with California-based PickUp USA Fitness.

San Antonio Spurs forward Rudy Gay, an Archbishop Spalding graduate, will open PickUp USA Fitness franchises in Baltimore as well as Florida. PickUp USA gyms

Known for giving back in Baltimore, where he grew up, Rudy Gay of the San Antonio Spurs delivered for two of his fans after helping the Spurs beat LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday.

With the Washington Capitals bringing back almost their entire roster from their recent Stanley Cup championship, the first day of NHL free agency went as expected for the team — quiet.

According to ESPN, new Atlanta general manager Travis Schlenk didn't make a trade with Milwaukee or San Antonio before drafting Kevin Huerter because he thought media picks on social media were correct.

With more than a handful of NBA teams rumored to be considering drafting Kevin Huerter, here's a look at some of the scenarios that could play out Thursday night.

One day out, it seems like Maryland guard Kevin Huerter will end up as a mid-to-late first-round pick in the 2018 NBA Draft. Forward Justin Jackson, who struggled last season due to injury, is likely to be a second round pick.

Rudy Gay, the 2003-04 Baltimore Sun All-Metro Co-Player of the Year, will leave the San Antonio Spurs after turning down the second-year option on his contract.

Rudy Gay will hold a two-day AAU basketball showcase in Baltimore this weekend.

Rudy Gay discussed his Baltimore community service with ESPN.

Former Maryland point guard Melo Trimble has played in just one of the Philadephia 76ers' Summer League games.

The Washington Wizards came close to ending a staggering run of futility in San Antonio, but Kawhi Leonard made certain the stretch would continue.

Lamont Brown III had 13 carries for 113 yards and two rushing touchdowns to lead Morgan State to a 35-24 victory over host Savannah State in its season finale Saturday.

M & D Stables homebred Eyeplayeveryday ($19) took the lead in midstretch and held off a closing English Minister to capture the $75,000 Find Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on Saturday.

A year ago, Melo Trimble didn't have much time to decide if he wanted to enter the NBA draft.

Maryland point guard Melo Trimble won¿t decide until Wednesday¿s deadline whether to return to College Park for his junior year or remain in the NBA draft.

You wouldn't know it, but primary season is now all but over, with the two major parties that command a stranglehold on this nation's future both entering the

 Stephen Curry had 37 points and the Golden State Warriors beat the San Antonio Spurs 92-86 Sunday night for their 72nd victory this season, tying the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls for the single-season record.

Baltimore product Will Barton is having a breakout season for the Denver Nuggets, and the ties that bind him to his hometown are as strong as ever.

After eight years as a basketball vagabond that took him from Turkey to the NBA Finals, Gary Neal will cherish a rare opportunity to revisit his roots this week.

The Washington Wizards are scheduled to play five games on national television — ESPN or TNT — and will not be in one of the five on Christmas Day.

Incoming Chapelgate freshman Jason Murphy experiences NBA Africa

City of Gods, which is named after a Baltimore clothing store, includes several players with local ties, including former Maryland star James Gist and Omar Strong, a former two-time All-Metro guard at Douglass High who played collegiately at Texas Southern.

The Wizards on Thursday formally announced that they signed Gary Neal, a Calvert Hall and Towson product. The reported one-year, $2.1 million contract makes Washington his fifth NBA team and fourth since leaving the San Antonio Spurs in 2013.

The Washington Wizards and free-agent swingman Alan Anderson, formerly of the Brooklyn Nets, have agreed to a one-year, $4 million contract.

Ending a frantic few days of courtship ¿ and perhaps cementing the Spurs as the preseason favorites to win yet another NBA title ¿ Aldridge announced Saturday that he will sign with San Antonio and align with Tim Duncan and Kawhi Leonard to form what would figure to be among the league's most-formidable frontcourts.

The Washington Wizards have agreed to a one-year deal worth approximately $2.1 million with guard Gary Neal, according to people with knowledge of the situation.

Mayweather and Pacquiao don't live up to the hype on day of terrific Kentucky Derby, NBA heart-stopper and more

The expectations have been raised, perhaps higher than they've been in a decade. The roster has been bolstered, with the additions of aging superstar Paul Pierce and blue-collar power forward DeJuan Blair. Are the Washington Wizards for real, or was last season just a nasty tease for the team's long-suffering fans?

Roscoe Smith, a former Walbrook star, wasn't invited to the NBA draft combine, but he tried to impress teams at individual workouts.

Baltimore Ravens tight end Owen Daniels, 31, has had a longtime affinity for meteorology and the weather — a fact that's mostly unbeknown to many of his teammates.

The Orioles dropped their Sunday matchup with the division-leading Blue Jays, 5-2. The O's are 5-5 in their past 10 games, all of which have been at home, and now head on a six-game road trip to Tampa and New York.

Kevin Gausman allowed a run in six innings in a 4-2 win over Toronto

Morning, y¿all. I¿ve replaced Jon for today¿s Coffee Companion, where we recap yesterday¿s sports headlines, because he feels sleep is important, or something. Regardless, your daily trip to the water cooler is approaching, which means you should read up here so you¿ll have something to talk about while you¿re there.

$85 million facility to open in 2017-2018 school year

Paul George scored a game-high 39 points, 28 in the second half, to help the Pacers take a 3-1 lead in this best-of-seven series.

Chris Davis is improving from his oblique injury and the NFL Draft is almost here.

Danielle Edwards named Most Valuable Player as No. 1 McDonogh girls basketball wins championship at Diamond State Classic.

No. 10 John Carroll boys top N.Y.'s Poly Prep, 50-45

Devin Gray, The Baltimore Sun's 1991 High School Basketball Player of the Year from St. Frances Academy who later starred at Clemson, died in Atlanta on Saturday after suffering a fatal heart attack, according to a family member.