The Capitals acquired Alex Tuch in a sign‑and‑trade after Buffalo signed him to an eight‑year, $84M extension. Washington also added Jordan Kyrou earlier this week.

Former Lincoln Park standout Meleek Thomas was selected in the second round and saw his rights moved in a draft-night trade. The Arkansas freshman averaged 15.6 points before heading to the pros.

St. Augustine High alum Jaron Pierre Jr. was taken No. 58 by the Pelicans, returning home after a breakout season at SMU.

Caitlin Clark left Wednesday’s Fever game with a back issue and did not return after logging 19 points and eight assists. The team will monitor her status ahead of the weekend.

Chalmette will celebrate hometown NBA champion Mitchell Robinson Thursday evening; expect lane closures and detours along Judge Perez Drive.

OKC traded down to take Kentucky guard Otega Oweh at No. 41, returning a physical two‑way wing to the state where he began his college career.

Pike High alum Ryan Conwell was taken 37th overall and had his draft rights traded to the Miami Heat. The Louisville senior averaged 18.8 points and projects as a floor‑spacing guard.

Ohio State guard Bruce Thornton was selected 31st overall by the Houston Rockets, capping a record-setting Buckeye career.

Austin Reaves agreed to a four‑year, $185M deal to stay with the Lakers, locking in the backcourt and reshaping L.A.'s offseason plans.

Claressa Shields returns to middleweight to challenge unified champion Kaye Scott on Aug. 15 in Atlanta. The DAZN-televised headliner will be the first women's title top-billed at State Farm Arena.

The Mariners are selling 116 engraved bats and 2,000+ medallions for a new Legacy Plaza at T‑Mobile Park. Public sales open Thursday at 9 a.m.; proceeds support youth-field projects.

The Mavericks took Michigan forward Morez Johnson Jr. with the No. 9 pick, reuniting him with coach Dusty May and adding interior size and rebounding.

Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara passed Ricky Nolasco for the franchise strikeout lead with his 1,002nd K at loanDepot Park, cementing another chapter in Miami baseball history.