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1. Mavericks win NBA draft lottery with 1.8% odds

   The Dallas Mavericks won this year's NBA draft lottery, earning the right to land projected No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg.

2. Giannis open to exploring best fits outside Bucks

   For the first time in his career, Giannis Antetokounmpo is open-minded about exploring whether his best long-term fit is remaining in Milwaukee or playing elsewhere, sources told ESPN.

3. NCAA prez is open to Trump's idea of commission

   NCAA president Charlie Baker said Monday he was "up for anything" when asked about the idea of a commission on collegiate athletics, an idea proposed by President Donald Trump.

4. Chiefs to host rival Broncos on Christmas night

   The Chiefs will host the Broncos on Christmas night, it was announced Monday.

5. Hendrickson says Bengals no longer talking deal

   Trey Hendrickson, who has been vocal about the lack of communication on the Cincinnati Bengals' part on a contract extension, said Monday that there have been no contract talks with the team after the draft.

6. Browns' JOK out for season due to '24 neck injury

   The Browns have placed linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah on the reserve/physically unable to perform list, meaning he will miss the entire 2025 season.

7. Chiefs superfan gets 32 years for Okla. robbery

   Chiefs superfan Xaviar Babudar was sentenced in an Oklahoma courtroom Monday to 32 years in prison, two and a half years after authorities caught him in the state as he fled from a local bank robbery.

8. 15,000 'violent' Argentine fans banned from CWC

   Argentine Security Minister Patricia Bullrich handed the United States Embassy in Buenos Aires on Monday a list of 15,000 violent soccer fans who will be banned from stadiums during the upcoming Club World Cup.

9. Jordan joins NBC's NBA coverage as contributor

   NBC announced Monday that Hall of Famer Michael Jordan will be a special contributor to its NBA coverage beginning this fall.

10. 📈 Tiering who can swing a Giannis blockbuster

    For the first time in his career, the two-time MVP is reportedly open to a trade. How ready is every team to swing a deal?