NBA Basketball 3h Briefing
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Wembanyama Named France Captain
Victor Wembanyama espn.com was named captain of the French national team Wednesday ahead of the FIBA World Cup European qualifiers espn.com, marking a major leadership milestone for the San Antonio Spurs star.
Westbrook Retires
Russell Westbrook espn.com announced his retirement espn.com after 18 NBA seasons, confirming what he had hinted at earlier this week. The nine-time All-Star and former MVP finishes his career as one of the game's most explosive guards.
Kings Face Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit
A former Sacramento Kings assistant athletic trainer has filed a civil lawsuit espn.com against the organization and its senior director of athlete health, alleging pregnancy discrimination espn.com and sexual harassment.
2027-2028 Draft Watch
After a summer of scouting, draft analyst Jeremy Woo identified the early prospects espn.com to watch for the 2027 and 2028 NBA drafts espn.com, highlighting a new wave of young talent rising through the ranks.