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Ex-Thunder Enes Kanter Still Insists On Playing In WNBA After League Denial

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Former Oklahoma City Thunder center Enes Kanter Freedom remained defiant about his move to the WNBA despite the league’s decision to disallow his entry through the WNBA Draft next year. On Monday, the Associated Press reported that the WNBA ruled that Kanter, who changed his last name to Freedom, along with former NBA player Royce […] The post Ex-Thunder Enes Kanter Still Insists On Playing In WNBA After League Denial appeared first on HEAVY.

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Where will the Rockets finish in 2026-2027?

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The Houston Rockets are predicted by ESPN’s summer prediction series to tie for third place in the 2026–27 Western Conference standings, according to a survey of its NBA insiders. Only the Oklahoma City Thunder (60-22) and San Antonio Spurs (62-20) are predicted to be ahead of the Rockets and Nuggets (51-31). ESPN’s Michael C wrote: “The West goes through either Oklahoma City or San Antonio, but don’t count out Houston. The Rockets expect to take another step in Year 2 with Kevin Durant, bols...

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Nneka Ogwumike’s big night not enough for Sparks in loss to Dream

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 24: Nneka Ogwumike #30 of the Los Angeles Sparks looks to pass against the Atlanta Dream during the second quarter at Crypto.com Arena on August 24, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) | Getty Images Despite heating up in the fourth period, the Sparks lost 78-71 to the Atlanta Dream on Monday night.  LA ended the game with just 15 points off the bench, all belonging to Cameron Brink. Los Angeles finished the game with 11 tu...

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