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A'ja Wilson, Aces Sign WNBA Record Three-Year, $5M Supermax Contract

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A'ja Wilson has agreed to sign a three-year, $5 million supermax contract with the Las Vegas Aces. The deal is the largest in WNBA history and was negotiated by Jade-Li English of Klutch Sports Group. Wilson is a three-time WNBA champion and four-time WNBA Most Valuable Player. Wilson was the first overall pick in the 2018 WNBA draft out of South Carolina after also winning a NCAA championship in college. During her MVP season in 2025, Wilson averaged 23.4 points, 10.2 rebounds, 3.0 assists, ...

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Deni Avdija Opens Up About Path To Breakout Season

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Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija is averaging 26.2 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 6.9 assists per game this season, joining Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic as the only players posting 25-7-6 averages. The 25-year-old Israeli has emerged as a frontrunner for Most Improved Player and finished fifth in Western Conference All-Star fan voting with over 2.2 million votes. Avdija attributes his breakout to empowerment from former coach Chauncey Billups, chemistry with teammates who celebrate his s...

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Jalen Brunson staring at playoff test from Hawks’ defensive stopper in already testy battle

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The 23-year-old Australian will make his playoff debut Saturday at Madison Square Garden in Game 1 of their first-round series, having spent more time defending Brunson over the past two seasons than any other player in the league, according to NBA tracking data.

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