On July 13, the Miles Bridges trade became official. Brian Gregory had this to say about the Suns’ new power forward. “His elite athleticism, strength and versatility allow him to impact the game on both ends of the floor. He embodies the grit, competitiveness and work ethic that fit our identity, and we’re excited to welcome him to Phoenix.” High praise. Or maybe bold praise, considering Bridges’ six-year NBA career with the Hornets. Coming out of Michigan-lite, Bridges was projected to be t...
The 2026 WNBA offseason featured an unprecedented amount of personnel movement, made all the more chaotic by the compressed timeline caused by protracted collective bargaining negotiations. Due to the dramatic increase in salaries — the cap rose from about $1.5 million in 2025 to $7 million in 2026 — the decision-making process had higher stakes than at any point in league history. The salary structure was also updated in the new CBA, changing how teams can allot their caps. For instance, the su
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No Offseason Newsletter 🏀 | This is The Athletic’s women’s basketball newsletter. Sign up here to receive No Offseason directly in your inbox. Good morning! One quick request: Forward this email to the friend who is always asking for the latest tea on the W. Thanks! Coming up today: 😬 Key week for the commish. 🌠 All-Star format 🍝 Chicago recs Tension at the Top: An important week for the commissioner There is no bigger story heading into All-Star weekend than commissioner Cathy Engelbert’...