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Publisher:Yahoo Sports WNBAOutlet infoAug 6, 10:29 AM ET

Caitlin Clark has strengthened her WNBA MVP argument by powering the Indiana Fever’s record-setting offense, but A’ja Wilson remains the player to catch in the award race. The Caitlin Clark MVP conversation is no longer based on popularity, potential or projection. Clark has produced the statistics, individual honors and team success necessary to earn serious consideration for the WNBA’s most prestigious individual award.

Publisher:Fadeaway WorldAug 6, 6:28 AM ET

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With the addition of Lonnie Walker IV, the Nuggets may now be forced to part with Peyton Watson and cut more players to avoid paying more tax.

Publisher:Nets DailyOutlet infoAug 5, 10:00 PM ET

Dustin Satloff/Getty Images “These two-game series feel like a playoff series, and whether you win or lose, you’re both trying to guess, like, on the adjustments piece. But I do think the team that, usually, drops the first one is always going to end up trying to play harder and pick up the pressure and be more physical, and so we’re expecting some of that.” That was Head Coach Chris DeMarco previewing the New York Liberty’s Wednesday night matchup with the Seattle Storm, their second in thre...

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Publisher:Yahoo Sports NBAOutlet infoAug 6, 9:17 AM ET

Cozell McQueen, who played for Jim Valvano's famed 1983 championship team at NC State, has died. He was 64.

Publisher:Hoops HabitOutlet infoAug 7, 11:00 AM ET

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The Los Angeles Lakers have remade their roster but may still have one big move left to make, possibly even a trade for sharpshooter Klay Thompson.

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Publisher:Yahoo Sports WNBAOutlet infoAug 6, 5:47 AM ET

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever return to action on Thursday against the Las Vegas Aces. Here's where to watch, including TV channel and time.

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