Basketball NewsMonday, Aug 24, 2026

Publisher:ESPN NBAOutlet infoAug 24, 4:40 PM ET

Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe sustained a torn meniscus in his right knee and is expected to miss six months, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania

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Publisher:ESPN College BasketballOutlet infoAug 24, 10:16 PM ET

A Louisiana judge on Monday granted RJ Luis Jr., the 2025 Big East Player of the Year, a temporary injunction to play for LSU this season despite signing multiple NBA contracts.

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Publisher:ESPN WNBAOutlet infoAug 23, 9:50 PM ET

Ex-NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom was ejected from Sunday's game between the Fever and Sky after a verbal altercation with Chicago's Natasha Cloud.

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Publisher:ESPN WNBAOutlet infoAug 25, 8:40 AM ET

Golden State got its first win over Minnesota in franchise history as it moves closer to hosting playoff games.

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Publisher:ESPN WNBAOutlet infoAug 24, 1:50 PM ET

The Mercury and DeWanna Bonner have reached an agreement to buy out her contract. Once she clears waivers, the six-time All-Star will look for a chance to sign as a free agent with a playoff team.

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Publisher:ESPN WNBAOutlet infoAug 24, 3:10 PM ET

The WNBA has not announced any plans to ban Enes Kanter Freedom from attending future games but, according to multiple sources, the ex-NBA player will not be eligible to play in the league.

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