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LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 18: The sneakers worn by John Butler Jr. #26 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the game against the Miami Heat during the 2025 NBA Summer League game on July 18, 2025 at the Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Logan Riely/NBAE via Getty ...

The NBA may be getting closer to doing what everyone has expected it to do for years. Namely, expand to Seattle and Las Vegas. According to Brian Windhorst of ESPN, expansion is expected to be discussed when the league’s Board of Governors meets Monday and Tuesday in New York. There is even a chance team […] The post NBA owners could vote on Seattle, Las Vegas expansion next week appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The next steps in the Clippers investigation, league expansion and NBA Europe could all be decided next week.

The hunt for Cathy Engelbert’s successor as WNBA commissioner has begun, and while many names have been floated, LA Sparks’ Nneka Ogwumike has been the noisiest because of her role as a bridge between the league and the players’ union. However, Sports Illustrated’s Grant Young believes it’s not the right time, even though Ogwumike has [...]

Swish Appeal recently caught up with ODU head coach and Los Angeles Sparks legend DeLisha Milton-Jones.

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 18: Kam Jones #39 of the Milwaukee Bucks drives to the basket during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on July 18, 2026 at the Cox Pavilion Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Stephen Greathouse/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via ...

Ryan Stetz/NBAE via Getty Images I did not write anything about the Brooklyn Nets’ play at Las Vegas Summer League. Nor the California Classic, for that matter. Let’s amend that and a look at an assortment of Brooklyn’s young players, examining what we saw during the summer and what we’d like to see in 2026-27. Again, limited to those that played this summer. Sorry, Nolan Traoré. I like the haircut though. Mikel Brown Jr. Like you, I cannot wait to watch Mikel Brown Jr. this season. Mikel hit...

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 15: Mikel Brown Jr. #0 of the Brooklyn Nets poses for a portrait during the 2026 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot on July 15, 2026 at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) |...

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 18: The sneakers worn by Malik Williams #37 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the game against the Miami Heat during the 2025 NBA Summer League game on July 18, 2025 at the Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Logan Riely/NBAE via Getty I...

Amid criticism surrounding A’ja Wilson’s choice to miss the FIBA World Cup, the Las Vegas Aces are prioritizing the four-time WNBA MVP’s health.

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 18: The sneakers worn by Tyrese Samuel #17 of the Brooklyn Nets during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers during the 2025 NBA Summer League game on July 18, 2025 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Tom O'Conno...

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 18: Devon Higgs #26 of the Atlanta Hawks drives to the basket during the game against the Washington Wizards on July 18, 2026 at the Cox Pavilion Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Stephen Greathouse/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via ...

The Los Angeles Sparks hired 31-year-old Ariana Andonian as general manager after her stint with the 76ers and Delaware Blue Coats.

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 18: The sneakers worn by Cody Williams #5 of the Utah Jazz during the game against the Chicago Bulls during the 2025 NBA Summer League game on July 18, 2025 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE ...

The Lynx, Fever, Dream and Liberty face a lot more playoff pressure than the Valkyries, Mystics, Wings and Aces.

The Minnesota Lynx. (Photo by Matthew Huang) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images As the 2026 WNBA postseason approaches, I have a feeling that all eight playoff teams will hold their own and make it an interesting first round. Any team could go on to win it all, but some teams need to win more than others. So instead of picking who is most likely to win, let’s rank the teams in order of who faces the most pressure to deliver a championship. In the comments, let us know your rankings. 1. Minnes...

The Los Angeles Sparks hired 31-year-old Ariana Andonian as general manager after her stint with the 76ers and Delaware Blue Coats.

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 14: Darryn Peterson #22 of the Utah Jazz gets interviewed during the 2026 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot on July 14, 2026 at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Sydney Bezelik/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE v...

The Indiana Fever are dark horse title contenders for the 2026 WNBA season, with teams like the Minnesota Lynx, Las Vegas Aces, and Golden State Valkyries the favorites to win it all. Caitlin Clark and Fever fans believe the team is good enough to trade blows with those in the uppermost echelon in the WNBA, leading head coach Stephanie White to take the brunt of the criticism.

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 18: The sneakers worn by Grant Nelson #16 of the Brooklyn Nets during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers during the 2025 NBA Summer League game on July 18, 2025 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Tom O'Connor...