A’ja Wilson and Jackie Young put the WNBA on notice with their displays for the Atlanta Dream against the Connecticut Sun. The Las Vegas Aces delivered a dominant victory over the Seattle Storm, setting the tone from the opening tip.
A’ja Wilson and Jackie Young put the WNBA on notice with their displays for the Atlanta Dream against the Connecticut Sun. The Las Vegas Aces delivered a dominant victory over the Seattle Storm, setting the tone from the opening tip.
Jackie Young is still feeling golden. Despite the long FIBA break and fresh off winning a gold at the World Cup with Team USA , the Las Vegas Aces star showed no signs of rust in Thursday’s resumption of action in the WNBA. Young went off for 22 points in the first quarter alone of the Aces’ matchup against the Seattle Storm at Climate Pledge Arena […] The post Aces news: Jackie Young ties WNBA record with red-hot start against Storm appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Jackie Young is still feeling golden. Despite the long FIBA break and fresh off winning a gold at the World Cup with Team USA , the Las Vegas Aces star showed no signs of rust in Thursday’s resumption of action in the WNBA. Young went off for 22 points in the first quarter alone of the Aces’ matchup against the Seattle Storm at Climate Pledge Arena […] The post Aces news: Jackie Young ties WNBA record with red-hot start against Storm appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The WNBA is back, but for certain franchises, it may already be time to look ahead to 2027. Seven teams are out of the playoffs and aren’t exactly pushing for wins over the final four games of the 2026 campaign. Several players are already ruled out with injury, and some may not return following the World Cup. We asked for your questions about the end of the regular season and the upcoming offseason, as well as any lingering thoughts on this year’s world championship. Let’s get into it. (And che
The WNBA is back, but for certain franchises, it may already be time to look ahead to 2027. Seven teams are out of the playoffs and aren’t exactly pushing for wins over the final four games of the 2026 campaign. Several players are already ruled out with injury, and some may not return following the World Cup. We asked for your questions about the end of the regular season and the upcoming offseason, as well as any lingering thoughts on this year’s world championship. Let’s get into it. (And che
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Tuesday that he hopes the Trail Blazers remain in Portland and would consider it a failure if the franchise ultimately relocated, as negotiations over the future of the Moda Center continue. Speaking at his press conference on September 15, Silver was asked about Portland’s arena situation and the possibility of […] The post Adam Silver says Trail Blazers relocation would be a failure appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Adam Silver wants the Trail Blazers to remain in Portland. He also wants Portland to give them a better building. The NBA commissioner addressed the franchise’s uncertain future following this week’s Board of Governors meetings, delivering his strongest public statement yet in support of keeping the team where it is. “I would see it as […] The post Adam Silver: Losing Trail Blazers would be a ‘failure’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and the league office continue to try and mediate ongoing battles and debates between new Portland Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon and the city of Portland about a new arena deal to keep the franchise long-term. At his press conference following the NBA’s Board of Governors meeting in New York City […] The post Adam Silver claims potential Trail Blazers relocation would be a ‘failure’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The NBA Board of Governors previously authorized an exploration of expansion into Las Vegas and Seattle back in March, and now the process is advancing into further stages, per ESPN's Shams Charania, who provided an update on Tuesday's edition of NBA Today.
The NBA Board of Governors previously authorized an exploration of expansion into Las Vegas and Seattle back in March, and now the process is advancing into further stages, per ESPN's Shams Charania, who provided an update on Tuesday's edition of NBA Today.
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said the league expects another round of bids for a potential expansion team in Las Vegas soon, while reiterating that the NBA continues to target a decision on expansion by the end of 2026. Speaking at the NBA Board of Governors meetings on Tuesday, September 15, Silver said several groups remain […] The post Adam Silver details NBA expansion plans for Las Vegas and Seattle appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
The NBA’s expansion process is moving into a more advanced stage, with the next round of Las Vegas bids due Thursday and final proposals expected shortly afterward, according to Shams Charania. Appearing on NBA Today, Charania said the league and commissioner Adam Silver are entering “deeper and deeper stages” of discussions regarding potential expansion to […] The post Insider reveals latest NBA expansion timeline appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
The NBA’s Board of Governors’ fall meeting took place on Monday and Tuesday in New York City, with several topics dominating the discussions at hand. Aside from updates and clarity on the matter involving Kawhi Leonard and the LA Clippers’ punishments for salary cap circumvention, Silver and league officials also discussed the new NBA Europe […] The post When will NBA expand to Las Vegas, Seattle? Adam Silver reveals expansion timelines, NBA Europe next steps appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Seattle appears ready for the NBA. Las Vegas, meanwhile, still needs to determine exactly where everybody would sit. Commissioner Adam Silver said much of the expansion discussion at this week’s Board of Governors meetings centered on the arena situation in Las Vegas, according to Brian Mahoney of The Associated Press. Seattle already has Climate Pledge […] The post NBA expansion talks turn to Las Vegas arena as Seattle stands ready appeared first on Hoops Wire.
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 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 NBA’s team owners will gather in New York on Monday and Tuesday, and this particular Board of Governors meeting could involve considerably more than catered lunches and PowerPoint slides. According to Brian Windhorst of ESPN, the Clippers’ punishment, NBA Europe and possible expansion to Seattle and Las Vegas are expected to headline the agenda. […] The post Clippers fallout, NBA Europe on agenda for next week’s owners meetings appeared first on Hoops Wire.
Seattle Storm forward Ezi Magbegor will miss the remainder of the WNBA season after suffering a torn ACL while playing for Australia at the women's FIBA World Cup in Germany.
Seattle Storm forward Ezi Magbegor will miss the remainder of the WNBA season after suffering a torn ACL while playing for Australia at the women's FIBA World Cup in Germany.
Forward Ezi Magbegor will miss the rest of the WNBA season after suffering a torn ACL playing for Team Australia at the FIBA World Cup in Berlin, Germany, the Seattle Storm announced on Thursday.
Seattle Storm forward Ezi Magbegor had been representing her home country, Australia, in this year’s FIBA Women’s World Cup in Berlin, Germany. Different countries flew to Germany to compete in the 20th edition of the tournament from Friday to Sept.
Delonte West says LeBron James personally recruited him to join the Cleveland Cavaliers during the 2007-08 season, revealing that the future teammates first discussed a potential move during a game between Cleveland and the Seattle SuperSonics. West recalled the conversation while describing how LeBron approached him during the game after watching his college career and […] The post Delonte West says LeBron James recruited him to Cleveland appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Delonte West says LeBron James personally recruited him to join the Cleveland Cavaliers during the 2007-08 season, revealing that the future teammates first discussed a potential move during a game between Cleveland and the Seattle SuperSonics. West recalled the conversation while describing how LeBron approached him during the game after watching his college career and […] The post Delonte West says LeBron James recruited him to Cleveland appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Apparently, LeBron James was recruiting players to Cleveland even while playing against them. At least that’s what former Cavaliers guard Delonte West recalled. Yes, James supposedly asked him to come to Cleveland while West was still playing for the Seattle SuperSonics. And yes, this conversation supposedly happened during a game. “We were playing Cleveland, out […] The post Delonte West says LeBron James recruited him to Cavs during game appeared first on Hoops Wire.
A second bidder has emerged in pursuit of an NBA expansion franchise in Seattle. BlackSun Private Equity, a New York-based firm that submitted a bid in August to bring the NBA back to Seattle, is working with the Tulalip Tribes to construct the arena on tribal-owned land if the bid succeeds. The groups are developing plans to build a new arena on land near Marysville, Washington, a town roughly 35 miles north of Seattle Nick Rathod, BlackSun's chief global strategy and communications officer,...
A second bidder has emerged in pursuit of an NBA expansion franchise in Seattle. BlackSun Private Equity, a New York-based firm that submitted a bid in August to bring the NBA back to Seattle, is working with the Tulalip Tribes to construct the arena on tribal-owned land if the bid succeeds. The groups are developing plans to build a new arena on land near Marysville, Washington, a town roughly 35 miles north of Seattle Nick Rathod, BlackSun's chief global strategy and communications officer,...
The competition to bring the SuperSonics back to Seattle is getting interesting. BlackSun Private Equity, one of two known bidders for a potential NBA expansion franchise in Seattle, is partnering with the Tulalip Tribes on plans for a new arena and entertainment district near Marysville, Wash., according to Christian Clark and John Hollinger of The […] The post New SuperSonics bidder proposes arena 35 miles outside Seattle appeared first on Hoops Wire.
A second bidder for a potential expansion NBA franchise in Seattle has surfaced with a plan to build a new arena, Christian Clark and John Hollinger of The Athletic report. This development comes at a crucial time, as the league is moving closer to making a decision on expansion with Las Vegas and Seattle the […]
A second group is developing a plan to bring an NBA expansion franchise back to Seattle, with BlackSun Private Equity partnering with the Tulalip Tribes on a proposed arena and entertainment district north of the city. The Athletic reported Friday that BlackSun, a New York-based private equity firm that submitted a bid for an NBA […] The post Second bidder emerges for Seattle expansion appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
French basketball player Julie Tetart is among the only notable trans professional basketball players in the world, and she has been linked to a potential WNBA Draft declaration. Sophie Cunningham’s comments against trans athletes started a media firestorm in late July that led to Enes Kanter declaring for the WNBA Draft to force the league to ban trans athletes in the future.
French basketball player Julie Tetart is among the only notable trans professional basketball players in the world, and she has been linked to a potential WNBA Draft declaration. Sophie Cunningham’s comments against trans athletes started a media firestorm in late July that led to Enes Kanter declaring for the WNBA Draft to force the league to ban trans athletes in the future.
It appears as if the WNBA isn’t the first thing on Julie Tetart’s mind right now, despite all the talk. After stepping away from the sport in 2021 to transition from a man to a woman, Julie Tetart returned in 2024, becoming Monaco’s first openly trans athlete.