Gary Payton reveals two more franchise legends would join him in his efforts to bring back elite talent to the SuperSonics when they officially become a part of the NBA.
Gary Payton reveals two more franchise legends would join him in his efforts to bring back elite talent to the SuperSonics when they officially become a part of the NBA.
The Dallas Mavericks are just weeks away from year-two Cooper Flagg and a new look roster taking the court for training camp. In the calm before the upcoming storm that is the NBA season, basketball-related news is quiet, but that leaves plenty of room for things like… jersey leaks. It’s no secret that the NBA loves to pump out multiple jerseys for each team around the league, enlisting Nike to help them do just that. Originally having an eight-year deal, Nike and the NBA didn’t even finish t...
The Dallas Mavericks are just weeks away from year-two Cooper Flagg and a new look roster taking the court for training camp. In the calm before the upcoming storm that is the NBA season, basketball-related news is quiet, but that leaves plenty of room for things like… jersey leaks. It’s no secret that the NBA loves to pump out multiple jerseys for each team around the league, enlisting Nike to help them do just that. Originally having an eight-year deal, Nike and the NBA didn’t even finish t...
Seattle Storm guard Lexie Brown spoke to Michael Porter Jr. about the low pay WNBA players faced early in their careers. Even as the No. 7 pick in the 2018 draft, Brown said she made about $40,000 in her rookie season, making it tough to live on basketball alone. Like many other players, Brown played [...]
Seattle Storm guard Lexie Brown spoke to Michael Porter Jr. about the low pay WNBA players faced early in their careers. Even as the No. 7 pick in the 2018 draft, Brown said she made about $40,000 in her rookie season, making it tough to live on basketball alone. Like many other players, Brown played [...]
The Los Angeles Sparks’ recent flurry of roster moves continued on Sunday as the team signed former WNBA draft pick Shyanne Sellers to a development contract, head coach Lynne Roberts confirmed prior to the team’s game against the Seattle Storm. The Sparks roster moves began late Friday night when the team signed rookie guard Ndjakalenga […] The post Sparks news: LA signs ex-Valkyries draft pick to contract appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Los Angeles Sparks’ recent flurry of roster moves continued on Sunday as the team signed former WNBA draft pick Shyanne Sellers to a development contract, head coach Lynne Roberts confirmed prior to the team’s game against the Seattle Storm. The Sparks roster moves began late Friday night when the team signed rookie guard Ndjakalenga […] The post Sparks news: LA signs ex-Valkyries draft pick to contract appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Los Angeles Sparks are making moves as the 2026 WNBA season winds down to the final stretch of games. The upcoming FIBA Women’s World Cup will put a pause on the league’s action, but that won’t stop teams from making signings. Los Angeles made the move to sign Shyanne Sellers to the roster ahead of the final weeks of regular-season action. […] The post Sparks news: LA signs ex-Valkyries second-round pick with historic background appeared first on ClutchPoints.
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - AUGUST 30: Nneka Ogwumike #30 of the Los Angeles Sparks smiles before the game against the Seattle Storm at Climate Pledge Arena on August 30, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. 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. (Photo by Jack Compton/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Sparks will head into the FIBA World Cup break with momen...
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - AUGUST 30: Nneka Ogwumike #30 of the Los Angeles Sparks smiles before the game against the Seattle Storm at Climate Pledge Arena on August 30, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. 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. (Photo by Jack Compton/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Sparks will head into the FIBA World Cup break with momen...
The Seattle Storm have one game remaining on their schedule, a matchup at home against the Los Angeles Sparks before the WNBA goes on temporary hiatus for the FIBA World Cup. The Storm have been without veteran guard Natisha Hiedeman for the past three games due to a shoulder injury, and that will continue into Sunday. Natisha Hiedeman was […] The post Storm news: Seattle veteran guard ruled out for Sparks clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Seattle Storm have one game remaining on their schedule, a matchup at home against the Los Angeles Sparks before the WNBA goes on temporary hiatus for the FIBA World Cup. The Storm have been without veteran guard Natisha Hiedeman for the past three games due to a shoulder injury, and that will continue into Sunday. Natisha Hiedeman was […] The post Storm news: Seattle veteran guard ruled out for Sparks clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Phoenix Suns took the NBA by storm last season, catching several teams off guard. They were supposed to be the “easy win” on the schedule for opponents. Instead, they made it a 48-minute battle every time they stepped out on that floor, win or lose. Towards the end of the year, teams caught on and the Suns started to crash back to reality a bit. Yes, injuries were a factor. But that was part of it. This year, they will not have that same luxury from the jump. This article is not meant to ...
The Phoenix Suns took the NBA by storm last season, catching several teams off guard. They were supposed to be the “easy win” on the schedule for opponents. Instead, they made it a 48-minute battle every time they stepped out on that floor, win or lose. Towards the end of the year, teams caught on and the Suns started to crash back to reality a bit. Yes, injuries were a factor. But that was part of it. This year, they will not have that same luxury from the jump. This article is not meant to ...
Olivia Miles and Allisha Gray. | Getty Images It’s the final day of WNBA action before the FIBA World Cup break, with the regular season pausing until Thursday, Sept. 17. Sunday’s games begin with the Minnesota Lynx visiting the Atlanta Dream in a potential playoff preview (3 p.m. ET, NBA TV). Then, the Los Angeles Sparks play the Seattle Storm in what will be Nneka Oguwmike’s final game in Pacific Northwest (5 p.m. ET, WNBA League Pass). The Golden State Valkyries, fresh off a pair of defens...
Olivia Miles and Allisha Gray. | Getty Images It’s the final day of WNBA action before the FIBA World Cup break, with the regular season pausing until Thursday, Sept. 17. Sunday’s games begin with the Minnesota Lynx visiting the Atlanta Dream in a potential playoff preview (3 p.m. ET, NBA TV). Then, the Los Angeles Sparks play the Seattle Storm in what will be Nneka Oguwmike’s final game in Pacific Northwest (5 p.m. ET, WNBA League Pass). The Golden State Valkyries, fresh off a pair of defens...
Heading into the weekend, Teresa Weatherspoon and Stephanie Ready highlighted Angel Reese’s “offensive strides” and pointed out that the Atlanta Dream star is “trusting her work. ” However, the WNBA world wasn’t pleased with their statements, and fuming fans stormed social media.
Heading into the weekend, Teresa Weatherspoon and Stephanie Ready highlighted Angel Reese’s “offensive strides” and pointed out that the Atlanta Dream star is “trusting her work. ” However, the WNBA world wasn’t pleased with their statements, and fuming fans stormed social media.
Amid all of the current NBA franchises being sold at astronomical prices, the cost for potential expansion teams in Las Vegas and Seattle is only going up.
Amid all of the current NBA franchises being sold at astronomical prices, the cost for potential expansion teams in Las Vegas and Seattle is only going up.
The NBA's expansion process is gaining momentum as the league evaluates potential new franchises in Las Vegas and Seattle, according to sources cited by The Athletic. The league and financial advisory firm PJT Partners recently asked interested bidders to submit preliminary information, including cap-table sketches, investor details and proposed purchase prices. Groups pursuing a Las Vegas franchise face a second, more detailed submission deadline in September, while only one bidding deadline...
The NBA is moving closer to making a decision on expansion, with one important deadline passing recently and another arriving next month, writes Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic. Industry sources tell Vorkunov that the league and PJT Partners, the financial firm hired to advise on expansion exploration, asked bidders who have expressed interest in bringing […]
The NBA still hasn’t officially said it’s expanding. But if you’re waiting for the Seattle SuperSonics to return, there continue to be signs that this is becoming a lot more than talk. According to Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic, prospective ownership groups interested in Seattle and Las Vegas were recently asked to provide financial information […] The post SuperSonics return takes another step as NBA expansion process moves forward appeared first on Hoops Wire.
The NBA still hasn’t officially said it’s expanding. But if you’re waiting for the Seattle SuperSonics to return, there continue to be signs that this is becoming a lot more than talk. According to Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic, prospective ownership groups interested in Seattle and Las Vegas were recently asked to provide financial information […] The post SuperSonics return takes another step as NBA expansion process moves forward appeared first on Hoops Wire.
Retirement remains a huge topic for the NBA with icons like LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant all still playing at later ages. Durant was forced to think about the end of the road when seeing his longtime Oklahoma City Thunder teammate Russell Westbrook announce his retirement this summer. Despite having a rivalry after […] The post Kevin Durant Gets Emotional About Russell Westbrook Retiring appeared first on HEAVY.
Kevin Durant will forever be connected to Russell Westbrook after they starred together for the Oklahoma City Thunder early in their legendary careers, and he called it "shocking" that his former teammate retired this offseason.
The announcement of Kevin Durant‘s former teammate Russell Westbrook’s retirement was one of the biggest news stories of this summer. After 18 years in the NBA, Westbrook decided it was time to hang up and move on to a different chapter. The Sacramento Kings were his final team. Durant and Westbrook used to be co-stars [...]
Bryce Hopkins has signed a two-way contract with the Nuggets, agents Mark Bartelstein and Reggie Brown of Priority Sports tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). The deal has been confirmed in NBA.com’s transactions log. The 23-year-old small forward was selected out of St. John’s with the 49th pick in June after earning second-team All-Big […]
Bryce Hopkins has signed a two-way contract with the Nuggets, agents Mark Bartelstein and Reggie Brown of Priority Sports tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). The deal has been confirmed in NBA.com’s transactions log. The 23-year-old small forward was selected out of St. John’s with the 49th pick in June after earning second-team All-Big […]
Bryce Hopkins has officially joined the Nuggets. Hopkins signed a two-way contract with Denver, according to the NBA transactions log. His agents, Mark Bartelstein and Reggie Brown of Priority Sports, also confirmed the deal to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. The Nuggets selected Hopkins with the No. 49 overall pick in June after he spent last […] The post Nuggets officially sign Bryce Hopkins to two-way contract appeared first on Hoops Wire.
The Denver Nuggets signed second-round pick Bryce Hopkins to a two-way contract. Denver drafted Hopkins out of St. John's with the 49th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Hopkins averaged 13.6 points, 6.2 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.1 steals as a senior for the Red Storm. In Summer League, the 6-foot-7 forward averaged 18 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.5 steals per game. Hopkins joins K.J. Simpson as two-way players for the Nuggets. Denver also has Julian Reese on a two-way deal, but report...
The Denver Nuggets have reached an agreement with rookie forward Bryce Hopkins, signing their 49th overall pick in the second-round of the 2026 NBA Draft to a two-way contract Wednesday. The 23-year-old earned second-team All-Big East honors during his most recent college season with St John’s. He averaged 13.6 points, 6.2 rebounds, 1.9 assists and […] The post Nuggets sign 2026 second-round pick to two-way contract appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Paige Bueckers lit up College Park Center in Arlington on Tuesday night with a historic performance. The Dallas Wings star followed a 32-point eruption against the Seattle Storm with another brilliant all-around outing, posting 22 points, 4 rebounds, and 11 assists in a 96-78 win over the Portland Fire.
Paige Bueckers lit up College Park Center in Arlington on Tuesday night with a historic performance. The Dallas Wings star followed a 32-point eruption against the Seattle Storm with another brilliant all-around outing, posting 22 points, 4 rebounds, and 11 assists in a 96-78 win over the Portland Fire.
The Dallas Wings had a special night Tuesday, beating the Portland Fire 96-78 thanks to star Paige Bueckers.In the game, Bueckers finished with 22 points, 11 assists, 4 rebounds, 2 steals, and 1 block. She became just the third player in WNBA history to have 750+ points and 200+ assists in a single season. Bueckers […] The post Wings Coach Said Quiet Part Out Loud About Paige Bueckers appeared first on HEAVY.
After going 2-7 since the WNBA All-Star Game, the Dallas Wings are starting to pick up steam, with Paige Bueckers being a big reason for that.Bueckers dominated for the Wings, as they blew out the Portland Fire 96-78. She finished with 22 points, 11 assists, 4 rebounds, 3 made three-pointers, and 2 steals.This was an […] The post WNBA Made Paige Bueckers Announcement After Wings Victory appeared first on HEAVY.