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Kahleah Copper's deal with Phoenix is for two years, a source said.

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The WNBA’s new seven-partner media deal is one of the most expansive in sports, but it’s being met with widespread skepticism over the league’s financial health. “The WNBA has seven league rights partners, it’s kind of wild—ESPN/ABC, NBC/Peacock, USA, Amazon, CBS, Ion, NBA TV,” reports Ryan Glasspiegel of FOS Sports about the multiple mediums that are available for broadcasting the games.

The Indiana Fever front office continues to deliver positive news for the fans. After retaining the core part of their 2025 roster, the front office now plans to reunite the coaching staff with a South Carolina icon.

With the Bucks long out of the playoff race, Doc Rivers was prepared on the last day of the NBA season for one final game to coach. “I'm not going to announce anything,” Rivers said Sunday ahead of the Bucks game against the 76ers. Rivers, the NBA’s winningest active coach and someone ranking sixth on the league’s all-time victory list, again cited age and time with his grandchildren as the key reasons he would call it a career.

The Seattle Storm have re-signed forward Ezi Magbegor during WNBA free agency. Magbegor is a four-time all-defensive team selection.

Wallace is in the starting lineup for Sunday's matchup with Miami, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Shulga is in the Celtics' starting lineup against the Magic on Sunday. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

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MIAMI – With the Miami Heat facing the Atlanta Hawks in the final game of the 2025-26 regular season, the team is also preparing for its fourth straight play-in tournament. As the Heat look to enter the play-in tournament with momentum, head coach Erik Spoelstra has one final message for the team before the regular-season […] The post Erik Spoelstra’s message to Heat ahead of 4th straight play-in appearance appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Has Ja Morant played his final game with the Grizzlies? Well, some sure think so. According to Joe Vardon of The Athletic, there is at least some belief that Morant may have already played his final game for the Grizzlies. “As an aside, this could be Ja Morant’s final game on Memphis’ roster,” Vardon wrote. […] The post Ja Morant’s run with Grizzlies may have reached its end appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Mavericks owner Patrick Dumont is hearing the same rumors as everyone else. He’s just not engaging with them. Amid speculation linking Dallas to high-profile executives such as the Thunder’s Sam Presti and Celtics’ Brad Stevens, Dumont made it clear those conversations aren’t happening. At least not yet. “I have to tell you, I can’t talk […] The post Mavericks owner Patrick Dumont on GM rumors: I can’t talk to anyone without permission appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Earning a spot on an All-NBA team is the simplest way for a player to become eligible for a Designated Veteran or Rose Rule contract, allowing them to earn a higher maximum salary than they'd typically qualify for (35% instead of 30% for veterans, or 30% instead of 25% for players coming off rookie contracts). […]

Transfer guard Stefan Vaaks, one of the surprise freshmen in college basketball this season who starred at Providence, has committed to Illinois, his agents at Excel Sports Management told ESPN on Sunday afternoon.

All-Star forward Gabby Williams is officially leaving the Seattle Storm and signing with the Golden State Valkyries.

There may be changes coming with the Bucks. According to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, there is a growing belief around the league that Doc Rivers may not return to Milwaukee’s bench next season. Instead, Rivers could remain with the organization in a different capacity. “The rising expectation in league coaching circles that Doc […] The post Bucks could move Doc Rivers to consulting role after season appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Kings center Maxime Raynaud is expected to join Team France this summer ahead of the 2027 World Cup qualifiers, according to Maxime Aubin of L’Equipe (Twitter link). The 2025 second-round pick could be an All-Rookie selection, having averaged 12.3 points and 7.5 rebounds through 73 games, including 55 starts (26.4 minutes per contest). “I’ve seen […]

The Chicago Sky and Los Angeles Sparks have agreed to a trade, sending forward Rickea Jackson to LA and guard Ariel Atkins to Chicago, per Alexa Philippou. After spending the first 7 seasons of her WNBA career with the Washington Mystics, Ariel Atkins took her talents to the Chicago Sky for the 2025 season. She… The post Chicago Sky Trade Ariel Atkins, Acquire Rickea Jackson from Los Angeles Sparks appeared first on Winsidr.

PHOENIX — WNBA free agency has been in full throttle, but frustration is building among Phoenix Mercury fans who are watching teams make major moves while their own front office remains quiet. Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas (25) celebrates their win over the New York Liberty 79-73 to win the series during Game Three of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs first round at PHX Arena on Sept.

The Oklahoma City Thunder host the Phoenix Suns at Paycom Center on Sunday, as the regular season comes to a close.

Watch top March Madness highlights from Michigan’s men's basketball star Morez Johnson during the Wolverines' 2026 NCAA tournament run to a national championship.

The Cleveland Cavaliers will close their regular season without Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen, and more. Unsurprisingly, in Game 82 against the Washington Wizards at Rocket Arena, the Cavs have elected to hold out the majority of the rotation to save their legs in anticipation of the 2026 NBA Playoffs. Along with […] The post Why Cavs are holding out Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, 7 others in season finale appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Louisville received commitments from former Kansas big-man Flory Bidunga and former Oregon guard Jackson Shelstad, sources told ESPN on Sunday.

After two seasons with the Minnesota Lynx, guard Natisha Hiedeman is on the move to a new team ahead of the 2026 season. After a social media post saying goodbye to the Lynx on Friday, news broke that Hiedeman would be heading west after agreeing to sign with the Seattle Storm. Khristina Williams of GirlsTalkSportsTV… The post Natisha Hiedeman Signs with Seattle Storm appeared first on Winsidr.

The Portland Fire have signed forward Bridget Carleton after selecting her first overall in the 2026 WNBA Expansion Draft. Carleton has spent nearly the entirety of her career with Minnesota, playing all but four games in her seven-year WNBA career with the Lynx. After primarily coming off the bench most of her career, Carleton took… The post Portland Fire Sign Top Expansion Draft Pick Bridget Carleton appeared first on Winsidr.

Iowa State star forward Milan Momcilovic is entering the NBA draft and the transfer portal, he announced on Sunday.

In an interview with Mark Medina of EssentiallySports, Duke forward Cameron Boozer made his case for being selected No. 1 overall in the 2026 NBA draft. “There are a lot of great candidates, for sure,” Boozer told EssentiallySports. “… But what I think separates me is my competitiveness and my winning. It’s my willingness to […]