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The desire for Brown was understandable, but the Suns never had a realistic path to acquiring him.

Could you believe Cape Verde was this close to advancing in the knockout stages of a freaking World Cup!? Didn’t happen, but the African nation surely made Lionel break a sweat. Sweet goal! Anyway, links and notes… “The Knicks still have two roster spots to fill and roughly $6.5 million remaining under the second apron. […]

Happy 250th birthday America! And keep chatting about moves that happen in the NBA. There will be moves happening with various teams, even if it’s an American holiday!

The New York Liberty continued their mini homestand against the Minnesota Lynx and came away with another great win.

In the drama that never seems to end..

The Spurs are ratcheting up their line-up now that the draft is complete and free agency has taken shape

Downtown Maliq Brown?

Let’s rank the best remaining NBA free agents.

Caitlin Clark defends referees while calling for WNBA changes.

The controversial play between Caitlin Clark and Alyssa Thomas a week ago continues to dominate headlines. Following the punch that landed on the Indiana Fever superstar’s throat, the league handed a one-game suspension to the Phoenix Mercury forward.

On a two-game Fourth of July in the WNBA, look for fireworks and a firestorm.

Cooper Flagg is a brillant talent, but Kon Knueppel’s Charlotte framework is better for long-term success.

Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section give their thought on LeBron James parting ways with the Lakers, Kawhi Leonard, Dave Roberts and the Sparks.

“It’s absolutely egregious and utterly disrespectful,” Fever Coach Stephanie White said after the June 24 Flagrant Foul against Caitlin Clark by Mercury veteran Alyssa Thomas. Since then, the incident has snowballed into online threats against Thomas.

It’s time for Salt Lake City Summer League

Friday was is a homecoming of sorts for Lynx rookie Olivia Miles.

Brunson DoncicJalen Brunson reflected on his time with the Mavericks during a sit-down with Sports Illustrated this week. Brunson was going through different images that took him through various points...

Celtics assistant coach Sam Cassell offered a reminder that even franchise greats are not saved from the business side of pro basketball.

Despite a tumultuous week that concluded with the trade of Jaylen Brown, fans are excited to see the rookies and sophomores in Vegas next weekend.

Championship hangover? What hangover?

It was a rough start to Summer League for the Lakers as they couldn’t slow down the Warriors at all.

Chris Mañon will once again be on the Lakers roster on a two-way deal.

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert came under the microscope after Alyssa Thomas’ June 30 statement. “We still have yet to hear anything from Cathy, it’s no surprise,” Thomas said when talking about the toxicity she faced online after her flagrant foul 2 incident on Caitlin Clark.

In his unofficial NBA debut, Cameron Carr finishes with 19 points and finishes with five three-pointers in the Lakers' summer league loss to Golden State.

Cameron Carr, the No. 24 pick in the NBA draft, looks to be NBA-ready.

The Lakers have been busy this offseason with general manager Rob Pelinka orchestrating a full-fledged roster transformation.

Observations from the Spurs’ Summer League opener.

No. 11 pick Yaxel Lendeborg didn't miss a shot first game in a Golden State Warriors uniform against the Los Angeles Lakers in the California Classic.

Breanna Stewart scored 36 points and the New York Liberty beat Minnesota 99-86 on Friday night, spoiling Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve's first attempt to become the WNBA's career wins leader. Reeve is tied with Mike Thibault at 379 regular-season victories.

According to Eurohoops, the Greek coach is in meaningful talks with the Turkish club, while Vassilis Spanoulis remains in contention L'articolo Anadolu Efes, Ioannis Sfairopoulos emerges as leading candidate for bench proviene da Sportando.