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Cleveland Cavaliers emerging as frontrunner for LeBron James

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Updated Jul 6, 10:06 PM ET

LeBron James seems to be near a decision. If the latest update on his free agent sweepstakes is true, James will sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers after leaving the NBA on its toes since he informed the Los Angeles Lakers he would be leaving the franchise. Teams reportedly interested in the four-time NBA champion aren’t...

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Fever Rookie Raven Johnson Gives Caitlin Clark New Nicknames

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Raven Johnson of the Indiana Fever has been getting adjusted to the speed and physicality of the WNBA in her rookie season. Johnson had her highest assist total (seven) on June 24 in a 111-109 loss to the Phoenix Mercury. In Indiana's last game, a 111-87 win over the Los Angeles Sparks, the Westlake High School graduate tied her second-highest assist total of the season (four).

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Lynx standouts Olivia Miles, Natasha Howard named all-star starters

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The two stalwarts who’ve led Minnesota to the WNBA’s top record despite the absence of the team’s best player were recognized Thursday in the form of starting spots in this month’s all-star game. Rookie sensation Olivia Miles and veteran forward Natasha Howard were named starters for the exhibition, which will be played July 25 in Chicago. Miles is the 11th rookie in league history to be named ...

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"Very Poor Response": Caitlin Clark's Biographer Voices Frustration With WNBA Punishment in Alyssa Thomas Incident

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Updated Jul 7, 2:52 AM ET

Tempers and emotions are still flying high around the recent Caitlin Clark-Alyssa Thomas incident. Criticism is mounting against the league and the referees’ officiating calls during the games, especially when it comes to fouls against Caitlin Clark.

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Breanna Stewart sends powerful message as Liberty deny Cheryl Reeve historic WNBA record

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The New York Liberty weren't just looking to bounce back Friday night. Behind a dominant performance from Breanna Stewart, the Liberty defeated the Minnesota Lynx 99-86 at Barclays Center, handing the WNBA's top team its fifth loss of the season while preventing Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve from becoming the league's all-time winningest coach. Stewart was sensational from the opening tip, delivering one of her best performances of the season as New York reminded the rest of the WNBA why the d...

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WNBA injury crunch: A'ja Wilson and Caitlin Clark near returns, Kelsey Plum out longer

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It's been a rough couple of weeks for the WNBA with injuries. Stars A'ja Wilson, Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Plum have all missed time for a variety of ailments. While Wilson and Clark, who were both selected as All-Star starters last week, should be back soon, Plum will be a bit longer.

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