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‘So Much Jealousy’ – Controversy Erupts As WNBA Players Vote Caitlin Clark As the 11th Best Guard In the League

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The starting lineups for the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game are out, and Caitlin Clark will headline the list of starters alongside reigning MVP A’ja Wilson and Paige Bueckers. However, the player vote for the All-Star Game stirred controversy, and fans were quick to share their frustration.

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Angel Reese Snubbed From Starting Spot in the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game

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Angel Reese of the Atlanta Dream has redefined tenacity on the boards so far in her professional basketball career. Reese led the WNBA in rebounding in her first two seasons in the league, including setting the total rebounds (446) and rebounds-per-game (13.1) records during her rookie season. Now in her third season, the 6-foot-4 forward is once again at the top of the league in rebounds per game (11.6), with Jessica Shepard of the Dallas Wings on her tail (11.5).

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LeBron James Was '80 Percent' Sure He'd Stay With Lakers Until Handling Of Free Agency Led To Exit

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Updated Jul 6, 9:18 PM ET

The way the Los Angeles Lakers approached the free agency of LeBron James was the deciding factor in why he decided to leave the franchise this offseason. James remains undecided on which team he will sign with in free agency. Sources close to James told ESPN that the way the Lakers handled his re-signing process mattered more than the money involved. James reportedly would have accepted less than the $52.6 million he earned last season had the Lakers clearly explained its plan to reallocate ...

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‘It’s So Strange’ — Congressman Calls Out WNBA’s ‘Bizarre’ Marketing of Caitlin Clark

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Updated Jul 6, 10:29 PM ET

Caitlin Clark continues to be one of the most divisive players in the WNBA, dividing opinion despite being one of the league’s best players and biggest superstars. Congressman Brendan Boyle of Philadelphia has questioned the way the WNBA has marketed Clark since her arrival in the league.

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AJ Dybantsa signs rookie contract worth $66.9 million

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The Washington Wizards signed AJ Dybantsa to a rookie-scale contract on Thursday, the team announced. It’s a four-year, $66.91 million deal that carries a team option for the final two seasons. Here’s a breakdown of Dybantsa’s cap hit each season, according to Spotrac. 2026-27: $14,748,0002027-28: $15,485,7602028-29: $16,223,0402029-30: $20,457,254 Factoring in Dybantsa’s cap hit, the Wizards […]

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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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