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Recap: Mystics beat the Sun, 88-81

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If I told you that Kiki Iriafen and Shakira Austin would not be able to play for the Washington Mystics tonight against the Connecticut Sun, I wouldn’t blame anyone who would think that the Mystics would lose this game. Even if it’s on the road against the league’s worst team. But if there’s one thing […]

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Quentin Grimes officially becomes part of Lakers organization

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Updated Jul 8, 2:38 AM ET

The Los Angeles Lakers announced they have signed former Philadelphia 76ers guard Quentin Grimes. While the teams of the deal were not disclosed, it is reported to be a four-year contract worth $60 million with a player option in the final season. Grimes is a player the Lakers have been targeting for a while, and […]

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Gabby Williams scores 25 points in Valkyries' 4th straight win, 91-80 over Wings

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Gabby Williams scored 25 points, Kaitlyn Chen came off the bench to score 15 points against former UConn teammates Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd, and the Golden State Valkyries beat the Dallas Wings 91-80 on Wednesday night. Arike Ogunbowale scored 21 points and Jessica Shepard made all five of her first-quarter shots on the way to 14 points to go with 10 rebounds for Dallas.

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“Throwing a Star off Their Game”: WNBA’s “Targeting” Strategy Makes National Reporter Expand Officiating Debate Beyond Caitlin Clark

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Less than two months ago, on May 14, WNBA officials told Sports Illustrated that they were happy with the newly formed officiating task force. While they did admit that it would be “miraculous” to change the physicality that has been present for years, the league thought things were heading in the right direction.

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Sources: Grizzlies land Post after Warriors pass on offer sheet

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Updated Jul 8, 8:20 PM ET

The Warriors will not match the three-year, $30 million offer sheet for reserve center Quinten Post, allowing the restricted free agent to join the Grizzlies.

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Lakers officially address key need with multi-year signing

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Updated Jul 8, 8:17 PM ET

The Los Angeles Lakers announced the signing of Sandro Mamukelashvili on Tuesday night, which was one day after new deals could be made official. The team did not disclose terms of the agreement, but Mamukelashvili’s Lakers contract reportedly is for $52 million over four years. Mamukelashvili and the Lakers came to terms on the multi-year […]

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Pistons Notes: Holland, Murphy, Offseason Questions, Onyenso

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Ron Holland played regularly off the bench in his second season with the Pistons until the postseason came around. He averaged 8.2 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.2 steals in 19.9 minutes per game during 78 regular-season appearances. However, he saw action in just nine postseason contests, averaging 6.4 minutes in those outings. His […]

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