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“Are You That Good?”: ESPN Writer Ponders if Caitlin Clark Has Proven Herself as a New WNBA Star Amid Discrimination Allegations

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On Tuesday’s episode of his “The Right Time” podcast, sports writer Bomani Jones was joined by ESPN’s Howard Bryant in a discussion of the discrimination allegations involving Caitlin Clark. At one point, Jones challenged the notion that Clark was being discriminated against by the “mean Black girls” of the WNBA.

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Paul George is walking into the hardest first impression in Boston

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Since the trade, I've noticed two conversations happening at once. One is about the overall direction Brad Stevens is taking the roster: flexibility, draft capital, shorter contracts, etc. The other is about Paul George. Those aren't really the same conversation, but I think they're going to become one once the season starts. George isn't replacing Jaylen Brown, but he's the only part of the trade fans will be able to evaluate every night. Curious if others think that's fair, or if he'll get ...

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Tyus Jones Re-Signs With Nuggets On One-Year Deal

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July 15: Jones’ new contract with the Nuggets is now official, per NBA.com’s transaction log. July 2: Free agent guard Tyus Jones is re-signing with the Nuggets on a one-year contract, Shams Charania of ESPN reports (via Twitter). While Charania doesn’t specify the terms of the agreement, it’s likely to be a veteran’s minimum deal […]

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Paige Bueckers speaks out on WNBA's lack of Black women head coaches

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The WNBA is facing a significant representation crisis in its head coaching ranks, as no Black women currently hold a head coaching position despite five vacancies heading into the 2026 season. This marks a sharp decline from 2022, when seven of the league's 12 head coaches were Black, including three women. By 2023, that number dropped to only three Black women head coaches, and now only two Black head coaches remain, both men.

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“Didn’t Do It Against Indiana Fever”: Waived WNBA Rookie Catches Analyst’s Eye Following Aces’ Blowout Loss

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The Indiana Fever handed the Las Vegas Aces their biggest loss of the season on July 13. However, just a game before their 109-75 blowout loss, they had dominated the Phoenix Mercury, beating them 106-58, and Justine Pissott, whom the Fever had let go instead of upgrading her developmental contract, had a historic debut in that game.

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“Don’t Know Who The Best Player In Indiana Fever Is”: Fever’s Blowout Win vs. Aces Raises Dilemma for WNBA Analyst Around Caitlin Clark & Co.

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Caitlin Clark may be the face of the Indiana Fever when it comes to dominating headlines, but the Fever are more than a one-woman show for Sabrina Merchant. From Kelsey Mitchell to Aliah Boston, many players have stepped up when it mattered for the team, especially when Clark missed the majority of the 2025 season due to a groin injury.

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Dan Le Batard Show makes obvious Kawhi Leonard-Groot joke after wild Clippers Marvel revelation

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Recently, the Los Angeles Clippers learned that their trade of Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors was being put on hold as Toronto waits for the investigation of Leonard by the NBA to reach its conclusion. The investigation centers on Leonard’s alleged no-show deal with Aspiration, and recently, Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic reported that […] The post Dan Le Batard Show makes obvious Kawhi Leonard-Groot joke after wild Clippers Marvel revelation appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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2026 EuroLeague Final Four Athens presented by Etihad Sets New Digital Benchmarks - Sportando

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Euroleague Basketball is proud to announce unprecedented success across its digital and social media platforms during the 2026 Final Four. L'articolo 2026 EuroLeague Final Four Athens presented by Etihad Sets New Digital Benchmarks proviene da Sportando.

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Dan Dakich Drops Explosive Claim About Paige Bueckers’ Stance on Black Coaches In WNBA

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Paige Bueckers’ stance on the lack of Black women coaches in the WNBA has come under scrutiny from NBA analyst Dan Dakich. The college basketball insider, who is white and works for both Outkick and Fox, twin conservative outlets, has not shied away from sharing his unfiltered views, from Caitlin Clark’s woes to Bueckers’ comments.

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“Caitlin Clark Is Always The Adult In The Room” – Dan Dakich Says Fever Star Is More Mature Than Paige Bueckers While Endorsing OutKick Reporter’s Opinion

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Sports commentator Dan Dakich reacted to OutKick writer Bobby Burack’s opinion on the treatment of Caitlin Clark in the WNBA. Dakich hailed the way Clark deals with sensitive social matters and contrasted the Fever star with Paige Bueckers, whom he labeled a “child.

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“Already On The Phone In Anticipation”: LA Sparks’ Decision to Fire GM Before Trade Deadline Sparks WNBA Analyst’s Revelation

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With the LA Sparks reeling at an uninspired 10-12 record, the team decided to make a change not many saw coming. On July 12, they fired general manager Raegan Pebley after two-plus seasons in charge and announced her responsibilities would be shared by assistant GMs Zach Knowlton and Nate Nielsen in the interim.

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