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WNBA gameday discussion: What’s with the Toronto Tempo’s fourth-quarter troubles, and can they reverse them against the Atlanta Dream?

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Marina Mabrey. | NBAE via Getty Images The Toronto Tempo might be the most appropriately named WNBA team. For an organization that experienced some questioning of their branding decisions, they’ve built a team that embodies their moniker. The Tempo like to play with tempo. However, intentionally or not, they might have leaned too far into that identity. Toronto’s tempo has come with some tempestuousness, and no, we’re not just referring to Marina Mabrey’s crashouts. WNBA analyst Dan Falkenhei...

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WNBA awards check in: Rookie of the Year might not be the only major honor that Olivia Miles deserves to win

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Olivia Miles and Azzi Fudd. | Matt Blewett-Imagn Images In the wake of the loaded 2026 WNBA Draft class, most analysts and fans predicted this year’s first-year troupe to run one of the most competitive Rookie of the Year races in recent memory. And while the newest members of the W have shown no shortage of talent, one supernova up north has nearly crossed the finish line, already. Here’s our assessment of the Rookie of the Year race at midseason. In the comments, share your analysis and pre...

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WNBA gameday discussion: Do the Dallas Wings and Washington Mystics prove that youth, rather than experience, matters more?

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Paige Bueckers gets a bucket against the New York Liberty. | NBAE via Getty Images Just over one week ago, the Dallas Wings and New York Liberty met for a high-profile matchup in Brooklyn. Going in, I suggested the showdown served as test of both teams’ quality, wondering how the outcome would further influence where Dallas and New York are in the championship contender conversation. For the second time this season, the Wings answered affirmatively, claiming a confidence-boosting win over the...

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WNBA awards check in: Jessica Shepard, Carla Leite and Marina Mabrey are building strong Most Improved Player cases

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Jessica Shepard and Marina Mabrey. | Eric Bolte-Imagn Images Every year, every single WNBA player wants to improve upon how she played the season before. Accomplishing that, however, is easier said than done. But every sesaon, a handful of players reach a level of play no one saw coming. This 2026 WNBA campaign is no exception, and at the midway point of the season, here are the three players who are at the forefront of the Most Improved Player (MIP) conversation. In the comments, let us know...

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WNBA gameday discussion: Is an eighth-straight win, plus a perfect road trip, on the way for the Golden State Valkyries?

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Veronica Burton. | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images On Wednesday night, the Golden State Valkyries will wrap up their five-game road with a visit to Indianapolis to play the Indiana Fever (8 p.m. ET, USA Network). Despite venturing from the Deep South up to the nation’s capital into Canada back to Connecticut and now into the Midwest, Golden State is 4-0, looking not only to complete the cross-country jaunt at 5-0, but also to extend their current winning streak to eight games, which would ma...

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Brionna Jones is about to make her return to the court—and here’s what she’s observed about the Atlanta Dream from the sidelines

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Updated Jul 17, 7:08 PM ET

Brionna Jones. | ISI Photos via Getty Images Atlanta Dream center Brionna Jones was listed as “questionable” for the first time this season ahead of the team’s Monday night game against the Los Angeles Sparks. This status indicated that she was eligible to play after being sidelined for the entirety of the first half of the 2026 WNBA season because of a right knee injury. Though Jones didn’t play in Monday’s matchup, she participated in media availability ahead of the game to discuss her prog...

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With milestone after milestone, the “magnitude” of Olivia Miles’ impact on the Minnesota Lynx is only increasing

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Olivia Miles. | NBAE via Getty Images The midway point of the 2026 WNBA season is here, and Olivia Miles is not letting up as she closes out the first half. In the Minnesota Lynx’s 104-100 win against the Phoenix Mercury on Monday night, Miles delivered a historic performance. She finished with a career-high 33 points—the most by a rookie in franchise history—while adding three rebounds and eight assists and shooting 5-of-8 from 3-point range. With her performance, Miles not only becomes the ...

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Fairfield to leave the MAAC/Metro, join the CAA

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COLLEGE PARK, MD - NOVEMBER 19: The Fairfield Stags logo on their uniform during the game against the Maryland Terrapins at Xfinity Center on November 19, 2019 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Maryland Terrapins/Getty Images) | Getty Images For the last half-decade, rumors about Fairfield University’s future in the MAAC have been mumbled around the conference. The Stags have watched the wheels of realignment turn, and now, it’s their time. Fairfield will leave the MAAC/Metro Confe...

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Suns JAM Session Podcast: Summer Suns Keep Rolling

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The original post-game podcast on Planet Purple! Click the SUBSCRIBE button. Click the BELL to turn on notifications. Watch it right here! Listen to the latest podcast episode of the Suns JAM Session Podcast below. Stay up to date on every episode, subscribe to the pod on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, YouTube Podcasts, Amazon Music, Podbean, and Castbox. Please subscribe, rate, and review.

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Game Preview: Summer Suns vs. Summer Pistons

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LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 12: Khaman Maluach #10 of the Phoenix Suns grabs a rebound during the game against the New Orleans Pelicans on July 12, 2026 at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Mike Kirschbaum/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Image...

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Lakers beat Clippers, remain undefeated in Las Vegas Summer League

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LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 14: Cameron Carr #43 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles the ball during the game against the LA Clippers on July 14, 2026 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by David Becker/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Ima...

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Walker Kessler says he’s been medically cleared after shoulder surgery

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Updated Jul 17, 7:02 PM ET

SACRAMENTO, CA - OCTOBER 24: Walker Kessler #24 of the Utah Jazz looks on during the game against the Sacramento Kings on October 24, 2025 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The Lakers’ ...

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Lakers reportedly interested in free agent Matisse Thybulle

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DENVER, COLORADO - APRIL 6: Matisse Thybulle #4 of the Portland Trail Blazers reacts to a play in the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena on April 6, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Lakers have added a wing to their team by reportedly...

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Quinten Post signs 3-year offer sheet with Grizzlies

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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 15: Quinten Post #21 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after making a shot against the Memphis Grizzlies during the NBA play-in tournament game at Chase Center on April 15, 2025 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) | Getty Images It looks like ...

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Warriors re-sign Charles Bassey

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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 05: Charles Bassey #28 of the Golden State Warriors rebounds against Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets in the first quarter at Chase Center on April 05, 2026 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Golden State Warriors st...

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Warriors hire Frank Vogel as associate head coach

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 14: Head coach Frank Vogel of the Los Angeles Lakers and head coach, Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors meet at the end of the game during a 104-98 Lakers preseason win at Staples Center on October 14, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Golden State Warriors are shoring up their bench for the upcoming season, agreeing to hire longtime NBA coach Frank Vogel as their new associate head coach under Steve Ke...

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Steve Kerr jokes about LeBron James: ‘Oh, we got him’

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PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 8: Lebron James (6) of Team United States shakes hands with head coach Steve Kerr at the end of the Men's Basketball semifinal game between United States and Serbia at Bercy Arena during the Paris 2024 Olympics on August 8, 2024. (Photo by Toni L. Sandys/The Washington Post via Getty Images) The LeBron James saga has dragged on for a few weeks now, and it’s not clear if it will end anytime soon. Depending on which reports you believe, the Golden State Warriors are eithe...

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Darryn Peterson Updates Health Status Amid Jazz Summer League After Injuries at Kansas

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Updated Jul 17, 8:06 PM ET

Utah Jazz rookie Darryn Peterson told ESPN's Malika Andrews he felt "100 percent" healthy while playing his first three Summer League games this month in Las Vegas.

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Utah Jazz vs Chicago Bulls preview: Raising the white flag

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SALT LAKE CITY, UT - JULY 7: Blake Hinson #25 and Justin Harmon #44 of the Utah Jazz look on during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the 2026 NBA Salt Lake City Summer League on July 7, 2026 at Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE ...

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Utah Jazz vs Chicago Bulls Recap: This Is Not What Naismith Intended

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LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 13: Matt Cleveland #99 of the Utah Jazz drives to the basket during the game against the Chicago Bulls on July 13, 2026 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Mike Kirschbaum/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Im...

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Tyler Herro, Bam Adebayo involved in physical altercation

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MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 08: Bam Adebayo #13 celebrates with Tyler Herro #14 of the Miami Heat after scoring a three-pointer against the Detroit Pistons during the second quarter at Kaseya Center on March 08, 2026 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images) | Getty Images Per The Athletic’s Sam Am...

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Should Gary Trent Jr. get one more chance with Bucks?

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HOUSTON, TEXAS - APRIL 01: Gary Trent Jr. #5 of the Milwaukee Bucks brings the ball up court in the first half against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on April 01, 2026 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) | Getty Images Milwaukee Bucks guard Gary Trent Jr. is still trying to figure o...

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Bucks re-sign Gary Trent Jr. to lucrative deal

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - APRIL 29: Gary Trent Jr. #5 of the Milwaukee Bucks looks on during the game against the Indiana Pacers during Round 1 Game 5 of the 2025 NBA Playoffs on April 29, 2025 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE(Photo by Joe Murphy/N...

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Who Will the Trail Blazers Breakout Player Be This Year?

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PORTLAND, OR - APRIL 24:Scoot Henderson #00 of the Portland Trail Blazers celebrates during the game against the San Antonio Spurs during Round One Game Three of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 24, 2026 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by B...

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NBA Set to Investigate Gary Trent, Jr. Contract

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DETROIT, MI - APRIL 8: Gary Trent Jr. #5 of the Milwaukee Bucks dribbles the ball during the game against the Detroit Pistons on April 8, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Imag...

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Trail Blazers 111, Timberwolves 84: Hopefully You Were Sleeping

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LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 13: Yang Hansen #16 of the Portland Trail Blazers drives to the basket during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on July 13, 2026 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Mike Kirschbaum/NBAE via Getty Images) ...

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