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WNBA gameday discussion: The Los Angeles Sparks and Seattle Storm really need pre-All-Star break wins

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Courtney Williams and Natisha Hiedeman. | Getty Images Entering this final day of WNBA action before All-Star 2026, I imagined the league’s multiple, long winning streaks would be the topic of conversation. The Golden State Valkyries could have been cruising into the break with 10-straight wins, with the Dallas Wings keeping pace with seven-straight victories. Full credit to the Washington Mystics and New York Liberty for disrupting those dreams, leaving the Minnesota Lynx as the league’s lon...

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Sabrina Ionescu Drops One-Word Reaction to Fact-Check Claim About Rejecting WNBA All-Star 3-Point Shooting Contest

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Updated Jul 23, 12:05 AM ET

When the WNBA announced the participants for this year’s 3-Point Contest at All-Star Weekend, fans noted that Sabrina Ionescu was missing from the list. ESPN’s Alexa Philippou later reported that the New York Liberty star (along with Caitlin Clark and Kayla McBride) had “declined” an invitation by the league to compete in the event.

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What’s next for Bruce Thornton this upcoming season

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LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 18: Bruce Thornton #2 of the Houston Rockets handles the ball during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies during the Semifinals on July 18, 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 Candice Ward/NBAE via Getty Ima...

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Inside the Suns: Summer League Players Review Edition!

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Welcome to Inside the Suns, your weekly deep-down analysis of the current Phoenix Suns team. Each week, the Fantable — a round table of Bright Siders — gives their takes on the Suns’ latest issues and news. Fantable Questions of the Week This week there was one basic question, “What is your evaluation of __’s performance in Summer League?” which was asked about 4 players, Maluach, Fleming, Peat, and Brea. Q1: Khaman Maluach GuarGuar: I was absolutely blown away by the performance Khaman put o...

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Bucks Reacts Survey: Ryan Rollins for Peyton Watson?

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Jan 11, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Ryan Rollins (13) attempts a shot as Denver Nuggets guard Peyton Watson (8) guards in the fourth quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images | Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Bucks fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Editor’s note: ...

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Swanson: LeBron James is taking his time team-hunting, but why are the Warriors an option?

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The all-time great has every right to take his time in deciding on what NBA team to join, but if he wants to play for a contender, it's not Golden State.

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“Crying To The Refs Is Not Beneficial To Your Career”: WNBA Analyst Voices Strong Opinion After Caitlin Clark’s $1000 Punishment for Sixth Technical Foul

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Caitlin Clark’s latest technical foul may have cost her $1,000, but WNBA analyst Mariah Rose believes the bigger issue could be the long-term impact on her career. “Crying to the refs is not beneficial to your career,” Rose said on her Hoops for Hotties podcast.

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Open Thread: De’Aaron Fox has a new shoe dropping this week

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OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MAY 30: De'aaron Fox #4 of the San Antonio Spurs during Game Seven of the NBA Western Conference Finals at Paycom Center on May 30, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images San Antonio Spurs guard De’Aaron Fox has a new shoe droppi...

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What Mavericks are getting in two-way guard Jett Howard

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ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 31: Jett Howard #13 of the Orlando Magic drives to the basket during the game against the Phoenix Suns on March 31, 2026 at Kia Center in Orlando, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The Dallas...

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Wednesday Posted & Toasted Notes: White House trip, hot YouTube leak, big people

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WENLING, CHINA - JULY 21: A Siberian tiger plays in a pool to cool down at the Wenling zoo on July 21, 2026 in Wenling, Zhejiang Province of China. The zoo activated cooling measures to help animals cope with high summer temperatures. (Photo by Zhou Xuejun/VCG via Getty Images) | VCG via Getty Images The Heat might have screwed LeBron’s delusions of grandeur and I cannot be happier about it. Read on for more in today’s links and notes. Jalen Brunson talked to Variety and said people are “maki...

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