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‘Always Room for Improvement’ — Caitlin Clark Gets Honest on Her Relationship With WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert

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WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert spoke with the media before Saturday’s All-Star Game, but, interestingly, nobody asked her about Caitlin Clark, the league’s biggest and hottest draw. When it was Clark’s turn to face the reporters after helping Team Spoon to a 129-122 win, the Indiana Fever guard almost inevitably had to respond to questions about her relationship with the league’s top executive.

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Paige Bueckers Calls Kelsey Mitchell the Toughest Player to Defend in WNBA

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Updated Jul 27, 11:31 AM ET

Paige Bueckers has faced the Indiana Fever three times in her two seasons in the WNBA. The 2025 WNBA Rookie of the Year praised Mitchell's quickness and ability to make outside shots. Bueckers added that she can also score in different ways.

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Caitlin Clark Reveals Why She Had to Decline WNBA All-Stars' Shoe Requests

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Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark faced numerous shoe requests throughout the WNBA All-Star weekend. Clark’s first Nike signature shoe has made headlines of late, and even fellow WNBA players are hyped about it. This prompted them to ask Clark for a pair since the official release will be on Oct. 1, and the Fever guard revealed that she had to decline requests from several players.

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‘What Idiots,’ ‘Shameful’ — Controversy Erupts As WNBA Removes USA 250 Patches During All-Star Game

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The WNBA’s All-Star Game should have been a celebration of the best in women’s basketball and of a league that has garnered so many positive headlines due to its growing popularity. Unfortunately for the WNBA, it has been marred by its decision to remove the USA 250 jersey patch, a nonpartisan congressional patch celebrating the country’s 250th anniversary, which all other major sports have had no problem wearing.

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Wendell Moore Jr. isn’t joining Partizan, Rome is reportedly his next stop

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Updated Jul 27, 5:24 PM ET

The former NBA guard will try his hand in Europe for the first time, and in the end he has chosen Rome The post Wendell Moore Jr. isn’t joining Partizan, Rome is reportedly his next stop appeared first on Eurohoops.

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Warriors come up short in trade package for Trey Murphy III

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Updated Jul 27, 12:52 AM ET

The Golden State Warriors’ interest in Trey Murphy III has not translated into meaningful progress because their current offer falls short of what the New Orleans Pelicans want. Golden State has proposed a package centered around two first-round picks for the 26-year-old wing, according to ClutchPoints insider Brett Siegel. New Orleans has continued asking for...

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Sixers Waive Dalen Terry

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Updated Jul 27, 7:40 AM ET

The Sixers have waived guard/forward Dalen Terry, the team announced (via Twitter). Terry’s $2.6MM contract is non-guaranteed, so the 76ers won’t be on the hook for any money by waiving him. The news was expected, as Philadelphia is hard-capped at the first apron and didn’t have enough room beneath that threshold to finalize the signings […]

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Sixers Notes: Roster Decisions, Brown Extension, LeBron

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Updated Jul 27, 11:59 AM ET

The Sixers won the LeBron James sweepstakes and appear to be getting Kentavious Caldwell-Pope as well, but they have to make other roster moves before those signings can become official. Philadelphia needs to open up $6.235MM below its first apron hard cap, which likely means parting with two players, writes Adam Aaronson of The Philly […]

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“Ισοπεδωτική” η Εθνική Εφήβων για την πρώτη νίκη στο Eurobasket U18

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Updated Jul 27, 9:28 AM ET

Αντέδρασε με ηχηρό τρόπο η Εθνική Εφήβων που επικράτησε 81-53 της Αυστρίας στη 2η αγωνιστική των ομίλων του Eurobasket U18. The post “Ισοπεδωτική” η Εθνική Εφήβων για την πρώτη νίκη στο Eurobasket U18 appeared first on Eurohoops.

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By bridging past and present, the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game positively highlighted the league’s progress

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Updated Jul 27, 7:09 AM ET

Dominique Malonga. | NBAE via Getty Images The 2026 WNBA All-Star Game at the United Center in Chicago brought out the best in everyone involved in the WNBA. In spite of all the the mostly-online noise that tends to surround the league and its players, nothing could damage all the genuine happiness that came to the Windy City. It all started with practice at the Obama Presidential Center, with President Barack Obama making a surprise appearance and mingling with the likes of Caitlin Clark, An...

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Cavs, former lottery pick Mario Hezonja agree on 1-year deal

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Updated Jul 27, 2:20 AM ET

The Cavs have agreed to a one-year, $2.8 million deal with Mario Hezonja, the No. 5 pick in the 2015 draft who has shined in the EuroLeague since last playing in the NBA in the 2019-20 season.

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‘Empty Words,’ ‘RESIGN’ – WNBA Commisioner Cathy Engelbert’s Statement on Players Receiving Online Hate Sparks Backlash

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Updated Jul 27, 1:30 AM ET

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert addressed online hate directed at the league’s players at a news conference during the league’s annual All-Star Game on Saturday at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Engelbert emphasized that the league does not tolerate racism, harassment, or threats against its players and that the WNBA is set to implement initiatives to address the issue, whether on or off the court and online.

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