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On June 24, during a matchup between the Indiana Fever and the Phoenix Mercury, an incident involving Alyssa Thomas’ fist-to-throat contact on Caitlin Clark broke the internet after the officials failed to call it in real time. Even though the WNBA upgraded it to a flagrant foul 2 after a review, Thomas received threats and the issue became so polarized that it led to Republican Study Committee chair August Pfluger and 10 other GOP members sending an official letter to WNBA commissioner Cathy En

Controversies involving Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Paige Bueckers, and Sophie Cunningham continue to make WNBA headlines. At a time when the league is enjoying unprecedented popularity, the WNBA is under even greater scrutiny due to issues that threaten to derail its booming demand and badly needed approval from a hard-to-impress crowd.

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 9: Jamir Watkins #5 of the Washington Wizards plays defense during the game on Darryn Peterson #22 of the Utah Jazz during the game during the 2026 NBA Summer League game on July 9, 2026 at 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 (Phot...

Reeling from a tough loss, Paige Bueckers and the Wings meet a Mystics team on a roll

Toronto Raptors, Kawhi Leonard takasında geri adım atmış gibi gözüküyor. The post Toronto Raptors, Kawhi Leonard Takasının Tamamlanmasını İstemiyor! appeared first on Eurohoops.

During the All-Star Weekend, Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese made a playful video about them betting $400 on their game against each other on Thursday. The Atlanta Dream ended up beating the Dallas Wings 82-81.

The WNBA appears to be at an inflection point that will decide whether it can successfully navigate the inordinate attention around Indiana star Caitlin Clark, or if it will be captured by uninformed media perspectives and false narratives. Clark is a full-fledged icon in America’s culture wars, a straight white point guard in a largely…

The ESPN analyst does not believe Golden State’s current roster is capable of competing for an NBA championship L'articolo Kendrick Perkins: “Stephen Curry should plan his Warriors exit” proviene da Sportando.

Five-time All-Star guard Kelsey Plum said she's "not taking anything personal" amid growing speculation that the Sparks could move her before Sunday's trade deadline

May 18, 2026; Arlington, Texas, USA; Washington Mystics guard Sonia Citron (22) controls the ball as Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) defends during the first half at College Park Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images | Chris Jones-Imagn Images The Washington Mystics host the Dallas Wings and 2026 No. 1 overall pick Azzi Fudd at CareFirst Arena at 7:30 pm. ET on Friday night… Let’s preview this one. Game Info When: Friday, July 31 at 7:30 p.m. ET Where: CareFirst Arena, Wash...

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The Sparks are scheduled to tip off versus the Fire after Sunday's WNBA trade deadline at 3 p.m. ET.

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According to Josh Robbins of The Athletic, the two-way player could miss the entire 2026-27 season L'articolo Wizards wing Jamir Watkins undergoes ACL surgery proviene da Sportando.

Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine opted into his $49 million player option in late June, but it doesn't sound as though he's a major part of the team's plans heading into the 2026-27 season.

James Harden still hasn't officially re-signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers, though ESPN's Ramona Shelburne believes it likely won't be long now and may be more about giving the team some flexibility to improve.

Ο Ρίκι Ρούμπιο θα αγωνίζεται στη Χοβεντούτ Μπανταλόνα και την προσεχή σεζόν. The post Μπανταλόνα: Ρούμπιο και τη νέα σεζόν appeared first on Eurohoops.

It's safe to say things have worked out for the New York Knicks after Jalen Brunson decided to take a paycut, but an old clip of Draymond Green criticizing that decision before the championship is making the rounds again after the Golden State Warriors forward responded to Josh Hart's recent comments.

There’s no concern in Cleveland that the Cavaliers‘ contract agreement with Mario Hezonja is in any danger of falling apart, writes Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com (subscription required). Reports out of Spain have indicated that Real Madrid is worried about Hezonja exercising the exit clause in his contract in order to sign an NBA deal, get […]

Former NBA swingman Josh Richardson, who played in the league from 2015-25, has announced his retirement from basketball, making his decision official in a post on Instagram. “I always gave my best, that’s why I can say this with no regret,” Richardson wrote. “I am grateful to have been able to love this game and […]

The Hornets have officially waived forward Mouhamadou Gueye, the team announced on Thursday (via Twitter). The move had long been expected, especially since the Spanish team Valencia Basket announced last week that it had reached an agreement to add Gueye to its roster for the coming season. After going undrafted out of Pitt in 2022, […]

Ο ΛεΜπρόν Τζέιμς είναι κοντά σε συμφωνία με το ESPN, για ένα ντοκιμαντέρ εφάμιλλο με εκείνο του Μάικλ Τζόρνταν. The post ΛεΜπρόν όπως Τζόρνταν: Στα σκαριά το “Last Dance” του Βασιλιά appeared first on Eurohoops.

LeBron James, kariyerinin son bölümünde dikkat çekici bir belgeselde rol alabilir. The post LeBron James’e Özel ‘The Last Dance’ Belgeseli Geliyor! appeared first on Eurohoops.

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The Golden State Warriors selected Yaxel Lendeborg with the No. 11 overall pick in the 2026 NBA draft despite not making a positive first impression on the organization one year earlier.

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LeBron James, over the past weekend, put an end to his free agency saga, choosing to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year, $8 million contract. After eight long years, James is set to return to the Eastern Conference where he reigned in terror, although now that he’s 41 years of age (turning 42 […] The post 3 LeBron James bold predictions for 2026-27 NBA season after choosing 76ers in free agency appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Indiana Fever’s offense has been nearly unstoppable over the past two weeks, rewriting the WNBA record books with four consecutive 100-point games and 12 such games this season already. However, despite four straight wins and a history-making scoring run, Sophie Cunningham believes the team has one weakness that could derail its championship hopes.