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Return To St. John's In Play For Dillon Mitchell?

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Updated Aug 4, 1:49 PM ET

A federal court ruling that made four-year college players from the high school class of 2022 eligible for a fifth season in 2026/27 has put another year of college basketball on the table for Celtics 2026 second-round pick Dillon Mitchell, according to Adam Zagoria of NJ.com (Twitter link), who hears from a source that a […]

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Blazers to Face British League Champs London Lions in Historic NBA Preseason Game

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Updated Aug 4, 3:05 AM ET

There will reportedly be an international component to the Portland Trail Blazers' preseason schedule ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.

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NBA Responds to Study That Relates Heavy Workloads to Achilles Injuries

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Updated Aug 4, 1:04 PM ET

A recent study conducted by doctors and researchers published in the Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine found a link between an increase in minutes and Achilles tears among NBA players, per Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic.

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What is WNBA schedule of games tonight? Time, where to watch live, streaming

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Updated Aug 4, 1:30 PM ET

What WNBA teams play today, Monday, Aug. 3, 2026? What did Cheryl Reeve say to Sophie Cunningham? WNBA TV schedule, standings, how to watch, and more.

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Cheryl Reeve Details Exchange With Sophie Cunningham as WNBA Broadcasters Voice Their Stance on Lynx HC’s Trans T-Shirt

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Updated Aug 4, 6:21 AM ET

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham and Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve hold contrasting views on transgender athletes in women’s sports. Yet, that difference of opinion has not prevented the two from engaging with mutual respect, and that’s what reporters saw during a pre-game conversation between the two.

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New Klay Thompson Rumors on Trade Landing Spots and Mavs Future amid Heat Buzz

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Updated Aug 4, 4:59 AM ET

Dallas Mavericks shooting guard Klay Thompson's future with the team remains murky as his team continues to explore the possibility of a trade, per Christian Clark of the Athletic, who cited the Miami Heat as a potential landing spot.

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“Doesn’t Measure Up”: WNBA Analyst Blames Stephanie White for Caitlin Clark & Co.’s Minnesota Loss Despite Impressive Performances

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Updated Aug 4, 5:33 AM ET

Indiana Fever put their five-game winning streak to the test against Minnesota Lynx’s nine-game winning streak and fell short. While the Lynx are leading the league, winning five more games (25) than second-placed Las Vegas and having the fewest losses this season, analyst Ben Daniel thought the Fever had every chance to win the game if head coach Stephanie White came up with a better strategy.

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Anthony Davis calls cap on Lakers ex-coach's LeBron James allegation

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Updated Aug 4, 2:18 AM ET

Although Washington Wizards’ Anthony Davis is one of LeBron James’ best teammates throughout the future Hall of Famer’s career, a former Los Angeles Lakers assistant coach explained why the two never worked out together. However, Davis is saying that wasn’t the case. Houston Rockets color commentator Ryan Hollins, who was an assistant coach for the […] The post Anthony Davis calls cap on Lakers ex-coach’s LeBron James allegation appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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“I Don’t Get It”: Ex-NFL Star Speaks Out on Sophie Cunningham Facing Backlash Over Her Stance on Trans Athletes

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Updated Aug 4, 2:17 AM ET

The controversy surrounding Sophie Cunningham’s stance on trans athletes in women’s sports continues to divide the WNBA community. With women’s sports icons like Megan Rapinoe also discussing the topic, the latest voice to enter the conversation is former Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher.

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The Los Angeles Sparks made the right choice by trading Kelsey Plum—and here’s what must come next

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Updated Aug 4, 1:51 AM ET

Kelsey Plum. | NBAE via Getty Images The Los Angeles Sparks executed a blockbuster deal hours before the 2026 WNBA trade deadline, moving Kelsey Plum to the Phoenix Mercury in exchange for Monique Akoa Makani, a 2027 first-round pick and a 2028 second-rounder. The deal, clearly, doesn’t make LA better in the immediate future. Plum is averaging 23.9 points and 6.4 assists per game, while Akoa Makani is a second-year player averaging 9.4 points and 2.5 assists. View this post on Instagram But, ...

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