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WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 05: Shakira Austin #0 of the Washington Mystics reacts to a play against the Dallas Wings during the first half of the game at CareFirst Arena on August 5, 2026 in Washington, DC. 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 Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) | Getty Images Five days after Shakira Austin dropped 28 points i...

Suns forward Dillon Brooks has agreed to a three-year, $73 million contract extension through the 2029-30 season, his agent told ESPN.

Dustin Satloff/Getty Images “These two-game series feel like a playoff series, and whether you win or lose, you’re both trying to guess, like, on the adjustments piece. But I do think the team that, usually, drops the first one is always going to end up trying to play harder and pick up the pressure and be more physical, and so we’re expecting some of that.” That was Head Coach Chris DeMarco previewing the New York Liberty’s Wednesday night matchup with the Seattle Storm, their second in thre...

The Heat‘s desire to add a high-volume shooter to replace the recently departed Tyler Herro and Norman Powell and bolster the offense around the talented duo of Bam Adebayo and Giannis Antetokounmpo is no secret, nor is their scant means of acquiring said player. There was hope that the matter could be neatly resolved if […]

At least one NBA executive is expressing doubt over whether LeBron James' arrival will be a positive thing for budding stars Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe.

The Celtics have signed rookie forward Dillon Mitchell to a two-way contract, the team announced on Wednesday (Twitter link). The extremely athletic 6’8″ forward was the 40th pick in the 2026 Draft and proceeded to average 13 points, 2.7 steals, and 1.3 blocks in 26.0 minutes per game for the Celtics in Summer League while […]

It appears the NBA is close to revealing the schedule for the 2026-27 campaign.

Olivia Miles and Courtney Williams. | NBAE via Getty Images The Minnesota Lynx are taking a 10-game winning streak, the longest in the WNBA this season, into their Thursday night game against the Los Angeles Sparks (9 p.m. ET, Prime Video). During their streak of 10 wins, Minnesota already notched a win over the Sparks, which was win No. 4 in this stretch. That was the game Olivia Miles left early with an ankle injury scare, yet Kayla McBride stepped up, with her 24 points steering Minnesota ...

Stephanie White has led the Indiana Fever to the fifth best record in the WNBA.

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The Rockets have waived guard JD Davison, the team announced today. Houston picked up its 2026/27 team option on Davison in June, but his $2,584,539 salary remained entirely non-guaranteed even after that option was exercised. As a result, the Rockets won’t carry any dead money on their cap for Davison, whether or not he’s claimed […]

Caitlin Clark celebrated Indiana Fever teammate Kelsey Mitchell after the veteran guard earned WNBA Player of the Week honors.

13-year NBA veteran and two-time NBA champion joins 76ers L'articolo Philadelphia 76ers sign Kentavious Caldwell-Pope proviene da Sportando.

Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell is making a strong case for the WNBA MVP award.

The Indiana Fever are currently 19-11 and thriving entering Thursday night’s highly anticipated matchup with the Las Vegas Aces.A large reason for the team’s success, alongside Caitlin Clark’s outstanding play, has been veteran guard Kelsey Mitchell.Mitchell was recognized for her recent success by the WNBA on Wednesday, as the league named her the Eastern Conference […] The post Basketball World Reacts to WNBA’s Kelsey Mitchell Announcement appeared first on HEAVY.

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Andre Jackson Jr. throws his hat in the Raptors’ ring

As the Indiana Fever gear up for a massive playoff-seeding battle, Sophie Cunningham is calling out WNBA media for prioritizing viral drama over actual basketball.

A move to Hapoel would mark a return to Israel for Rivero, who previously spent two seasons with Maccabi Tel Aviv. L'articolo Hapoel Tel Aviv targeting Jasiel Rivero to bolster frontcourt proviene da Sportando.

The former WNBA coach has returned to her alma mater

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CHICAGO -- The Sparks (11-17) are doing their best to move on to the next chapter.

Kelsey Plum. | Getty Images For at least one game, the Phoenix Mercury silenced all of us who were skeptical about their decision to trade for Kelsey Plum. Plum, who hadn’t suited up for the Los Angeles Sparks since June 21 due to a leg injury, played 21 minutes off the bench as the Mercury defeated the Chicago Sky, 106-101, on Monday night. In those 21 minutes, she didn’t simply score 20 points on 60 percent shooting from the field, including a 3-for-5 effort from behind the arc, but her fin...

Victor Wembanyama added some culture to the trip he is hosting for some of his San Antonio Spurs teammates in Paris.

Ο Άλφα Ντιαλό είναι κι επίσημα παίκτης των Ντένβερ Νάγκετς. The post Επίσημο του Ντιαλό στους Νάγκετς appeared first on Eurohoops.

Here's the full WNBA schedule for Aug. 5, including game times, TV channels, scores and how to stream.

Newly formed Italian club Maxima Roma secures former NBA guard Xavier Moon on a one-year contract The post Xavier Moon to Maxima Roma: “Can’t wait to get there” appeared first on Eurohoops.

Partnering with the Turkish Basketball Federation, NBA and FIBA are launching the inaugural Basketball Without Borders Next Up camp in Istanbul The post Atkinson, Divac, Gallinari, and NBA stars to coach prospects in Istanbul appeared first on Eurohoops.