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Sparks star Nneka Ogwumike dropped a heap of praise on teammate Cameron Brink after the team‘s win against the Lynx.

Reeve: ‘Every player at every position was terrible.’

Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers have been under investigation over a similar deal with defunct sustainability company Aspiration.

Golden State forward Gabby Williams said Thursday she would welcome a transgender teammate or opponent, weighing in on the debate that has followed the league for three weeks. Williams, who signed a three-year, $3.

Chelsea Gray made two buzzer-beating 3-pointers after Caitlin Clark's uncharacteristic mistakes, the first to force overtime and the second to give the Aces a victory over the Fever on Thursday night.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - AUGUST 6: Napheesa Collier #24 of the Minnesota Lynx boxes out Nneka Ogwumike #30 of the Los Angeles Sparks during the game on August 6, 2026 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 Jordan Johnson/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE ...

PORTLAND, OREGON - AUGUST 02: Carla Leite #0 of the Portland Fire is introduced before the game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Moda Center on August 02, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. 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 Soobum Im/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Portland Fire face off against the Toronto Tempo tonight at the Moda Cen...

Two men were escorted from their courtside seats in Gainbridge Fieldhouse during the third quarter of the Aces and Fever matchup on Thursday.

DENVER, CO - JANUARY 11: Peyton Watson #8 of the Denver Nuggets looks on during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks on January 11, 2026 at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. 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 Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Despite being ...

A month after he was officially traded to a former division rival, star wing Jaylen Brown was formally introduced as a member of the Sixers at a Thursday press conference (YouTube link), writes Dan Gelston of The Associated Press. The five-time All-Star said he tossed his phone across the room when he first learned he […]

Joel Embiid is healthy and "extra motivated" with LeBron James and Jaylen Brown now on his side, according to 76ers president of basketball operations Mike Gansey.

Terrell Brown Jr. and the Utah Jazz have agreed to a contract. Brown has played for the Greensboro Storm of the G League over the past three seasons. Last season, Brown averaged 11.9 points, 3.9 rebounds and 6.1 assists in 50 games as the Storm won the G League championship. Brown played for the Charlotte Hornets in Summer League this year, averaging 3.3 points and 3.0 assists in 11.7 minutes across three games. Brown went undrafted out of Washington in 2022.

The Los Angeles Lakers have remade their roster but may still have one big move left to make, possibly even a trade for sharpshooter Klay Thompson.

Betnijah Laney-Hamilton, a stalwart of the Liberty since 2021 who was a key component in their 2024 title run, was waived Thursday.

The Dallas Mavericks' bounty for Cooper Flagg's 1-of-1 debut patch autograph card includes a plethora of items.

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch believed the team made the wrong move relying on Anthony Edwards as a point guard last season, which contributed to this summer's trade for LaMelo Ball.

The Boston Celtics' decision to trade Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers this offseason was so surprising that the star player himself is "still processing to some degree."

Jaylen Brown said he was disappointed with the Celtics' communication with him before he was traded him to the Sixers, but his focus now is on winning and fitting in with his new team.

Brown seemingly bit his tongue at times, wanting to, in his words, "move forward," except it was impossible to totally ignore the drama that still surrounds him.

MINNEAPOLIS -- The Sparks (11-18) will end their three-game road trip against the best team in the league.

Previous connections could help the Lakers build chemistry heading into this season.

Three-time NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion Mac McClung has signed with Basquet Girona, a Spanish team owned by former NBA All-Star Marc Gasol.

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Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. hinted several weeks ago that the team might have a relatively quiet offseason, writes Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay Area. At a press conference in mid-May after head coach Steve Kerr decided to return to the team on a new two-year deal, Dunleavy said the team needed to […]

USA Basketball's long-awaited youth movement is here, as Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, Angel Reese and Aliyah Boston will make their first USA appearances at a major international competition next month at the FIBA World Cup in Germany.

How to watch Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever play the Las Vegas Aces this Thursday.

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The Milwaukee Bucks "remain interested" in a sign-and-trade for restricted free agent Peyton Watson, according to The Athletic's Eric Nehm.