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Cheryl Reeve is one of the most thoughtful leaders in the WNBA. Her knack for delicate yet strong commentary on complex subjects was on full display just last week, when she stood up for trans kids and engaged in a conversation with Sophie Cunningham about her opposing stance. But when it comes to ball, the…

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The Wizards and free agent guard Alondes Williams have agreed to terms on a deal, agent Daniel Hazan tells NBA insider Chris Haynes (Twitter link). Haynes doesn’t provide any specifics on the terms of the agreement, but given that Williams has no two-way eligibility left and has never been on a standard NBA contract, it […]

Stacey King played 8 seasons in the NBA from 1989-97, 5 of which came with the Bulls. The No. 6 pick in the 1989 draft, King won three NBA titles.

Rob Parker thinks the WNBA has a basketball problem, and says that's why the drama keeps stealing the spotlight.

The Philadelphia 76ers could argue and say they had the best offseason of any team this summer, and it wouldn’t be up for debate. Landing Jaylen Brown and LeBron James is huge, and it makes them instant title favorites before the season starts. The first domino to fall was Brown, as he was traded from […] The post 76ers’ Mike Gansey tips cap to Brad Stevens on Jaylen Brown trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The dates aren't official yet, but these games already carry plenty of intrigue.

This week on The IX Sports Podcast Basketball Edition, hosts Jackie Powell and Howard Megdal break down the USA Basketball World Cup roster, the Kelsey Plum trade, and the reveal of the Cleveland Sirens.

The Los Angeles Lakers still need one more starting-caliber wing in order to call their offseason complete. However, who that player is remains unclear, as there aren’t many of that archetype available on the free agent or trade market. No name has been said more than unrestricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga, who is having a […]

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Implicit in the phrase, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" is this basic truth.

Klay Thompson reminded everyone his legendary shooting touch remains intact by drilling 72 consecutive three-pointers.

The make-or-break season of Mark Pope's career is right around the corner.

As the Miami Heat try to figure out a nickname for their new star duo of Bam Adebayo and Giannis Antetokounmpo, one of the options they gave fans to vote on caught the attention of the Detroit Pistons.

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There are reportedly several potential landing spots for restricted free agent Peyton Watson if he ultimately doesn't return to the Denver Nuggets.

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After the Liberty won Game 2 of the 2024 WNBA semifinals matchup against the Las Vegas Aces, Betnijah Laney-Hamilton was asked what inspired her near impossible task of consistently getting defensive stops against her opponent’s elite trio of guards. The Liberty guard, who was just three months removed from a procedure to clean up two loose bodies in her right knee, had just completed 25 ...

Despite having two big contracts already on their books, the Utah Jazz have a big decision to make with Keyonte George eligible for an extension coming off a breakout 2025-26 season.

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Sophie Cunningham has become one of the most polarizing figures in the WNBA with her recent comments against the inclusion of trans athletes in women’s sports. The Indiana Fever star was once again in the spotlight on Thursday night, this time for her on-court performance.

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Ball is a human Rorschach Test — everyone has a different interpretation of his skills. I see: “Crazy talent but can’t be your lead dog.” Charlotte apparently felt similarly, moving Ball and Green for Reid and a haul of future picks. The Hornets got another first, with Allen and O’Neale, for Bridges, then got three seconds attached to Finney-Smith to take DFS from Houston. It was a mature understanding by general manager Jeff Peterson and Charlotte’s front office that the sugar high of a 25-w...

After an offseason marked by intense conditioning, Davion Mitchell had a lot to say about Bam Adebayo's backhanded compliment.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - MAY 06: A detailed view of the Minnesota Timberwolves logo on the shorts worn by Anthony Edwards #5 in the third quarter of Game One against the Golden State Warriors during the Second Round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Target Center on May 06, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Warriors defeated the Timberwolves 99-88 to take a 1-0 series lead. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting t...

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - APRIL 28: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics celebrates a three point basket against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second quarter in Game Five of the First Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoff at TD Garden on April 28, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Maddie Me...