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Two-way contracts allow NBA teams to carry three extra players in addition to the 15 on their regular season roster. These players generally bounce back and forth between the NBA and G League, but remain under team control and can’t be poached by rival franchises. Players on two-way deals will earn $678,882 in 2026/27, half […]
WNBABefore Enes Kanter said he wants to play in the WNBA, Brittney Griner challenged DeMarcus Cousins to a one-on-one game.
Enes Kanter Freedom's WNBA plans have now caught the attention of Donald Trump.
Leagues that have previously navigated salary circumvention may offer clues about how the Kawhi Leonard debacle ends.
Miami Heat point guard Davion Mitchell is looking for a return to form on the defensive end next season. With that in mind, Mitchell has worked hard to shed weight this offseason and to transform his body. That's led to some teasing from teammate Bam Adebayo who joked, "Davion is not fat anymore." Mitchell said he took the ribbing from Adebayo in stride, knowing that his teammate knows how hard he works. The sixth-year guard said he doesn't know exactly how much weight he's lost, as he leaves...
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Once the Los Angeles Lakers traded Deandre Ayton to the Washington Wizards, they needed to fill the backup center role behind newly acquired Walker Kessler. Ultimately, Kevon Looney became that option and he brings veteran leadership with him to a young roster. Looney is most known during his tenure with the Golden State Warriors, where […]
This wild blockbuster trade idea sends NBA superstar Stephen Curry to a fierce rival who would still welcome him with open arms.
Las Vegas has scratched A'ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young for Sunday afternoon's game against the Liberty, the second game of a road back-to-back.
Indiana Fever star Kelsey Mitchell revealed the secret to her strong relationship with teammate Caitlin Clark. The dynamic duo of Mitchell and Clark has emerged as one of the most exciting and successful tandems in the WNBA right now. Mitchell and Clark helped the Fever beat Chicago, 90-86, to notch their 20th win of the season, as the former scored 27 points while the latter had 26.
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The New York Knicks are still on cloud nine after winning their first titles in five decades, but they can't afford to make a big Karl-Anthony Towns mistake.
The Aces Vs. Liberty prediction for Sunday, August 9, 2026, comes down to rest versus fatigue. This could be a great game for us to take advantage of. Las Vegas visits New York at 12:30 p.m. ET at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, with national coverage on ABC. The well-rested Liberty face an Aces team playing […] The post Aces Vs. Liberty Prediction: Best Bet & 5 Props (Aug. 9) appeared first on Stadium Rant.
LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 24: From left, Clippers owner Steve Ballmer, Paul George and Kawhi Leonard during a press conference at the Green Meadows Recreation Center in Los Angeles on Wednesday, July 24, 2019. George and Leonard were introduced to the media and fans as the newest members of the Clippers. (Photo by Scott Varley/MediaNews Group/Daily Breeze via Getty Images) | MediaNews Group via Getty Images As the Toronto Raptors patiently await the fate of Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clip...
NBANearly a week to put together a large enough amount of links and notes; that’s how it goes… “I was dealing with a lot. I was super depressed. My dad was rushed to the hospital, and my dad passed away while I was on the court. And then my dad died, then my coach died […]
WNBAThe Phoenix Mercury will conclude their five-game road trip with a reunion in Los Angeles for Kelsey Plum and her former team.
WNBASAS says it ain't about trans hate but not allowing them to compete against biological women.
The Washington Mystics. | Getty Images The Washington Mystics are messing up everyone’s plans. Sunday’s WNBA Rivals Week slate begins with the league’s still-reigning premier rivalry, with the Las Vegas Aces visiting the New York Liberty (12:30 p.m. ET, ABC). However, with a less-than-24-hour turnaround since their Saturday tip off, the Aces, rather justifiably, might be punting this one, as A’ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young all are questionable to play due to rest. Then, the No. 1 a...
I saw this post recently. NBA's rule change last season to not count last second heaves as missed FGs for players had a big effect on their behavior. A new research paper by 2 Texas Tech professors, James W. Kemper & Noah Liptack, found players took that shot 94% of the time last season after taking it… pic.twitter.com/63X248sJq6 — Mike Vorkunov (@MikeVorkunov) July 23, 2026 “NBA’s rule change last season to not count last second heaves as missed FGs for players had a big effect on thei...
The statistical comps for Alex Sarr are somewhat worrisome. | Getty Images It’s August, which means it’s time for the annual statistical doppelgänger series. Refresher: over the next few weeks, I’ll be running Wizards players through an algorithm built atop a database of every player season from 1977-78 to present. The algorithm compares players across 14 statistical categories and determines which player seasons from NBA history are most similar. The system is dubbed: The Statistical Doppelg...
The Cleveland Cavaliers should put together a blockbuster package to acquire Houston Rockets' superstar Kevin Durant.
If anyone ever tells you value can't be mined out of NBA free agency after July, please direct them toward the Detroit Pistons picking up Javonte Green at the minimum in August 2025.
El Presidente wants Caitlin to start her own basketball league.
The WNBA has four games for us today, and our expert WNBA predictions have a nice four-leg combo card for you to enjoy!
Here's the full WNBA schedule for Aug. 9, including game times, TV channels, scores and how to stream.
NBAA bird of prey in Qanater El Khayreya, Qalyubia, Egypt, on July 24, 2026. (Photo by Ahmed Mosaad/NurPhoto via Getty Images) | NurPhoto via Getty Images Nearly a week to put together a large enough amount of links and notes; that’s how it goes… Jalen Brunson continues to embrace his status as King of New York, appearing at the famed Rucker Park during Nike’s NYvsNY streetball tournament in early August, Thanos-cast and all included. OG Anunoby has had enough. Do you know who could become avail...
The 2027 NBA Free Agency class is shaping up to be one of the greatest in modern memory and we rank the 20 best players in terms of impact.
WNBA“I haven’t heard much from the other WNBA players,” …
Here are six moments that cemented Lady Vols legends Chamique Holdsclaw and Candace Parker's status in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.
WNBAWASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 07: Cassandre Prosper #18, Kiki Iriafen #44, Shakira Austin #0, Cotie McMahon #23, and Sonia Citron #22 of the Washington Mystics celebrate after the game against the Atlanta Dream at CareFirst Arena on August 7, 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 ...