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With Tre Donaldson holding his own against some top-tier competition at a recent open run, we take a closer look at the Heat's rookie guard.

When asked whether he considered himself ahead of LeBron James, Scottie Pippen provided a fairly simply response.

There’s new intel on Kevin Love and there’s an interesting pattern

The WNBA is heading into the final stretch of its 2026 regular season, but the conversations around the league have had almost nothing to do with what’s happening on the scoreboard. Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham, two of the most talked-about players all year, were once again the story out of Saturday’s slate, and once again, it wasn’t for anything they did with the ball in their hands.

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Rui Hachimura will start a new chapter after signing with the Los Angeles Clippers in free agency for two years worth $28 million. Hachimura was among the most coveted players in the offseason, as he was coming off a strong stint with the Los Angeles Lakers. He decided to stay in the City of Angels, […] The post Rui Hachimura will surely love Clippers’ latest signing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Bill Simmons called upon the WNBA to find a new commissioner as the controversy surrounding transgender athlete eligibility rages on.

For a Rutgers women’s basketball program that has quietly stocked WNBA rosters for over a decade, the 2026 season has been a reminder of just how far that pipeline reaches. Three former Scarlet Knights are on active rosters around the league this summer, and each has found a different way to make headlines. Kahleah Copper […]

PHOENIX — Former Phoenix Suns center Robin Lopez has entered the growing debate over transgender eligibility in the WNBA, responding to news of two former NBA players’ plans to enter the 2027 WNBA Draft. Editor’s note: This story contains strong language in a social media post quoted by Robin Lopez.

Stephanie White's take on DiJonai Carrington's flagrant foul has Indiana's lieutenant governor calling for her job.

Stephanie White is facing criticism from Indiana Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith after her postgame comments following the Fever's win over the Sky.

Natasha Howard was assessed her third Flagrant 1 foul of the season.

After an impressive — and historic — weekend, Minnesota continues to grow its lead atop the WNBA standings with 10 games left.

The discussion after Saturday’s game between the Indiana Fever and the Chicago Sky has centered heavily on the first-quarter flagrant foul incident. Now, WNBA legends Sue Bird and Cheryl Miller have weighed in on this issue, too.

The WNBA’s decision to rescind Caitlin Clark’s eighth technical foul was widely praised, but one person seems to think otherwise. While discussing the incident and the rescission, ESPN analyst Monica McNutt gave an explanation that even surprised her team.

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - FEBRUARY 26: Kevin Love #42 of the Utah Jazz in action during the first half of a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Delta Center on February 26, 2026 in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Alex Goodlett/Getty Images) | Getty Images Last season, the Utah Jazz brought on Kevin Love ...

Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham shared her opinion on the debate over transgender athletes competing in girls’ and women’s sports a few weeks ago. These initial comments have sparked countless thoughts on the matter, going beyond the usual boundaries of sports news.

After a disappointing loss to the Indiana Fever, the Chicago Sky will enter their next game shorthanded.

Stephen Curry, if you remember, was no sure thing. Six teams passed on him in the draft. There were questions about his size. About his playmaking ability. About his ankles. Warriors coach Don Nelson (left) was instrumental in bringing Stephen Curry to Golden State. But he had one big, boisterous, influential fan: Don Nelson. “One...

Free agent forward Ben Simmons is expected to be a full participant with "zero restrictions" at a player-led private minicamp for the Australian men's basketball team in Melbourne, a source told ESPN Andscape.

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Betnijah Laney-Hamilton has a projected timetable on her incoming debut for the Mystics after the team's win over the Mercury on Sunday.

LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 9: Nneka Ogwumike #30 of the Los Angeles Sparks handles the ball during the game against the Golden State Valkyries on August 9, 2026 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. 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 Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE ...

The Clippers have signed free agent Yuki Kawamura to an Exhibit 10 training camp deal, Forbes’ Tony East reports (via Twitter). The third-year point guard played last season with the Bulls, where he averaged 3.4 points and 2.6 assists in 11.6 minutes over 18 games. He played 11 games for the Windy City Bulls, Chicago’s […]

The Philadelphia 76ers made a number of roster additions this offseason. Philadelphia added veterans LeBron James, Jaylen Brown, Dean Wade, Anfernee Simons, Ariel Hukporti and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. The team also added rookie Labaron Philon Jr. at the draft. Those new arrivals are in addition to the team returning Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and V.J. Edgecombe from last season's starting line. The flurry of moves means lots of adjustments, but Sixers president of basketball operations Mike G...

After Kayla McBride's historic game for the Lynx, head coach Cheryl Reeve would claim her to be an All-WNBA player.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - AUGUST 9: Paige Bueckers #5 of the Dallas Wings reacts to a foul call during the first half against the Minnesota Lynx at Target Center on August 9, 2026 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. (Photo by Matt Krohn/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Dallas Wings (19-14) fell to the Minnesota Lynx...

Minnesota Lynx guard Kayla McBride set the WNBA single-game record by making 10 3-pointers Sunday in a 103-90 victory over the Dallas Wings.

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Shakira Austin had 19 points and 11 rebounds, Sonia Citron also scored 19 points and the Washington Mystics beat the Phoenix Mercury 95-75 on Sunday to extend their win streak to seven games.