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On the latest edition of "The Stephen A. Smith Show", Stephen A. Smith speaks on his disgust in the WNBA "dancing" around external issues.

Aliyah Boston and the Indiana Fever secured a second-straight win on Tuesday night, jumping to 21-12 on the 2026 WNBA season after a 106-92 win over Breanna Stewart and the New York Liberty. Now, the Fever will look to continue their winning streak on Friday when they host Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings. Going into Tuesday's matchup against New York, Boston was shooting 35-of-78 from 3-point range, good for 44.87% on the season.

The WNBA's eligibility debate now comes down to women's sports fairness and whether the league's rules clearly protect competitive integrity. After controversy surrounding player comments in July, commissioner Cathy Engelbert indicated the league would review its gender-eligibility policy. That discussion arrives only months after the WNBA and WNBPA finalized a new collective bargaining agreement. The […] The post The WNBA's Eligibility Debate Comes Down To Women's Sports Fairness appeared first

Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob says his team made multiple "very big" trade offers that didn't come to fruition this offseason.

Paige Bueckers called her former UConn teammate Kaitlyn Chen “the most underrated player” in the WNBA this week. Bueckers, along with a group of players in the league, was asked by Sports Illustrated who the most underrated WNBA players were and SI posted the video on X. For Bueckers, the choice was easy. In June, Chen – who comes off the bench for the Golden State Valkyries – scored 15 points ...

Westbrook has all the numbers and all the accolades. But his career ended as basketball vagabond who might be better remembered for ill fits and chippy interactions.

After trading Jaylen Brown, Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens knew that it would increase the chances of LeBron James signing with the Philadelphia 76ers. But he did it anyway. Stevens believes the Celtics are better off without Brown. The Jayson Tatum and Jaylen tandem had run its course in Brad’s eyes, through […] The post Did Celtics’ Brad Stevens make a mistake trading Jaylen Brown to 76ers with LeBron James possibility looming? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sydney Johnson remembers the camaraderie he felt as a player at Princeton, and the respect he had for coach Pete Carril and the Tigers’ coaching staff. The growth is showing in Washington. The Mystics are one of the hottest teams in the WNBA, and despite having their seven-game winning streak snapped Tuesday by the defending champion Las Vegas Aces, they're in the thick of the playoff race.

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 02: Brandin Podziemski #2 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates with Draymond Green #23 after a basket in the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Chase Center on April 02, 2026 in San Francisco, 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. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) | Getty...

Haywood Highsmith has been waived by the Phoenix Suns. Highsmith was partially guaranteed $1 million of his $3 million for the upcoming 2026-27 season. Highsmith appeared in seven games last season with the Suns, averaging 5.4 points and 1.9 rebounds in 13.0 minutes. Highsmith signed with the Suns in February after he was waived by the Brooklyn Nets. Highsmith underwent knee surgery during the 2025 offseason. During the 2024-25 season with the Miami Heat, Highsmith averaged 6.4 points, 3.4 re...

Here is a full breakdown of whether the new-look Chicago Bulls are finally ready to take a real step forward or are still stuck in Play-In territory.

The 2026 WNBA trade deadline came and went—most teams decided to stick with the rosters they’ve had since May, while a few went out on a limb to make some moves to help with the playoff push as the season winds down. The new CBA and expansion teams have made this season one of the… The post Who won the 2026 trade deadline? appeared first on Winsidr.

Hoops 360 hosts Caroline Fenton and Cassandra Negley react to Stephanie White’s passionate pregame speech calling out the online community surrounding the WNBA. They discuss how Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever backed her statement up on the court with an electric performance against the New York Liberty and break down the best performances from the matchup.

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Barring any setbacks, Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton plans to be ready for the start of the new season, writes Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star. Haliburton, who has been sidelined since tearing his Achilles in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals, updated his condition during a media availability for a Pacers Foundation charity softball […]

CLEVELAND, OH - MARCH 9: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers runs onto the court before the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on March 9, 2026 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty ...

The Indiana Fever celebrated Caitlin Clark after she reached 29 career double-doubles in only 82 games, moving into third place among guards in WNBA history.

Female basketball legend Cheryl Miller addressed comments from former NBA players declaring for the WNBA.

Several WNBA players will make $1 million this year. Here is the list of the league's highest-paid players.

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Hayes is playing fewer minutes, but staying healthy and guiding a young Golden State squad

Andre Snellings takes a look at the where the awards races stand and identifies his favorite bets to make.

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Mike Dunleavy shared the Golden State Warriors will have a full 15-man roster to begin the 2026-27 NBA season with Jimmy Butler and Moses Moody out.

In the wake of reporting suggesting that Ben Simmons has “regained his athleticism” after dealing with back issues for years and is looking to make an NBA comeback, Jake Fischer said during a Bleacher Report live stream (video link) that there are “definitely” teams around the league with interest in the former No. 1 overall […]

The NBA calendar says August. The transaction wire apparently didn’t get the memo. Marc Stein of The Stein Line offered several updates Wednesday on some of the bigger names still floating around the market, including Bradley Beal, Peyton Watson and James Harden. Clippers haven’t closed door on Beal A return to the Clippers remains possible […] The post NBA Rumors: Clippers, Bradley Beal, Cavs, Peyton Watson, James Harden appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Some top contenders are sinking, leaving room for bottom-half teams to surge.