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Dearica Hamby went 8-for-8 and scored 19 points, but the Los Angeles Sparks lost a late lead in a 94-87 loss to Phoenix.

Welcome to Inside the Suns, your weekly deep-down analysis of the current Phoenix Suns team. Each week, the Fantable — a round table of Bright Siders — give their takes on the Suns’ latest issues and news. Fantable Questions of the Week Q1: Mat Ishbia’s hiring of Brian Gregory as GM was initially considered questionable and attributed mostly to Gregory’s MSU ties. What are your thoughts on Gregory’s performance so far? zenzino: I didn’t know much about Brian Gregory, but I had a good feeling ...

Although the Hawks and Lakers remain in conversation for a trade involving Jonathan Kuminga, recent updates may force both teams embrace an alternative route to complete the deal.

Indiana Pacers guard Ethan Thompson is reportedly set to leave the team to sign with Partizan in Serbia. Several European outlets have reported that Thompson is set to join the Serbian power after he secures a release from his two-way contract with the Indiana Pacers. The 6-foot-4 guard spent most of last season with the Pacers on a two-way deal. In 32 NBA games, Thompson averaged 7.0 points and 2.2 rebounds per game. In 16 total G League games, the 27-year-old averaged 26.9 points, 6.3 rebou...

Sabrina Ionescu and Breanna Stewart scored 19 points each, but the New York Liberty fell 106-92 to the Indiana Fever in Indianapolis.

Kelsey Mitchell scored 28 points, Caitlin Clark added 22 and 10 assists, and the Indiana Fever beat the New York Liberty 106-92.

I actually remember seeing this post back in the NBA Twitter days, after Dr. Buss passed. After the madness of the past year, it does feel especially relevant today. submitted by /u/Odd_Yam_3788 [link] [comments]

Bill Simmons still wishes Boston kept Jaylen Brown, but he understands why the Celtics believed Paul George fit better.

The lack of news was actually a bit of news in and of itself.

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A mama’s call did what the WNBA wouldn’t.

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Another Sunset game for a franchise legend. This time, Brionna Jones plays her final game in Connecticut.

Natisha Hiedeman became the first WNBA player to wear the Caitlin 1s aside from Caitlin Clark herself.

Brionna Jones and Alyssa Thomas. | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Last Friday night, the Connecticut Sun welcomed Alyssa Thomas into Mohegan Sun Arena for a final time, with Thomas, now of the Phoenix Mercury, playing her Sunset game against the organization that she long defined. On Thursday, Brionna Jones, another avatar of WNBA basketball in Connecticut, will experience her Sunset, as the Atlanta Dream visit Uncasville for a final time (7 p.m. ET, WNBA League Pass). While Thomas was embo...

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MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 08: Kel'el Ware #7, Kasparas Jakucionis #25 and Jaime Jaquez Jr. #11 of the Miami Heat after the game against the San Antonio Spurs on October 8, 2025 at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images) | NB...

Larry Sanders has joined Royce White and Enes Kanter Freedom in publicly declaring for the 2027 WNBA draft.

Former NFL player-turned-analyst and podcast host Ryan Clark has been a vocal critic of WNBA leadership, especially regarding how league commissioner Cathy Engelbert has handled racism, locker-room and online hate among players, and other related issues. Clark escalated his tirade against WNBA leadership on his recent podcast, urging Engelbert to view the issues from a professional standpoint.

How will the Pelicans look next season after a quiet summer? We're looking back at the offseason and taking an early look at the 2026-27 season.

Doc Rivers wound up learning during the trial-and-error process of speechwriting was that the words he will say in entering the Hall of Fame aren't going to be about him.

SAN ANTONIO - MAY 19: Nick Van Exel #31 of the Dallas Mavericks watches Game one of the Western Conference Finals against the San Antonio Spurs during the 2003 NBA Playoffs at SBC Center on May 19, 2003 in San Antonio, Texas. The Mavericks won 113-110. 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 Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images) | Getty Images Fe...

Historical comps suggest Bilal Coulibaly could be an all-time great. Or a bust. Or something in between. | NBAE via Getty Images This journey through the wonderful world of The Statistical Doppelgänger Machine starts with some warnings. Remain seated throughout the duration of this article. Keep your hands, feet, legs, and arms securely accounted for. For the protection of others, avoid flailing about or throwing objects, including — but not limited to — smartphones, laptops or other electron...

Caitlin Clark drops a defender before an uncontested triple and torches Breanna Stewart in Indiana's rout of the Liberty.

Although the Nuggets have extended a new offer to Peyton Watson, there is reason to believe that the Clippers may have a marginally better deal in store.

NBA fans believe LeBron James ruined Russell Westbrook's career.

Clay Travis is back with another major conspiracy theory about the WNBA. The debate about the participation of transgender athletes in the WNBA refuses to slow down, with new angles popping up each day.

Here's the full WNBA schedule for Aug. 13, including game times, TV channels, scores and how to stream.

All the attention has been on Caitlin Clark of late, but it’s Olivia Miles who stole the spotlight during the Minnesota Linx’s win over the Portland Fire. Olivia Miles put on another clinic last night, dropping 13 points and orchestrating Minnesota’s offense with 7 assists in their win over Portland.