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Former NFL player and current sports analyst Ryan Clark on Monday called out former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White for mocking the WNBA. He labeled them as clowns for their declarations to enter the 2027 WNBA draft in a clip from the “Pivot Podcast” posted on his X/Twitter account.
The WNBA is under the cosh right now. Ever since Sophie Cunningham’s comments about transgender eligibility, controversies have been swirling around.
Enes Kanter Freedom is standing by his decision to “declare” for the 2027 WNBA draft. From the looks of it, he’s pulling out all the stops to reinforce the statement he wants to make regarding the league’s eligibility rules.
Kevin Garnett will have a second jersey number retired when the Timberwolves raise his No. 21 to the rafters.
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Karl Smesko discussed the Dream's race for the top spot in the East against the Fever following Atlanta's win over the Sun on Thursday.
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Rhyne Howard finished with 29 points in the Dream's win over the Sun, making WNBA history with her first-half outburst on Thursday night.
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Josh Kushner will be required to sell his stake in the Miami Heat before he can purchase the Los Angeles Lakers, sources told The Athletic. Kushner bought a 5% stake in the Heat in 2024. Kushner will then serve as the controlling owner of the Lakers. The Athletic also reported that Kushner is using his money to buy the team. NBA rules cap institutional ownership at 20%, with the overall percentage owned by those investors at 30%. There is no timeline for when governors will approve Bob Iger a...
Rui Hachimura was announced as part of Japan's 17-player roster for the upcoming FIBA Basketball 2027 World Cup Asian qualifiers. Yuki Kawamura, who recently signed an Exhibit 10 deal with the Clippers, was also part of the roster. Former NBA player Yuta Watanabe also is on the team. The World Cup qualifying window starts in late August. Japan will play at Saudi Arabia on August 28 before returning home against Qatar on August 31. Hachimura, who signed with the Clippers this offseason, averag...
The remaining $12.5 million on Clarke's contract is expected to be paid in full through life insurance.
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Sabrina Ionescu explained what she went through after briefly leaving the Liberty's win over the Sparks due to an ankle injury.
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DiJonai Carrington found herself at the center of another ejection controversy in just a matter of days. Unlike last Saturday against the Indiana Fever, she was on the other side of the ejection, appearing to push for a fan to be removed from the arena during the Chicago Sky vs.
Here's everything you need to know about Fever vs. Wings, including TV channel and streaming options for the WNBA matchup.
The WNBA’s transgender eligibility debate was supposed to move toward clarity this week after a task force of team presidents and general managers met on Wednesday to discuss the issue that has gripped the community since July 21. However, the league, in its official statement, noted that eligibility questions are not affecting the WNBA, effectively denouncing former NBA player Royce White’s bid to enter the 2027 WNBA Draft.
Elite defender. Broken shooter. But she’s still winning games.
Jackie Young scored 32 points to help the Aces clinch a playoff berth with an 83-76 win over the Mystics on Thursday night.
WNBACaitlin Clark fans have been taking shots at Monica McNutt since last month following the ESPN analyst’s seemingly consistent criticism of the Indiana Fever superstar. When McNutt was unavailable for the network’s “WNBA Countdown” on Tuesday, Clark’s supporters quickly noticed.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - JULY 16: Shakira Austin #0 of the Washington Mystics drives to the basket during the game against the Portland Fire on July 16, 2026 at CareFirst Arena in Washington, D.C. 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 Kenny Giarla/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Image...
Angel Reese's flagrant-foul reaction against Aaliyah Edwards splits WNBA fans as her shooting struggles in Atlanta's blowout win.
Sparks center Cameron Brink needed assistance off the court after a collision with Breanna Stewart.
Veteran guard/forward Klay Thompson has been the subject of both trade and buyout rumors this offseason, with the Mavericks said to be open to the former and not pursuing the latter. On a Twitch stream with PlaqueBoyMax, Thompson explained his primary goal in the latter stage of his career (Twitter video link via Kevin Gray […]
An unbelievable fourth quarter run saw the Sparks nearly overturn a huge deficit against the Liberty.
Catalina Fragoso/NBAE via Getty Images I was worried about the New York Liberty on Thursday night. They played the 12-20 Los Angeles Sparks at home, just two days after getting embarrassed by the Indiana Fever on national television. Okay, maybe “embarrassed” is a strong word, but it was New York’s first game against a real good team in some time, and they got smoked. For those in the business of doubting the Liberty, Tuesday night turned a profit. The Sparks also played Tuesday night before ...
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK - AUGUST 13: Rae Burrell #12 of the Los Angeles Sparks celebrates her three point shot during the first half against the New York Liberty at Barclays Center on August 13, 2026 in Brooklyn borough of New York City. 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 Elsa/Getty Images) | Getty Images A wild, wild fourth quarter ru...
The WNBA has been swirling in a pool of controversy in recent weeks as talks on transgender athletes continue heating up. After Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham spoke out about her firm stance, opinions are quickly rising to the surface.
The Wings stopped a three-game skid against the Tempo. Can they keep things moving in the right direction in Indianapolis?