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How a Kyrie Irving Trade Could Shake Up the 2027 NBA Championship Race

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Assuming the Toronto Raptors' trade to bring Kawhi Leonard back north of the border goes through at some point—which still seems the safest assumption—they should feel they have a decent shot at competing in the NBA's improved Eastern Conference.

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WNBA power rankings: Will Clark-Bueckers become the next Wilson-Stewart rivalry?

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For the last five years, I have cleared my schedule for every A’ja Wilson versus Breanna Stewart matchup — and there have been many. They are the two defining players of this WNBA generation, with a combined six MVPs and six titles between them, and the faces of USA Basketball. They relish the competition of playing against the best at their position and raise their levels when they meet. The Wilson-Stewart era is far from over. Wilson is on pace to be MVP yet again, while Stewart is putting tog

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Banner Years: 1969, the perfect ending for the Celtics dynasty

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Boston Celtics player-coach Bill Russell and guard Emmette Bryant (7) celebrate after the Celtics defeated the Los Angeles Lakers, 108-106, to capture their 11th NBA championship. The 10-time champion Boston Celtics entered the 1968-69 season with very few expectations. They were an aging group, with five of their nine core players age 30 or older. Their rivals were younger and getting better. The Los Angeles Lakers had traded for Wilt Chamberlain to team with Jerry West and Elgin Baylor, thr...

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NBA Notes: Nuggets, Nikola Jokic, Thunder, Isaiah Hartenstein, Magic

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Nuggets The Nuggets still have Nikola Jokic. That alone gives them a chance. But Logan Struck of NBA On SI argues Denver shouldn’t confuse having Jokic with having an unlimited championship window. Jokic is 31 and remains among the NBA’s very best players, but Denver hasn’t returned to the Western Conference finals since winning the […] The post NBA Notes: Nuggets, Nikola Jokic, Thunder, Isaiah Hartenstein, Magic appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Clippers, Pelicans, Bulls, Bucks Remain In Mix For Bennedict Mathurin

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Updated Aug 17, 9:25 AM ET

Bennedict Mathurin's restricted free agency remains unresolved, with his representatives continuing discussions with multiple teams. Sources say the New Orleans Pelicans, Chicago Bulls and Milwaukee Bucks are all still engaged in the process. A potential return to the Los Angeles Clippers remains possible even after the team re-signed guard Bradley Beal last week. Beal and Mathurin would share minutes on the wing. The Clippers acquired Mathurin from the Indiana Pacers at last year's trade dea...

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Fever news: Caitlin Clark sends ominous playoff warning about Dream after win

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Caitlin Clark is looking forward to the Fever's chances of success in the playoffs after getting a crucial win over the Dream on Sunday.

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Caitlin Clark Breaks WNBA Record, Surpassing Kelsey Plum for 5th Most 25+ Point Games

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Updated Aug 17, 1:59 PM ET

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever secured their fourth straight win Sunday night, defeating Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream 95-91 on the road in overtime. Clark finished the game with a team-high 26 points on 9-of-20 shooting and 3-of-10 from distance, while adding nine rebounds and three assists. This not only marked the 23rd game of her three-year WNBA career with 25 or more points and five or more assists, but also her 12th such game of the 2026 season.

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“Should Be Massive Fines”: Angel Reese & Co. Trigger Media Backlash Over an Incident Involving the National Anthem Before Dream’s Game vs Fever

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The Atlanta Dream’s national TV game against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever sparked a lot of attention before the opening tip. However, despite the game featuring several standout moments from Clark and Angel Reese, the one at the center of the controversy had nothing to do with basketball.

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Report: Sixers hire Tommy Balcetis to front office

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Philadelphia made a huge change to the front office this offseason, parting ways with Daryl Morey and hiring Mike Gansey as the new President of Basketball Operations. So far, so very good on that front, as Gansey’s tenure has begun with the trade for Jaylen Brown and LeBron James joining the organization on a veteran’s […]

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Mercury news: Diana Taurasi reveals pitch to lure Kelsey Plum back in free agency

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Updated Aug 17, 9:03 AM ET

WNBA legend Diana Taurasi had a simply clear pitch to bring Kelsey Plum back to the Mercury ahead of the 2026 offseason!

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New Russell Westbrook Rumors Uncover Wizards' Contract Offer Before Star's NBA Retirement

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Updated Aug 17, 2:01 PM ET

The Washington Wizards were reportedly hot on the trail of veteran guard Russell Westbrook before he announced his retirement on Wednesday.

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Enes Kanter calls out Angel Reese, claims he wants to dunk on her in a WNBA game

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Updated Aug 17, 5:01 PM ET

Former NBA center Enes Kanter Freedom has declared his desire to have his first poster dunk in the WNBA on Angel Reese after his WNBA Draft declaration. Kanter seems to be going through with his plans to declare for the WNBA Draft and get selected, or exhaust all legal measures until he gets a shot, or the WNBA bans trans athletes from competing.

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‘Nobody Impacts the Game More’ – WNBA World Reacts As Caitlin Clark Outduels Angel Reese, Paige Bueckers Back-to-Back

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Updated Aug 17, 4:09 PM ET

The Indiana Fever have gotten hot over their past few games, thanks in large part to Caitlin Clark. Following another impressive performance in the 95-91 OT win against the Atlanta Dream on Sunday, social media was brimming with praise for the Fever guard.

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LeBron James spends day with former Lakers teammate Austin Reaves

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LeBron James and Austin Reaves hung out at a golf course only days after the Lakers were sold for $12.5 billion. NBA superstar LeBron James may have left the Los...

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Caitlin Clark seen laughing on-court after Angel Reese’s missed game-winner during Fever vs. Dream

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Updated Aug 17, 8:44 PM ET

The Indiana Fever had to earn their 95-91 win over the Atlanta Dream in OT, but might not have been in that position if Angel Reese put the game away in regulation. Reese had an open layup to seal the win at the end of regulation, with the game tied 81-81, but missed it, as the Fever secured the win in OT.

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