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‘WNBA Accounts Rage-Bait [Caitlin] Clark Fans’ — League’s Latest Snub of Fever Star in Angel Reese Showdown Sparks Fan Fury

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The WNBA is under fire from basketball fans after leaving Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark out of an official social media post recapping Sunday’s game. Critics slammed the league for failing to mention Clark’s 26-point performance, calling the omission a deliberate attempt to ‘rage-bait’ her massive fanbase online.

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Why Pat Spencer could be the Suns’ latest surprise contributor

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SACRAMENTO, CA - APRIL 10: Pat Spencer #61 of the Golden State Warriors looks on during the game against the Sacramento Kings on April 10, 2026 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, 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 Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The Pho...

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Lynx Weekly: Honing in on Homecourt

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 15: A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces is guarded by Nia Coffey #12 of the Minnesota Lynx in the third quarter of their game at Michelob ULTRA Arena on August 15, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Lynx defeated the Aces 92-87. 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 Ethan Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images T...

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‘What Are Networks Afraid Of?’ — Ex-ESPN Star Blasts Lack of ‘Diversity’ on National WNBA Broadcasts

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The WNBA’s momentum is at an all-time high, drawing record online viewership, lucrative media rights deals, and packed arenas across the country. Yet, as the league continues to make waves in women’s sports, the broadcast booth has faced backlash for seemingly safe, monotone commentary and underrepresentation.

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Portland Trail Blazers offseason recap, early 2026-27 season preview

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With noise outside the hardwood growing in Portland, how will the Blazers respond? We're looking at the offseason and previewing the 2026-27 season.

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Alyssa Thomas Does Something For The First Time After 11 Years On the Night Mercury Retires Diana Taurasi’s No.3 Jersey

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Phoenix Mercury legend Diana Taurasi’s presence at the Mercury-Portland Fire game seems to have inspired Alyssa Thomas to shoot like she hasn’t since her rookie year. As Taurasi passes the torch to the new Mercury roster, Thomas achieved a milestone that might not seem important to others, but definitely matters to her.

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Banner Years commentary: Respecting the Russell-era Celtics

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An overall view of the Boston Celtics championship banners during the 2024 NBA Playoffs Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images During the CelticsBlog History Month, I ‘ve had the enjoyable assignment of writing about the 11 NBA championships won by Boston during Bill Russell’s career. The Celtics of 1957-69 achieved so much, set unbreakable records, and overcame obstacles time after time, yet they are often underappreciated by today’s baske...

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As she was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, Elena Delle Donne celebrated her family and expressed her definition of greatness

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Elena Delle Donne. (Photo by Elsa) | Getty Images Unsurprisingly, Elena Delle Donne’s Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame enshrinement speech focused on family. She was a top two player in the country in college, won two WNBA MVP awards, a WNBA championship and an Olympic gold medal. But she was comfortable giving her speech even though she knew it was a goodbye—not to basketball completely, but to playing basketball. She was comfortable because of the “people waiting for (her) when the applause...

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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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