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The Atlanta Dream were without a key player in their loss to the Indiana Fever.

For those stuck behind the paywall: “Jaylen Wells is growing up fast in NBA years. After two seasons in the league and several Memphis Grizzlies roster changes, Wells is already one of the longest-tenured players on the team. The 6-foot-7 wing has played more games with the Grizzlies than any member of the current roster. Third-year players aren’t often expected to vault into leadership roles, but Wells is carrying himself like a player prepared for increased expectations. It’s been a busy su...

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Jason Whitlock didn’t waste any time targeting Atlanta Dream’s Angel Reese after her offensive stumble against the Indiana Fever on Sunday. The outspoken analyst used the Dream’s overtime loss to deliver a harsh assessment of Reese’s place in Caitlin Clark debates.

Toronto Tempo guard Brittney Sykes had strong words for Indiana Fever star Kelsey Mitchell.

Given how meaningful first impressions can be, Timberwolves GM Tim Connelly could not have asked for a better one from LaMelo Ball.

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The Golden State Valkyries are officially playoff-bound after the ninth seeded Portland Fire's loss to Phoenix on Sunday night.

Every year, pre-season, some rookie runs his mouth about a random vet who ends up wrecking them. Usually it’s LeBron. THIS year however, we get the absolute privilege to watch Dillon absolutely obliterate this man. Anyone who just says shit like this unprompted deserves it. submitted by /u/Humble_Lie_4833 [link] [comments]

The Valkyries beat the Wings 78-70 to clinch a playoff spot Monday night, becoming just the fourth franchise to make the playoffs in each of its first two seasons.

Minnesota, Las Vegas and Golden State will play in the 2026 WNBA playoffs. Who will join them?

With the Warriors' reluctance to trade draft capital, we look at three relatively easy signings the Dubs could make to solidify their bench strength this summer.

Nets owner Joe Tsai admitted in a recent interview that the Knicks' title run is "embarrassing" to his franchise.

Expectations were relatively low for the Boston Celtics heading into last season. The team was set to be without Jayson Tatum for most of the year because of his torn achilles, and the team had traded away Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis in order to get their finances in check. The team that has been […] The post Tracy McGrady fires back at 76ers’ Jaylen Brown MVP doubters after 2025-26 breakout appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Five of the six members of the Buss trust say they are "united" in their intention to sell their remaining shares in the Lakers, despite pushback from Jeanie Buss.

Despite moving on to a flashy new role at Netflix this year, Elle Duncan has continued the role that put her on the map: WNBA studio anchor. Duncan is the host of USA Network’s pre- and postgame coverage, and will be part of the network’s WNBA Finals broadcasts this fall. Yet while Duncan has clearly…

New York, up two spots this week, appears to be back in the hunt for a top-four seed in the playoffs.

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Former NBA All-Star Kyle Korver is reportedly leaving his role as the assistant general manager of the Atlanta Hawks.

The Hornets are hiring John Bryant as an assistant coach, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (via Twitter). Bryant was an assistant on Billy Donovan‘s staff in Chicago for the past five years. Donovan stepped down as head coach of the Bulls in April, after the 2025/26 season ended. Bryant, a former professional player, got his […]

The Fever celebrated Sophie Cunningham's 30th birthday with a cake after beating the Atlanta Dream 95-91 in an overtime thriller Sunday night.

How to watch Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever play the Toronto Tempo this week.

Former Cavaliers and longtime University of Michigan head coach John Beilein is joining the Magic as a senior coaching consultant, he announced on Monday (via Twitter). According to Beilein, Orlando’s new head coach, Sean Sweeney, asked him to join the team as a consultant. “Sean has a brilliant future as an NBA head coach, and […]

Free agent guard Sean Pedulla has reached an agreement with the Rockets on a two-way deal, agent George S. Langberg tells Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). Pedulla, who will turn 24 in October, joined the Rip City Remix last fall after going undrafted out of Ole Miss. After spending most of his rookie year […]

After the surprise sale of the Los Angeles Lakers to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for a record-breaking $12.5 billion, more details emerged about former owner Mark Walter's brief tenure at the helm of the franchise.

The Buss family has decided to sell its remaining ownership stake in the Lakers, meaning Jeanie Buss will no longer remain governor of the team.

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Former Purdue sharpshooter Braden Smith, the 38th overall pick in this year’s draft, has officially signed a two-way contract with the Pacers, the team announced today in a press release. A four-year college player for the Boilermakers, Smith was a consensus first-team All-American in both 2025 and 2026, earning Big Ten Player of the Year […]