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Dan Dakich says the WNBA has fallen under the weight of its resurgence.

The WNBA is making sure to recognize Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark after a great week of games. Earlier in the week, Clark was named the AP Player of the Week. She has another achievement to add to her resume. On their social media page, the WNBA announced that Clark was the Eastern Conference Player […] The post WNBA Makes Caitlin Clark Announcement Before Fever Game appeared first on HEAVY.

When the New York Liberty replaced Sandy Brondello with Chris DeMarco, they weren’t simply changing coaches. They were changing the […]

Shams Charania is not backing down after Jeanie Buss’ legal team accused the ESPN insider of inaccurately reporting the latest twist in the Lakers’ increasingly messy ownership saga. Appearing Tuesday on “The Pat McAfee Show,” Charania addressed a letter from Buss’ attorney that accused him of falsely reporting that all six Buss siblings voted to...

The first season of Kevin Durant with the Houston Rockets ended in frustration. Don't expect the team to give up on him just yet.

Nuggets The Nuggets may not be finished tinkering with their roster before training camp, with Peyton Watson, Cameron Johnson and Zeke Nnaji standing out as possible trade candidates. Logan Struck of NBA on SI identified the three while examining Denver’s remaining offseason decisions, and Watson is easily the biggest name to watch. The restricted free […] The post NBA Notes: Nuggets, trade candidates, Wizards, Kyshawn George, Hawks appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Cavaliers Tre Mann may have been acquired primarily for financial reasons, but the newest Cavaliers guard could have something to offer if he remains on the roster. Zach Weiss of Cavs on SI notes that Mann has shown an ability to provide instant offense when given regular minutes. After struggling to find a consistent role […] The post NBA Notes: Cavs, Tre Mann, Kings, Darius Acuff Jr, Pelicans appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Malik Dia and the New Orleans Pelicans have agreed to a Two-Way deal. Dia averaged 10.0 points and 5.8 rebounds for the Pelicans during Summer League. Dia went undrafted this year out of Ole Miss.

Golden State Warriors first-round draft pick Yaxel Lendeborg received multiple votes for NBA rookie superlatives.

CLEVELAND, OHIO - MAY 09: Dennis Schroder #8 of the Cleveland Cavaliers celebrates after a basket against the Detroit Pistons during the first quarter in Game Three of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Rocket Arena on May 09, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Jason Miller/Getty Im...

Schroder said the quiet part out loud.

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Two fans, a mother and a daughter, were almost removed from their seats and threatened with ejection from the arena during Sunday’s game between the Indiana Fever and the Atlanta Dream for wearing XX-XY Athletics shirts. Royce White, a former NBA player who has declared for the 2027 WNBA Draft, has now spoken out about what he feels is an injustice done to these two women.

Russell Westbrook is calling time on a storied NBA career — 18 seasons, seven franchises, and some of the craziest stat lines the league has...

Fox Sports journalist Kaylee McGhee White believes that Sophie Cunningham has the edge over her teammate Caitlin Clark when it comes to being a "role model."

Two fans, a mother and a daughter, who spent $ 1,000 each on tickets to see the Atlanta Dream play the Indiana Fever, were nearly kicked out of the arena. This is because they were sporting XX-XY Athletics t-shirts with the message ‘For the Girls’ written on them.

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No Offseason Newsletter 🏀 | This is The Athletic’s women’s basketball newsletter. Sign up here to receive No Offseason directly in your inbox. Good morning! Let’s talk basketball. Coming up today: 🌡️ Fever vibe check 3️⃣ Taurasi’s legacy 🗳️ Your thoughts on Engelbert Let’s start with our Brian Hamilton on the state of the Fever. Vibe Check: How are the Fever handling the noise? There are a lot of things being said about Sophie Cunningham, but for newsletter purposes, let’s stick to unassai...

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Mid-Major fans and fans across the country. Loyola Chicago is honoring Sister Jean with a statue this Friday on what would have been her 107th birthday. So, that got us thinking: who should be the next mid-major legend to be given a statue? Pete Carril, Greg Kampe, Bill Russell, Steph Curry, Steve Nash or Buddy the Street Dog? Sign up here to participate in the weekly ema...

Ownership drama and instability? Check. An underwhelming, risky offseason? Check. Lack of draft assets? Check. It's almost like L.A. wants Luka to eventually ask out.

The Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury made a new addition to the Mortgage Matchup Center that will provide a unique experience for basketball fans.

The Indiana Fever are on the road for many games in not so many days.

The Indiana Fever look like legitimate WNBA Finals frontrunners at the moment. The Fever improved to 23-12 on the year with a big road win against the Atlanta Dream on Sunday. The Dream had a chance to win it in regulation, but Angel Reese couldn't convert an easy lay-up attempt. The Fever then ...

Although Haywood Highsmith‘s previous contract with the Suns featured a $1MM partial guarantee for the 2026/27 season, the deal also included Exhibit 3 language protecting the team in the event that any issues arose related to the veteran wing’s right knee, which was surgically repaired in 2025. After signing with the Suns in February, Highsmith […]

NBA game coverage generated a record $2.11 billion in advertising revenue during the 2025-26 season, marking a 38% increase from the previous year, according to a new report from Guideline. The league's distribution partners booked $580 million more than the prior season's $1.53 billion total. The growth stemmed largely from higher costs per thousand ad impressions, driven by the NBA's expanded broadcast reach under its 11-year, $76 billion media rights agreement with Disney's ABC/ESPN, NBC S...

Sunday night’s game between the Indiana Fever and Atlanta Dream is facing criticism for all the wrong reasons. First, the Dream drew attention after reportedly skipping the pre-game national anthem.

The recent changes in the Los Angeles Lakers' ownership could impact how the team goes about filling its front office.

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The Nets are signing free-agent forward Nick Pringle, his agency, Seros Partners, announced (via Instagram). NetsDaily confirmed that the deal is an Exhibit 10 contract (Twitter link). Pringle ended his six-year college career playing for Arkansas last season, where he started 33 of his 35 games and averaged 4.6 points and 3.9 rebounds in 18.9 […]

The NBA 2K27 Game Reveal dropped on Tuesday, and it showcased a host of new features, including ones coming to Gameplay, MyCareer, The City and MyPlayer Builder.