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Fever news: Caitlin Clark ties own WNBA record with huge stat line vs. Tempo

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Updated Aug 19, 3:41 PM ET

Caitlin Clark had another stellar night for the Indiana Fever, as she helped her team get past the Toronto Tempo on the road Tuesday.

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‘It’s All About Representation’ — Sophie Cunningham Opens Up About Bringing More Eyes to WNBA Amid Controversy

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Updated Aug 19, 9:44 PM ET

After Tuesday afternoon’s shootaround, Sophie Cunningham was happy to talk about something other than the transgender athlete controversy that has followed the WNBA in recent months. Instead of that divisive issue, the Indiana Fever guard was asked about a different aspect of her growing profile and whether those qualities are helping bring new eyes to women’s basketball.

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Kelsey Mitchell scores 29 before sitting out 4th in Fever win

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Updated Aug 19, 9:16 PM ET

Kelsey Mitchell scored 16 points in the first quarter and finished with 29 before sitting out the fourth, Caitlin Clark added 24 points and the Fever beat the Tempo 101-95 on Tuesday for their fifth straight victory.

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Dream bounce back in roadkill victory over Aces in Vegas

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 18: Angel Reese #5 of the Atlanta Dream drives against A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces in the third quarter of their game at Michelob ULTRA Arena on August 18, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Dream defeated the Aces 97-82. 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 ...

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OG Anunoby relives his iconic NBA Finals moment — with the help of fans in Times Square

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Updated Aug 19, 2:20 AM ET

A set of footprints on the court, with an “O” in one and “G” in the other, marked the approximate spot of Anunoby’s historic moment. Fans along the outside tried to capture his presence with their phones.

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Rumor Roundup: Latest updates on Buss family, Lakers sale

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Updated Aug 19, 8:37 PM ET

Los Angeles, CA - March 12: Mark Walter, left, a majority owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, and Jeanie Buss, minority owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, talk as the Lakers play the Chicago Bulls at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles Thursday, March 12, 2026. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) Between Mark Walter selling the team to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner and the Buss family’s predictable in-fighting over whether to join them, there has been a constant stream of information a...

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Buss siblings' shocking Lakers sale came after emergency meeting on new trust

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On Monday afternoon, it was reported by ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania that the Buss family was selling its remaining share of the Los Angeles Lakers to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner, who bought the majority of the team’s ownership from Mark Walter last week. The move officially brings the Buss family’s involvement with the […] The post Buss siblings’ shocking Lakers sale came after emergency meeting on new trust appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Isaiah Hartenstein Out For Germany This Summer Due To Ankle Injury

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Isaiah Hartenstein will not play for the German national team this summer due to an ankle injury. The German Basketball Federation made the decision after consulting with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Hartenstein will remain with the team for the Turkish Airlines Supercup this August. Hartenstein averaged 9.2 points and 9.4 rebounds for the Thunder last year.

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Jeanie Buss' Siblings Still Want To Sell Stake In Lakers

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After word broke on Monday that Jeanie Buss is resisting her siblings’ push to sell the family’s remaining ownership stake in the Lakers to incoming owners Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner, her five siblings – Jim Buss, Johnny Buss, Janie Buss, Joey Buss, and Jesse Buss – put out a statement on Tuesday indicating that they […]

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Lakers ownership chaos intensifies as ESPN insider fires back at Jeanie Buss camp

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Updated Aug 19, 1:58 PM ET

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...

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Malik Dia, Pelicans Sign Two-Way Contract

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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.

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NBA's Television Ad Revenue Increases By 38 Percent To Reach $2.11 Billion

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Updated Aug 19, 11:43 AM ET

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...

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Nets To Sign Nick Pringle To Exhibit 10 Deal

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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 […]

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Did Stephen Curry just confirm Warriors’ interest in free agent target at Valkyries game?

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Updated Aug 19, 12:50 PM ET

The Golden State Warriors were one of the teams to make the least splash this NBA offseason. Apart from retaining their core players like Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, the Bay Area did not make any new additions. However, it might change soon, as rumors have been linking free agent Dalen Terry with the Warriors […] The post Did Stephen Curry just confirm Warriors’ interest in free agent target at Valkyries game? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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WNBA's All-Star Game heading to San Francisco in July 2027

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Updated Aug 19, 8:20 AM ET

The Valkyries will host the 2027 WNBA All-Star Game, along with the shooting skills challenge and 3-point shootout, the league announced Tuesday.

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Enes Kanter Alleges NBA Players Are ‘Ready to Join the Movement’ to Declare For the WNBA Draft As Trans Athletes

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Former NBA center Enes Kanter has claimed that eight former NBA, G-League, and European players are considering declaring for the 2027 WNBA Draft. Highlighting the stark pay gap between G-League salaries and top WNBA contracts, Kanter argued that players could drastically increase their earnings by challenging the league’s current eligibility guidelines.

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Sparks fall to lowly Sun for sixth straight defeat

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Updated Aug 19, 12:28 AM ET

BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 18: Tonie Morgan #4 of the Los Angeles Sparks dribbles the ball during the game against the Connecticut Sun on August 18, 2026 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts . 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 Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Ima...

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Public interviewer asks trans people if Enes Kanter and Royce White should play in WNBA

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As discussions around WNBA inclusion policy heat up, voices within the transgender community are sharing their take on who belongs on the court. Former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White have re-entered the spotlight after vowing to enter the 2027 WNBA Draft.

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