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UConn Hires Charlie Stevens As GM

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UConn men's basketball hired Charlie Stevens as the program's general manager on Tuesday. Stevens was previously the director of grassroots scouting for the Spurs. Stevens replaces Tom Moore, who retired earlier this summer. UConn lost in the National Championship to Michigan last season.

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‘Disgusting Propaganda,’ ‘Eating It Up’ — WNBA World at Odds As Tempo Unveil Mascot With ‘She/They Pronouns’ vs. Sophie Cunningham’s Fever

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Sophie Cunningham’s stance against biological men competing in women’s sports has created all sorts of controversial and polarizing reactions. But Tuesday’s Indiana Fever-Toronto Tempo matchup added a twist nobody could have anticipated.

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Watch Knicks’ OG Anunoby help players recreate iconic NBA Finals tip-in

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Updated Aug 19, 11:50 AM ET

Does OG Anunoby already have a statue in New York? If not, what is taking so long? Anunoby etched his name in the city’s history after helping the New York Knicks win the NBA Finals and end their 53-year title drought. His iconic tip-in in Game 4 against the San Antonio Spurs instantly became a […] The post Watch Knicks’ OG Anunoby help players recreate iconic NBA Finals tip-in appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Warriors fan survey: What should Brandin Podziemski’s extension look like?

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SACRAMENTO, CA - APRIL 10: Brandin Podziemski #2 of the Golden State Warriors plays defense 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 Ima...

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WNBA Broadcaster Refuses To Ignore Toronto Crowd’s Behavior Towards Sophie Cunningham During Fever’s Game vs the Tempo

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Updated Aug 19, 2:58 PM ET

The Indiana Fever are finally building the kind of momentum they need with the playoffs right around the corner. Behind Kelsey Mitchell’s 29 points, they picked up their fifth straight win on Sunday, beating the Toronto Tempo 101-95.

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‘Cooked the Entire Nation’ — WNBA World Reacts As Caitlin Clark ‘Roasts’ Canada After Fever Co-Star Kelsey Mitchell ‘Overheats’ vs. Tempo

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Caitlin Clark was tasked to finish out Indiana Fever’s clash vs the Toronto Tempo without her partner in crime, Kelsey Mitchell, who left the game before the fourth quarter started. Many believed she had injured herself and sent prayers to the star.

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Celtics Reacts Survey: History Month era debate

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BOSTON - JUNE 17: Kevin Garnett #5 of the Boston Celtics poses with former Boston Celtic Bill Russell after defeating the Los Angeles Lakers during Game Six of the NBA Finals at the TD Banknorth Garden on June 17, 2008 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 2008 NBAE (Photo by Bria...

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Jonathan Kuminga suitor drops out, leaves Lakers among final 3 options

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Updated Aug 19, 4:42 AM ET

The Los Angeles Lakers have been in pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga for months, but the latest update bodes well after weeks of little movement.

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New York Liberty burned by Natasha Cloud, Chicago Sky, lose 93-86

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Updated Aug 19, 10:44 AM ET

Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images The New York Liberty faced the Chicago Sky on Tuesday night. With the third quarter and the shot clock winding down, Natasha Cloud caught the ball five feet behind the top of the key. She had no choice but to heave a skying 27-footer over Rebekah Gardner, a low-percentage shot that everybody watching the game, whether on television or from the Liberty bench, thought was going in. To that point, Cloud had scored 24 points on 10-of-14 shooting, 4-of-5 from deep. “She...

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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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