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Jazz fans voted this bench player to be the most impactful next season

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SALT LAKE CITY, UT - OCTOBER 22: Head coach Will Hardy of the Utah Jazz talks to the bench during the second half of their game against the Los Angeles Clippers at the Delta Center on October 22, 2025 in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Chris Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images In our latest Jazz Reacts su...

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Sparks news: Nneka Ogwumike‘s firm admission amid retirement plans

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Los Angeles Sparks star Nneka Ogwumike shook up the WNBA world this week when she announced that this season would be her last before heading off into retirement. It was a plan that had been set into motion back during training camp amid signing a one-year contract to return to the Sparks. During a pregame press conference ahead of the Sparks’ game […] The post Sparks news: Nneka Ogwumike‘s firm admission amid retirement plans appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sparks to Dream lose in yet another blowout defeat

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Aug 20, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (5) knocks the ball away from Los Angeles Sparks forward Cameron Brink (22) in the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect In one of the worst losses of the season, the Sparks were routed from start to finish by the Dream, losing 124-88. Atlanta opened up a double-digit lead late in the first quarter, blew the lead open to 20 points in the s...

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"Most Toxic Space to Cover": Is the WNBA Losing Its Way Amid a Season of Growing Controversies?

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Updated Aug 21, 8:04 PM ET

At some point, covering the WNBA became a lot more than just basketball. Every week seems to bring a new controversy.

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Darius Garland On Toe Injury, Joining Clippers, More

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Speaking to Cyro Asseo of HoopsHype, Clippers point guard Darius Garland discussed the toe injury that required him to undergo surgery last offseason and caused him to miss 37 games in 2026/27. The former No. 5 overall pick also talked about being traded from Cleveland to Los Angeles in February and playing for head coach […]

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Duke's Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje Clear Favorite To Go No. 1 In 2028 NBA Draft

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Duke freshman Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje has emerged as the early front-runner for the No. 1 pick in the 2028 NBA Draft, according to ESPN's Jeremy Woo. The 7-foot-2 forward will spend two seasons at Duke before becoming draft-eligible in 2028. Boumtje Boumtje made his USA Basketball debut at the Under-17 World Cup in Istanbul, averaging 19.6 points, 10.9 rebounds, 1.7 steals and 2.1 blocks while shooting 59.8 percent from the field and 53.1 percent from three-point range. He earned tournament M...

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Patrick Beverley calls out Enes Kanter and Royce White amid their WNBA draft declarations

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Enes Kanter and Royce White have both recently confirmed they are declaring for the 2027 WNBA draft. Kanter and White’s declarations came after the debate around whether transgender women should be allowed to compete was sparked by comments made by Sophie Cunningham.

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New Knicks Rumors on Josh Hart's Projected Contract After Becoming Eligible for $132M Deal

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The New York Knicks have veteran wing Josh Hart under team control through the 2027-28 NBA season, but it might not be too early to begin serious negotiations over an extension.

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