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After finally resolving the franchise's biggest piece of business, what's next for Denver? We're recapping the offseason and taking an early look at 2026-27.

The Indiana Fever’s five-game winning streak ended Thursday night after the Dallas Wings beat Caitlin Clark’s team 91-85. The loss dropped the Fever to fourth in the WNBA standings (24-13), half a game behind the Las Vegas Aces (25-13).

CLEVELAND, OHIO - DECEMBER 31: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts during the first half against the Phoenix Suns at Rocket Arena on December 31, 2025 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 Images) | Getty Images Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Thr...

The Sophie Cunningham and DiJonai Carrington saga has started to cool down a bit since the August 8 incident. But the conversation surrounding it has hardly disappeared.

It's late August, and only a few scraps remain on the NBA free-agent market. The odd quirk this offseason: Some of those leftovers are big names.

When many fans think of the Indiana Fever, two of the first names that probably pop into their heads are Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell. Clark is one of the most popular names in the sport and has helped attract a lot of new fans, while Mitchell is in the midst of an impressive campaign that just this week saw her set a WNBA record after she scored 20+ PTS for the 21st game in a row.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 23: Dyson Daniels #5 of the Atlanta Hawks blocks a shot by Jordan Clarkson #00 of the New York Knicks during the third quarter of game three of the Eastern Conference first round playoffs at State Farm Arena on April 23, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images...

That is a confident shooter (AJ Green, not Kuminga). He doesn't do much of anything else but he might be someone who can help chip away at leads in limited minutes. Not a lot of better ways to use a future second round pick. submitted by /u/ClutchOlday [link] [comments]

"All Hail Cullen" founder and creator Cullen Honohan will produce a web series following the Colonials' season, starting this fall.

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Angel Reese wasted no time alerting security to the individual who threw an unusual object on the court during the Atlanta Dream-Los Angeles Sparks game on Thursday. The incident occurred late in the third quarter as Sparks guard Jihyun Park stepped up to the line to take free throws.

Women’s basketball journalists Annie Costabile and Sabreena Merchant published an article about the WNBA’s MVP race on Thursday. The article listed the stats of three main candidates: A’ja Wilson, Caitlin Clark and Olivia Miles.

There’s hardly any Indiana Fever game in which the physicality and officiating against Caitlin Clark aren’t among the talking points. Thursday’s game between the Fever and Dallas Wings was no exception.

Caitlin Clark had a rough outing on Thursday against the Dallas Wings. The Indiana Fever superstar’s streak of scoring 20 points ended at six games as she managed only 10 against Dallas.

LeBron James apparently approves of the Cavaliers’ newest addition. James showed some love to Peyton Watson on Instagram after the Cavaliers acquired the 23-year-old forward from the Nuggets as part of Wednesday’s massive five-team trade. Responding to a post from Watson, James wrote: “Yessir P!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🔥” Watson responded to James with a message of his […] The post LeBron James reacts to Cavs’ Peyton Watson trade appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Joe Ingles interview sparks question - what are some of the great under-the-radar talents of Jazzmen throughout history?

Here’s an early look at the 2027 NBA Draft class. With the 2026-27 season still months away, this board remains fluid, but it offers a solid snapshot of the top prospects based on current projections. Plenty of movement is expected once the college season and international circuits heat up. First Round 1. Washington – Alijah […] The post 2027 NBA Mock Draft appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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The Indiana Fever faced off against the Dallas Wings on Thursday evening and suffered a rare defeat. The Fever had previously been in great form and won five matches in a row before losing 95-81 against the Wings.

Former Michigan State forward Jaxon Kohler announced his commitment to BYU on Thursday. Kohler, who was not selected in the 2026 NBA draft, signed an Exhibit 10 deal with the Jazz and played with the team during Summer League. Kohler was recently cleared to play for a fifth year in college after a federal court ruled that all high school athletes from the class of 2022 who exhausted their four years of eligibility are eligible for one more year. Kohler averaged 12.5 points and 8.9 rebounds fo...

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Philadelphia 76ers star Jaylen Brown had some qualms with 2K after his player rating in NBA 2K27 was revealed.

Jazz fans have a clear favorite off the bench

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SALT LAKE CITY, UT - FEBRUARY 27: Joe Ingles #2 of the Utah Jazz dribbles the ball as Garrett Temple #17 of the LA Clippers peers around the defense of Derrick Favors #15 of the Utah Jazz in the second half of a NBA game at Vivint Smart Home Arena on February 27, 2019 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 Gen...

Nneka Ogwumike said she is content to wrap up her 15-year WNBA career with the struggling Sparks, who endured a 124-88 loss to the Dream on Thursday.

Awak Kuier had a spectacular defensive performance as she made franchise history in the Dallas Wings’ victory over the Indiana Fever on Thursday night. Kuier has been playing in the WNBA since 2021, going through her fourth season with the Wings. This year has seen her earn the most playing time in her career, shining as a key player in Dallas’ […] The post Wings news: Awak Kuier makes bonkers Dallas history in huge win over Fever appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Matt Calkins has resigned from The Seattle Times after the newspaper allegedly declined to publish his column supporting Sophie Cunningham. The post Sophie Cunningham Supporter Quits Job Amid WNBA/Transgender Controversy appeared first on HEAVY.

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...