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Kelsey Mitchell deserves to be in the WNBA MVP conversation
Why Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell should be discussed as much as teammate Caitlin Clark in the MVP race.
Rich Paul Explains Peyton Watson's Playoff Absence
In the latest edition of his “Game Over” podcast with Max Kellerman, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul explains that he worked to “protect” Peyton Watson by discouraging him from trying to play in the postseason while he was dealing with a strained left hamstring (Twitter video link from NBA writer Damien Peters). “You’ve got to remember, […]
Mavericks Notes: Thompson, Buyout, Schmitz, Biberovic
In his buyout agreement with the Mavericks, veteran wing Klay Thompson gave back approximately $9.8MM of his $17.5MM salary for 2026/27, league sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). Thompson will make back some of that money in his new deal with the Heat, which will reportedly pay him about $13MM over the next […]
WNBA team reveals new ‘non-binary’ turtle mascot to taunt Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham
The Tempo made a point to announce the new, queer turtle totem during their home game against the Indiana Fever -- and their guard Cunningham who has been outspoken about defending girls and women's sports from transgender athletes.
Liberty’s Breanna Stewart demands ‘safe space’ in WNBA amid transgender athlete debate
Breanna Stewart wants to see better discussions about the debate involving transgender athletes in sports, especially in the WNBA.
Top 5 NBA free agents still available as offseason winds down
The NBA free-agent market has thinned considerably, but there are still some recognizable names sitting out there as August winds down. Here’s our look at the five best players still available. 1. Jalen Duren Duren is easily the biggest name of the group, though calling him “available” comes with an asterisk. He’s a restricted free […] The post Top 5 NBA free agents still available as offseason winds down appeared first on Hoops Wire.
A way-too-early look at 2027 Draft lottery prospects
USC’s JuJu Watkins is widely expected to be the top overall pick in the 2027 WNBA Draft. | Getty Images There’s still plenty of basketball left to be played in the 2026 WNBA season, but the playoff picture is more or less already set. With five games separating the No. 8-seed Dallas Wings and No. 9-seed Portland Fire, it’s getting safer and safer to assume who will make the postseason—and, conversely, who will be hoping for luck in the coming WNBA Draft lottery. As I said on our TSN pregame s...
Jennifer Sey Poses Clear Question to Cathy Engelbert After WNBA Commissioner Is Warned About Possible Lawsuit Over Fan Treatment
Jennifer Sey, the chief executive officer of XX-XY Athletics, posed a question to WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert after legal advocacy group Alliance Defending Freedom warned that the league could be opening itself up to legal action over some of its recent moves. ADF sent a letter to Engelbert, accusing her of silencing fans’ voices after two separate incidents in recent weeks.