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Alyssa Thomas received her sixth technical foul of the season in a loss that eliminated the Phoenix Mercury from playoff contention.

As James L. Edwards III of The Athletic writes, Knicks guard/forward Josh Hart became eligible on August 10 for a contract extension worth up to $132MM over four years. A four-year extension would require New York to decline its $22.4MM team option on Hart for 2027/28 (he’ll earn $20.9MM this season). How much might Hart […]

The NBA’s aging stars are finding new homes and new ways to capitalize on their reputations.

Just how long can the Knicks keep this core team together and competitive?

While Philadelphia 76ers legend Julius Erving believes the team improved this offseason, he's not immediately crowning them NBA champions.

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Boston Celtics controlling governor Bill Chisholm was a recent guest on WEEI radio in Boston. Chisholm touched on a number of topics, including his feeling that the Celtics need their own arena. "No, but I do think we need to have an arena that is consistent with the quality and the excellence of the Celtics. We need to create the best fan and player experience we can," Chisholm said when asked if his team needs a new arena. The Celtics share TD Garden with the Boston Bruins, whose parent com...

Pat Spencer, Koby Brea, and CJ Huntley give Phoenix three distinctly different options when roster needs inevitably change.

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Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White explains her decision on veteran Myisha Hines-Allen.

Former Lady Vol Mercedes Russell makes third appearance for Indiana in WNBA.

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On what would have been his 48th birthday, the sports world honored late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant on Sunday.

Detroit Pistons star Jalen Duren is the last big-name free agent, but unfortunately for Pistons fans, the situation appears to be deteriorating fast.

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Philadelphia 76ers forward LeBron James is back on the grind ahead of his 24th season. He has never lacked the motivation to put in the work and embrace the process. But it also probably helps when he sees a fellow player lighting it up. On Sunday, Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark did exactly that. She […] The post LeBron James’ 2-word reaction to Caitlin Clark’s eruption vs. Sky appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Former NBA player Enes Kanter has become one of the most discussed names in women’s sports after declaring for the 2027 WNBA Draft. The ‘movement’ began as a protest amid the league’s refusal to clarify its inclusion and self-identification policies regarding transgender athletes.

Caitlin Clark’s influence on the WNBA extends well beyond her production for the Indiana Fever. Since entering the league in 2024, the former Iowa star has helped draw larger television audiences and turn regular-season games into major events.

The 2026 NBA offseason delivered external additions to all 30 rosters.

Four WNBA games that make the perfect combo play, headlined by the Mystics defeating the Fire as 64% favorites.

Here's the full WNBA schedule for Aug. 23, including game times, TV channels, scores and how to stream.

Martina Navratilova pushed back at a fan claiming that Caitlin Clark fouled Odyssey Sims during the heated Indiana Fever-Dallas Wings game on Thursday. In the fourth quarter, Wings guard Sims tackled Fever guard Clark to the ground.

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever wrap up their road trip at the Chicago Sky. Here's where to watch, including tipoff time.

On Saturday, Jason Whitlock responded to a fan who made a claim regarding Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell. According to this fan, opposing teams give way more attention to one of these All-Star guards on the defensive end when squaring off against the Indiana Fever.

After an injury-riddled sophomore season, Caitlin Clark became a steady presence once again for the Indiana Fever in their 2026 campaign. Though Clark has played significantly more this year, she nevertheless feels the physical toll of the WNBA schedule.

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