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Toronto basketball fans predict who might be the Raptors’ X-Factor for the upcoming season.

Over the course of Caitlin Clark’s third season in the WNBA, she has been in the headlines more for matters outside the court, so much so that some have blatantly ignored the exceptional season she’s having alongside her backcourt partner Kelsey Mitchell. Thankfully, fellow No.

One defining trait of the overhauled Los Angeles Lakers roster is just how young the team has become. Last season, the Lakers had LeBron James as the oldest player at 41 years old, but also had two other 30-plus players and five that were 29 or older. This season, Kevon Looney is the team’s oldest […]

Both the Dallas Wings and Seattle Storm may be without multiple key players in Sunday afternoon’s matchup.

Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark and Dallas Wings’ Paige Bueckers return to action Sunday as the WNBA features four games on its schedule.

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It was far from a perfect night for the Indiana Fever, as they found themselves on the wrong side of a 109-102 battle with the New York Liberty.Fever All-Star guard Kelsey Mitchell led the way with 25 points, 4 assists, and 1 steal in the loss. Fellow teammate Caitlin Clark had 21 points, 7 assists, […] The post Fever Teammate Got Honest About Caitlin Clark & Kelsey Mitchell’s MVP Status appeared first on HEAVY.

The Phoenix Mercury have officially been eliminated from the WNBA playoffs. Here's what's next for the team.

Last month, Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham ignited a weeks-long media firestorm with her comments in this ESPN profile about transgender athletes in women’s sports. The discourse has led to anti-trans rallies outside essentially every Fever game, forced coaches throughout the league to answer politically charged questions at their press conferences, and led Cunningham’s own…

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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OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - APRIL 12: Koby Brea #14 of the Phoenix Suns sets the play in front of Brooks Barnhizer #23 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center on April 12, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 William Purnell/Getty Images) | Getty Images There are things in ...

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.

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - MAY 04: Devin Vassell #24 of the San Antonio Spurs reacts during the third quarter of a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game One of the Second Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Frost Bank Center on May 04, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. 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 Ronald Cortes/Get...

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.