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Picture Angel Reese grabbing a rebound and passing to Caitlin Clark, who then fires down the floor to Paige Bueckers, who drives to the goal and fools the help defender with a dish to the best player on the planet. Picture A’ja Wilson making the layup that clinches the gold medal for the United States at next month’s FIBA World Cup. For the WNBA, this best-case scenario in Berlin would represent a welcome getaway from the noise and an extended unity break at a time of great strife. The Summer of

Angel Reese was nearly speechless when her teammates revealed her latest WNBA honor, one she followed with a record-breaking performance.

A controversial eligibility ruling sparked a massive legal and cultural debate among WNBA Fans today. The online conversation started after a major news outlet reported on two former NBA players declaring for the professional draft and immediately getting shut down by league officials. The New York Post (@nypost) posted the viral update, writing: “Enes Kanter, [...]

Angel Reese’s historic performance on Monday continues to grab headlines. She has received a lot of praise for it, including from Los Angeles Sparks head coach Lynne Roberts. The Atlanta Dream star set two new WNBA marks with her 11 points, 26 rebounds and four steals. She now owns the most rebounds in a game [...]

Golden State Warriors star point guard Stephen Curry is reportedly expected to receive a new payday soon.

Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell combined for 67 points against Chicago and set a record no other WNBA duo has reached.

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 28: Payton Pritchard #11 and Head Coach Joe Mazzulla of the Boston Celtics look on during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers during Round One Game Five of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 28, 2026 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (...

Collin Gillespie had a breakout campaign with the Phoenix Suns last season after struggling to carve out a role in his first years in the NBA. Some even considered him a candidate for Most Improved Player after putting up career-best numbers. In his third season, he averaged 12.7 points, 4.1 rebounds, 4.6 assists, and 1.2 […] The post Suns’ Collin Gillespie calls out ‘bad take’ on Devin Booker’s impact appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green knows a thing or two about elite talent, and he recognizes a special aura when he sees it. Speaking on the broadcast panel during Shaquille O’Neal’s inaugural Dunkman World Championship event, Green got real about legendary dunker Mac McClung. “Mac McClung has IT,” Green said during the event coverage. […] The post Warriors’ Draymond Green gets 100% real about Mac McClung at Dunkman appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Fever-Sky game Sunday averaged 3.31 million viewers on NBC and Peacock to make it the most-watched regular-season WNBA game since the league's inaugural season in 1997.

The SEC voted 16-0 to prohibit any player who declared for the NBA and did not appropriately withdraw from playing in the league on Wednesday. SEC schools are also now prohibited from rostering players who signed an NBA or G League deal or have been listed on a roster. Commissioner Greg Sankey was granted full authority to enforce the rule "with penalties." The penalties will be announced in the future. The vote comes a day after RJ Luis Jr. was granted an injunction to play for LSU. Luis pre...

The WNBA had high expectations for its product after securing a historic collective bargaining agreement in the spring, and while there have been a plethora of notable achievements from both a team and individual perspective, media coverage continues to revolve around non-game story lines. That trend continued during Tuesday night’s battle between […] The post Mercury news: Phoenix-Mystics clash paused after sex toy gets thrown onto court appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Long before Damian Lillard became a household name for the Portland Trail Blazers, he was just a benchwarmer getting laughed at by his high school basketball coach. Lillard recently took to social media to share a true story from his sophomore year at St. Joseph Notre Dame High School in Alameda, California. His coach sat […] The post Blazers’ Damian Lillard recalls coach’s brutal message before making it appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Great Britain have managed to land three current, former and future NBA players for their EuroBasket qualifying double-header this week.

Angel Reese breaks two WNBA rebounding records against the Sparks, then checks a reporter for calling it an "NBA record."

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The WNBA has found itself in an increasingly uncomfortable position as the debate surrounding transgender athletes in women’s sports continues to grow. Since Sophie Cunningham’s stance on the issue went viral, the conversation has become one of the most polarizing topics around the league.

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Paige Bueckers lit up College Park Center in Arlington on Tuesday night with a historic performance. The Dallas Wings star followed a 32-point eruption against the Seattle Storm with another brilliant all-around outing, posting 22 points, 4 rebounds, and 11 assists in a 96-78 win over the Portland Fire.

Sports host Rachel DeMita called on WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to take immediate control of the league’s growing debate over transgender eligibility following recent courtside disruptions. DeMita argued that outside commentators are using the controversy to turn the sport into a ‘laughingstock’ and urged leadership to step in and protect the players.

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As part of their preseason predictions, ESPN gave a harsh outlook on the Lakers.

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The WNBA transgender athlete debate has already put Enes Kanter Freedom in the spotlight, but he is now trying to take the conversation a step further. After declaring for the 2027 WNBA Draft and repeatedly challenging the league over its eligibility rules, the former NBA center has now brought in another high-profile voice he believes could help settle the issue: Olympic gold medalist Caitlyn Jenner.

DiJonai Carrington lasted just four minutes in the Chicago Sky’s 87-81 loss to the Connecticut Sun on Tuesday. The veteran guard, who has been dealing with a left foot injury, had been listed as questionable before receiving clearance to play.

Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell made history after combining for 67 points in the Indiana Fever's win against the Chicago Sky.

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The Dallas Wings claimed the eighth and final WNBA playoff spot Tuesday with their 96-78 victory over the Portland Fire at College Park Center, sending star guard Paige Bueckers, the 2025 No. 1 overall pick, to the postseason for the first time.