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Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers have already become two of the WNBA’s best players, giving rise to a must-watch rivalry. Naturally, their tense exchange during their last faceoff generated a lot of attention, and for one WNBA legend, the culprit behind the situation was easy to name.

The Golden State Valkyries' bench set a team record in their 89-64 victory against the Connecticut Sun on Wednesday, Aug. 26.

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On August 18, the Indiana Fever faced the Toronto Tempo in a highly anticipated matchup, but no one expected the game to take the turn it did. Kelsey Mitchell – one of the league’s top scorers – got into a heated altercation with Tempo star Marina Mabrey, and more than a week later, WNBA legend Candace Parker has now given her rather blunt take on what went down.

The Dallas Wings clinched their first WNBA playoff berth since 2023 behind 22 points and 11 assists from Paige Bueckers in a 96-78 win.

Los Angeles, CA - February 22: Jeanie Buss during the statue unveiling for former Lakers coach Pat Riley in Star Plaza in front of Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday, February 22, 2026. Riley won 4 championships as Lakers head coach. (Photo by Keith Birmingham/MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images) | MediaNews Group via Getty Images If I had a nickel for every time Jeanie Buss took her family to court, I’d have two nickels, which isn’t a lot, but it’s odd that it’s happen...

Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu feels like she hasn’t gotten a true crack at the Golden State Valkyries this season.

Draymond Green wasn't shy about revealing his true feelings about the NBA salary cap.

Cameron Brink breaks her silence on the WNBA's trans athlete debate, calling out Enes Kanter Freedom by name in blunt, unfiltered terms.

CLEVELAND, OHIO - FEBRUARY 02: Brandon Williams #10 of the Dallas Mavericks shoots over Georges Niang #20 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first quarter at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on February 02, 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 React...

Enes Kanter Freedom has been banned from the Wintrust Arena. After the former NBA player showed up at the Indiana Fever vs.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 23: Former basketball player Enes Kanter Freedom and Natasha Cloud #9 of the Chicago Sky yell at one another during the second half between the Chicago Sky and the Indiana Fever at Wintrust Arena on August 23, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Michael Reaves/Getty Images) | Ge...

Bryce Hopkins has signed a two-way contract with the Nuggets, agents Mark Bartelstein and Reggie Brown of Priority Sports tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). The deal has been confirmed in NBA.com’s transactions log. The 23-year-old small forward was selected out of St. John’s with the 49th pick in June after earning second-team All-Big […]

The addition of Kuminga in Minnesota is a risk worth taking out West.

Gilbert Arenas blasted Jonathan Kuminga for signing a cheap two-year, $13 million contract with the Timberwolves instead of joining the Lakers.

The Magic have reached an agreement with Malaki Branham, agent Deirunas Visockas tells Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). It’s an Exhibit 10 deal, a league source informs Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel (Twitter link), which likely means Branham will be brought to training camp with the chance to earn a roster spot. The […]

It's been a wild offseason for the NBA. And as it heads to September, the moves are still rolling in.

In a petition filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, Jeanie Buss is challenging the legality of her five siblings' vote to sell the family's remaining shares in the Lakers.

Kevin O'Connor & Tom Haberstroh react to Jonathan Kuminga signing with the Timberwolves, the Warriors' offseason moves and continue Kevin’s ‘Entertainment Rankings.’

Caitlin Clark has excelled offensively against two potential first-round opponents.

Metta Sandiford-Artest said he tried to buy a 1% minority ownership stake in the Lakers under Mark Walter, but his bid was declined. Sandiford-Artest said he reached out to Walter after the businessman bought the Buss family’s majority stake in the Lakers for a $10 billion valuation in 2025. The City Council celebrates “Metta World...

The Houston Rockets have signed center Rafael Castro to a two-way contract. In a related move, the team waived guard Tristen Newton. Castro was eligible for the 2026 NBA Draft following his redshirt senior season at George Washington. He measured a 9-foot-1.5-inch standing reach and a 7-foot-1.25-inch wingspan at the NBA Draft Combine, and he appeared for Milwaukee's entries in the California Classic and NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. Castro spent three seasons at Providence, including one a...

The WNBA continues to find itself in heated debate regarding the Enes Kanter debacle. The controversy surrounding the trans athlete debate has continued to rage on in recent weeks with no end in sight.

The Warriors had a busy Tuesday, reaching a deal with free agent guard Brandon Williams and then officially signing free agent forward Georges Niang to a minimum-salary contract. While those two players appear likely to be the team’s 14th and 15th men to open the regular season, Golden State still has a little more offseason […]

Enes Kanter Freedom’s battle with the WNBA rolls on after the former NBA center was ejected from Sunday night’s Indiana Fever-Chicago Sky matchup following a confrontation with Chicago guard Natasha Cloud. Kanter Freedom was sitting courtside wearing a shirt reading “WOMAN noun. adult human female.” Late in the third quarter, Cloud could be seen shouting…

The Los Angeles Lakers have had an eventful offseason, headlined by the loss of LeBron James in free agency and the sign and trade for Walker Kessler, among other moves. The Lakers are currently trying to keep their focus on the court as their ownership drama continues, with no end in sight. Recently, ESPN conducted […] The post ESPN experts hit Lakers with ultimate diss in ‘biggest tumble’ poll appeared first on ClutchPoints.