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‘People Have Greatness Fatigue’ – Ex-Fever Guard Backs A’ja Wilson for MVP Over Caitlin Clark, Olivia Miles

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Updated Aug 28, 8:13 AM ET

Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell have spearheaded the Indiana Fever’s charge this season, helping the franchise turn into a legitimate contender for the WNBA championship. Olivia Miles has made a similar impact in her rookie year with the Minnesota Lynx.

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Portland Trail Blazers Make Shaedon Sharpe Injury Announcement

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Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe underwent surgery for a right knee meniscus tear and will be reevaluated in six months. The post Portland Trail Blazers Make Shaedon Sharpe Injury Announcement appeared first on HEAVY.

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How to Watch Victor Wembanyama, France vs. Slovenia in FIBA Qualifier

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Updated Aug 28, 8:28 AM ET

Victor Wembanyama’s first World Cup qualifier as France captain is today against Slovenia. Here’s how Spurs fans can watch and why the game matters. The post How to Watch Victor Wembanyama, France vs. Slovenia in FIBA Qualifier appeared first on HEAVY.

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Heat Signing Keshad Johnson To Two-Way Contract

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The Heat plan to sign free agent forward Keshad Johnson to a two-way contract, league sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). Johnson, who spent four seasons with San Diego State prior to transferring to Arizona for his “super senior” season in 2023/24, went undrafted a couple years ago. He quickly signed a two-way […]

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"Greatness Fatigue": Caitlin Clark's Former Teammate Ditches Her for A'ja Wilson in MVP Race

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Updated Aug 28, 2:59 AM ET

With five or fewer games remaining in the 2026 WNBA season, the MVP race has also reached its last stage. While Caitlin Clark is still in the race, A’ja Wilson has taken a significant lead ahead of the Indiana Fever star and Minnesota Lynx rookie Olivia Miles.

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Nick Richards, Heat Agree To One-Year Deal

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Nick Richards and the Miami Heat have agreed to a one-year contract. Richards had been linked with the Heat over the past few weeks as he had been working out with multiple players from the team in Miami. Richards appeared in 48 games last season with the Phoenix Suns and Chicago Bulls, averaging 5.8 points and 5.1 rebounds in 14.6 minutes. Richards was the 42nd overall pick in the 2020 NBA draft out of Kentucky.

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Heat To Sign Nick Richards To One-Year Contract

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The Heat and free agent center Nick Richards have agreed to terms on a one-year contract, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). While Charania doesn’t share additional details on the deal, it’s safe to assume it’s worth the veteran’s minimum. According to Ira Winderman of The South Florida Sun Sentinel (Twitter link), Richards’ […]

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WNBA gameday discussion: Can DeWanna Bonner help Atlanta realize their championship Dream?

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Rhyne Howard and Allisha Gray speak to new teammate DeWanna Bonner. | NBAE via Getty Images DeWanna Bonner is now an Atlanta Dream, arriving with the goal of fulfilling one, final championship dream. On Aug. 24, Bonner and the Phoenix Mercury amicably agreed to a contract buyout, with the organization announcing through a statement from general manager Nick U’Ren: DeWanna has been an important part of our team and brought tremendous leadership, experience and competitiveness to the Mercury. B...

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“Don’t Think Anyone Can Really Stack Up”: WNBA Legend Lauren Jackson Makes Her Verdict Clear in A’ja Wilson’s Favor Over Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers

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As we near the all-important WNBA playoffs, the race for the MVP title will continue right till the end, as this is one of the tightest ones we have ever witnessed, considering the stars competing. While fans are confused over who should win among the likes of A’ja Wilson, Olivia Miles, Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell, Paige Bueckers, and Breanna Stewart, WNBA legend Lauren Jackson has a clear choice.

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Kevin Durant Reveals If He'd Take $100M Pay Cut to Chase NBA Title After Brunson, Knicks' Finals Run

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Updated Aug 28, 11:23 AM ET

New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson took $113 million less on his contract extension in 2024 to help give his team more financial flexibility to build a strong squad, and two years later, the Knicks won their first NBA championship in 53 seasons.

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DeWanna Bonner heads to the Atlanta Dream | The IX Sports

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This week on The IX Sports Podcast Basketball Edition, host Jackie Powell is joined by special guest host Maggie Hendricks to discuss DeWanna Bonner's move to the Dream, the recent incident at the Fever-Sky game, and whether defense still wins championships. The post The IX Sports Podcast Basketball Edition: DeWanna Bonner signs with Dream, Sky bans former NBA player appeared first on The IX Sports.

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How Andre Iguodala played role in Bob Myers' most difficult basketball decision

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In a recent interview on The Cousins, hosted by Tracy McGrady and Vince Carter, former Warriors president of basketball operations Bob Myers opened up about one of the most difficult decisions of his career. “Trading [Andre] Iguodala. We had to trade a guy who’d won three championships with the team, to sign D’Angelo Russell… As […] The post How Andre Iguodala played role in Bob Myers’ most difficult basketball decision appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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