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Mystics at Sparks final score: Washington loses, 88-82

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 28: Cameron Brink #22 of the Los Angeles Sparks controls the ball against Shakira Austin #0 and Lauren Betts #51 of the Washington Mystics during the first quarter at Crypto.com Arena on August 28, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) | Getty Images After Georgia Amoore’s career night propelled her squad to a 94-84 win in Phoenix on Thursday, the Washington Mystics returned Friday night for a road tilt against the Los Angeles Spa...

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Clippers Plan Revealed If Kawhi Leonard Raptors Trade Fails

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One of the biggest trades of the NBA offseason is still up in the air due to the league investigation of Kawhi Leonard. The Los Angeles Clippers agreed to a franchise changing move by sending Leonard to his desired destination of the Toronto Raptors in exchange for Brandon Ingram and Gradey Dick. Both teams are […] The post Clippers Plan Revealed If Kawhi Leonard Raptors Trade Fails appeared first on HEAVY.

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Kevin Durant Throws Shade At Top NBA International Stars

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Updated Aug 29, 1:03 AM ET

Future Basketball Hall of Famer Kevin Durant is never shy to share his thoughts and made an interesting comment slighting the accomplishments of international stars. A conversation has emerged around the NBA about whether or not the league is now more international than American. Recent MVP winners like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid, and […] The post Kevin Durant Throws Shade At Top NBA International Stars appeared first on HEAVY.

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Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell break former MVP’s WNBA record

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During Friday night’s bout between the Indiana Fever and the Connecticut Sun, Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell put on another record-breaking performance. The Fever defeated the Sun 111-91 dominantly, as the duo has recorded 4 30-point games together in one season, surpassing former MVP Aja Wilson and Jackie Young’s record of two such games. Clark…

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Fever news: Caitlin Clark joins elusive WNBA club with another 30-10 double-double

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Updated Aug 29, 8:18 AM ET

Caitlin Clark was unstoppable as she made WNBA history following her performance in the Indiana Fever’s 111-91 blowout win over the Connecticut Sun on Friday night. Clark is going through the third season of her WNBA career with the Fever. After going through injuries in 2025, she has enjoyed a healthy season as Indiana looks forward to playoff […] The post Fever news: Caitlin Clark joins elusive WNBA club with another 30-10 double-double appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell each score 34 as Fever stay hot with 111-91 victory over Sun

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Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell each scored 34 points as the the Indiana Fever got past the Connecticut Sun 111-91 on Friday. Clark added 12 assists, marking the fifth time this year she's had a double-double with at least 30 and 10. Mitchell notched her 24th straight 20-point game in the Fever's final game before a three-week break for the FIBA Women's World Cup.

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Tempo Check: Prioritizing the Ping-Pong Balls

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Updated Aug 29, 8:28 AM ET

LAS VEGAS, NV - AUGUST 28: Laura Juskaite #2 of the Toronto Tempo handles the ball during the game against the Las Vegas Aces on August 28, 2026 at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 (Photo by David Becker/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Image...

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Wha DeWanna Bonner brings to the Dream

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COLLEGE PARK, GEORGIA - AUGUST 05: DeWanna Bonner #24 of the Phoenix Mercury drives against Isobel Borlase #20 of the Atlanta Dream during the fourth quarter at Gateway Center Arena on August 05, 2026 in College Park, Georgia. 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 Paras Griffin/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Atlanta Dream clinched ...

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WNBA gameday discussion: Don’t let the Phoenix Mercury’s struggles allow you to forget that Kahleah ‘Freaking’ Copper is still freaking good

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Updated Aug 29, 8:08 AM ET

Kahleah Copper. | Getty Images KFC has been cooking. This season, Kahleah “Freaking” Copper has six 30-pieces, with the latest coming on Thursday night, when, a night before her 32nd birthday, she scored a sizzling 35 points. Yet, it also was the the fourth time this season that one of her gun-slinging games of 30 or more points came in a loss, as the Phoenix Mercury fell to the Washington Mystics, their fourth-straight loss. Along the way, she also scored her 2,000th point in a Mercury unifo...

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Kevin Durant says Russell Westbrook retirement hit him, but he's not ready to follow

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Updated Aug 29, 1:29 PM ET

Russell Westbrook‘s retirement apparently made Kevin Durant think. Just not about retiring himself. Durant is preparing for his 20th NBA season and said on Boardroom Talks that while Westbrook’s decision to walk away affected him, he’s not spending much time contemplating the end of his own career. “It’s a young man’s game,” Durant said. “Even […] The post Kevin Durant says Russell Westbrook retirement hit him, but he’s not ready to follow appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Mychal Thompson explains why Klay won't join the Lakers

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Updated Aug 29, 1:15 AM ET

Earlier this offseason, rumors began circulating that the Los Angeles Lakers could be in play for veteran wing Klay Thompson, one of the greatest shooters in NBA history. It was believed that the Dallas Mavericks were looking to move on from him and that he would welcome a return to Southern California where he was […]

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Bulls' Plan to Replace Stacey King Revealed (Report)

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Updated Aug 29, 12:23 AM ET

Sources inform Ryan Glasspiegel and Michael McCarthy of Front Office Sports that Chicago Sports Network will replace King by committee this year, employing “a rotation of analysts” alongside play-by-play mainstay Adam Amin submitted by /u/jloadin3 [link] [comments]

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‘The worst’ – Fans divided as Sophie Cunningham endorsed by Fever for WNBA award

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Updated Aug 29, 12:34 AM ET

The Indiana Fever have thrown their support behind Sophie Cunningham to be named the 2026 WNBA Sixth Player of the Year. The Sixth Player of the Year is handed out to the league’s most valuable player coming off the bench as a substitute.

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Details of Warriors deals with Williams, Niang leaves room for competition

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The Golden State Warriors roster may not be as settled as it seemed when they signed Brandon Williams and Georges Niang.

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