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Storm honors retiring Nneka Ogwumike ahead of Sparks forward's final match in Seattle

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Storm players honored Ogwumike, who spent 2 seasons in Seattle before returning to Los Angeles, by wearing her jersey pregame.

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Sparks pick up second straight win in blowout over Storm

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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - AUGUST 30: Nneka Ogwumike #30 of the Los Angeles Sparks smiles before the game against the Seattle Storm at Climate Pledge Arena on August 30, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. 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 Jack Compton/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Sparks will head into the FIBA World Cup break with momen...

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Former Lakers champion hit with insane ‘1-in-400-million’ bad omen

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Kentavious Caldwell-Pope went to Philadelphia hoping to help the 76ers catch lightning in a bottle. His introduction to the city delivered the real thing first. The former Los Angeles Lakers...

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Victor Wembanyama prepares to return to Spurs - TalkBasket.net

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Victor Wembanyama may be disappointed that his latest run with the French national team has ended, but the 22-year-old is equally eager to resume his work in San Antonio. After helping France defeat Sweden 84-69, Wembanyama made clear that his emotional departure from the national team has not diminished his excitement about returning to the […] The post Victor Wembanyama prepares to return to Spurs appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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WNBA Discussion: Portland Fire Host Golden State Valkyries

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COLLEGE PARK, GA - AUGUST 28: Carla Leite #0 of Portland calls out the offensive play during the WNBA game between the Portland Fire and the Atlanta Dream on August 28th, 2026 at the Gateway Center in College Park, GA. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Fresh off a rousing win over the Atlanta Dream on Friday, the Portland Fire return to the friendly confines of the Moda Center today for an afternoon matchup with the Golden State...

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Inside Trey Kaufman-Renn's case for a sixth year of eligibility: Does the former Purdue star have a case?

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Updated Aug 31, 10:03 AM ET

Kaufman-Renn graduated from high school in 2021 and redshirted during the 2021-22 season at Purdue. He is seeking a temporary restraining order to play a sixth season of college basketball.

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NBA Notes: Cam Whitmore, Warriors, Stephen Curry, Bulls, Noa Essengue

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Free Agency Cam Whitmore is officially free to find his next team. The forward cleared waivers Sunday after being waived by the Cavaliers and officially became an unrestricted free agent, via the RealGM transaction log. Cleveland waived Whitmore on Friday and intends to stretch his $5.46 million salary across three seasons, a move designed primarily […] The post NBA Notes: Cam Whitmore, Warriors, Stephen Curry, Bulls, Noa Essengue appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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DeWanna Bonner Discloses HC Karl Smesko’s Simple 8-Word Pitch That Led Her to Leave Mercury For Dream

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After agreeing to a buyout with the Phoenix Mercury, 39-year-old star DeWanna Bonner now joins a team with postseason aspirations. Bonner is now a member of the Atlanta Dream after playing 37 games with the Phoenix Mercury this season.

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Dream 89, Lynx 81: Time for a Break

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COLLEGE PARK, GEORGIA - AUGUST 30: Napheesa Collier #24 of the Minnesota Lynx shoots the ball as Angel Reese #5 of the Atlanta Dream plays defense during the first quarter at Gateway Center Arena on August 30, 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 Minnesota...

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Cavs could have room for both Khalifa Diop, Saliou Niang

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The Cavaliers may finally be ready to bring in Khalifa Diop. That doesn’t necessarily mean Saliou Niang has been eliminated from the equation. Jake Fischer recently reported that the Cavs intend to use their 14th standard roster spot on a player whose draft rights they already own, with Diop believed to be the most likely […] The post Cavs could have room for both Khalifa Diop, Saliou Niang appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Northwest division watch: Jazz activating youth movement

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Updated Aug 30, 7:27 PM ET

Back at it Dub Nation, taking a virtual tour around the NBA’s offseason division by division to see what’s happening. The Golden State Warriors are trying to recapture their championship magic against a bunch of teams that are more than happy to put the dynasty to sleep for good. We’re still cruising through the Northwest division, so let’s talk some Utah Jazz basketball. Last year the Dubs went 3-1 against Utah, beating them pretty much at will as the Jazz’s season spiraled into the dumpster...

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Ivica Zubac's monster FIBA game will catch Pacers fans' attention

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The Indiana Pacers are less than two months away from kicking off their 2026-27 season, looking to bounce back after an injury-riddled 2025-26 campaign. The Pacers paid a steep price last year to bring in former Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac, sending out a pick that ultimately ended up being number five overall to […] The post Ivica Zubac’s monster FIBA game will catch Pacers fans’ attention appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA sets record straight on LeBron James’ free agency impacting schedule release

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LeBron James’ free agency saga dragged into late July, long past the usual time frame when players agree to free agent deals, and there was growing sentiment that the NBA was starting to get impatient due to the league needing to finalize the 2026-27 schedule release. Even at the ripe old age of 41-years-old, LeBron […] The post NBA sets record straight on LeBron James’ free agency impacting schedule release appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Angel Reese breaks WNBA record with 29th double-double

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Angel Reese had 15 points and 11 rebounds to break a WNBA record with her 29th double-double this season, and the Atlanta Dream defeated the league-leading Minnesota Lynx 89-81 on Sunday afternoon in their last game before the FIBA World Cup break.

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Community Shootaround: Cam Whitmore's Next Team

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After being cut by the Cavaliers two days ago, Cam Whitmore cleared waivers on Sunday and is now an unrestricted free agent, according to RealGM’s official NBA transaction log. Still just 22 years old, Whitmore was considered a potential top-five pick three years ago after spending one college season with Villanova. However, he slipped to […]

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Robert Horry Interested To See How New-Look Lakers Will Perform

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Going into the 2026-27 season, there are a lot of questions surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers. It will be a completely new roster surrounding superstar Luka Doncic and his backcourt partner Austin Reaves, who re-signed on a new four-year deal. Of course, LeBron James is gone, as are important role players such as Rui Hachimura […]

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Tracy McGrady's Virtuoso Debut | New York Knicks

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Looking back there are always moments during those dark years where you truly understand how starved the franchise was for anything good. The Tracy McGrady debut was one of them. It was an OT loss to the Thunder where McGrady anchored the team with a 26 point effort in his Garden debut. I fondly remember watching this game and hoping we had a resurgence from McGrady on the team that would then lead to welcoming LeBron to NY the following offseason. That’s literally was some seasons boiled dow...

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‘A New Low,’ ‘Pathetic’ – WNBA World Reacts As Royce White Brands Himself ‘Rosa Parks’ of WNBA Trans Debate

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The WNBA trans debate has refused to die down in recent weeks. Royce White is one of the most vocal members of Enes Kanter’s movement and has continued the rhetoric on social media in addition to declaring for the 2027 WNBA Draft.

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Tony Parker makes Victor Wembanyama, Spurs prediction that won’t surprise anybody

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If the San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama’s first three seasons in the NBA are anything to go by, there is not much that the French phenom cannot do. The reigning DPOY is very likely to continue to win major plaudits in the coming seasons, and according to Tony Parker, the Spurs are not the […] The post Tony Parker makes Victor Wembanyama, Spurs prediction that won’t surprise anybody appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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