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A new playoff spotlight: Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers set for their WNBA postseason debuts

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Updated Sep 27, 8:59 AM ET

Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers are set to make their WNBA postseason debuts while Caitlin Clark returns to the playoffs after missing last season because of injury. The WNBA postseason begins Sunday with four first-round matchups. Clark's Fever face A'ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces in a rematch of last season's semifinals.

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Magic Johnson, Pau Gasol & More Lakers Tributes To Lawrence Tanter

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It isn’t often that a PA announcer is such a vital and beloved member of any organization, but that was undoubtedly the case with the legendary Lawrence Tanter, who served in that role with the Los Angeles Lakers for more than 40 years. The announcement of Tanter’s passing sent a shockwave throughout the Lakers organization […]

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Hawks announce training camp roster

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ATLANTA, GA - FEBRUARY 5: Jalen Johnson #1, Nickeil Alexander-Walker #7, and Corey Kispert #24 of the Atlanta Hawks celebrates during the game against the Utah Jazz on February 5, 2026 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Joe Boatman/NBAE via Ge...

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Caleb Wilson’s 3-word hype message will get fans fired up for 2026-27 season

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The Chicago Bulls will begin training camp next week. They are set to prepare for the Caleb Wilson era. The No.4 pick in the Draft is poised to be the breakout star coming out of Chicago. He already knows the importance of the task at hand, as evidenced by his latest social media post. Wilson […] The post Caleb Wilson’s 3-word hype message will get fans fired up for 2026-27 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Knicks Could Be Strong Match for Johni Broome After His Release

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The Knick are the only team in the league with all three two-way spots open. While Liam Robbins seems to have a leg up on being the two-way big, the recently waived Johni Broome could be an intriguing developmental project. submitted by /u/Joeblowpublic [link] [comments]

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2026 WNBA Playoffs Preview - Round 1: New York Liberty vs. Minnesota Lynx » Winsidr

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Updated Sep 27, 12:13 PM ET

Minnesota and New York will meet again in the WNBA postseason, the first since their electric 2024 Finals matchup. This series may be an opening matchup between the one seed Lynx and eighth seed Liberty, but there will be no shortage of firepower brought by both teams. Minnesota comes into the postseason with the league’s… The post 2026 WNBA Playoffs Preview – Round 1: New York Liberty vs. Minnesota Lynx appeared first on Winsidr.

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Deuce McBride 'Disappointed' with Knicks Contract Talks, 'I'd Love to Get Something Done'

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New York Knicks guard Miles "Deuce" McBride is entering the final season of a three-year, $13 million contract that pays him just under $4 million in 2026-27. He's scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent next offseason unless he and the Knicks can agree to terms on a new deal.

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“Not Gonna Have Two Fever Players”: WNBA Awards Voter Justifies Choosing Between Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell for All-WNBA First Team

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Reporter and awards voter Noa Dalzell made a rather unpopular choice by picking only one of Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell on the All-WNBA First Team in her ballot. Dalzell, a WNBA-recognized voter this year for the 10 major season-ending awards, felt it was only right to pick at least one representative from each playoff team for the All-WNBA selection, whether it was the First Team or the Second Team.

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Saturday Posted & Toasted Notes: KAT talks, falling stars, camp decisions, life choices

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Updated Sep 26, 1:45 PM ET

UNSPECIFIED - CIRCA 1900: Zoology - Reptiles - Thorny devil or lizard (Moloch horridus). (Photo By DEA / C. DANI I. JESKE/De Agostini via Getty Images) | De Agostini via Getty Images Back-to-back daily Notes posts are all you need to know to start believing the season is right around the corner, starting with Monday’s media day. Can’t wait! Karl-Anthony Towns’ contract situation remains the biggest storyline entering Knicks training camp. SNY’s Ian Begley reported the Knicks and Towns have re...

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Lakers fans are going to miss Lawrence Tanter

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You may not know his name. You may not know his face.  But you know his voice.  If you’re a Lakers fan, you’ve likely heard longtime PA announcer Lawrence Tanter, who died at age 76.  Los Angeles Lakers public address announcer Lawrence Tanter is seen during an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers...

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Rob Pelinka Had Introductory Meeting With New Lakers Owners Josh Kushner And Bob Iger

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The Los Angeles Lakers have undergone a lot of organizational changes this offseason with the biggest obviously being Mark Walter selling his majority shares of the franchise to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger. The Lakers had only just begun incorporating Walter’s vision within the franchise, so to have to switch that so soon is something […]

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The Pindown: Ausar Gets Paid, Duren Standoff Continues

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The guys discuss Ausar Thompson’s recent extension and Jalen Duren’s final (maybe?) few days as a restricted free agent. With Media Day on Monday, we’re nearing the end of the JD saga. We’ve got you covered for all this and more in this week’s episode! View Link You can watch the entire episode on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

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