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WNBA Fans Question Officiating After Refs Upgrade Sophie Cunningham's Foul to Flagrant in Fever vs Aces

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A referee call on Sophia Cunningham in the first quarter of the Indiana Fever’s opening playoff game against the Las Vegas Aces faced the wrath of fans. The Fever fanbase has already slammed referees on multiple occasions during the regular season, and a Chelsea Gray play on Sunday gave them another reason to do so.

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WNBA photo essay: How the Atlanta Dream turned an 11-point deficit into a celebratory Game 1 win

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Angel Reese and the Dream bench celebrate during Game 1. | Christina Merrion. Game 1 of the first-round WNBA playoff series between the No. 4-seed Atlanta Dream and No. 5-seed Washington Mystics began in all-too-typical Atlanta fashion. The Dream team that closed out the season playing with confidence and crispness was nowhere to be seen as the Mystics executed in ways the belied their inexperience. Something, however, woke up the Dream at halftime, with Atlanta, after trailing by as many as ...

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Indiana Fever can blame defense for Game 1 loss to Vegas | The IX Basketball

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Updated Sep 28, 7:44 PM ET

The Indiana Fever had many struggles in Game 1 of their series against the Aces, but none need more attention than their defense The post Indiana Fever can blame defense for Game 1 loss to Las Vegas Aces appeared first on The IX Sports.

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Mystics vs. Dream Game 1 final score: Washington loses 92-77

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ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 27: Sonia Citron #22 of the Washington Mystics high fives Shakira Austin #0 of the Washington Mystics during the game against the Atlanta Dream during Round One Game One of the 2026 WNBA Playoffs on September 27, 2026 at Gateway Center Arena at College Park 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. Mand...

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Suns Notes: Bridges, Maluach, Ighodaro, Booker

Hoops RumorsOutlet infoNBA logoNBAUpdated Sep 28, 2:19 AM ET

The Suns were able to fill their hole at power forward by trading for Miles Bridges earlier this summer. That raises the question of how the 6’7″ athlete will fit in with Phoenix’s tough-nosed identity from last season, Duane Rankin writes in five-questions preview for the Arizona Republic. Bridges’ primary offensive value has always come […]

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Scattered thoughts headed into Celtics training camp

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Updated Sep 28, 3:34 PM ET

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JULY 06: Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens speaks during a media availability at The Auerbach Center on July 06, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Jaiden Tripi/Getty Images) | Getty Images Sometimes the sponge of my brain becomes oversaturated but...

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Sources: Pistons' Duren not at media day amid contract standoff

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Updated Sep 28, 8:10 PM ET

Pistons All-Star center Jalen Duren is not attending the team's media day on Monday or the start of training camp as the contract standoff continues, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Monday.

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Pistons Waive Gary Harris

Hoops RumorsOutlet infoNBA logoNBAUpdated Sep 28, 2:08 AM ET

The Pistons have waived shooting guard Gary Harris, Michael Scotto reports for HoopsHype (via Twitter). After picking up his $3.8MM player option at the start of the summer, Harris was acquired by Detroit as part of the six-team trade in July that sent Santi Aldama to the Mavericks, Khris Middleton to the Wizards, and John […]

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Warriors Sign Miles Kelly, Set Training Camp Roster

Hoops RumorsOutlet infoNBA logoNBAUpdated Sep 28, 2:47 AM ET

The Warriors have signed free agent guard Miles Kelly to a training camp deal, the team announced today (via Twitter). Kelly spent three years at Georgia Tech and one with Auburn prior to going undrafted last year. He spent most of his rookie NBA season on a two-way contract with Dallas prior to being waived […]

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Liberty push No. 1-seed Lynx to brink in stunning Game 1 upset

ESPN WNBAOutlet infoWNBA logoWNBAUpdated Sep 28, 2:22 PM ET

Breanna Stewart put up 34 points and 12 rebounds to help the Liberty to a Game 1 upset of the No. 1-seeded Lynx.

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Indiana Fever Announce Injury Report for Game 1 vs. Las Vegas Aces

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The Indiana Fever will begin the 2026 WNBA playoffs on the road on Sunday. The Fever visit the Las Vegas Aces at the Michelob Ultra Arena for Game 1 of their first-round series matchup. It’s a rematch of the 2025 WNBA semifinals, wherein the Aces outlasted the Fever in one of the best playoff series […] The post Indiana Fever Announce Injury Report for Game 1 vs. Las Vegas Aces appeared first on HEAVY.

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Heat To Sign Dennis Smith Jr.

Hoops RumorsOutlet infoNBA logoNBAUpdated Sep 28, 12:56 AM ET

Free agent point guard Dennis Smith Jr. has reached a contract agreement with the Heat, agent Daniel Hazan tells Chris Haynes of NBA on Prime and NBA TV (Twitter link). According to Haynes, the Heat have been closely monitoring the seven-year veteran throughout the offseason. The terms of the deal were not disclosed, but Smith’s […]

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ESPN places Giannis Antetokounmpo fifth in NBA rankings - TalkBasket.net

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ESPN has ranked Giannis Antetokounmpo as the fifth-best player in the NBA, placing the Miami Heat superstar behind Nikola Jokic, Victor Wembanyama, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luka Doncic. The ranking comes after Miami made a major move to acquire Antetokounmpo, giving up a significant package of players and draft assets. While such a deal could suggest […] The post ESPN places Giannis Antetokounmpo fifth in NBA rankings appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Knicks Sign Kevin McCullar, Tyler Nickel To Two-Way Deals

Hoops RumorsOutlet infoNBA logoNBAUpdated Sep 28, 12:15 AM ET

The Knicks have signed Kevin McCullar Jr. and Tyler Nickel to two-way contracts, the team announced today (Twitter links). McCullar has spent the past two seasons with New York on two-way deals after being selected 56th overall in the 2024 draft. He made 21 regular season appearances in 2025/26, averaging 2.4 points in 7.4 minutes […]

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