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‘This Is Beyond Weird’ – WNBA World Rips Gabby Williams’ Bold Admission About Trans Athletes Amid Sophie Cunningham Drama

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Golden State forward Gabby Williams said Thursday she would welcome a transgender teammate or opponent, weighing in on the debate that has followed the league for three weeks. Williams, who signed a three-year, $3.

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Gray's buzzer 3s lift Aces over Fever after Clark's miscues

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Updated Aug 7, 9:15 AM ET

Chelsea Gray made two buzzer-beating 3-pointers after Caitlin Clark's uncharacteristic mistakes, the first to force overtime and the second to give the Aces a victory over the Fever on Thursday night.

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Tyrese Maxey Speaks On Convincing LeBron James To Join 76ers And Jaylen Brown's Wild Skydiving Idea

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Tyrese Maxey reveals how much he had to convince LeBron James to join him on the 76ers and how he reacted to Jaylen Brown's wild idea for celebrating a potential championship.

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Late rally lifts Sparks over Lynx

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - AUGUST 6: Napheesa Collier #24 of the Minnesota Lynx boxes out Nneka Ogwumike #30 of the Los Angeles Sparks during the game on August 6, 2026 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 Jordan Johnson/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE ...

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3 thoughts as the Wings look for a get-right win against the Golden State Valkyries

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SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JUNE 17: Arike Ogunbowale #24 of the Dallas Wings controls the ball against Veronica Burton #22 of the Golden State Valkyries during a WNBA Commissioner's Cup game on June 17, 2026 at Chase Center in San Francisco, CA. (Photo by Matthew Huang/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Dallas Wings (19-12) will host the Golden State Valkyries (21-9) on Friday at the team’s future home, just days after announcing that all 2027 home games would b...

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Stephanie White’s Visibly Frustrated as Early Caitlin Clark Decision Becomes Talking Point Among WNBA Fans

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A first-quarter foul call on Caitlin Clark sparked outrage among WNBA fans, and Stephanie White’s reaction said it all. The Indiana Fever just played their most anticipated game of this week as they locked horns with the defending champion Las Vegas Aces.

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‘Sold the game’: Criticism rises against Caitlin Clark after she gets ‘punked’ to lose game

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The Indiana Fever are doing their best to keep the focus on basketball, following weeks of controversy tied to comments reserve guard Sophie Cunningham made about transgender athletes participating in women’s sports. After initially doubling down, Cunningham is now calling for the media to recenter the conversation around the team on basketball. “There is so…

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The Spurs need Luke Kornet to develop a floater to be a playoff contributor

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Updated Aug 6, 11:49 PM ET

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - MAY 24: Luke Kornet #7 of the San Antonio Spurs drives to the basket during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder during Game Four of the NBA Western Conference Finals on May 24, 2026 at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 (Phot...

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WNBA Discussion: Portland Fire vs. Toronto Tempo

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PORTLAND, OREGON - AUGUST 02: Carla Leite #0 of the Portland Fire is introduced before the game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Moda Center on August 02, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. 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 Soobum Im/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Portland Fire face off against the Toronto Tempo tonight at the Moda Cen...

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Mitchell Robinson still has Josh Hart's back even after Knicks exit

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Josh Hart had trouble stomaching the sight of Mitchell Robinson in green, but he still has deep gratitude for his former New York Knicks teammate. When a social media user posted a compilation of all the times the veteran wing has been left hanging during his NBA career, the new Boston Celtics center offered his […] The post Mitchell Robinson still has Josh Hart’s back even after Knicks exit appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bucks’ Tyler Herro soaks it all in during first visit to facility since trade

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The Milwaukee Bucks moved on from Giannis Antetokounmpo as they now have Tyler Herro as one of their top players ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season. Antetokounmpo is now on Miami’s roster after the Bucks traded him and Bobby Portis to the Heat. In exchange, they got Herro Nate Ament, Kasparas Jakucionis, Jaime Jaquez Jr., […] The post Bucks’ Tyler Herro soaks it all in during first visit to facility since trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Peyton Watson rumour round-up

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Updated Aug 7, 7:41 PM ET

DENVER, CO - JANUARY 11: Peyton Watson #8 of the Denver Nuggets looks on during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks on January 11, 2026 at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. 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 Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Despite being ...

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Indiana Fever return to friendlier atmosphere after rallies and hearing boos on road trip

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Caitlin Clark, Sophie Cunningham and the Indiana Fever received a welcome respite from the glaring spotlight Thursday. Back home, in Indiana, it was back to basketball. On a day nearly half of the 12-member U.S. FIBA Women's World Cup team took the court in Indianapolis, Fever coach Stephanie White and Las Vegas Aces coach Becky Hammon managed to talk about the matchups between two of the WNBA's top teams.

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Jaylen Brown Ready To 'Sacrifice,' Win With Sixers

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A month after he was officially traded to a former division rival, star wing Jaylen Brown was formally introduced as a member of the Sixers at a Thursday press conference (YouTube link), writes Dan Gelston of The Associated Press. The five-time All-Star said he tossed his phone across the room when he first learned he […]

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How to live stream Sparks vs Lynx: WNBA, TV channel

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The league-leading Minnesota Lynx return home Thursday night looking to continue their dominance when they host the Los Angeles Sparks at Target Center. How to Watch Sparks vs Lynx Minnesota has been one of the WNBA’s most consistent teams all…

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Where Warriors' Draymond Green redrafts himself in his star-studded 2012 class

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Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green redrafted the 2012 NBA Draft class, putting himself at No. 3 based on personal and team accolades.

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What Cedric Maxwell told Jaylen Brown about Jayson Tatum's Celtics return from injury

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Boston Celtics two-time champion and radio broadcaster Cedric Maxwell believes that Jaylen Brown leading the Celtics to one of the NBA’s best records last season prompted Jayson Tatum’s return in March. Celtics’ Maxwell told ClutchPoints he’s still in awe over the franchise’s trade with the Philadelphia 76ers, which he says set the stage for LeBron […] The post What Cedric Maxwell told Jaylen Brown about Jayson Tatum’s Celtics return from injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers' Mike Gansey says Joel Embiid is healthy, 'extra motivated'

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Updated Aug 7, 2:30 AM ET

Joel Embiid is healthy and "extra motivated" with LeBron James and Jaylen Brown now on his side, according to 76ers president of basketball operations Mike Gansey.

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