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The issue of transgender athletes’ participation in women’s sports has become a hot-button topic in the WNBA after Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham spoke out against it, apparently to protect her fellow female athletes from the unfair advantages. The sports world’s reaction to the matter has been deeply divided, with some siding with Cunningham and others opposing her position.

With Matisse Thybulle joining the Lakers on a veteran’s minimum, he’ll have a chance at outperforming that contract.

Reese continued to prove why she is one of the WNBA’s most dominant rebounders, but her difficult night around the basket proved costly.

UConn head coach Dan Hurley said coaches who are taking advantage of recent court rulings to make late additions to their programs are doing more harm than good.

Although he was initially expected to stay on Dusty May‘s coaching staff with the Mavericks, Josh Broghamer will be leaving Dallas to join the Magic, reports Marc Stein of The Stein Line (via Twitter). Both Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News and Grant Afseth of DallasSportsJournal.com have confirmed the news and report that Broghamer […]

The Indiana Fever have been dealing with the fallout of politics impacting their team this season. Both Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham have found themselves in stories involving right wing politicians speaking in favor of them against others. While Clark has distanced herself from making any political comments, Cunningham discussing the topic of trans athletes […] The post Megan Rapinoe Calls Out Sophie Cunningham Over WNBA Drama appeared first on HEAVY.

The Liberty are still not playing to the potential of the preseason title favorite.

Stephen A. Smith makes his feelings known on Kawhi Leonard's latest update on alleged salary cap circumvention deals.

Philadelphia 76ers forward LeBron James' offseason workouts continue as he gets ready for his 24th NBA season and first with his new team after signing a two-year, $8 million contract last month.

Kennedy Burke scored 15 points, Brittney Griner blocked a 3-point attempt at the buzzer, and the Connecticut Sun rallied to beat the Phoenix Mercury 75-72 on Friday night. Connecticut guard Leila Lacan went 1 of 2 at the free-throw line with 32.2 seconds left for a 73-70 lead, and added two free throws on the Sun's next possession to regain a three-point advantage. Phoenix inbounded with 12.9 seconds left with no timeouts and Kelsey Plum’s 3-point attempt was blocked by Griner at the top of t...

The Cleveland Sirens are officially joining the WNBA, but how does the expansion team's new name stack up against the rest of the league?

An old face returns, but newer members arrive.

PORTLAND, OREGON - JULY 31: People wait outside of Moda Center before a game between the Portland Fire and the Indiana Fever on July 31, 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 Amanda Loman/Getty Images) | Getty Images There has been a lot going on with the Portland Trail Blazers and the Moda Center, and I fig...

The Hornets traded away two starters this summer in LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges, but Coby White is confident the team can rise up the Eastern Conference standings in 2026/27, according to Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer. “I think we’ve got a really, really good team,” White told Boone. “We’ve got a lot of […]

NBA free agent forward Markieff Morris wants to play for his hometown Philadelphia 76ers.

PHOENIX, AZ - FEBRUARY 22: Matisse Thybulle #4 of the Portland Trail Blazers plays defense during the game against the Phoenix Suns on February 22, 2026 at PHX Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Kate Frese/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The ...

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Denver Nuggets are showing interest in DeMar DeRozan as talks continue to stall with Peyton Watson.

The Philadelphia 76ers are preparing for make a run for an NBA Championship now that they’ve added both Jaylen Brown via trade and LeBron James via free agency. Both players took different avenues to arrive in Philly, but the duo will now team up with Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, and VJ Edgecombe to try and […] The post Rumor: LeBron James could reunite with second championship teammate with 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Despite being fifth in the WNBA standings, the Dallas WIngs have struggled to beat playoff teams. Are they contenders or pretenders?

A former Celtics center entered the WNBA’s transgender-athlete debate with a declaration that immediately raised questions. The post Ex-Celtics Center Declares for WNBA Amid Transgender Athletes Controversy appeared first on HEAVY.

When people discuss who is the GOAT in basketball, it’s often a debate between Michael Jordan and LeBron James. On an episode of “The Big Podcast” hosted by Shaquille O’Neal, he questioned why former teammate Kobe Bryant isn’t included in the conversation. Shaquille O’Neal questions why Kobe Bryant isn’t considered in GOAT debates. “There’s only...

Walker has played seven NBA seasons, but last season played for Maccabi Tel Aviv.

Chelsea Gray and Olivia Miles. | NBAE via Getty Images The 2026 edition of the WNBA’s Rivals Week officially begins on Saturday. Now in its second season, the guidelines that govern the league’s designation of “rivals” remains a bit unclear, with a combination of geographic proximity between teams, teams with historic or still-developing track records of intense clashes and players perceived as possessing somewhat contentious, competitive on-court relationships determining which matchups will...

The Women’s National Basketball Players Association denounced “hate, abuse, and demonization” of the transgender community in a statement Friday amid public uproar over Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham’s recent stance against trans participation in women’s sports. In its statement, the union called on fans to report anyone spreading hateful rhetoric at games. It did not reference Cunningham by name or weigh in on whether trans people should be able to compete freely, but stated broadly that

Caitlin Clark is one of the most divisive players in the WNBA and has recently received significant criticism from detractors for not revealing her stance on the trans-athlete debate. Stephen A.

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - FEBRUARY 02: Head coach Taylor Jenkins of the Memphis Grizzlies looks on against the Milwaukee Bucks during the third quarter at Fiserv Forum on February 02, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Milwaukee Bucks announced their coa...

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Horst may snag heists at the trade table, but he plays darts blindfolded when it comes to the draft, according to Bucks fans.