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Enes Kanter Freedom claims he is excited to play in the WNBA.

Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers went blow-for-blow with dueling 29-point performances Friday night, with Clark's Fever coming out on top 98-87 against Bueckers' shorthanded Wings.

Stephanie White was greeted by cheers instead of boos. Caitlin Clark had 29 points and 10 assists in an entertaining duel with fellow No. 1 overall pick Paige Bueckers, and the Fever beat the Dallas Wings 98-87 on Friday night in a rare game that wasn't marred by on-court or off-court controversies. “We love each other in that locker room and we know there are a lot of people out there that are trying to tear it apart,” White said, three days Indiana's coach denounced the “divisiveness” aroun...

Hoops Rumors is checking in on the 2026 offseason for all 30 NBA teams, recapping the summer’s free agent signings, trades, draft picks, departures, and more. We’ll take a look at each team’s offseason moves and consider what might still be coming before the regular season begins. Today, we’re focusing on the Houston Rockets. Free […]

The WNBA had the perfect opportunity to market a marquee matchup around two of its biggest stars. Instead, Caitlin Clark was left off the promotional poster once again.

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Jon Horst waiting until he had exhausted all options to trade Giannis was acceptable for the majority of Bucks fans.

76ers star Jaylen Brown opens up on the move to Philly and connecting with his new teammates.

New York Liberty forward Satou Sabally is stepping away from the team as she recovers from her second significant head injury in the past 12 months.

Russell Westbrook's stellar NBA career officially came to an end after he announced his retirement in a social media video on Wednesday.

A right knee issue has now forced Azzi Fudd to miss another game as the Dallas Wings visit the Indiana Fever.

Bronny James and Ziaire Williams going from high school teammates to playing for the Lakers is pretty cool.

There's so much negativity swirling right now, but the product on the court has never been better. Here's what you should actually pay attention to.

Brittney Griner and the Connecticut Sun suffered their sixth loss in the last seven games on Thursday, falling to 8-24 on the 2026 WNBA season after a 104-69 loss to Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream. Now, the Sun will look to bounce back on Saturday, hosting Sabrina Ionescu and the New York Liberty. While it hasn't been the season many Connecticut fans were hoping for, Griner has still proven she has something left in the tank at the age of 35.

Caitlin Clark exited Friday's game vs. the Wings right before halftime after twisting her ankle, but fans let out a sigh of relief when she returned.

With the playoffs all but out of reach, the Mercury are left to find meaning in their final nine games and determine what they can carry into next season.

Heat star Giannis Antetokounmpo shares his mindset ahead of the 2026-27 season.

Also, is Cleveland now closer to making a Peyton Watson offer?

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Connecticut could be without two crucial frontcourt players against surging New York

When it comes to basketball conversations about who is the greatest of all time, it's often a debate between Michael Jordan and LeBron James.

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Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers delivered matching 29-point performances on Friday night as the Indiana Fever used a strong fourth quarter to defeat the short-handed Dallas Wings 98-87 in Indianapolis. The two former No. 1 picks will pair up next month at the FIBA World Cup in Berlin. Clark scored or assisted on 51 percent of Indiana's points, while Bueckers finished nearly identically, contributing to 50 percent of Dallas' scoring alongside six assists and six rebounds. The performances mar...

MIAMI, FLORIDA - JULY 16: Giannis Antetokounmpo #7 of the Miami Heat speaks to the media during an introductory press conference at Kaseya Center on July 16, 2026 in Miami, Florida. 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 Megan Briggs/Getty Images) | Getty Images This week, we finally touched on the elephant in the room re. Giannis: th...

Four WNBA players who have been the biggest overpays with the new CBA in 2026, including Alanna Smith and Bridget Carleton.

Mexican forward Karim Lopez, the 21st overall pick in the 2026 draft, officially signed his rookie scale contract with the Grizzlies on July 29, making him the last of this year’s first-round picks to formally join his new NBA team. However, while first-rounders are 30-for-30 in terms of signing their first NBA contracts, the completion […]

Cavaliers and James Harden are in constant communication amid the pursuit of NBA free agents.

Mystics are looking to snap their two-game losing streak on Saturday against the Sparks.

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 22: Ziaire Williams #1 of the Brooklyn Nets warms up before the game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center on March 22, 2026 in Sacramento, California. 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 Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) | Getty Images Chemistry with this iteration of the Lakers will be an u...