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Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images The New York Liberty faced the Chicago Sky on Tuesday night. With the third quarter and the shot clock winding down, Natasha Cloud caught the ball five feet behind the top of the key. She had no choice but to heave a skying 27-footer over Rebekah Gardner, a low-percentage shot that everybody watching the game, whether on television or from the Liberty bench, thought was going in. To that point, Cloud had scored 24 points on 10-of-14 shooting, 4-of-5 from deep. “She...

Early this month, Sophie Cunningham told reporters that she wanted the conversation around her to shift back to basketball. That proved easier said than done.

The Buss family reiterated its intention to sell the remaining stake in the Los Angeles Lakers, stating that five of the six siblings in the Buss trust remain "united" in the decision. The statement, provided to ESPN's Shams Charania on Tuesday, is in response to Jeanie Buss's declared intention to contest the sale. "The Los Angeles Lakers have never been just a basketball team. They have been one of the greatest privileges of our lives," the family said. "Our focus has always been on what we...

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The injury arrived with the Liberty in the midst of a tight race for playoff positioning. It wasn't immediately clear how long Jones will be sidelined.

The Warriors reportedly attempted to get in the mix for several bigger-name players this offseason, but were ultimately unsuccessful. Now, their ambitions to improve the roster will likely have to wait until the trade deadline, as general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. alluded to recently, per Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area. “We have multiple ways […]

Caitlin Clark had another stellar night for the Indiana Fever, as she helped her team get past the Toronto Tempo on the road Tuesday.

After Tuesday afternoon’s shootaround, Sophie Cunningham was happy to talk about something other than the transgender athlete controversy that has followed the WNBA in recent months. Instead of that divisive issue, the Indiana Fever guard was asked about a different aspect of her growing profile and whether those qualities are helping bring new eyes to women’s basketball.

As is always the case, the Lakers are full of drama when it comes to the sale of the team.

Kelsey Mitchell scored 16 points in the first quarter and finished with 29 before sitting out the fourth, Caitlin Clark added 24 points and the Fever beat the Tempo 101-95 on Tuesday for their fifth straight victory.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 18: Angel Reese #5 of the Atlanta Dream drives against A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces in the third quarter of their game at Michelob ULTRA Arena on August 18, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Dream defeated the Aces 97-82. 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 Ethan Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images ...

The New York Knicks are still enjoying their offseason, but Josh Hart is already in his A-game—in trolling on social media. Even amid their much-deserved break, Hart has not missed a beat. He is like the Mikal Bridges of X. With a higher efficiency rating. Hart attended the wedding of Karl-Anthony Towns and Jordyn Woods […] The post Knicks’ Josh Hart hilariously tells Jose Alvarado to ‘shut up’ over claim appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Indiana Fever star Kelsey Mitchell had 29 points in three quarters, but did not play in the fourth and went to the locker room. Here's the latest from Toronto.

Mitchell was dominating but "overheated" according to her coach.

The Indiana Fever were in wire-to-wire control during their win over the Toronto Tempo in Toronto on Tuesday, but that didn’t stop the game from getting a little chippy. In the third quarter, Tempo All-Star guard Marina Mabrey swiped at Fever All-Star guard Kelsey Mitchell, who stopped in her tracks to shove Mabrey in the…

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A set of footprints on the court, with an “O” in one and “G” in the other, marked the approximate spot of Anunoby’s historic moment. Fans along the outside tried to capture his presence with their phones.

SAN ANTONIO, TX - JUNE 13: Julian Champagnie #30 of the San Antonio Spurs grabs the rebound during the game against the New York Knicks during Game Five of the 2026 NBA Finals on June 13, 2026 at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. 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 Nathaniel S. ...

The WNBA continues to expand at a rapid pace. One of its latest expansion teams, the Toronto Tempo, hosted Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever on Tuesday, and Canada was buzzing to see the Fever phenom. “There has never been a professional athlete in North American team sports who has changed her league and the…

SACRAMENTO, CA - MARCH 15: Isaiah Collier #8 of the Utah Jazz looks on during the game against the Sacramento Kings on March 15, 2026 at Golden 1 Center 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 Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The Utah Jazz are...

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham has become a key piece for Stephanie White's team.

Caitlin Clark has been unstoppable this season to say the least. She is also strengthening her case as the WNBA‘s biggest star to date. The Indiana Fever guard earned props as Eastern Conference Player of the Week for Week 12…

The Chicago Sky made a key decision regarding one of their former second-round picks Tuesday.

The Sixers have rarely had the kind of firepower that they currently boast, nor have they had the ability to withstand injuries to key starters and still have scoring options, Adam Aaronson writes for The Philly Voice. That depth provides a lot of built-in security but also raises questions about which lineups head coach Nick […]

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Los Angeles, CA - March 12: Mark Walter, left, a majority owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, and Jeanie Buss, minority owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, talk as the Lakers play the Chicago Bulls at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles Thursday, March 12, 2026. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) Between Mark Walter selling the team to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner and the Buss family’s predictable in-fighting over whether to join them, there has been a constant stream of information a...

The Indiana Fever and the Atlanta Dream got a record-breaking number of viewers in last Sunday's huge WNBA matchup.

'The Spectacle,' 'The Show,' whatever you want to call her, Miles' rookie season has been unbelievable.

Caitlin Clark continues to have arguably her best season to date. The WNBA acknowledged her strong play again with her fourth Player of the Week honor this campaign. She averaged 25.7 points, 9.7 assists and 3.3 rebounds over the last…

TORONTO, CANADA - JULY 14: Lauren Betts #51 of the Washington Mystics and Nyara Sabally #8 of the Toronto Tempo battle for a rebound during the first half of the WNBA game at Coca-Cola Coliseum on July 14, 2026 in Toronto, Canada. 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 Tara Walton/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Washington Mystics ho...