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When you, Hardwood Houdini, write that Jaylen Brown "doesn't have the highest IQ, nor is he the most adaptable player," what evidence supports that assertion? Have you administered an IQ test to Brown? Does his winning a recent championship-series MVP not confer some level of adaptability? How about one of the most adaptable, ​brilliant, prepared basketball players ever (wonder who) enthusiastically expressing that Jaylen Brown now being a 76er is a key reason he (yes, LeBron) signed for a re...

The Liberty could be as close to full strength Saturday as they’ve been in more than a month.

The Sky's home game against the Valkyries was interrupted when multiple sex toys were thrown on the court Friday night, the second straight night for a disruption similar to what occurred in several WNBA games last season.

Bronny James doesn't have any strong takes about his father leaving the Los Angeles Lakers to join the Philadelphia 76ers this offseason.

Many WNBA fans would name Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers as the two most popular players in the league, but that doesn’t mean they like each other. Both superstars got tense during a noteworthy action last night in the close Indiana Fever vs Dallas Wings game. Bueckers ended up getting the last laugh after Dallas […] The post Paige Bueckers Expected To Get Fined Over Caitlin Clark Incident appeared first on HEAVY.

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 10: Egor Demin #8 of the Brooklyn Nets looks on during the game against the New York Knicks during the 2026 NBA Las Vegas Summer League on July 10, 2026 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 Candice Ward/NBAE via Get...

The Chicago Sky’s game against the Golden State Valkyries was interrupted in the third quarter when several sex toys were thrown toward the court. At least three objects were thrown, and at least one landed on the court. It is the second consecutive day a WNBA game has been disrupted by a spectator throwing a sex toy onto the court, as Thursday’s game between the Los Angeles Sparks and Atlanta Dream was likewise delayed. The ION broadcast did not mention the incident on Friday, focusing on the S

WASHINGTON, D.C. - AUGUST 21: Olivia Miles #5 of the Minnesota Lynx dribbles the ball during the game against the Washington Mystics on August 21, 2026 at CareFirst Arena in Washington, D.C. 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 Kenny Giarla/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Image...

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - AUGUST 16: Nyadiew Puoch #13 of the Portland Fire handles the ball during the first half of the WNBA game at Mortgage Matchup Center on August 16, 2026 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. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Portland Fire will take on the Toronto Tempo tonight ...

As the New York Knicks prepare to defend their title, Josh Hart is waiting on a contract extension. However, a report from Hoopsview said the Knicks will not give Hart a max contract extension worth a purported $132 million over four years. Instead, he will be offered a three-year $60-62 million deal, per James L. […] The post Josh Hart drops hilarious $131 million reaction to max extension report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The New York Liberty announced a decision on guard Sabrina Ionescua and center Jonquel Jones before the WNBA game against the Indiana Fever.

PHOENIX, AZ - JULY 7: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 and Assistant Coach Vin Baker of the Milwaukee Bucks chats during practice and media availability as part of the 2021 NBA Finals on July 7, 2021 at Phoenix Suns 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2021 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE v...

Is Defense, Championship Experience Lacking? The post Indiana Fever: 4 Reasons They Can't Win the WNBA Title appeared first on Ballislife.com.

The Fever continue their road trip on Saturday.

In an interview with USA Today on Wednesday, Sophie Cunningham discussed the WNBA leadership led by commissioner Cathy Engelbert. The Indiana Fever guard praised the former Deloitte CEO but added that the league needs someone “bold” and “confident, who wants the best for the players and not maybe for themselves all the time.

The Lakers always have a flare for the drama, including the latest surrounding its ownership, which has fans uneasy.

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - JULY 22: Aliyah Boston #7, Caitlin Clark #22, and Kelsey Mitchell #0 of the Indiana Fever are honored for being selected as 2026 WNBA All-Stars before the game against the Connecticut Sun on July 22, 2026 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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: Copy...

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to miss out on a Klay Thompson homecoming.

Klay Thompson, who had been tied to the Lakers this summer, reached a buyout agreement with the Nuggets on Friday and plans to sign a two-year, $13 million deal with the Heat. What does that mean for the Purple and Gold?  Thompson was far from the perfect fit for the Lakers, even though the team very...

Earlier this summer, the Nuggets offered Peyton Watson a four-year contract worth around $70MM, Brian Windhorst of ESPN confirmed on the Hoops Collective podcast (YouTube link). Marc Stein of The Stein previously reported Denver had offered its restricted free agent a deal in that range. According to Windhorst, there were multiple teams who were interested […]

Even with superstars on their team, it might not be so easy to finish on top.

Klay’s headed to the Heat, joining a lineage of Golden State favorites who found another basketball life in South Beach.

Los Angeles Sparks star Nneka Ogwumike announced on Wednesday that her 15-year professional career will come to an end at the end of the 2026 WNBA season . Ogwumike’s tenure has been remarkable not just because of the points she scored or the awards she collected, but because of the influence she has had on the league as a whole. The first overall […] The post Nneka Ogwumike’s top 7 WNBA career moments appeared first on ClutchPoints.

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 8: Disney Executive, Bob Iger and Maverick Carter attend the game between the LA Clippers and the Los Angeles Lakers on March 8, 2020 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2020 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images) | ...

After spending the past eight years as a Bucks assistant coach, Vin Baker is leaving his position to join Erik Spoelstra‘s staff with the Heat, sources tell NBA insider Chris Haynes (Twitter link). Baker has a close relationship with two-time Giannis Antetokounmpo, Miami’s major offseason addition, Haynes adds. According to Barry Jackson of The Miami […]

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PORTLAND, OREGON - JULY 21: General manager Joe Cronin of the Portland Trail Blazers speaks during a press conference at Moda Center on July 21, 2025 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Amanda Loman/Getty Images) | Getty Images The NBA is facing a bunch of new frontiers in 2026. New owners, new draft rules, a fairly-new salary cap structure…it’s a brave new world out there. Evolving into it is hard for any General Manager. As franchises negotiate their way through this era, we’re starting to see s...

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After it was announced Klay Thompson was heading to Miami, DeRozan's choice became much more clear.