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The Los Angeles Sparks get the win against the Washington Mystics in a win lead by a legend on the court Nneka Ogwumike

As the offseason settles into the quiet, I’m taking a Warriors-centric look at Northwest Division. Let’s chat about those Denver Nuggets. They let 23-year old baller Peyton Watson walk and added a 37-year-old DeMar DeRozan. Watson signed a four-year, $22 million deal with Cleveland in a sign-and-trade while Denver told itself Watson’s number was too rich to match. This is a difficult blow for Nuggets’ supporters who watched Watson develop into a solid piece for a Denver team not far removed f...

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The Seattle Storm have one game remaining on their schedule, a matchup at home against the Los Angeles Sparks before the WNBA goes on temporary hiatus for the FIBA World Cup. The Storm have been without veteran guard Natisha Hiedeman for the past three games due to a shoulder injury, and that will continue into Sunday. Natisha Hiedeman was […] The post Storm news: Seattle veteran guard ruled out for Sparks clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Heading into the weekend, Teresa Weatherspoon and Stephanie Ready highlighted Angel Reese’s “offensive strides” and pointed out that the Atlanta Dream star is “trusting her work. ” However, the WNBA world wasn’t pleased with their statements, and fuming fans stormed social media.

Amid Jonathan Kuminga’s move to join the Minnesota Timberwolves, many have wondered about his position on the ascendant, young Western Conference team. But in an interview with Run It Back, Kuminga’s agent laid out how his client will fit with the team. "Melo, Ant, Jaden, JK, Rudy… Chris Finch did a great job of explaining […] The post Jonathan Kuminga’s agent reveals his role in Minnesota’s lineup appeared first on ClutchPoints.

While the Clippers, the Raptors and the rest of the NBA await the findings of the investigation into possible salary cap circumvention by Steve Ballmer and Kawhi Leonard, ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne reported Thursday in a radio interview that some progress is being made in the case, relays Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. “I know that the investigators […]

Satou Sabally’s return to the court remains surrounded by uncertainty. Now, two weeks after the forward stepped away from the New York Liberty indefinitely, head coach Chris DeMarco offered an encouraging update about how she’s handling the most difficult part of her season.

WHITE PLAINS, NY - APRIL 3: A general view of the arena before the game between the Maine Celtics and the Westchester Knicks during the Eastern Conference Semifinals of the 2025 G League Playoffs on April 3, 2025 at the Westchester County Center in White Plains, New York. 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: Copyri...

Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving revealed as potential Heat targets if things go wrong this upcoming season.

DeWanna Bonner had been the talk of the town for a minute now when she announced she had reached a buyout with the Phoenix Mercury. It was quite evident that Bonner wanted one last shot at the WNBA championship, and staying with the eliminated Mercury side wouldn’t help matters.

ARLINGTON, TX - AUGUST 25: The Dallas Wings huddle up after the game against the Portland Fire on August 25, 2026 at the College Park Center in Arlington, TX. 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 Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The Dallas Wings (23-16) h...

Phoenix sits behind the Lakers in the latest odds, but the gap may say more about perception than certainty.

Miami Heat could reunite with Gabe Vincent as final offseason move.

It’s August 29. High school football has started. College football is here. The NFL is right around the corner. And here at Hoops Wire, we’ve somehow published 21 NBA posts on a sunny Saturday in late August. These are the types of things I think about this time of year. Mostly, I’ve been thinking about what […] The post A few words about Hoops Wire, and where we’re headed appeared first on Hoops Wire.

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 12: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers and NFL star, Von Miller, trade jerseys after the game against the Denver Nuggets on December 12, 2019 at the Pepsi Center 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Bart Young/NBAE via Getty Image...

Terance Mann found himself in the early stages of a rebuilding project when he was traded to the Nets last summer, but he believes the team is headed in the right direction after a few offseason additions, Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe writes in a subscriber-only story. Speaking at his annual youth basketball camp […]

With no GM in place, Nitecast Media's Nick Hamilton says the Sparks should part ways with Lynne Roberts and start fresh to win in the WNBA.

Horston: 'I'm taking my time more. I'm being more present in the moment and I'm being a lot more grateful for everything' The post Jordan Horston’s defense-first journey back from injury appeared first on The IX Sports.

James Harden and Donovan Mitchell know how to score. They’ve each been doing it for a very long time. What remains to be seen is whether the two can become something more than a pair of very talented guards sharing the same backcourt. Because at this point, that’s probably what the Cavaliers need to become […] The post For James Harden, Donovan Mitchell and Cavs, the introduction is over appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Enes Kanter was ejected and subsequently banned from the Chicago Sky’s home games at Wintrust Arena. While the league was expected to eventually ban the former NBA player from future WNBA games, he didn’t receive the ban.

Three NBA executives discuss how changes in the most recent Collective Bargaining Agreement are helping to ensure competitive balance in an interview with Jeff Zillgitt of NBA.com. NBA executive vice president and deputy general counsel Dan Rube, executive vice president and head of basketball operations James Jones and executive vice president and head of basketball […]

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 1: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Dillon Brooks #3 of the Phoenix Suns look on during the game on December 1, 2025 at Crypto.Com Arena 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE ...

Nostalgia is coming back to Brooklyn in 2026. According to the NBA Uniform Tracker, the Brooklyn Nets will bring back their 2018-19 City Edition uniforms for the 2026-27 season. The Brooklyn Nets are bringing back their 2018-19/2025-26 "City Edition" for the upcoming season pic.twitter.com/GOWtIIPlCO — NBA Uniform Tracker™ (@nbaunitracker) August 29, 2026 This will not be the uniform’s first return. The Nets brought back the Coogi-inspired “Brooklyn Camo” design for 11 games last season...

Reeve: 'Chloe really has a shot-making ability from the perimeter' The post Chloe Bibby looks to shoot her way into Minnesota’s rotation appeared first on The IX Sports.

LOS ANGELES – When the Los Angeles Sparks first signed Tonie Morgan to a developmental contract earlier this season, head coach Lynne Roberts was eager to see two things from her. One, her skill as a natural point guard, and two, her ability to put pressure on the rim . Before the Kelsey Plum trade, the All-Star guard had been the only guard on the […] The post Sparks news: LA’s Tonie Morgan opens up on ‘main goal’ during rookie season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Celtics center Neemias Queta was removed from Portugal’s FIBA World Cup qualifier on Friday after suffering an apparent injury (hat tip to Real GM). Head coach Mario Gomes told reporters after the game that the decision to take Queta out was precautionary. “We still don’t know if he has any problems or not, but we […]

Kate Martin has been waived by the Sparks.

The Golden State Warriors haven't had the offseason many expected, and one of their under-the-radar moves illustrates why.

Reacting to the Washington Mystics embracing the controversial "young hoes" moniker, sports media commentator Jason Whitlock criticized off-court WNBA branding trends and modern cultural shifts.