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Angel Reese Creates Rare WNBA History In First Game Back After FIBA Break - Fadeaway World

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Updated Sep 18, 5:58 PM ET

Atlanta Dream star Angel Reese continues to cement her status as one of the best players in the WNBA. The three-time All-Star recently helped Team USA win gold at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin before quickly making an immediate impact in her return to the regular season. ​During the Dream’s 103-59 victory […]

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“You’re Not Even That Good”: Critic Slams Sophie Cunningham After Adam Silver Conversation on Next WNBA Commissioner

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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver finds himself in the crosshairs of the WNBA’s new commissioner search amid a very dramatic time for the sister league. There’s been a fair degree of intrigue and fan backlash after Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham revealed that Silver personally reached out to her to discuss the upcoming WNBA commissioner vacancy.

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“Conscious Effort”: Caitlin Clark Comes Clean on Actions to Escape $1,500 Punishment Before WNBA Playoffs

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Updated Sep 18, 3:17 AM ET

The image of Caitlin Clark arguing with a referee on the court has been a familiar sight this season. It’s no secret that Clark and the Indiana Fever have struggled with their foul rate ever since the WNBA adopted officiating changes before the start of this season.

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Recap: Mystics blow out Sky with 110-80 win

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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...

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Raptors Notes: Kawhi, Clips Trade, Barnes, Charles, More

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Appearing on TSN earlier this week (YouTube link), ESPN’s Shams Charania discussed the blockbuster trade that finally sent Kawhi Leonard back to the Raptors on Monday after it was initially agreed to on June 30. When asked whether the Clippers and Raptors considered altering the original terms of the deal after Los Angeles was forced […]

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'Freaking Hard': Sophie Cunningham Issues Strong Warning About Sonia Citron Before Mystics Matchup - Fadeaway World

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Updated Sep 18, 1:54 PM ET

Washington Mystics star Sonia Citron remains one of the league’s most impressive young players. The two-time All-Star remains a crucial piece for Mystics as they battle for crucial seeding during the final week of the regular season. Of course, they are currently neck and neck with the Indiana Fever, who sit ahead of them in […]

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Gilbert Arenas says Knicks won’t repeat as champions - TalkBasket.net

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Gilbert Arenas does not expect the New York Knicks to win a second consecutive championship, pointing to the way NBA teams adjust after losing to a champion and the changes made around the league. Speaking on Gil’s Arena, Arenas argued that New York’s decision to largely maintain its championship core could make it harder for […] The post Gilbert Arenas says Knicks won’t repeat as champions appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Candace Parker Reacts After Caitlin Clark, Adidas Go Back and Forth on Social Media Over Sneaker Release Dates

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The WNBA is all set to get back to business after the FIBA World Cup break, but Caitlin Clark and Adidas found some time for a little sneaker banter. The Fever recently shared photos from their practice session ahead of their first game following the World Cup break, and several players were spotted wearing Clark’s signature Nike Caitlin 1s.

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“Psychotic”: Sophie Cunningham Voices Frustration with WNBA Media While Clearing the Air Around Her Caitlin Clark Comments

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Updated Sep 18, 1:18 AM ET

Indiana Fever players and fans have found themselves in a conundrum, but this is the kind of problem any WNBA team would happily have. As the regular season draws to a close, the Fever have not one but two players in the MVP conversation.

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Angel Reese returns from World Cup with major opportunity waiting for Dream

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Updated Sep 18, 5:58 PM ET

Angel Reese returned to Atlanta as a world champion Thursday night. Her next assignment could determine whether the Dream enter the WNBA playoffs as a legitimate championship threat.

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Rhyne Howard sets WNBA single-season 3-point record

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Rhyne Howard hit her 129th 3-pointer of the season Thursday against the Connecticut Sun, setting a WNBA single-season mark. Atlanta Dream wing Howard entered the night tied with Sabrina Ionescu at 128 triples but missed her first eight attempts from beyond the arc, finally connecting with 6:45 left to give her sole possession of the record. The fifth-year, four-time All-Star is just four days removed from winning a gold medal with Team USA at the FIBA World Championship. She not only leads the l

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Lakers Sign Forward Anton Watson

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The Los Angeles Lakers announced they have signed forward Anton Watson. The terms of the deal were not disclosed but it presumably is an Exhibit 10 contract. That will allow Watson to spend training camp and the preseason with the Lakers and then have his contract transferred over to the Coachella Valley Lakers in the […]

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Lakers Sign Anton Watson To Exhibit 10 Contract

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The Lakers have signed free agent forward Anton Watson to an Exhibit 10 contract, tweets Dan Woike of The Athletic. Watson, who turns 26 years old in October, was the 54th overall pick in the 2024 draft. He spent 2024/25 — his rookie season — on a two-way contract with Boston and New York, having […]

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