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Mike Gansey Says Nick Nurse 'Excited' For Sixers Lineup Potential

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Updated Aug 10, 6:44 AM ET

The Philadelphia 76ers made a number of roster additions this offseason. Philadelphia added veterans LeBron James, Jaylen Brown, Dean Wade, Anfernee Simons, Ariel Hukporti and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. The team also added rookie Labaron Philon Jr. at the draft. Those new arrivals are in addition to the team returning Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and V.J. Edgecombe from last season's starting line. The flurry of moves means lots of adjustments, but Sixers president of basketball operations Mike G...

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Don Nelson was reason Steph Curry ended up on Warriors

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Updated Aug 10, 5:59 AM ET

Stephen Curry, if you remember, was no sure thing. Six teams passed on him in the draft. There were questions about his size. About his playmaking ability. About his ankles. Warriors coach Don Nelson (left) was instrumental in bringing Stephen Curry to Golden State. But he had one big, boisterous, influential fan: Don Nelson. “One...

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Watch Anthony Davis, Trae Young go to lab together to build chemistry

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The Washington Wizards may have finished last season with the worst overall record in the NBA, but there is plenty of reason for optimism heading into the 2026-27 season. Aside from getting the No. 1 overall pick in the draft and selecting potential franchise cornerstone AJ Dybantsa, the Wizards will trot out a star duo […] The post Watch Anthony Davis, Trae Young go to lab together to build chemistry appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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‘Calling Out the Absurdity’ — Clay Travis Hails Enes Freedom’s Brilliance As Sophie Cunningham-Sparked Anti-Trans Push Forces WNBA’s Hand

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Enes Freedom’s decision to enter the 2027 WNBA Draft has turned an already heated and contentious debate into an even bigger question for the league. What started with Sophie Cunningham’s comments about transgender athletes has now reached a point where the WNBA may have to explain exactly how its eligibility rules would apply in an unprecedented situation.

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Enes Kanter keeps stunt going by claiming he has submitted 2027 WNBA Draft paperwork

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Updated Aug 11, 11:39 AM ET

Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom says he has officially submitted his paperwork for the 2027 WNBA Draft.

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‘The Coach and I See Eye to Eye’ – Royce White Picks Potential WNBA Draft Landing Spot Amid Trans-Athlete Drama

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Updated Aug 11, 8:33 AM ET

The transgender debate in the WNBA is getting a new chapter almost every day now, and former NBA player Royce White has just added another page. White has made it clear that he isn’t done stirring the pot, and this time he has dropped a hint about exactly which WNBA team he’d like to land on if he gets drafted.

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SB Nation Reacts results: Do you consider Jabari Smith Jr. a Rockets draft bust?

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 29: Jabari Smith Jr. #10 of the Houston Rockets reacts against the Los Angeles Lakers after winning Game Five of the First Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on April 29, 2026 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. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) | Getty...

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‘Men Can’t Be Women’ – XX-XY Athletics Issues Scathing Rant On WNBA’s Trans-Athlete Drama Sparked By Sophie Cunningham

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Updated Aug 10, 5:28 PM ET

Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham shared her opinion on the debate over transgender athletes competing in girls’ and women’s sports a few weeks ago. These initial comments have sparked countless thoughts on the matter, going beyond the usual boundaries of sports news.

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Former Phoenix Suns center responds to two ex-NBA players’ WNBA plans

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PHOENIX — Former Phoenix Suns center Robin Lopez has entered the growing debate over transgender eligibility in the WNBA, responding to news of two former NBA players’ plans to enter the 2027 WNBA Draft. Editor’s note: This story contains strong language in a social media post quoted by Robin Lopez.

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