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Gray's buzzer 3s lift Aces over Fever after Clark's miscues

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Updated Aug 7, 9:15 AM ET

Chelsea Gray made two buzzer-beating 3-pointers after Caitlin Clark's uncharacteristic mistakes, the first to force overtime and the second to give the Aces a victory over the Fever on Thursday night.

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Rhyne Howard is still the engine that keeps Atlanta Dream running

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Rhyne Howard. | NBAE via Getty Images The Atlanta Dream are oozing with talent, featuring their All-Star trio of Angel Reese, Allisha Gray and Rhyne Howard. However, in Atlanta, there is no Big 3; it’s just Howard attempting to raise the ceiling high enough for the Dream to raise a banner. In the Dream’s 96-82 win over the Phoenix Mercury on Wednesday, she dominated. After trading for Kelsey Plum, the Mercury are clearly in win-now mode and fighting to make the postseason. But Howard was too ...

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WNBA gameday discussion: Has the Minnesota Lynx’s 10-game winning streak masked a potential problem?

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Updated Aug 6, 10:03 AM ET

Olivia Miles and Courtney Williams. | NBAE via Getty Images The Minnesota Lynx are taking a 10-game winning streak, the longest in the WNBA this season, into their Thursday night game against the Los Angeles Sparks (9 p.m. ET, Prime Video). During their streak of 10 wins, Minnesota already notched a win over the Sparks, which was win No. 4 in this stretch. That was the game Olivia Miles left early with an ankle injury scare, yet Kayla McBride stepped up, with her 24 points steering Minnesota ...

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WNBA gameday discussion: After a banner debut for the Phoenix Mercury, can Kelsey Plum lead her new team to a win over the Atlanta Dream?

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Updated Aug 6, 12:00 AM ET

Kelsey Plum. | Getty Images For at least one game, the Phoenix Mercury silenced all of us who were skeptical about their decision to trade for Kelsey Plum. Plum, who hadn’t suited up for the Los Angeles Sparks since June 21 due to a leg injury, played 21 minutes off the bench as the Mercury defeated the Chicago Sky, 106-101, on Monday night. In those 21 minutes, she didn’t simply score 20 points on 60 percent shooting from the field, including a 3-for-5 effort from behind the arc, but her fin...

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3 thoughts as the Wings look for a get-right win against the Golden State Valkyries

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SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JUNE 17: Arike Ogunbowale #24 of the Dallas Wings controls the ball against Veronica Burton #22 of the Golden State Valkyries during a WNBA Commissioner's Cup game on June 17, 2026 at Chase Center in San Francisco, CA. (Photo by Matthew Huang/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Dallas Wings (19-12) will host the Golden State Valkyries (21-9) on Friday at the team’s future home, just days after announcing that all 2027 home games would b...

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Mystics vs. Wings final score: Washington completes 20-point comeback in 96-92 win

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Updated Aug 6, 10:07 PM ET

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 05: Shakira Austin #0 of the Washington Mystics reacts to a play against the Dallas Wings during the first half of the game at CareFirst Arena on August 5, 2026 in Washington, DC. 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 Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) | Getty Images Five days after Shakira Austin dropped 28 points i...

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Basketball World Reacts to WNBA’s Kelsey Mitchell Announcement

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Updated Aug 6, 3:50 PM ET

The Indiana Fever are currently 19-11 and thriving entering Thursday night’s highly anticipated matchup with the Las Vegas Aces.A large reason for the team’s success, alongside Caitlin Clark’s outstanding play, has been veteran guard Kelsey Mitchell.Mitchell was recognized for her recent success by the WNBA on Wednesday, as the league named her the Eastern Conference […] The post Basketball World Reacts to WNBA’s Kelsey Mitchell Announcement appeared first on HEAVY.

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WNBA Discussion: Portland Fire vs. Toronto Tempo

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Updated Aug 7, 1:15 AM ET

PORTLAND, OREGON - AUGUST 02: Carla Leite #0 of the Portland Fire is introduced before the game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Moda Center on August 02, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. 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 Soobum Im/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Portland Fire face off against the Toronto Tempo tonight at the Moda Cen...

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Tempo Check: Morrow Life

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SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 4: Aneesah Morrow #24 of the Toronto Tempo drives to the basket during the game against the Golden State Valkyries on August 4, 2026 at Chase Center in San Francisco, 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via G...

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New York Liberty hang on vs. Seattle Storm, win 92-86

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Updated Aug 6, 8:14 PM ET

Dustin Satloff/Getty Images “These two-game series feel like a playoff series, and whether you win or lose, you’re both trying to guess, like, on the adjustments piece. But I do think the team that, usually, drops the first one is always going to end up trying to play harder and pick up the pressure and be more physical, and so we’re expecting some of that.” That was Head Coach Chris DeMarco previewing the New York Liberty’s Wednesday night matchup with the Seattle Storm, their second in thre...

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Where to watch Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever vs. Las Vegas Aces

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Updated Aug 6, 3:10 PM ET

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever return to action on Thursday against the Las Vegas Aces. Here's where to watch, including TV channel and time.

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Late rally lifts Sparks over Lynx

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Updated Aug 7, 7:02 AM ET

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - AUGUST 6: Napheesa Collier #24 of the Minnesota Lynx boxes out Nneka Ogwumike #30 of the Los Angeles Sparks during the game on August 6, 2026 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 Jordan Johnson/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE ...

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Versatile Valkyries guard Veronica Burton helps second-year franchise challenge WNBA elites

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Veronica Burton could exhale at last, the final buzzer having sounded just moments earlier on a 20-point win over the Los Angeles Sparks, and then offer a shout out for two important people in the stands with the entire arena listening. What a two years it has been for Burton since Dallas let her go and she landed with the expansion Golden State Valkyries last season. On Friday, the league's reigning Most Improved Player will be in Dallas to go against the Wings team that cut her.

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‘Double-Double Machine,’ ‘Trash at Basketball’ — WNBA World Divided As Angel Reese Makes History vs. Mercury

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Updated Aug 6, 8:16 AM ET

Angel Reese added another milestone to her growing résumé on Wednesday night at the Gateway Center Arena. The Atlanta Dream star recorded her 21st double-double of the season in Atlanta’s 96-82 home win over the Phoenix Mercury.

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“Send Jose Fernandez Back to College”: Wings Fans Blame HC as Paige Bueckers and Co. Blow 20-Point Second Half Lead in Loss to Mystics

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Updated Aug 6, 9:15 AM ET

Wings fans shared their reactions as Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings suffered their most embarrassing defeat of the season on Wednesday against the Washington Mystics. The Wings were comfortably cruising with just over three minutes left in the third quarter, leading 76-56.

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How to live stream Sparks vs Lynx: WNBA, TV channel

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The league-leading Minnesota Lynx return home Thursday night looking to continue their dominance when they host the Los Angeles Sparks at Target Center. How to Watch Sparks vs Lynx Minnesota has been one of the WNBA’s most consistent teams all…

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Stephanie White’s Visibly Frustrated as Early Caitlin Clark Decision Becomes Talking Point Among WNBA Fans

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A first-quarter foul call on Caitlin Clark sparked outrage among WNBA fans, and Stephanie White’s reaction said it all. The Indiana Fever just played their most anticipated game of this week as they locked horns with the defending champion Las Vegas Aces.

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