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Raptors To Retire Kyle Lowry's No. 7 Jersey

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Updated Aug 28, 2:27 AM ET

The Toronto Raptors will retire Kyle Lowry's No. 7 jersey following their game against the Philadelphia 76ers on January 10, the team announced on Thursday. Lowry joins Vince Carter as the only two players who have had their jersey retired by the team. The 40-year-old recently signed a one-day contract with the Raptors on 7/7. "I've been looking forward to this moment for years. I always said that Toronto is home, and that I'd retire a Raptor, and to see my No. 7 go up in that building is goi...

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WNBA gameday discussion: Don’t let the Phoenix Mercury’s struggles allow you to forget that Kahleah ‘Freaking’ Copper is still freaking good

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Updated Aug 29, 8:08 AM ET

Kahleah Copper. | Getty Images KFC has been cooking. This season, Kahleah “Freaking” Copper has six 30-pieces, with the latest coming on Thursday night, when, a night before her 32nd birthday, she scored a sizzling 35 points. Yet, it also was the the fourth time this season that one of her gun-slinging games of 30 or more points came in a loss, as the Phoenix Mercury fell to the Washington Mystics, their fourth-straight loss. Along the way, she also scored her 2,000th point in a Mercury unifo...

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WNBA Discussion: Portland Fire vs Atlanta Dream

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Updated Aug 28, 10:43 PM ET

ARLINGTON, TX - AUGUST 25: Emily Engstler #21 of the Portland Fire smiles against the Dallas Wings 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 Portland Fire are ...

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Schedule Preview, Part II: The longest road trip, a couple tough tests at home

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 5: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers handshake after the game on February 5, 2026 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 2026 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images) ...

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Open Thread: Gratitude for Bismack Biyombo

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OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MAY 30: Bismack Biyombo #18 of the San Antonio Spurs celebrates with the The Oscar Robertson Trophy after defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game Seven of the NBA Western Conference Finals at Paycom Center on May 30, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 Peterse...

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Tempo Check: Prioritizing the Ping-Pong Balls

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Updated Aug 29, 8:28 AM ET

LAS VEGAS, NV - AUGUST 28: Laura Juskaite #2 of the Toronto Tempo handles the ball during the game against the Las Vegas Aces on August 28, 2026 at Michelob ULTRA Arena 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 David Becker/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Image...

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Long Island Nets announce 2026-27 schedule, including four games in Canada

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Updated Aug 28, 5:39 PM ET

The Long Island Nets’ 2026-27 slate is here. In a press release Monday, Brooklyn’s G League affiliate unveiled its full 50-game season for 2026-27. Long Island starts its season on Friday, November. 6 against the Greensboro Swarm, and plays two more games on the road before its home opener on Friday, November 13 against the College Park Skyhawks. The official schedule also confirms that LI will head back to Canada for the third straight season, as Vice President of Business Operations Morgan ...

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Preview: Mystics face Sparks on Friday before WC break

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Updated Aug 28, 8:48 AM ET

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 15: Michaela Onyenwere #12 of the Washington Mystics drives to the basket in the third quarter against Rae Burrell #12 of the Los Angeles Sparks at CareFirst Arena on August 15, 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 Greg Fiume/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Washington Mystics play the...

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WNBA given a new nickname following treatment of Caitlin Clark

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The WNBA is facing backlash over the officials and the inconsistencies we are seeing on the court. Officiating across the WNBA has faced relentless criticism, with fans and analysts pointing to double standards in how games are called.

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Fever news: Caitlin Clark joins elusive WNBA club with another 30-10 double-double

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Updated Aug 29, 8:18 AM ET

Caitlin Clark was unstoppable as she made WNBA history following her performance in the Indiana Fever’s 111-91 blowout win over the Connecticut Sun on Friday night. Clark is going through the third season of her WNBA career with the Fever. After going through injuries in 2025, she has enjoyed a healthy season as Indiana looks forward to playoff […] The post Fever news: Caitlin Clark joins elusive WNBA club with another 30-10 double-double appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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How to Watch Victor Wembanyama, France vs. Slovenia in FIBA Qualifier

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Updated Aug 28, 8:28 AM ET

Victor Wembanyama’s first World Cup qualifier as France captain is today against Slovenia. Here’s how Spurs fans can watch and why the game matters. The post How to Watch Victor Wembanyama, France vs. Slovenia in FIBA Qualifier appeared first on HEAVY.

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Greensboro Swarm Open Title Defense at Home Nov. 6 Against Long Island

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The Greensboro Swarm will open their G League title defense Nov. 6 at home against the Long Island Nets after winning the 2026 championship.

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WNBA announcer defends herself after receiving ‘death threats’ for calling Caitlin Clark out for ‘stat padding’

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On Sunday night, Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark had one of her most impressive performances of the season, scoring 37 points and dishing out 10 assists to help lead her team to a 113-90 victory over the Dallas Wings. However, one longtime WNBA announcer was not impressed by what she saw from the point guard.…

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Veronica Burton's historic night vs. Liberty earns Natalie Nakase declaration

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Pain is never going to stop Veronica Burton . Knock her down, and Burton will get back up. Slap her arms and trip her up, and Burton will get back up. Send her crashing to the hardwood, and Burton will muster every fiber in her muscles, every atom in her body, and Burton will get back up. And the New York Liberty got firsthand experience of it as […] The post Veronica Burton's historic night vs. Liberty earns Natalie Nakase declaration appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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