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Dream's Reese exits after being struck in face; Liberty C Jones tweaks ankle

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Updated Sep 24, 1:10 PM ET

Dream star Angel Reese left Wednesday night's game against the Liberty after being struck in the face just before halftime. The Liberty's Jonquel Jones also left the game after suffering a second-half ankle injury.

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The ‘Christmas’ reason Ime Udoka believes Rockets are being overlooked

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The Houston Rockets were among the teams playing during the NBA’s slate of games on Christmas Day last season, and their complete dismantling of the Los Angeles Lakers that left head coach JJ Redick steaming over his team’s lack of effort. But the Rockets were not among the teams selected for the Christmas Day honor […] The post The ‘Christmas’ reason Ime Udoka believes Rockets are being overlooked appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Alperen Sengun makes confession about what really doomed Rockets against Lakers in playoffs

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Updated Sep 23, 4:56 PM ET

Alperen Sengun is aiming to have another All-Star campaign in his sixth year with the Houston Rockets. Sengun has continued to improve over the years, developing into one of the most dependable big men in the NBA. Sengun has suffered back-to-back first-round exits in the playoffs. For sure, helping the Rockets get over the hump […] The post Alperen Sengun makes confession about what really doomed Rockets against Lakers in playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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3 things as the Wings close out the regular season at the Seattle Storm

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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 19: Flau'jae Johnson #4 of the Seattle Storm dribbles the ball up court against the Golden State Valkyries in the second half of a WNBA basketball game at Chase Center on September 19, 2026 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 the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) | Ge...

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Mid-Major Reacts Results: The Havocs have it

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The Havocs cheer and scream as Grand Canyon University hosts Chicago State at GCU Arena on Feb. 23, 2017, in Phoenix, Ariz. Chicago State Vs Grand Canyon 2017 | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co Have you ever been to a game in West Phoenix? If the answer is no, then you’re missing out on one of the best parties at a college basketball game. Grand Canyon students, known as the Havocs, make GCU games a spectacle. Capacity is 7,000 at Global Credit Union Arena (GCU Arena), and boy, do the Havocs ...

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Mystics vs Sky Preview: Washington finish season against Chicago

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TORONTO, CANADA. - MAY 8: Kiki Iriafen #44 of the Washington Mystics drives to the basket during the game against the Toronto Tempo on May 8, 2026 at Coca-Cola Coliseum in Toronto, Canada. 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 Vaughn Ridley/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images...

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New York Liberty vs. Atlanta Dream Preview: Regular Season Finale

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Updated Sep 24, 7:35 AM ET

BROOKLYN, NY - SEPTEMBER 21: Angel Reese #5 of the Atlanta Dream goes up for the rebound during the game against the New York Liberty on September 21, 2026 at Barclays Center Arena in Brooklyn, 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: Copyright 2026 NBAE(Photo by Catalina Fragoso/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE...

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Sparks fall to Aces in penultimate game of season

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Updated Sep 23, 12:14 AM ET

Sep 22, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Aces guard Jackie Young (0) dribbles the ball against Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike (30) during the second quarter of a WNBA basketball game at Michelob Ultra Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect In the penultimate game of the season matched up against the defending champions, the Sparks didn’t have much of a fight to offer, falling to the Aces on the road on Tuesday, 89-79. While the...

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“I Hate Kahleah Right Now” – Paige Bueckers Makes Surprising Admission About USA Teammate

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Just over a week ago, Paige Bueckers and Kahleah Copper shared the same locker room with Team USA at the FIBA World Cup. Now, they are back in the WNBA as competitors. However, there is no bad blood between the two. Earlier on Monday, the Dallas Wings faced the Phoenix Mercury and suffered a narrow [...]

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“She Said ‘Come Outside”‘: WNBA World Reacts as Caitlin Clark Says She Hopes Olivia Miles is Active For Next Game

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Updated Sep 23, 11:49 PM ET

Caitlin Clark isn’t shying away from her blockbuster matchup with Olivia Miles. After Miles sat out Tuesday’s game due to a calf injury, Clark said she hoped her counterpart would suit up for Thursday’s return fixture in Minnesota.

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WNBA Playoffs: Lynx draw Liberty in first round

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Updated Sep 24, 3:11 PM ET

The Minnesota Lynx are wrapping up the regular season tonight, but not already know who they will face when the playoffs begin this weekend. The team will finish the regular season with their final game against the Indiana Fever at home tonight, but when the playoffs begin Sunday, they will welcome the New York Liberty to town after they secured the eighth seed following their 83-65 loss to the Atlanta Dream. New York intentionally rested Breanna Stewart, then held out key rotation players in...

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WNBA Final: Fever 96, Lynx 77

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Updated Sep 23, 2:27 AM ET

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - SEPTEMBER 22: Liatu King #2 of the Minnesota Lynx and Lexi Hull #10 of the Indiana Fever battle for a loose ball during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on September 22, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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 (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) | Getty Images Without Olivia Miles, the Minnesota Lynx s...

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Yes, Devin Vassell is a top-100 NBA player

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Updated Sep 23, 10:08 PM ET

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - JUNE 13: Devin Vassell #24 of the San Antonio Spurs reacts after making a basket at the buzzer to end the second quarter against the New York Knicks in Game Five of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center on June 13, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. 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 Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) |...

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