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Khaman Maluach earns widespread Summer League praise

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LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 13: Khaman Maluach #10 of the Phoenix Suns prepares to shoot a free throw during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks on July 13, 2026 at the Cox Pavilion 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 Stephen Greathouse/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE vi...

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Why WNBA union won’t monetize Sophie Cunningham’s viral point (but she can)

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The image of Sophie Cunningham pointing at DeWanna Bonner during a late-June scuffle between the Indiana Fever and the Phoenix Mercury is inescapable. Even the White House posted a video featuring Cunningham’s gesture. But don’t expect the WNBA Players Association to get in on the action. The union’s policy, as conveyed to The Athletic, is not to create any apparel that features a confrontation between members of the union. The WNBPA would also not grant an outside entity the right to use the li

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Basketball World Reacts to Caitlin Clark Announcement

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TThe Indiana Fever are riding a two-game winning streak and have won four of their last five games.Leading the charge, especially over the weekend, have been star guards Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell.Clark, in particular, erupted for 45 points and 10 assists in Friday night’s win over the Seattle Storm, becoming the first player in […] The post Basketball World Reacts to Caitlin Clark Announcement appeared first on HEAVY.

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Indiana Fever share fitting reaction after Caitlin Clark earns AP honor

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Updated Jul 20, 7:45 PM ET

Caitlin Clark’s historic 45-point performance helped the Indiana Fever star secure another major individual award.

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Caitlin Clark Was Overshadowed by Fever Teammate’s Historical Game

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While all eyes were on Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark in the team’s showdown against the New York Liberty on Saturday night, another star on the team came to life in a big way.After scoring a career-high 45 points the previous game, Clark finished with 17 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, and 7 turnovers in […] The post Caitlin Clark Was Overshadowed by Fever Teammate’s Historical Game appeared first on HEAVY.

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DeWanna Bonner scores season-high 21, Mercury beat Sun 72-63 to snap 5-game skid

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Updated Jul 20, 8:06 PM ET

DeWanna Bonner scored a season-high 21 points, Kahleah Copper added 12 of her 18 points in the second half, and the Phoenix Mercury beat the Connecticut Sun 72-63 on Sunday to snap a five-game losing streak. Monique Akoa Makani added 11 points for the Mercury (9-18), who ended a three-game home skid. Charlisse Leger-Walker converted a three-point play that pulled the Sun within a point with 4:42 left in the game, but Copper answered with a driving layup and then hit two free throws to make it...

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I just covered my third NBA Summer League, and there’s nothing I love more

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LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 10: Chris Cenac Jr. #12 of the Boston Celtics celebrates scoring the game tying shoots a three point basket during the game against the Toronto Raptors on July 10, 2026 at the Thomas & Mack Center 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 Stephen G...

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WNBA union halts Cunningham 'derogatory' finger image deals

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Updated Jul 21, 3:54 PM ET

Indiana Fever's Sophie Cunningham's viral finger-pointing taunt image was toward DeWanna Bonner during the Phoenix Mercury's 86-77 loss on June 22.

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2026 WNBA All-Star weekend is back in Chicago. Here’s a guide to the events around the city this week.

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The best in women’s basketball will gather in Chicago this week for WNBA All-Star weekend, a three-day event headlined by the All-Star Game on Saturday at the United Center. The two teams will be coached by WNBA greats Teresa Weatherspoon and Cynthia Cooper. Team Coop features Paige Bueckers, Breanna Stewart and Angel Reese, while Caitlin Clark, A’ja Wilson and Olivia Miles lead Team Spoon. ...

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