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LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 28: Betnijah Laney-Hamilton #4 and Head Coach Sydney Johnson of the Washington Mystics high five during the game against the Los Angeles Sparks on August 28, 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 Juan Ocampo/N...

Russell Westbrook‘s retirement apparently made Kevin Durant think. Just not about retiring himself. Durant is preparing for his 20th NBA season and said on Boardroom Talks that while Westbrook’s decision to walk away affected him, he’s not spending much time contemplating the end of his own career. “It’s a young man’s game,” Durant said. “Even […] The post Kevin Durant says Russell Westbrook retirement hit him, but he’s not ready to follow appeared first on Hoops Wire.

COLLEGE PARK, GEORGIA - AUGUST 05: DeWanna Bonner #24 of the Phoenix Mercury drives against Isobel Borlase #20 of the Atlanta Dream during the fourth quarter at Gateway Center Arena on August 05, 2026 in College Park, Georgia. 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 Paras Griffin/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Atlanta Dream clinched ...

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...

With no GM in place, Nitecast Media's Nick Hamilton says the Sparks should part ways with Lynne Roberts and start fresh to win in the WNBA.

Earlier this offseason, rumors began circulating that the Los Angeles Lakers could be in play for veteran wing Klay Thompson, one of the greatest shooters in NBA history. It was believed that the Dallas Mavericks were looking to move on from him and that he would welcome a return to Southern California where he was […]

Outspoken Chicago Sky guard Natasha Cloud has been one of the most discussed players in the WNBA following her confrontation with former NBA player and aspiring WNBA player Enes Kanter last week. Cloud recently shared her thoughts on the controversial incident, following the Sky’s decision to ban Kanter from coming to Sky home games.

Enes Kanter was ejected and subsequently banned from the Chicago Sky’s home games at Wintrust Arena. While the league was expected to eventually ban the former NBA player from future WNBA games, he didn’t receive the ban.

LOS ANGELES – When the Los Angeles Sparks first signed Tonie Morgan to a developmental contract earlier this season, head coach Lynne Roberts was eager to see two things from her. One, her skill as a natural point guard, and two, her ability to put pressure on the rim . Before the Kelsey Plum trade, the All-Star guard had been the only guard on the […] The post Sparks news: LA’s Tonie Morgan opens up on ‘main goal’ during rookie season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Reacting to the Washington Mystics embracing the controversial "young hoes" moniker, sports media commentator Jason Whitlock criticized off-court WNBA branding trends and modern cultural shifts.

Caitlin Clark is the most divisive MVP candidate in the WNBA this season. She’s in firm competition against the likes of Olivia Miles and A’ja Wilson, and depending on which analyst a fan were to ask, they’d prop up any one of these three depending on the kind of night they had.

During last week’s game between the Indiana Fever and the Chicago Sky, former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom, who has been mocking the WNBA by attempting to join the league as a fake trans woman, was removed from the stand following an incident with Sky star Natasha Cloud. Now, Cloud is officially speaking out. Following…