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forbes.comsports34 min ago
Six Players Set for WNBA All-Star 3-Point Contest in Chicago
No. 1 draft pick Azzi Fudd will compete Friday in Chicago alongside Rhyne Howard, Marina Mabrey and three other players. Three invited players declined to participate.
bleedingcool.comsports1 day ago
Victor Wembanyama laughs at heckle referencing Knicks’ 2026 NBA title
A fan at Fanatics Fest in New York shouted that Jalen Brunson was Wembanyama's father on July 19. The Spurs forward responded with laughter more than a month after the Knicks won the 2026 NBA Finals.
bleedingcool.comsports1 day agoUpdated
NBA Declines to Discipline Bam Adebayo After Striking Tyler Herro at Las Vegas Gym
The NBA has decided against any discipline for Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo after he struck former teammate Tyler Herro at a Las Vegas gym last Friday. The league reached the decision after discussions with both players and the players' union.
bleedingcool.comsports1 day ago
Pistons guard Chaz Lanier leads Summer League with 20 three-pointers
Detroit Pistons guard Chaz Lanier made 20 three-pointers in four Summer League games and shot 51.3 percent from beyond the arc. The performance follows limited minutes during his 2025-26 rookie season.
bleedingcool.comsports1 day ago
Former Lakers guard praises rookie Cameron Carr after summer league games
Isaiah Thomas said Cameron Carr impressed him at the NBA summer league and draft combine. Carr averaged 18 points per game in four summer league appearances.
winnipegfreepress.comsports2 days ago
Dallas Wings Defeat Sparks 90-82 to Extend Streak to Six Games
Paige Bueckers scored 25 points before exiting after a collision. Arike Ogunbowale added 20 points as Dallas improved to 17-8.
ESPNsports2 days agoUpdated
WNBA Suspends Toronto Tempo Coach for One Game After Comment on Angel Reese and Officiating
The WNBA suspended Toronto Tempo head coach Sandy Brondello for one game without pay after she referred to Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese as a 'protected species' during Friday's game. Brondello will miss Monday's matchup against the Las Vegas Aces and issued a public apology…
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austin.substack.comsports3 days ago
Jonas Valanciunas Signs Two-Year Contract With Zalgiris Kaunas
The 34-year-old center returns to Europe after 14 NBA seasons. The deal with the Lithuanian club runs through the 2027-28 season and follows his waiver by the Denver Nuggets.
theconversation.comsports3 days ago
Kevin Durant Walks Past Argentina Team Then Questions Goalkeeper Emi Martínez at Fanatics Fest
Kevin Durant appeared on stage for a Q&A with the Argentina and Spain soccer teams at Fanatics Fest in New York on Friday. He passed the Argentina squad without greeting players before taking the microphone from Tom Brady.
espn.comsports3 days agoUpdated
Caitlin Clark scores 45 points in Fever’s 110-107 win over Storm while on minutes restriction
Caitlin Clark posted 45 points and 10 assists in fewer than 30 minutes as the Indiana Fever defeated the Seattle Storm 110-107. The performance set multiple WNBA and franchise records.
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nypost.comsports3 days ago
Two-way guard reflects on college rivalry game and NBA transition
A two-way guard signed an undrafted contract after helping his college team finish an undefeated regular season. The player has discussed his performance in a March road game and his goals for the professional level.
channel4.comsports4 days ago
NBA Plans European League Launch for Fall 2027
The NBA will hold ownership meetings around the FIFA World Cup final as it advances plans for a new league in Europe. Commissioner Adam Silver updated the Board of Governors on bid finalization after last year's announcement with FIBA.
CBS Sportssports5 days ago
Heat Introduce Antetokounmpo After Trade
The Miami Heat introduced Giannis Antetokounmpo on Thursday after acquiring him in a trade. He switched to jersey number 7 and said the move was a straightforward decision.
news.sky.comsports5 days ago
Player arrives in Miami, cites Messi as model for additional titles
A player completed a welcome ceremony at the arena Thursday after a trade that brought him and several teammates to the city. He said he wants to follow the path taken by Lionel Messi, who joined a local team three years ago and won additional honors.
winnipegfreepress.comsports5 days ago
Toronto Tempo Sign Kayla Alexander to Second Seven-Day Hardship Contract
The Toronto Tempo agreed to a second seven-day hardship contract with 35-year-old centre Kayla Alexander. The move addresses injuries to three players on the roster. The team also shifted the start time of its July 30 game against the Minnesota Lynx.
profootballtalk.nbcsports.comsports5 days ago
Portland Fire Builds All Training Around Constraints-Led Approach in First WNBA Season
The expansion franchise applies the method to practices, rotations and recovery under first-year coach Alex Sarama. Players report improved in-game decision making after two months of results.
espn.comsports6 days ago
USA Basketball Expected to Name Thunder, Pistons and Gonzaga Coaches as Team USA Assistants
USA Basketball plans to appoint Oklahoma City Thunder coach Mark Daigneault, Detroit Pistons coach JB Bickerstaff and Gonzaga coach Mark Few to Erik Spoelstra's staff. The selections precede World Cup qualifying matches in late August.
profootballtalk.nbcsports.comsports6 days agoUpdated
Herro Says He Wants to Move Past Altercation in Which Adebayo Struck Him
Tyler Herro said he wants to move on from a July 10 physical altercation with Bam Adebayo in Las Vegas. The guard, traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in a deal for Giannis Antetokounmpo, stated he is focused on his new team.
profootballtalk.nbcsports.comsports5 days agoUpdated
Rosters Set for 2026 WNBA All-Star Game in Chicago
Honorary general managers Cynthia Cooper and Teresa Weatherspoon completed the roster draft on Wednesday. Paige Bueckers joins Team Cooper and Caitlin Clark joins Team Weatherspoon for the July 25 game at the United Center.
abcnews.go.comsports6 days ago
Rookies post strong scoring in summer league openers
Multiple first-year players recorded double-digit scoring in their initial summer league appearances. Several teams used the games to evaluate undrafted and second-year prospects.
winnipegfreepress.comsports7 days ago
Lakers guard re-signs on four-year deal as teammate departs
A guard re-signed with his team on a four-year, $180 million contract. The move came after his longtime teammate decided to leave ahead of a 24th season.
winnipegfreepress.comsports7 days ago
NCAA Women's Basketball to End Conference Protection for Top Seeds Starting in 2027
The NCAA will place the top 16 teams in the women's basketball tournament according to their actual seeds beginning in 2027. The shift ends the prior practice of separating multiple teams from the same conference into different regions.
espn.comsports8 days agoUpdated
Ja Morant Traded to Portland Trail Blazers in June 2026
Ja Morant was traded from the Memphis Grizzlies to the Portland Trail Blazers in June. Speaking in Las Vegas on July 11, he said the move gives him a chance to start fresh and show a different side.
winnipegfreepress.comsports8 days ago
Indiana Fever Beat Las Vegas Aces 109-75
The Indiana Fever beat the Las Vegas Aces 109-75 in Las Vegas on July 12. Caitlin Clark returned from back issues to play 24 minutes in the win, while Kelsey Mitchell scored 27 points.
news.google.comsports9 days ago
Second-year player posts double figures in all four Summer League games
A second-year player recorded 20 points, 10 rebounds and five steals in one contest while averaging 15 points, 8.8 rebounds and 2.8 steals across four appearances. The player has been asked to play center despite standing 6-foot-7.
usatoday.comsports10 days ago
Ja Morant Signs Number 12 on Portland Trail Blazers Jersey
Ja Morant autographed a white Blazers jersey with his former number after his first media session since the trade from Memphis. He noted the team had other plans for No. 12 and hinted at a possible retirement for LaMarcus Aldridge.
espn.comsports10 days ago
Minnesota Lynx hold off New York Liberty comeback to win 90-85
The Lynx held off a third-quarter rally to improve to 17-6. The Liberty fell to 13-10 and sit in seventh place.
espn.comsports10 days ago
Atlanta Dream host Portland Fire as both teams enter with recent wins and key injuries
The 13-9 Atlanta Dream face the 9-13 Portland Fire at 4 p.m. ET on July 11 at Gateway Center in College Park, Georgia. Atlanta enters after an 89-78 win over Seattle that ended a five-game losing streak.
espn.comsports10 days ago
Dallas Wings beat Toronto Tempo 108-95 before record WNBA crowd of 20,996
Paige Bueckers scored 34 points as the Dallas Wings beat the expansion Toronto Tempo 108-95 on July 10. The game at Bell Centre in Montreal drew a WNBA regular-season record 20,996 fans.
bleedingcool.comsports10 days ago
Natasha Cloud Signs With Chicago Sky After Compressed 2026 Free-Agency Window
The 34-year-old guard joined her fourth team in four seasons after remaining unsigned at the start of camp. Chicago added Cloud along with Skylar Diggins, DiJonai Carrington and Azura Stevens during a roster overhaul led by general manager Jeff Pagliocca.
fantasypros.comsports11 days ago
Team signs prospect to complete six-team trade
A team signed a 25-year-old prospect Friday, completing a six-team trade that also brings two additional players to the roster. The prospect had played professionally overseas for eight years before entering the NBA.
abcnews.go.comsports11 days ago
Men's NCAA Tournament Expands to 76 Teams, Adds Wichita as Opening-Round Host
The NCAA selected Wichita, Kansas, to host six opening-round games in 2027 and 2028 alongside Dayton. The expansion from 68 to 76 teams begins in 2027.
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espn.comsports11 days agoUpdated
Raptors-Clippers Trade for Kawhi Leonard on Hold Pending NBA Investigation Outcome
The teams paused their June 30 agreement after the NBA said Toronto would bear any risk from sanctions or contract changes. The league investigation examines a $28 million sponsorship deal Leonard signed with Aspiration while with the Clippers.
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jns.orgsports12 days ago
Caitlin Clark Returns for Indiana Fever in 106-92 Loss to Los Angeles Sparks
Caitlin Clark scored nine points in under 16 minutes during her return from a back injury. The Indiana Fever fell 106-92 to the Los Angeles Sparks and sit at 12-9.
nypost.comsports12 days ago
Player re-signs with team after championship run
A bench contributor from last season's title-winning roster agreed to return on a one-year deal. The contract is valued at $3.9 million, a modest increase from the prior season.
winnipegfreepress.comsports12 days ago
Project B Names Landry Fields Head of Men's Basketball as Women's Circuit Begins
The new global league appointed the former Atlanta Hawks general manager to oversee men's recruitment and operations. Fields will collaborate with chief basketball officer Alana Beard as the league prepares to launch circuits in January.
espn.comsports12 days ago
Indiana Fever guard plays 16 minutes in 106-92 loss to Los Angeles Sparks
Caitlin Clark returned after missing two games with back issues and scored nine points on 4-of-12 shooting. The Fever fell to the Sparks as the team played without center Aliyah Boston.
ESPNsports12 days ago
WNBA Power Rankings Shift After Recent Games
Several teams recorded wins and losses in games played over the past week. Rankings reflect updated records and performance in those contests.
espn.comsports13 days ago
Caitlin Clark Available for Fever Road Game Against Sparks
Usa Today reported that Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark will play in Wednesday's matchup against the Los Angeles Sparks. Coach Stephanie White confirmed the news at shootaround. Clark has been sidelined since reaggravating a back injury on June 24.
winnipegfreepress.comsports13 days ago
Indiana Pacers Agree to Sign Larry Nance Jr. to Minimum Contract
The Indiana Pacers reached agreement with veteran forward Larry Nance Jr. on a minimum-salary deal worth about $4 million. The one-year contract would create a $2.45 million cap hit for the team after NBA reimbursement.
ESPNsports13 days ago
WNBA names 2026 All-Star reserves; injury replacements still possible
The league announced its full 22-player roster Tuesday for the July 25 game in Chicago. Two honorary general managers and the head coaches of the top two teams will select lineups from that pool.
bleedingcool.comsports13 days ago
Knicks Win First NBA Title in 53 Years While Eastern Conference Teams Add Star Talent
New York defeated its playoff opponents to claim the 2026 championship. Several Eastern Conference teams completed major trades and signings in the weeks after the June 18 parade.
winnipegfreepress.comsports13 days agoUpdated
Mitchell Signs $273 Million Extension With Cavaliers
Donovan Mitchell agreed to a four-year, $273 million maximum contract extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The deal includes a player option for the 2030-31 season.
espn.comsports13 days ago
Wizards Acquire Middleton in Six-Team NBA Trade
The Washington Wizards agreed to a three-year, $17.6 million sign-and-trade deal that returns Khris Middleton to the team. The transaction also moves D'Angelo Russell to Memphis and Caris LeVert to Milwaukee.
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espn.comsports13 days ago
Pistons Acquire Prince and Harris in Exchange for LeVert and Picks
The Pistons are sending Caris LeVert and two future second-round picks to the Bucks for Taurean Prince and Gary Harris. The deal creates a traded player exception and generates roughly $7.2 million in cap flexibility for Detroit.
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sports13 days agoUpdated
Giannis Antetokounmpo Traded to Heat, Ending 13-Year Bucks Tenure
The Milwaukee Bucks traded Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis to the Miami Heat. The deal sends Tyler Herro, Kel'el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., the No. 13 pick in the 2026 NBA draft, two future first-round picks, a pick swap and a second-round pick to Milwaukee.
sports14 days agoUpdated
Jokic to Sign Denver Extension Next Summer, Delaying Larger Deal
Nikola Jokic said he will sign a contract extension with the Denver Nuggets next summer. The three-time MVP made the remarks after Serbia's 94-81 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina in a FIBA qualifier.
jns.orgsports14 days ago
GOP Lawmakers Urge WNBA to Address Fouls on Caitlin Clark
Republican representatives sent a letter to WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert demanding accountability for repeated physical contact against Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark. The letter cited multiple incidents this season and raised concerns about officiating.
espn.comsports14 days ago
Auriemma Says Clark Fouls Not a Referendum on America
UConn coach Geno Auriemma said on-court confrontations involving Caitlin Clark should not be viewed as a national referendum. He attributed much of the surrounding attention to her fandom. Clark separately expressed frustration over continued focus on a recent flagrant foul.
abcnews.go.comsports15 days ago
Guard posts on social media after possible lineup change
A veteran player expressed frustration on Instagram after indicating she may move to the bench. The team has not confirmed any roster adjustment.
news.google.comsports15 days ago
Giannis Antetokounmpo Says He Likes Watching LeBron James but Shrugs at Teaming Up in Miami
The Miami Heat forward appeared on a July 6 stream and discussed James while responding to a question about teaming up. Antetokounmpo was traded to Miami last month from the Bucks.
Forbessports15 days ago
Basketball Player and Los Angeles Team Agree on Contract Terms
A basketball player and his agent reached an agreement with a Los Angeles team early in free agency. The sides had planned a sign-and-trade involving another team but proceeded without it after that team declined to participate.
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awfulannouncing.comsports15 days ago
Kawhi Leonard Hires Harrison Gaines as Agent, Traded to Raptors
Kawhi Leonard has hired Harrison Gaines of SLASH Sports as his new agent. The Toronto Raptors acquired him in a trade that sends Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick and multiple draft picks to his prior team. The deal cannot be completed until Monday.
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Forbessports15 days ago
Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje Leads Team USA to FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup Title
The 6-foot-11 forward scored 20 points and grabbed 15 rebounds in a 107-81 final win over Serbia. He was named tournament MVP after averaging 19.6 points and 10.9 rebounds.
usatoday.comsports16 days ago
Justin Brownlee ruled out of Gilas Pilipinas game against Australia due to right-leg and left-knee injuries
The 38-year-old forward will sit out Monday’s FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers match in Perth due to multiple right-leg and left-knee injuries.
dailyalert.orgsports16 days ago
Germany Defeats Israel 92-86 in FIBA World Cup Basketball Qualifier
Germany defeated Israel's men's national basketball team 92-86 on Friday night in a FIBA World Cup qualifier. The result leaves Israel at 2-3 in its group with one game left.
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espn.comsports16 days ago
Former center reveals hand injury cause before championship series
The player said he injured his right hand after learning his brother had been in a car accident. He played through the injury and later signed with another team.
espn.comsports17 days ago
Ja Morant Switches to Jersey Number 1 With Portland Trail Blazers
Ja Morant will wear No. 1 after the Portland Trail Blazers acquired him from the Memphis Grizzlies in a trade. The team announced the change from his previous No. 12 on Thursday.
winnipegfreepress.comsports18 days ago
Lakers trade center for guard and draft picks
The team sent its starting center to Washington in exchange for a guard and two future second-round selections. The move continues roster adjustments around the team's lead guard.
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profootballtalk.nbcsports.comsports17 days agoUpdated
Lakers Trade Center Deandre Ayton to Wizards for Guard and Picks
The Los Angeles Lakers sent center Deandre Ayton to the Washington Wizards for guard Jaden Hardy and two second-round picks. Ayton started all 72 games for the Lakers last season and averaged 12.5 points and eight rebounds.