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Mario Hezonja back in NBA, signs deal with Cavs
Mario Hezonja is returning to the NBA for the first time since 2020 after signing a one-year deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers, ESPN reported Sunday.,The deal for the Croatia native, who was the fifth overall selection in the 2015 draft, is reportedly worth $2.8 million.,Hezonja, 31, has spent the l...
Caitlin Clark Shines After Barack Obama's Message Before WNBA All-Star Game
Caitlin Clark put on a show in the WNBA All-Star Game after receiving encouragement from Barack Obama and overcoming boos from the Chicago crowd....
Jonquel Jones leads Team Spoon to All-Star Game defeat of Team Coop
Jonquel Jones had 22 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists and Olivia Miles added 11 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists to boost Team Spoon to a 129-122 victory against Team Coop on Saturday in the WNBA All-Star Game in Chicago.,Jones, a star with the New York Liberty, garnered MVP honors, helpin...
WNBA announces launch of central replay booth
The WNBA announced on Saturday that it will launch a centralized replay center for the start of the 2027 season.,The league already uses replay, but shifting to a centralized system aims to speed up and enhance the review process.,A state-of-the-art replay center in Secaucus, N.J., has been used by ...
Report: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope joining 76ers after Grizzlies buyout
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is set to reunite with former teammate LeBron James after agreeing to a buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies and planning to sign a one-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, ESPN reported on Saturday.,Caldwell-Pope, 33, who played with James on the 2020 NBA champion Los Angele...
An Autopsy of LeBron's Decision: And Why You Shouldn't Trust Rich Paul
New details surrounding LeBron James' free agency raise questions about Cleveland's role and Klutch Sports' strategy during the process....
WNBA All-Star Game tickets soar to $340
Ticket prices for the WNBA All-Star Game continue to rise leading up to the tipoff on Saturday night in Chicago.,The get-in price at United Center escalated from $74 on June 19 to $118 on July 19 to $233 by Friday, according to ticket-tracking service TicketData.com. At 12:20 p.m. ET on Saturday, th...
LeBron James Gambled Legacy Over Nostalgia With His Sixers Decision
LeBron James chose the Philadelphia 76ers over the Cavaliers and Heat, setting up a dramatic final chapter in his pursuit of a fifth NBA championship....
Azzi Fudd becomes first rookie to win WNBA 3-point contest
Simply making the WNBA 3-point contest wasn't enough for Dallas Wings star Azzi Fudd. She made some history, too.,Fudd became the first rookie to win the 3-point event, catching fire in the championship round to defeat the Portland Fire's Bridget Carleton 30-19 on Friday in Chicago.,The No. 1 pick i...
President Trump says of LeBron James: 'Maybe he's a racist'
President Donald Trump, asked to weigh in on the basketball careers of Michael Jordan and LeBron James, said Friday that James might be a racist.,In a White House press conference, Fox News' Peter Doocy mentioned the Friday news that James intends to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers, then asked the ...
WNBA All-Stars set to shine in Chicago amid growth, anniversary season
Chicago last hosted the WNBA All-Star game in 2022 at Wintrust Arena, the 10,387-seat home of the then-defending league champion Chicago Sky.,The event is returning to the Windy City on Saturday at the United Center, a venue that houses the NBA's Chicago Bulls and seats more than 20,000 for basketba...
WNBA All-Stars set to star in Chicago amid growth, anniversary season
Chicago last hosted the WNBA All-Star game in 2022 at Wintrust Arena, the 10,387-seat home of the then-defending league champion Chicago Sky.,The event is returning to the Windy City on Saturday at the United Center, a venue that houses the NBA's Chicago Bulls and seats more than 20,000 for basketba...
LeBron James Betrayed Cleveland for Philadelphia and It Won't End Well
LeBron James stunned the NBA by signing with the 76ers. Here's why the move could backfire and further damage his legacy in Cleveland....
LeBron James picks 76ers with 'last decision,' to sign 2-year deal
Superstar LeBron James is heading to the City of Brotherly Love.,James, 41, is signing a two-year, $8 million deal with a player option, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul told ESPN on Friday.,The 76ers will be the fourth team for James, who spent the past eight seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, highlig...
LeBron James vaults 76ers to among NBA title favorites
The acquisition of Jaylen Brown vaulted the Philadelphia 76ers into the 2027 NBA title conversation in the eyes of oddsmakers, and the addition of LeBron James has pushed them toward the front of the pack.,Shortly after James' agent told ESPN on Friday that his client has agreed to a two-year deal w...
Agent: LeBron James to sign 2-year deal with 76ers
Superstar LeBron James is heading to the City of Brotherly Love.,James, 41, is signing a two-year, $8 million deal with a player option, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul told ESPN on Friday.,The 76ers will be the fourth team for James, who spent the past eight seasons with the Lakers, highlighted by help...
Report: WNBA union increases All-Star prize money
WNBA players earned a financial windfall thanks to their new collective bargaining agreement with the league, and a select few individuals are set to earn even more extra dough this weekend.,The WNBAPA is set to provide an additional $170,000 in prize money to the standouts at this weekend's 3-point...
Report: Celtics F Jordan Walsh agrees to 3-year, $15M extension
The Boston Celtics have locked up the services of forward Jordan Walsh through the 2029-30 season, ESPN reported Thursday.,Boston picked up its $2.4 million option for 2026-27 and added a three-year, $15 million extension, per the report.,Walsh, 22, averaged 5.4 points, 4.0 rebounds and 17.8 minutes...
Legends return for WNBA Shooting Stars showcase
Hall of Fame members Lauren Jackson and Elena Delle Donne headline a quartet of WNBA legends participating in Friday night's Shooting Stars showcase in Chicago, part of the league's All-Star weekend festivities.,Three-time MVP Jackson and two-time MVP Delle Donne will be joined by five-time WNBA cha...
Wings down Fire, enter All-Star break on high note
Arike Ogunbowale scored all of her game-high 24 points in the second half and Jessica Shepard had a triple-double with 18 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists as the Dallas Wings defeated the host Portland Fire 101-97 on Wednesday night in the final game before the WNBA's All-Star break.,Reigning Rook...