Basketball Page 15 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Back at full strength, Liberty aim for fifth straight win vs. Mercury
The reigning WNBA champion New York Liberty have every reason to feel good right now.,New York began the season 9-0 but slumped with six losses in a nine-game stretch, in part due to injuries.,Now the Liberty (16-6) have won four straight games -- and better yet, 6-foot-6 center Jonquel Jones is bac...
Sun to remain in Connecticut at least through 2026
The Connecticut Sun will continue to call the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., home for at least another season.,The team notified season ticket holders of that decision via email on Wednesday, likely spurred by persistent chatter that has the team either being sold or moved.,"We know there h...
No timetable for Caitlin Clark's return to Fever
When Caitlin Clark is ready to return from her third injury of the season, the Indiana Fever plan to share the news.,Until then, Clark is out -- including Thursday's home game with the Las Vegas Aces -- until further notice with no timetable for her return from a right groin injury.,Clark has played...
Luka Doncic Embraces Leadership Role as Lakers Shift Focus Beyond LeBron
Luka Doncic is taking the reins in Los Angeles, transforming the Lakers' identity as LeBron James nears the end of his legendary career....
Brittney Griner gets win with Dream in return to Phoenix
Allisha Gray scored 28 points, Brittney Griner celebrated her return to Phoenix with 17 points and a team-high eight rebounds, and the Atlanta Dream beat the host Mercury 90-79 on Wednesday.,Jordin Canada added 14 points and six assists and Shatori Walker-Kimbrough contributed 11 points and knocked ...
Allisha Gray, Brittney Griner propel Dream to road win over Mercury
Allisha Gray scored 28 points, Brittney Griner celebrated her return to Phoenix with 17 points and a team-high eight rebounds, and the Atlanta Dream beat the host Mercury 90-79 on Wednesday.,Jordin Canada added 14 points and six assists and Shatori Walker-Kimbrough contributed 11 points and knocked ...
Storm eager for Skylar Diggins' return; Sky eager for next win
The extent of the personal issues that have sidelined Seattle Storm star Skylar Diggins is uncertain, but the Storm are certain any absence involving the veteran guard stings.,"We have to understand who Sky is and what she is for us, not only for this team, this organization, but in the (WNBA)," Sea...
Fever, Aces meet with momentum-building on their minds
It's not inaccurate to say the Indiana Fever remain a work in progress.,It's also not inaccurate to say that Indiana needs to figure it out sooner instead of later.,Hamstrung by injuries and inconsistency, the Fever try to get back over .500 Thursday night when they host the Las Vegas Aces.,Indiana ...
Sparks visit Sun with eyes on fourth straight win
The Los Angeles Sparks will look to extend their season-high winning streak to four games on Thursday night when they visit the struggling Connecticut Sun in Uncasville, Conn.,The Sparks (9-14) lost seven of nine games before beginning their current run of good fortune with a 92-88 victory over the ...
Brittney Griner returns to Phoenix with her Dream team to face Mercury
The Phoenix Mercury will welcome back franchise legend Brittney Griner when they host the Atlanta Dream on Wednesday.,Griner, a nine-time All-Star in 11 seasons with the Mercury, joined the Dream as a free agent in both teams' remake, moves that have led both into the upper half of the WNBA.,The Mer...
A'ja Wilson's 24 points propel Aces to win over Dream
An All-Star performance by A'ja Wilson gave the Las Vegas Aces their first three-game winning streak of the season, as they beat the visiting Atlanta Dream 87-72 on Tuesday.,Wilson, fresh off her seventh All-Star Game appearance, led the Aces (12-11) with 24 points and 12 rebounds. Dana Evans added ...
Wings blast Storm; halt four-game slide with rare road win
Arike Ogunbowale scored 20 points to lead the Dallas Wings to an 87-63 comeback victory over the host Seattle Storm on Tuesday night.,Paige Bueckers recorded 14 points and six assists to help the Wings (7-17) halt a four-game losing streak. Luisa Geiselsoder added 13 points for Dallas, which outscor...
Jonquel Jones' stellar return lifts Liberty past Fever
Jonquel Jones put up team highs of 18 points and nine rebounds in her first game back from injury, powering the host New York Liberty to a 98-84 win over the Indiana Fever on Tuesday.,Jones missed New York's past nine games with a right ankle sprain. She scored 13 points in the second half to help t...
Napheesa Collier stuffs stat sheet in Lynx rout of Sky
Napheesa Collier scored 19 points, grabbed eight rebounds, dished four assists and blocked four shots, and the Minnesota Lynx pulled away for a 91-68 win over the Chicago Sky on Tuesday night in Minneapolis.,Kayla McBride also scored 19 points for Minnesota (21-4), which won its third consecutive ga...
Dearica Hamby takes over late as Sparks handle Mystics
Dearica Hamby made three key baskets in the final four minutes and finished with 24 points and 14 rebounds as the Los Angeles Sparks beat the host Washington Mystics 93-86 on Tuesday night to push their winning streak to three games.,Rickea Jackson's 22 points included a 3-pointer during a late 9-0 ...
Veteran G Marcus Smart signs with Lakers following buyout
The Los Angeles Lakers officially signed veteran point guard Marcus Smart on Tuesday, three days after it was reported he agreed to a contract buyout with the Washington Wizards.,The former NBA Defensive Player of the Year signed a two-year, $11 million deal with Los Angeles after clearing waivers, ...
Free agent G Josh Okogie signs with Rockets
The Houston Rockets announced the signing of free agent guard Josh Okogie on Tuesday. The team did not announce the terms, but reports classify the deal as one year for $3.1 million, fully guaranteed.,Okogie, 26, is a seven-year NBA veteran and former first-round pick by Minnesota (20th overall) in ...
Jazz F Kyle Filipowski named NBA Summer League MVP
Utah Jazz forward Kyle Filipowski was named the Summer League Most Valuable Player for 2025 on Tuesday. ,Filipowski was also honored on the All-Summer League First Team, as the NBA announced first- and second-team honorees.,Filipowski, who is set to enter his second season in the league, played 72 g...
Jonas Valanciunas sets record clear -- he will play for Nuggets
Jonas Valanciunas appears to be all-in for his 14th NBA season.,After initially balking about joining the Denver Nuggets, the 6-foot-11 Valanciunas said this week that he will play for the franchise.,Denver acquired him from the Sacramento Kings earlier this month but the 33-year-old Lithuanian was ...
Caitlin Clark's injury woes could score win for sportsbooks
Caitlin Clark's ongoing injury issues are weighing on the Indiana Fever star's MVP odds -- and the WNBA's television ratings -- but could contribute to a big win for sportsbooks.,Clark, who was among the preseason MVP favorites, will miss her 12th game of the season as the Fever return from the leag...