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Allisha Gray, Dream pull off stunning late comeback to beat Wings
Allisha Gray hit the game-winning jumper with 15 seconds left as part of a wild five-point final surge for the Atlanta Dream, who charged from 15 points down to beat the Dallas Wings 82-81 on Wednesday in Arlington, Texas. ,The Dream (17-10) was down by 12 points after three quarters and by four wit...
Storm apologize after co-owner berates teen girls supporting Sophie Cunningham
The Seattle Storm issued an apology statement Wednesday, one day after one of their co-owners verbally accosted two teenage female fans with expletives because they were holding signs supporting the views of Indiana's Sophie Cunningham during a home game against the Fever.,The teenagers each had a s...
Sky see second half as 'new season,' need wins starting with visit from Sun
The second half of the WNBA season provides an opportunity to reset and refocus.,That even applies to the Chicago Sky, who still hold onto playoff hopes despite being one of three teams with single-digit wins entering Thursday's game against the Connecticut Sun.,Chicago (9-18) stands six games out o...
Tempo quickly get another shot at ending Lynx's winning streak
The Minnesota Lynx aim to extend their winning streak to nine games Thursday night when they visit the Toronto Tempo to complete a two-game set between the teams.,The Lynx (23-6) defeated the Tempo 100-93 on Tuesday night at Minneapolis. The Tempo (10-17) have lost four in a row and eight of their p...
Canadian preseason games coming to Quebec City and Vancouver
Preseason NBA games in Canada will take place in Quebec City and Vancouver involving the Toronto Raptors, Los Angeles Clippers and Miami Heat, the league announced Wednesday.,The NBA Canada Games 2026 will see the Raptors meet the Heat on Oct. 3, at Videotron Centre in Quebec City, and the Raptors f...
Mario Hezonja Signing Highlights Cleveland's New Reality After LeBron
The Cavaliers signed Mario Hezonja after missing out on LeBron James in free agency. Here's what the veteran wing could bring to Cleveland....
Liberty shoot the lights out, hold off Sparks
Breanna Stewart scored 19 of her game-high 29 points in the second half and came away with a critical steal down the stretch to lift the visiting New York Liberty to a 113-109 defeat of the Los Angeles Sparks on Tuesday. ,New York (16-12) gave up a 20-4 run midway through the second quarter, allowin...
Caitlin Clark's 32 points help Fever take down Storm
Caitlin Clark scored 32 points and had seven assists and fellow All-Star Kelsey Mitchell added 28 points as the Eastern Conference-leading Indiana Fever held off the host Seattle Storm 105-95 Tuesday night.,Monique Billings added 14 points and 11 rebounds for the Fever (18-10), who won their fourth ...
A'ja Wilson, Aces coast to wire-to-wire win over Fire
The Las Vegas Aces wasted no time getting back on track after the All-Star break, defeating the visiting Portland Fire 98-83 in a wire-to-wire effort upon their return from a six-day hiatus. ,The Aces were led by a 28-point, 14-rebound performance from A'ja Wilson, who was 7 of 10 from the field, 13...
Olivia Miles guides Lynx past Tempo for eighth straight win
Olivia Miles scored 24 points and reserve Antonia Delaere nailed three critical 3-pointers down the stretch as the Minnesota Lynx held off the Toronto Tempo 100-93 on Tuesday in Minneapolis.,Minnesota (23-6) won its eighth consecutive game. The Lynx led for most of the last three quarters and threat...
Mystics use strong 3rd quarter to best Sun, run win streak to 3
Sonia Citron poured in 22 points, Kiki Iriafen bundled 20 points and 10 rebounds and the Washington Mystics used a lopsided third quarter to turn back the visiting Connecticut Sun 92-84 on Tuesday., ,In both teams' first game back from the All-Star break, the Mystics (15-12) won their third in a row...
Valkyries flying high while Mercury try to leave hard times behind
The Golden State Valkyries and the host Phoenix Mercury, both coming off unexpected first halves, will meet Wednesday in their first game after the WNBA All-Star break.,The Valkyries (19-8) look to continue a rollicking start that included a nine-game winning streak, the best defensive numbers in th...
Wings, Dream eager to sustain winning ways after All-Star break
The high-flying Dallas Wings look to continue their midseason success that has them in the WNBA's upper echelon when they host the Atlanta Dream on Wednesday in Arlington, Texas.,The Wings (18-9) entered the All-Star break as one of the league's hottest teams with seven wins in their last eight game...
76ers trade C/F Johni Broome, draft pick to Clippers for financial reasons
The Philadelphia 76ers traded second-year center/forward Johni Broome and a 2027 second-round draft pick to the Los Angeles Clippers for cash considerations on Tuesday.,The trade will allow the 76ers to stay under both the first and second aprons after signing LeBron James and guard Kentavious Caldw...
Report: 76ers trade C/F Johni Broome, draft pick to Clippers for financial reasons
The Philadelphia 76ers are trading second-year center/forward Johni Broome and a second-round draft pick to the Los Angeles Clippers for cash considerations, ESPN reported on Tuesday afternoon.,The trade will allow the 76ers to stay under both the first and second aprons after signing LeBron James a...
Report: Draymond Green returns to Warriors on $27.7M deal
Veteran forward Draymond Green has agreed to a one-year, $27.7 million contract to remain with the Golden State Warriors.,Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul confirmed the details of his client's deal to ESPN on Tuesday. The deal does not include a no-trade clause, per ESPN.,It is just $100,000 more than th...
Report: Nuggets offer Peyton Watson 5-year, $70M deal
The Denver Nuggets have offered restricted free agent Peyton Watson a five-year, $70 million contract, The Athletic reported Tuesday.,The Milwaukee Bucks, Atlanta Hawks and Los Angeles Clippers have expressed interest in acquiring the 23-year-old forward in sign-and-trade deals, per the report.,Wats...
Liberty open 3-game road trip against struggling Sparks
The New York Liberty return from the WNBA All-Star break on Tuesday with the first date in a three-game road swing, facing a Los Angeles Sparks team looking to turn around its season.,The Sparks (10-16) went into the break on a five-game losing skid and with losses in eight of their last 10 games ov...
A'ja Wilson, Aces seek defensive reset against Fire
After uncharacteristically dropping two of their last three games, the host Las Vegas Aces are looking to get back on track against the Portland Fire in each team's first game after the All-Star break.,A'ja Wilson poured in 38 points against the Washington Mystics in the Aces last game on July 22. H...
Caitlin Clark-led Fever aim to stymie Storm
Caitlin Clark had quite the weekend at the WNBA All-Star Game.,She met former President Barack Obama, unveiled her new line of basketballs and scored 17 points to help Team Spoon defeat Team Coop 129-122 Saturday in Chicago.,Clark and the Eastern Conference-leading Indiana Fever (17-10), who are rid...