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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...
Fever put up franchise-record 123 points in crushing Sun
Caitlin Clark posted 21 of her 27 points during Indiana's dominant first half, and finished with 11 assists, while Kelsey Mitchell scored 23 and Aliyah Boston added 22, as the Fever set a franchise record for single-game points to rout the visiting Connecticut Sun 123-88 on Wednesday night in Indian...
Mystics edge Aces on Shakira Austin's 3-point play
Shakira Austin converted a three-point play with 12.8 seconds remaining to give the Washington Mystics their only lead of the fourth quarter in a 100-99 victory over the visiting Las Vegas Aces on Wednesday night.,Austin scored 25 points and Sonia Citron had 20 points with eight assists as the Mysti...
Liberty make clutch shots, rally past Sky in wild finish
Jonquel Jones sank one of two free throws with 3.4 seconds left as the New York Liberty made a dramatic fourth-quarter rally to edge the Chicago Sky 95-94 on Wednesday night in Brooklyn.,Jones' free throw capped a wild final minute for the Liberty (15-12), who trailed the Sky by eight with 58 second...
Kahleah Copper nets 21 as Mercury hold off slumping Sparks
Kahleah Copper scored nine of her game-high 21 points in the fourth quarter and the visiting Phoenix Mercury held on for an 86-82 victory over the skidding Los Angeles Sparks on Wednesday afternoon.,Alyssa Thomas finished off a triple-double with 19 points, 11 rebounds and 15 assists, Monique Akoa M...
Napheesa Collier scores 24 in season debut as Lynx beat Storm
Five-time WNBA All-Star Napheesa Collier scored 24 points in her season debut as the visiting Minnesota Lynx defeated the host Seattle Storm 86-76 on Wednesday afternoon.,The seventh consecutive win for the Lynx (22-6) marked the first time Collier had played in nearly 10 months. The former WNBA Def...
Lynx easing in Napheesa Collier for season debut vs. Storm
For the second time this week, the Minnesota Lynx will face the Storm in Seattle on Wednesday in the final game for both teams before the WNBA's All-Star break.,The Lynx (21-6) defeated the Storm (6-22) on Monday night behind a herculean effort from rookie point guard Olivia Miles. The No. 2 overall...
Lynx coach: Napheesa Collier on minutes restriction in debut
Minnesota Lynx star forward Napheesa Collier will be on a minutes restriction when she makes her debut Wednesday against the host Seattle Storm, head coach Cheryl Reeve said.,Collier, 29, was the Most Valuable Player runner-up in consecutive seasons and the 2024 Defensive Player of the Year. She has...
Azzi Fudd lone rookie to compete in WNBA 3-point contest
Rookie Azzi Fudd is accustomed to being in the national limelight after winning an NCAA championship with UConn in 2025 and being drafted No. 1 overall by the Dallas Wings last April.,On Friday night in Chicago, Fudd will be back in the spotlight as one of six WNBA players participating in the 3-Poi...
Stephen Curry first active player showcased by Hall of Fame
The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame will break with tradition Friday when it opens an exhibition highlighting the career of Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry. No other player in league history has received such an honor while still active.,The exhibition is titled "Stephen Curry: Beyond the...
Spurs C Victor Wembanyama to grace NBA 2K27 cover
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama will grace the cover of the NBA 2K27 video game, ESPN reported on Wednesday.,The 7-foot-4 center powered San Antonio to the 2026 NBA Finals, with the Spurs falling to the New York Knicks in five games last month.,In his third NBA season, Wembanyama averaged 25.0 points, ...
Heat: Link for LeBron James presser posted by mistake
The Miami Heat said a live-stream link titled "LeBron James Introductory Press Conference" was posted by mistake to the team's YouTube channel.,The post, which included the date July 27, was later deleted. A team spokesperson told ESPN on Tuesday night that the club's social media department had bee...
LeBron James’ Next Team Is Obvious, Even if Prediction Markets Say Otherwise
LeBron James reportedly has three finalists in free agency. Here's why Cleveland offers the best basketball fit and clearest path to another NBA championship....
Paige Bueckers questionable as Wings prepare to face Fire
The Dallas Wings are facing a dilemma.,Do they play reigning Rookie of the Year Paige Bueckers on Wednesday night at Portland in their last game before the WNBA's All-Star break? Or should they give her some more rest?,Bueckers, who hit her head on the floor late in a 90-82 victory against the Los A...