Basketball Page 19 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
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...
Lynx star Napheesa Collier probable to make '26 debut vs. Storm
Napheesa Collier is in line to make her 2026 season debut Wednesday, as the Minnesota Lynx listed their star guard as probable to face the Seattle Storm on Tuesday night's injury report.,Collier, 29, was the Most Valuable Player runner-up in consecutive seasons and the 2024 Defensive Player of the Y...
Lynx try to stay hot vs. Storm with Napheesa Collier probable for debut
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...
Banged-up Liberty hope to stop the bleeding vs. Sky
It's almost unthinkable, but it's true. The New York Liberty -- WNBA champions in 2024 and this year's Commissioner's Cup champs -- are in danger of missing the league's eight-team playoffs.,New York is 14-12 and a half-game above eighth place. The Liberty have lost eight of their past 11 games as t...
Why the WNBA Won't Monetize Sophie Cunningham's Viral Point
The WNBA won't allow Sophie Cunningham's viral point to be monetized. Here's why that decision is drawing criticism....
Lynx try to stay hot in rematch with 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...
Knicks' Jalen Brunson says players have not discussed White House visit
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson said the NBA champions have not yet discussed visiting the White House to celebrate their title, according to an interview conducted by Variety.,Brunson's admission comes after Knicks owner James Dolan said the franchise had already accepted an invitation to make ...
Aces face Mystic while searching for 'championship' form
The Las Vegas Aces and Washington Mystics have something in common as they prepare for Wednesday night's meeting in Washington.,Both teams are coming off high-scoring outings in victories Monday night.,Las Vegas scored 60 first-half points on the way to a 109-83 road victory in Toronto. A'ja Wilson ...
Fever's defense trending up ahead of visit from Sun
Defensive improvement has contributed to the Indiana Fever's current stretch of success.,Aiming for a third straight win, the Fever look to continue that stinginess in Indianapolis on Wednesday night against the Connecticut Sun, one of WNBA's lowest-scoring teams.,Indiana (16-10) averages a league-h...
Mercury look to extend Sparks' slide before All-Star break
With their recent losing streak behind them, the Phoenix Mercury will test their newfound form when they visit the Los Angeles Sparks on Wednesday in the finale before the All-Star break for both teams.,The Mercury (9-18) ended a five-game skid with a defensive-minded 72-63 defeat of the Connecticut...
Agent says LeBron James' decision 'not going to be rushed'
LeBron James' longtime agent said the NBA superstar will decide on his next team when he's good and ready.,"We're not going to be rushed," Rich Paul said on Monday night's episode of his "Game Over" podcast with Max Kellerman. "We're not going to be rushed. It's his choice to make and when he makes ...
Another big night from Kayla McBride carries Lynx past Storm
Kayla McBride scored a game-high 33 points Monday night and Courtney Williams made two late foul shots that enabled the visiting Minnesota Lynx to outgun the Seattle Storm 105-102.,Williams' free throws with 4.0 seconds left put Minnesota (21-6) ahead by three and forced Seattle to hunt a 3-pointer ...
Remarkable finish helps Mystics snap Valkyries' 9-game win streak
Kiki Iriafen and Shakira Austin combined for 38 points and 27 rebounds, both recording double-doubles, and the Washington Mystics scored 13 consecutive points down the stretch to end the Golden State Valkyries' nine-game winning streak with a 90-82 triumph Monday night in San Francisco.,Iriafen fini...
Liberty come from 12 down to beat Wings in OT
Breanna Stewart scored 33 points and helped key a fourth-quarter comeback as the New York Liberty defeated the short-handed Dallas Wings 99-98 on Monday in Arlington, Texas, in a game of wild momentum swings.,Stewart also tallied 13 rebounds and eight assists for the Liberty (14-12) while Sabrina Io...
A'ja Wilson, Jackie Young guide Aces to rout of Tempo
After losing by 34 points in their previous game, the Las Vegas Aces returned to form in a 109-83 road win over the Toronto Tempo on Monday.,Veteran stars A'ja Wilson and Jackie Young scored 26 and 24 points, respectively, to power the Aces' highest-scoring game of the season on a 45-of-78 shooting ...
Report: Matisse Thybulle agrees to 1-year deal with Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to a one-year, $3.3 million contract with free agent forward Matisse Thybulle, ESPN reported on Monday.,Thybulle, 29, has appeared in just 45 games over the last two seasons due to a rash of knee, ankle, hip and thumb injuries. However, the former first-round pick ...
The Sacramento Kings Need to Blow It Up Before It's Too Late
The Sacramento Kings are stuck in NBA limbo. Here's why a complete roster reset may be the franchise's only realistic path forward....
Injury-riddled Wings, Liberty tip off in rescheduled game
The Dallas Wings will be chasing their seventh straight win when they host the slumping New York Liberty on Monday in Arlington, Texas, but they will be without the services of star guard Paige Bueckers.,Bueckers spent the final minutes of Sunday's 90-82 home win over the Los Angeles Spark in the lo...
Wings' Paige Bueckers out vs. Liberty
Dallas Wings star guard Paige Bueckers has been ruled out for Monday's game against the New York Liberty in Arlington, Texas.,The Wings (17-8) announced the decision was based on "rest" for Bueckers, who was involved in a scary fall during the fourth quarter of her team's 90-82 win over the Los Ange...
Paige Bueckers leaves game after collision, hitting head on floor
Dallas Wings star guard Paige Bueckers suffered a scary fall late in her team's 90-82 win over the Los Angeles Sparks on Sunday in Arlington, Texas, leaving with 3:33 to play and not returning.,As Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike was dribbling down the court, she was fouled and lost her balance. She tu...