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USC’s JuJu Watkins highlights 13 new Unrivaled signings
Unrivaled announced that 14 college players have signed NIL days with the organization on Saturday, including such high-profile players as JuJu Watkins (USC), Azzi Fudd (UConn), Lauren Betts (UCLA) and Hannah Hidalgo (Notre Dame).,13 of the players are new signees, joining returnee Flau'jae Johnson ...
WNBA players disappointed with CBA negotiations
The adversarial collective bargaining negotiations between the WNBA and Women's National Basketball Players Association during All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis didn't erase the friction between the two sides.,In fact, many WNBA players were disappointed in the lack of progress of an in-person sessio...
Inside Victor Wembanyama’s Return to the NBA: Monks, Chess, and a Comeback Season
Victor Wembanyama is cleared for NBA action after a blood clot scare. While recovering, the Spurs star trained with Shaolin monks and prepped a hometown chess tournament....
Sabrina Ionescu wins WNBA 3-point Contest
New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu won her second WNBA 3-point Contest on Friday in Indianapolis as part of All-Star weekend festivities.,Natasha Cloud made it a clean sweep for the Liberty, as Ionescu's first-year teammate won the skills competition.,Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark was set to c...
'Excited' Clippers officially add veteran G Bradley Beal
Three-time All-Star guard Bradley Beal officially signed with the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday.,The change in location comes after Beal reached a buyout with the Phoenix Suns. According to ESPN, Beal, 32, gave back nearly $14 million of the $110 million left on the final two years of his Suns cont...
Caitlin Clark to coach, not compete, vs. Team Collier at WNBA All-Star Game
The WNBA All-Star Game in Indianapolis will not be at Fever pitch.,Not with Indiana's Caitlin Clark wearing street clothes instead of a basketball uniform and shoes.,Team Clark and Team Collier will do battle on Saturday night, but the All-Star Game lost some luster when Clark was forced to pull out...
Pelicans rookie C Derik Queen has wrist surgery
New Orleans Pelicans first-round pick Derik Queen is recovering from surgery to repair a torn ligament in his left wrist, the team announced Friday.,The 20-year-old center, selected 13th overall in last month's draft, will be re-evaluated in 12 weeks. The timeline stretches into training camp and po...
Fever's Lexie Hull to replace Caitlin Clark in 3-point competition
Lexie Hull will replace Indiana Fever teammate Caitlin Clark in the WNBA 3-point shooting contest Friday night in Indianapolis, the league announced.,Clark said Thursday that she would not participate in the WNBA skills competition and All-Star Game due to a right groin injury.,Clark, 23, aggravated...
America’s Favorite Underdog: Duke Basketball Tries the Disrespect Card Again
Cameron Boozer says Duke is “overlooked” heading into 2025. But with the top recruiting class and another Final Four run, does anyone actually believe that?...
Report: Deal being finalized to return Damian Lillard to Trail Blazers
Nine-time All-Star Damian Lillard is finalizing a three-year, $42 million contract to return to the Portland Trail Blazers, ESPN reported on Thursday.,Per ESPN, Lillard now will receive a salary of $70 million between his existing deal with the Milwaukee Bucks and his new contract with the Trail Bla...
Fever's Caitlin Clark to miss All-Star Game, 3-point competition
Indiana Fever star guard Caitlin Clark has opted out of participating in the WNBA's All-Star festivities while she recovers from a right groin injury.,Clark had been named a starter and team captain for Saturday's All-Star Game in Indianapolis after receiving the most fan votes. She also planned to ...
A'ja Wilson racks up 37 points, Aces stave off Wings' late charge
A'ja Wilson poured in a season-high 37 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to help the Las Vegas Aces hold on for a 90-86 win over the Dallas Wings on Wednesday in Arlington, Texas.,The Aces (11-11) led by six points at halftime and expanded that advantage to 20 after three quarters as Dallas was held to...
Breanna Stewart's big game helps Liberty rout Caitlin Clark-less Fever
Breanna Stewart scored 24 points, grabbed 11 rebounds and dished out seven assists, and the host New York Liberty pulled away for a 98-77 win over the Indiana Fever on Wednesday night.,Stewart made 10 of 15 shots from the field and added four blocked shots as part of her dominant performance for New...
Fever finish back-to-back at Liberty without Caitlin Clark
Caitlin Clark's health continues to be a prevailing storyline as the Indiana Fever prepare to complete a road back-to-back against the New York Liberty on Wednesday.,The Fever (12-10) listed Clark as questionable, then downgraded her to out for the game against the Liberty (14-6).,Clark scored nine ...
Caitlin Clark declared out for Fever's game vs. Liberty
Indiana's Caitlin Clark has been declared out for Wednesday night's road contest against the New York Liberty due to a right groin injury.,The Fever star guard's availability for All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis is questionable. She was to compete in Friday's 3-point contest, then start and serve as...
Nneka Ogwumike guides Storm past Valkyries
Nneka Ogwumike saved 11 of her game-high 22 points for a tense fourth quarter Wednesday afternoon and the Seattle Storm beat the visiting Golden State Valkyries for the first time this season, holding on for a 67-58 victory in a defensive struggle.,Erica Wheeler chipped in with 15 points and Skylar ...
Report: Bucks bringing back F Chris Livingston
The Milwaukee Bucks, after waiving Chris Livingston earlier this month, are re-signing the forward to a guaranteed one-year, $2.3 million contract, ESPN reported on Wednesday afternoon.,Livingston, 21, was released on July 2 before his contract became guaranteed for his third season on Tuesday. Milw...
Bradley Beal Is the Los Angeles Clippers’ Problem Now After Buyout With Phoenix Suns
Bradley Beal is heading to the Los Angeles Clippers on a $11 million cheap deal after the Phoenix Suns dumped his bloated contract. Don't expect fireworks....
Kayla McBride leads Lynx to convincing win over Mercury
New All-Star Kayla McBride had 18 points, Courtney Williams had 12 points and seven rebounds and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Phoenix Mercury 79-66 in Minneapolis on Wednesday afternoon in a game matching teams with the best records in the WNBA.,The league's leading scorer Napheesa Collier had eight ...
Caitlin Clark (groin) questionable for Fever vs. Liberty
Caitlin Clark was listed as questionable for the Indiana Fever's matchup Wednesday night against the host New York Liberty.,Clark suffered a right groin injury with just 39 seconds left in Tuesday's 85-77 win over the Connecticut Sun before a sold-out crowd in Boston. After feeding Kelsey Mitchell f...