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Mercury look to end skid against Mystics team on the rise
In the midst of a three-game losing streak, the Phoenix Mercury aim to break out of the funk Sunday when they visit the Washington Mystics.,Phoenix (15-9) let a second-half lead slip away in an 89-76 loss to the host New York Liberty on Friday but still maintain the third-best overall record in the ...
Mystics dominate boards, take down Storm
Four Washington starters scored in double figures, the Seattle Storm were outrebounded 44-28 and the host Mystics claimed a 69-58 victory on Saturday night.,Shakira Austin had 14 points and 11 rebounds, Sug Sutton scored 13, and Brittney Sykes and Sonia Citron notched 11 points each for the Mystics....
Report: Rockets agree to deal with G League MVP JD Davison
The Houston Rockets have reached an agreement with guard JD Davison, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes.,Davison was selected by the Boston Celtics in the second round of the 2022 NBA Draft. Over the past three seasons, he appeared in 36 total games for the franchise, averaging 1.9 points in 5.5 ...
Sparks win at buzzer after Liberty lose Breanna Stewart to leg injury
Rickea Jackson scored on a tightly-contested layup at the buzzer, leading the Los Angeles Sparks to a 101-99 win over the host New York Liberty on Saturday night in Brooklyn.,New York's seven-time All-Star forward Breanna Stewart left the game in the first quarter and did not return due to an injury...
Liberty star Breanna Stewart exits early with lower leg injury
Seven-time All-Star forward Breanna Stewart exited the New York Liberty's home game early in the first quarter against the Los Angeles Sparks on Saturday night because of a lower leg injury.,The Liberty announced that Stewart, 30, would not return. Stewart finished with three points, which came on a...
Sky aim for redemption against Fever without Caitlin Clark
The latest clash between the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky may not include Caitlin Clark or Angel Reese.,Clark will miss the game due to her right groin injury while the health of Reese's back will determine whether she's on the floor when her Sky squad hosts the Fever on Sunday afternoon.,Reese mis...
Report: Clippers sign G TyTy Washington Jr.
The Los Angeles Clippers agreed to a one-year deal with guard TyTy Washington Jr., according to ESPN.,Washington was a first-round pick in the 2022 NBA Draft with his draft rights being acquired by the Houston Rockets. For his career, he is averaging 3.3 points and 1.2 assists per game, while shooti...
Aces reeling after rough start to road swing, look to rebound in Dallas
The Las Vegas Aces' longest remaining road trip of the season is off to a bad start.,The four-game trip started with losses on both ends of a back-to-back: 80-70 at Indiana on Thursday night and 109-78 at Minnesota on Friday night.,The Aces (12-13) will try to get back on track when they visit the D...
Lynx look to keep rolling at home against strong Dream squad
Not only are the Minnesota Lynx winning consistently at home, their margins of victory are increasing.,Coming off a pair of blowout home wins, the Lynx attempt to improve to 15-0 in league home games Sunday night when they host the Atlanta Dream.,Minnesota (22-4) has won four straight since a six-po...
Valkyries visit Sun, continue quest to make WNBA history
After an emotional win over the Dallas Wings, the expansion Golden State Valkyries will continue their playoff push as they open a five-game road trip against the Connecticut Sun in Uncasville, Conn., on Sunday.,The Valkyries (11-12) took care of Dallas 86-76 Friday night, playing for the first time...
Why Paige Bueckers’ Rookie Campaign Might Be One of the Best Ever
Paige Bueckers is living up to—and exceeding—the hype in her rookie WNBA season, setting records and leading the Dallas Wings with poise, consistency and star power....
True test for hot Sparks awaits as they meet Liberty
The Los Angeles Sparks, who have not qualified for the WNBA playoffs since 2020, are making a strong push.,Los Angeles, which will visit the defending league champion New York Liberty on Saturday, is 1 1/2 games outside the eighth and final playoff spot.,The Sparks (10-14), however, are on their big...
Valkyries, minus Kayla Thornton, rally past Wings
Playing without leading scorer and rebounder Kayla Thornton, the Golden State Valkyries rallied in the second half to snap a three-game losing streak with an 86-76 win over the Dallas Wings on Friday in San Francisco.,Golden State (11-12) came into its first game since the All-Star break with the ne...
Sabrina Ionescu nets 29 as Liberty rally past Mercury
Sabrina Ionescu scored a game-high 29 points -- including 12 in the crucial third quarter -- as the host New York Liberty rallied to defeat the Phoenix Mercury 89-76 on Friday night.,Ionescu also had a game-high-tying eight assists, and teammate Jonquel Jones added 20 points and a team-high 11 rebou...
Lynx remain undefeated at home with romp of Aces
Napheesa Collier scored a game-high 25 points Friday night and the Minnesota Lynx improved to 14-0 at home with a 109-78 rout of the Las Vegas Aces.,Courtney Williams added 23 points and five assists for Minnesota (22-4), sinking 10 of 12 shots from the field. Bridget Carleton chipped in 14 points a...
Mystics, Storm hope offenses are back up and running in rematch
Two weeks after a rock fight, the Washington Mystics and visiting Seattle Storm will face off again on Saturday.,Both offenses have bounced back from that July 13 affair, though Seattle needed a couple of games to break out of the slump.,In the two games since their first matchup, which ended in a 7...
Valkyries' All-Star F Kayla Thornton (knee) to miss rest of season
All-Star forward Kayla Thornton will miss the remainder the season for the expansion Golden State Valkyries after undergoing surgery on her right knee Friday, the team announced.,Thornton sustained the injury in practice this week.,She recorded career-best averages in points (14.0) and rebounds (7.0...
Caitlin Clark rookie card sells for record $660k
Even in an injury-plagued season, Caitlin Clark's impact off the court remains large after her rookie trading card sold for $660,000 at a Fanatics Collect auction this week.,The card, which represents Clark's 2024 season with the Indiana Fever, is a Panini WNBA Rookie Royalty card that includes an a...
The Los Angeles Clippers Are Old, Overhyped, and Cursed
The Clippers have a superteam of senior citizens, a cursed franchise history, and zero chemistry. Here's why Ty Lue’s squad is the best team to bet against in 2025....
Napheesa Collier looks to strengthen MVP resume as Lynx host Aces
How does Courtney Williams size up Minnesota Lynx teammate and Most Valuable Player candidate Napheesa Collier?,"Aura, man. Everybody knows she's a bonafide superstar," Williams said. "That's why she's one of one. You don't really find superstars that give it up the way she (does). The most humble p...