Basketball Page 26 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Reserve Kaitlyn Chen, stout defense paces Valkyries in victory at Mystics
Kaitlyn Chen scored 14 points off the bench as the visiting Golden State Valkyries defeated the Washington Mystics 62-49 on Monday night.,Tiffany Hayes added nine points in a reserve role as the Valkyries (15-7), who turned in another impressive defensive performance. This secures Golden State's fir...
Liberty, Wings each riding their stars into matchup
When Breanna Stewart is at the top of her game, there might not be another player in the world better than her.,Stewart gave an example of that Friday night when she pumped in a game-high 36 points to highlight the New York Liberty's 99-86 defeat of the Minnesota Lynx.,On Tuesday night, Stewart will...
76ers officially announce acquisition of Jaylen Brown from Celtics
The Philadelphia 76ers officially unveiled their revamped roster Monday, completing the blockbuster trade for Jaylen Brown while also confirming the signing of free-agent guard Anfernee Simons.,Philadelphia announced the acquisition of Brown from the Boston Celtics, sending veteran forward Paul Geor...
Celtics owner admits 'fan' in him didn't like trading Jaylen Brown
Owner Bill Chisholm admitted the Celtics' front office worked hard to persuade him that trading Jaylen Brown was the best path to winning. ,"The fan in me," Chisholm said Monday in a joint press conference with team president Brad Stevens. "It was really tough. I'm accountable for it. Brad's account...
Report: Kings waive veteran F DeMar DeRozan
The Sacramento Kings waived veteran forward DeMar DeRozan on Monday after both sides worked to resolve a partial guarantee in his contract for next season, ESPN reported.,The move is expected to make DeRozan one of the top free agents on market after playing for 17 seasons, including the past three ...
Giannis Antetokounmpo trade to Heat becomes official
The Miami Heat's new era now begins after Giannis Antetokounmpo's trade from the Milwaukee Bucks became official Monday.,The Heat sent the Bucks a package featuring guard Tyler Herro, center Kel'el Ware, forward Jaime Jaquez Jr., guard Kasparas Jakucionis, 2026 first-round draft pick Nate Ament, a b...
Giannis Antetokounmpo bids farewell to Milwaukee in touching video
While the giant Giannis Antetokounmpo mural in downtown Milwaukee remains, the star player himself bid farewell to the city with a video posted to social media.,The slick production is narrated by Antetokounmpo as highlights and moving moments from his career flash on the screen.,It comes after Antr...
Hawks acquire G Aaron Wiggins in trade with Thunder
The Atlanta Hawks acquired guard Aaron Wiggins from the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday in exchange for second-round draft picks in 2030 and 2032.,Wiggins, 27, was a second-round draft pick by the Thunder in 2021 and made 35 starts the following season as a rookie when he averaged 8.3 points with 3....
Report: Clippers sign Rui Hachimura to 2-year, $28M deal
Free agent forward Rui Hachimura is jumping across town from the Lakers to the Clippers on a two-year, $28 million deal, ESPN reported Monday.,Hachimura has spent the past three-plus seasons in Los Angeles, averaging 11.5 points and 3.3 rebounds in 68 games (41 starts) for the Lakers in 2025-26.,He ...
Report: Quinten Post signing $30M offer sheet with Grizzlies
Restricted free agent Quinten Post is signing a three-year, $30 million offer sheet with the Memphis Grizzlies, ESPN reported Monday.,The Golden State Warriors have until 11:59 p.m. ET on Tuesday to match the offer for the 26-year-old big man.,Post averaged 7.7 points and 4.0 rebounds and knocked do...
Report: Raptors, Kawhi Leonard to begin extension talks
The Toronto Raptors are expected to begin contract extension talks this week with forward Kawhi Leonard and his new agent, ESPN reported on Monday.,Leonard, 35, has one season and $50.3 million remaining on the three-year extension he signed in 2024 with the Los Angeles Clippers.,The previous deal w...
Kelsey Mitchell leads Fever to first regular-season win at Aces
Kelsey Mitchell poured in 27 points and the visiting Indiana Fever pulled away from the Las Vegas Aces to win 84-68 on Sunday.,Aliyah Boston's 18 points and 10 rebounds were critical for the Fever (12-8), who hadn't played in more than a week. Lexie Hull added 10 points. It marked Indiana's first-ev...
Sparks still adjusting without Kelsey Plum with Storm on horizon
Returning home from a rough road swing, the Los Angeles Sparks will look to bounce back after a lengthy layoff when they host the Seattle Storm on Monday.,Los Angeles (8-10) dropped decisions by 28 points at Toronto on June 25 and 24 points at Indiana on June 27. The blowout losses came on the heels...
Olivia Miles, Natasha Howard guide Lynx into 2-game set with Sun
Olivia Miles' eyes lit up when she was asked to describe the components of a great pick-and-roll play.,Minnesota's rookie point guard stood a couple feet from her teammate, Natasha Howard, who has thrived as the Lynx's paint presence in pick-and-roll actions.,"Ooh, that's a great question," Miles sa...
Aces All-Star A’ja Wilson (ankle) will not play vs. Fever
Four-time WNBA MVP A'ja Wilson was declared out for the Las Vegas Aces' game against the visiting Indiana Fever on Sunday due to a right ankle injury.,The Aces center missed her third consecutive game. The nationally televised matchup is without Wilson and fellow All-Star Caitlin Clark, who is on th...
Surging Valkyries face improving Mystics for first time this season
The Golden State Valkyries have found ways to win with solid defense and now they're seeking their first five-game winning streak of the season.,The Valkyries visit the Washington Mystics on Monday night in the first meeting of the season between the teams.,Golden State (14-7) won 88-83 at Atlanta o...
Mitchell Robinson: 'Moment of frustration' resulted in hand injury
New Boston Celtics center Mitchell Robinson revealed what caused his hand injury in a Facebook post Sunday morning, writing that hearing his brother was involved in a car accident caused him to bang his hand on his truck.,Robinson, 28, underwent surgery on his right pinkie finger days before Game 1 ...
Wings continue winning road trip by pulling away from Tempo
Paige Bueckers scored 22 points and added seven assists Sunday afternoon as the visiting Dallas Wings defeated the Toronto Tempo 89-76.,The Wings (13-8), who have opened a four-game road trip with two straight wins, took control of the game in the second half to give the Tempo (9-11) their second st...
LeBron James' Free Agency Decision Comes Down to More Than Basketball
LeBron James is taking a pressure-free approach to free agency, with Rich Paul outlining the factors behind his next NBA decision....
Boston Celtics' Eastern Conference Reign May Be Coming to an End
Boston's decision to trade Jaylen Brown and reshape its roster could redefine the Celtics' championship outlook for years to come....