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Olivia Miles puts up 24 as Lynx beat Mystics to extend winning streak
Olivia Miles scored a game-high 24 points and added seven assists Friday night as the visiting Minnesota Lynx topped the Washington Mystics 94-84 for their sixth win in a row.,The star rookie, who left late in the Lynx's 77-66 win at Golden State on Wednesday due to a left ankle injury, shot 10 of 2...
Kelsey Mitchell, Fever test Liberty in potential playoff preview
There is a real possibility that the Indiana Fever and the New York Liberty could meet in a high-octane first-round playoff series next month.,The Fever(24-13), who are 2-1 against the Liberty this year, are set to visit New York again on Saturday in their final meeting of the regular season.,So far...
Reports: Nuggets add 6-time All-Star DeMar DeRozan
Six-time NBA All-Star DeMar DeRozan agreed to a one-year, $3.9 million contract with the Denver Nuggets, according to multiple reports.,DeRozan became available after the Sacramento Kings waived him earlier this offseason. He was scheduled to make $25.7 million in 2026-27, but only $10 million of th...
Report: Klay Thompson expected to sign with Heat following Mavs exit
Klay Thompson is close to joining the Miami Heat after having the final year of his contract bought out by the Dallas Mavericks, ESPN reported Friday.,The Mavs bought out Thompson, who was set to make $17.5 million this season, and placed him on waivers after the 36-year-old wing player told the tea...
Wizards acquire G Tre Mann as part of 5-team trade
The Washington Wizards acquired guard Tre Mann from the Charlotte Hornets as part of a five-team trade.,The Wizards also received a 2027 second-round pick from the Los Angeles Clippers as part of the deal on Thursday.,Washington, in turn, sent Cam Whitmore to the Cleveland Cavaliers and fellow forwa...
Reports: Marc Stad purchases lead stake in Wolves, Lynx
Marc Stad has completed a deal to become the controlling owner of the NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves and WNBA's Minnesota Lynx by purchasing the majority of co-owner Marc Lore's stake at a $4.5 billion valuation, multiple media outlets reported on Friday.,Stad, the founder and managing partner of Drag...
Six NBA Teams That Could Make a Massive Leap in 2026-27
Which NBA teams are poised to make the biggest leap in 2026-27? Ranking six potential breakout teams, including the 76ers, Spurs and Heat....
Angel Reese stars as Dream score record-setting 124 in rout of Sparks
Rhyne Howard scored 26 points and Angel Reese added 20 points and 10 rebounds as the visiting Atlanta Dream set a franchise record for points in a game with a convincing 124-88 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks on Thursday.,Reese shot 9-for-9 from the floor, breaking the single-game franchise reco...
Rhyne Howard nets 26 as Dream score team-record 124 in win over Sparks
Rhyne Howard scored 26 points and Angel Reese added 20 points with 10 rebounds as the visiting Atlanta Dream set a franchise record for points in a game with a convincing 124-88 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks on Thursday.,Naz Hillmon scored 14 points, Allisha Gray had 13 and Madina Okot added 1...
Jackie Young, A'ja Wilson steer Aces to blowout of Sun
The Las Vegas Aces recovered from a slow first half by producing a dominant second half, securing a 101-78 victory over the visiting Connecticut Sun on Thursday.,Jackie Young powered the Aces with 24 points, seven rebounds and five assists, making 10 of 21 attempts from the field overall and 4 of 9 ...
Arike Ogunbowale nets 32 as Wings halt Fever win streak at 5
Arike Ogunbowale scored 32 points and Jessica Shepard added a career-high 26 as the host Dallas Wings took charge in the third quarter and defeated the Indiana Fever 91-85 on Thursday at American Airlines Center, the Wings' home away from home.,The Wings led by five points after three quarters of th...
Tempo try to end 12-game losing skid in matchup with Fire
The Toronto Tempo hope a change in venue improves their fortunes Friday night when they host the Portland Fire at Vancouver.,The Tempo (10-25) lost their 12th straight on Wednesday, 93-82 on the road against the Washington Mystics and are officially eliminated from playoff contention.,They will play...
Mystics' offense has team on the rise ahead of Lynx clash
By beating Toronto on Wednesday night, the Washington Mystics moved another step closer to their first WNBA playoff appearance in three years.,If they can stop the visiting Minnesota Lynx on Friday night, Washington might show some folks that they are ready to perhaps do more than simply make the po...
Playoff-bound Valkyries hit road, starting in Chicago
The Golden State Valkyries turn their attention toward strengthening their hold on the No. 2 playoff position when they tip off a five-game trip against the Chicago Sky on Friday night.,Beaten 77-66 at home by first-place Minnesota on Wednesday, the Valkyries (25-10) left the arena closer to the thi...
Lakers minority owner has no plans to sell 4% stake
Billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong does not intend to sell his minority stake in the Los Angeles Lakers amid a high-profile sale of the franchise.,Soon-Shiong's family attorney, Chuck "Tiger" Kenworthy, said in a statement to ESPN on Thursday his client is "absolutely not selling" his 4% stake in t...
Report: James Harden agrees to 3-year, $97M deal with Cavaliers
Former NBA MVP and 11-time All-Star guard James Harden has agreed to a new three-year, $97 million contract to return to the Cleveland Cavaliers, his agents told ESPN on Thursday.,Per his agents at Equity Sports, the deal includes a player option for the 2028-29 season and a trade kicker.,Harden's n...
Olivia Miles, Lynx power past Valkyries in matchup of WNBA's best
Olivia Miles scored 20 points and dished seven assists before leaving with an ankle injury, Kayla McBride hit three key hoops late in the game and the Minnesota Lynx continued their two-year mastery of the Golden State Valkyries with a 77-66 victory on Wednesday in San Francisco.,McBride also totale...
Mystics extend hot streak, send Tempo to 12th straight loss
Kiki Iriafen and Shakira Austin each logged a double-double as the Washington Mystics cruised to a 93-82 win over visiting Toronto on Wednesday, sending the Tempo to their 12th consecutive defeat.,Iriafen scored 21 points and grabbed 13 rebounds for Washington (21-14), which won for the ninth time i...
Reports: Peyton Watson sent to Cavaliers as part of 3-team deal
Unable to sign rising star Peyton Watson to a new contract, the Denver Nuggets have traded him to the Cleveland Cavaliers, while Cleveland sends guard Max Strus to the Los Angeles Clippers, according to multiple reports on Wednesday evening.,Denver will receive an unprotected 2031 first-round pick f...
Aces look to get right against hapless Sun
Although things have gone a bit awry for the Las Vegas Aces lately, Thursday's home showdown against the struggling Connecticut Sun offers the defending champions a prime opportunity to get back on track.,Coach Becky Hammon was ejected in the second quarter of the Aces' 97-82 loss to the Atlanta Dre...