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Tempo take down Fire, snap 12-game losing streak
Isabelle Harrison had 25 points and 10 rebounds as the Toronto Tempo snapped a 12-game losing streak with an 82-79 win over the Portland Fire on Friday night at Vancouver. ,Kiki Rice contributed 19 points for the short-handed Tempo (11-25), who defeated the Fire (15-21) for the first time in three m...
Mercury's rough finish figures to become bleaker against Dream
Two teams going in opposite directions with the regular season winding down play each other Saturday when the Phoenix Mercury host the Atlanta Dream.,Phoenix (13-23) has lost four of its last five and will be without recently-acquired star Kelsey Plum, who is out indefinitely with a calf injury.,Atl...
Sparks, Sun playing for the future with playoff windows closed
The Los Angeles Sparks, coming off yet another defensive debacle, will look to end their season-high-tying losing streak when they host the Connecticut Sun on Saturday.,Los Angeles (12-24) matched its longest skid of 2026 at six when it opened a four-game homestand with a 124-88 loss to Atlanta on T...
Sydney Taylor's heroics lift Sky past Valkyries
Sydney Taylor drilled game-tying and go-ahead 3-pointers in the final 34.4 seconds, and the Chicago Sky -- after blowing a 21-point lead -- survived a frantic finish to shock the visiting Golden State Valkyries 73-70 Friday night.,Kaitlyn Chen had knocked down a tiebreaking triple from 33 feet for t...
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...